AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in West Palm Beach Florida. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach 144 69 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach http://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:49:29 -0600 Bickel & Brewer Foundation and New YorkUniversity Sponsor Global Debate Contest The debate teams at SuncoastHigh School and AtlanticHigh School... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/suncoast-and-atlantic-in-international-debate-contest-for-10-000-grand-prize-and-trip-to-new-york-234112 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/suncoast-and-atlantic-in-international-debate-contest-for-10-000-grand-prize-and-trip-to-new-york-234112 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The JC Mitchell Elementary School mural created for the Living Green Fair art contest exemplifies the connection that each of us has with nature, and... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/jc-mitchell-elementary-school-mural-wins-wyland-student-green-artist-challenge-233847 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/jc-mitchell-elementary-school-mural-wins-wyland-student-green-artist-challenge-233847 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 - Suncoast Community High School Hosts "Attacking High School Accountability: The AP/IB Way" - Park Vista, Seminole Ridge And West... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/school-district-of-palm-beach-county-news-get-in-the-loop-november-12-2009-233915 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/school-district-of-palm-beach-county-news-get-in-the-loop-november-12-2009-233915 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The meeting of the School Board of Palm Beach County to be held at Santaluces Community High School, 6880 Lawrence Road, Lantana,  beginning at... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/november-17-school-board-meeting-to-be-televised-live-233983 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/november-17-school-board-meeting-to-be-televised-live-233983 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Education Program Follows Incidents In September 2009, SuncoastHigh School was vandalized when ethnic and racial slurs were painted on some of its... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/former-white-supremacist-to-speak-to-suncoast-high-school-students-parents-staff-234135 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/former-white-supremacist-to-speak-to-suncoast-high-school-students-parents-staff-234135 Schools and Libraries Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Park Vista, Seminole Ridge And WestBoca RatonHighSchoolsAcademies Receive Great Ratings  From The National Standards Of Practice (NSOP) Park... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/local-academies-receive-great-ratings-233570 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/local-academies-receive-great-ratings-233570 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Mauricio Escobar, senior at Palm BeachCentralHigh School, along with his instructor Tammy Skinner, attended the National Regional Future Business... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/mauricio-escobar-fbla-national-president-presenter-master-of-ceremonies-and-lobbyist-233571 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/mauricio-escobar-fbla-national-president-presenter-master-of-ceremonies-and-lobbyist-233571 Schools and Libraries Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dear EarthTalk: Celebrities and billionaires are shelling out big bucks for cutting edge green-friendly cars like the Tesla Roadster. But what are... http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 http://www.americantowns.com/ct/fairfield/news/earthtalk-more-affordable-energy-efficient-cars-233627 Clubs and Organizations Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Over 250 teachers attended “Attacking High School Accountability: The AP: IB Way” at Suncoast Community High School today.  The idea of a... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/suncoast-community-high-school-hosts-attacking-high-school-accountability-the-ap-ib-way-233494 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/suncoast-community-high-school-hosts-attacking-high-school-accountability-the-ap-ib-way-233494 Schools and Libraries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune Elementary School is holding a Primary Years Programme (PYP) Fall Open House. The PYP offers a transdisciplinary programme... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/dr-mary-mcleod-bethune-elementary-holds-fall-open-house-233464 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/dr-mary-mcleod-bethune-elementary-holds-fall-open-house-233464 Schools and Libraries Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Janice Kerber, Science teacher at Pine Jog Elementary, received the Florida Facilitator of the Year award for her dedication to project WILD. This is... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/elementary-teacher-winsstate-award-and-1-000-grant-233007 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/elementary-teacher-winsstate-award-and-1-000-grant-233007 Schools and Libraries Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Florida Parent Teacher Association (PTA) State Convention takes place in Orlando.  Kay M Stagray, Mindy Haas and Wendy Corso Ruud will... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/local-leaders-to-attend-florida-pta-state-convention-233153 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/local-leaders-to-attend-florida-pta-state-convention-233153 Schools and Libraries Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Connie Howe, a 4th grade teacher at Allamanda Elementary School in Palm Beach Gardens, is a winner of the 2009 Excel Award presented by the... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/allamanda-elementary-teacher-to-receive-2009-excel-award-232892 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/allamanda-elementary-teacher-to-receive-2009-excel-award-232892 Schools and Libraries Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Hope-Centennial Elementary On A High Note This Fall Music is alive at the new Hope-Centennial Elementary School and students involved in the music... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/music-is-alive-at-hope-centennial-233048 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/music-is-alive-at-hope-centennial-233048 Schools and Libraries Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Cyndee Kelly, a 5th grade teacher at Jerry Thomas Elementary in Jupiter, is a winner of the 2009 Excel Award presented by the Foundation for... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/jerry-thomas-elementary-teacher-to-receive-2009-excel-award-233105 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/jerry-thomas-elementary-teacher-to-receive-2009-excel-award-233105 Schools and Libraries Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Driver  Safety  Program Presented by AARP The nation’s first and largest classroom refresher course geared especially to your safety... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/driver-safety-program-at-vickers-house-south-232714 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/driver-safety-program-at-vickers-house-south-232714 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 On November 11, 2009, the State Board of Education will be meeting at Palm Beach Community College’s Palm Beach Gardens campus.  Dr. Kathy... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/atlantic-high-school-recognized-as-model-for-career-and-technical-education-program-232807 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/atlantic-high-school-recognized-as-model-for-career-and-technical-education-program-232807 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Palm Beach Lakes High School Teacher Academy and Florida Future Educators of America (FFEA) students recently participated in a Read for Record... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/palm-beach-lakes-high-students-contribute-to-academic-success-of-elementary-students-232810 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/palm-beach-lakes-high-students-contribute-to-academic-success-of-elementary-students-232810 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 The Afterschool students at Jerry Thomas Elementary School in Jupiter have been busy showing their appreciation for our country’s veterans. ... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/jerry-thomas-elementary-students-salute-our-veterans-232811 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/jerry-thomas-elementary-students-salute-our-veterans-232811 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Students who participated in the Palm Beach Math Mania Challenge held during the week of August 31-September 6, had so much fun competing and... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/students-compete-in-second-math-mania-challenge-232814 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/students-compete-in-second-math-mania-challenge-232814 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Latest Headlines: 1. Career Academy Conference Highlights Role Of Career Academies On Education Improvement 2. Sunrise Park Elementary Samaritans:... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/school-district-of-palm-beach-county-news-get-in-the-loop-november-9-2009-232780 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/school-district-of-palm-beach-county-news-get-in-the-loop-november-9-2009-232780 Schools and Libraries Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Latest Headline(s): 1. Discovery Education and Explorer Philippe Cousteau Delight District Students and Staff - Visit to Palm Beach County... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/school-district-of-palm-beach-county-news-get-in-the-loop-november-6-2009-232211 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/school-district-of-palm-beach-county-news-get-in-the-loop-november-6-2009-232211 Schools and Libraries Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 More Than 300 Students, Teachers, Administrators And Community Members To Learn How To Make Our Schools Greener South Florida’s first Learn Green:... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/more-than-300-to-attend-green-schools-summit-232225 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/more-than-300-to-attend-green-schools-summit-232225 Schools and Libraries Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Damon Weaver Co-Hosts National Telethon Student reporter Damon Weaver from K. E. Cunningham/Canal Point Elementary is now going to help our soldiers... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/damon-weaver-co-hosts-support-our-soldiers-telethon-232226 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/damon-weaver-co-hosts-support-our-soldiers-telethon-232226 Clubs and Organizations Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600 Middle School Collects Items Soldiers Need to Show Support Palm Springs Community Middle School is participating in a school wide project to show... http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/palm-springs-middle-supports-troops-through-school-wide-project-232254 http://www.americantowns.com/fl/westpalmbeach/news/palm-springs-middle-supports-troops-through-school-wide-project-232254 Schools and Libraries Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0600