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In recognition of the talent on the Palm Beach
Lakes Retro Ramz, the team competed in the
EGF Scholastic Championship in Rocket League
and Super Smash Bros. against other national
finalists in San Antonio, Texas. Students gained
valuable experience in communication, collabo-
ration, critical thinking, competition, and public
speaking.
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Since 2022, District students have received over
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colleges nationwide. In FY25, a Palm Beach
Lakes Community HS senior made history as the
first District student to earn a full eSports schol-
arship by signing with Keiser University’s Super
Document tabs Smash Bros. team. Also, a Jupiter Community HS The Jupiter MS Earth Squad presents their build to judges at the
student was awarded a $6,250 recurring scholar- South Florida Minecraft Showdown.
ship to play Rocket League at Keiser University.
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VIRTUAL AND HOME EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
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The Department of Virtual & Home Educational Services promotes
academic excellence and growth by implementing innovative and differen-
tiated learning approaches through virtual education, hospital homebound
education, and home education beyond the traditional brick-and-mortar
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Palm Beach Virtual School is a K-12 option in Palm Beach County. It offers
both full-time and part-time choices. All full-time students follow a flexible
schedule where students access learning materials and complete assignments at their own pace and schedule.
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Hospital Homebound is a temporary intervention service. The primary goal is to minimize instructional gaps
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by providing access to the curriculum while the student is medically confined and to help them re-enter a
traditional setting.

Home Education is a parent-directed educational option. Parents determine their child’s academic path and
plan for achieving their goals. Students have the opportunity to explore and learn at their own pace.

For FY25, more than 13,000 students participated in virtual and home educational services.
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CHARTER SCHOOLS

The Department of Charter Schools reviews and renews the District’s 47 charter schools. These charter
schools operate in all major geographic areas of Palm Beach County, offering additional school choice to
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over 22,000 students across elementary, middle, high, alternative, special education, and technical education
settings.

The District recognizes charter schools as important partners in providing choice options for the students and
families of Palm Beach County.

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