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Welcome Center
The Welcome Center is a vital resource for the community, providing various essential services and support
to schools and parents in Palm Beach County. Throughout FY25, the Center collaborated with local partners
to facilitate free weekly physicals and vaccines for students entering the District. Additionally, the center
supported families needing assistance with the registration process, connected them with social services, and
helped schools interpret transcripts and other school documents. Demonstrating a commitment to accessi-
bility, the Welcome Center also offered monthly vaccine services at the West Technical Education Center in
Belle Glade, serving both incoming and currently enrolled students who needed immunizations.

Through the generosity of community partners, the Welcome Center facilitated food donations to families.
The center conducted parent workshops on school readiness, and its staff collaborated with schools to meet
the individual needs of students and their families. Furthermore, the center engaged in community outreach,
organizing events and initiatives to promote family well-being and strengthen relationships between schools
and the community.

Migrant Education Programs
The goal of the Migrant Education Program (MEP) is to ensure that all migratory students reach challenging
academic standards and graduate with a high school diploma that prepares them for careers, responsible cit-
izenship, and further learning. In FY25, MEP’s partnership with the University of South Florida (USF) College
Assistant Migrant Program (CAMP) established the District as the leading contributor of migrant high school
graduates to USF, with 30% of CAMP freshmen originating from the District.

Community engagement remained a significant focus for the MEP, demonstrated through active participa-
tion in events such as the Festival De Familia, school parent nights, and open houses. These outreach efforts
connected families with essential community resources, including events held at Lake Shore MS and Lake Worth
Community HS. Additionally, over 300 attendees received backpacks filled with school supplies. To further
support migrant families, the MEP collaborated with the Welcome Center to host Federal Student Aid Nights,
facilitating access to crucial financial aid opportunities.

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