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COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES

FY25 marked a significant expansion of the District’s commitment to experiential learning through the
Community Experiences initiative, connecting students with the rich resources of Palm Beach County. Focused
on collaborating with community partners throughout the County, these off-campus field trips engage our
students with the community through immersive, beyond-the-classroom experiences. Expanding from the
initial three grade levels offered during the initiative’s inaugural year, FY25 Community Experiences doubled to
include grades 3, 5, 6, 7, 11, and 12, ultimately impacting nearly 87,000 students.

• Grade 3 - Mounts Botanical Garden: Garden staff provided chaperones with a colorful garden map
highlighting locations of special interest. Student groups, led by their chaperones, embarked on a self-guided
tour featuring interactive activities and botanical discoveries. Garden staff were stationed throughout the
venue to offer personalized support.
• Grade 5 - Kravis Center for the Performing Arts: With five different shows across seven dates, grade 5
students enjoyed a live performance in the grand A.W. Dreyfoos Hall. Students remained actively engaged
throughout each production.
• Grade 6 - Arts & Culture Choice Menu: Eleven community partners offered field trips based on arts and
culture themes. Venues included the Norton Museum of Art, the Historical Society of Palm Beach County,
and Yesteryear Village.
• Grade 7 - Science & Nature Choice Menu: Fourteen community partners offered science and nature-focused
field trip options for grade 7 students. These included field trips to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary, Loggerhead
Marinelife Center, Solid Waste Authority of
Palm Beach County, and the Palm Beach Zoo.
• Grades 11 and 12 - Career Fair: Junior
Achievement of the Palm Beaches
and Treasure Coast, along with Junior
Achievement of South Florida, hosted
career fairs for grade 11 and 12 students. In
partnership with Palm Beach State College
(PBSC), these events were held at regional
PBSC campuses across Palm Beach County.
Following these field trips, school staff expressed
appreciation for the unique, interactive learning
opportunities provided by multiple community
partners. Staff at each venue consistently demon-
strated a commitment to creating a fun and
educational environment for students in the
District. The memories and knowledge gained
from these experiences strengthen the founda-
tion of educational opportunities for all students.
In alignment with the District’s commitment to
educate, affirm, and inspire each student, the
Community Experience initiative will continue to
expand, including future collaborations and more
opportunities to connect students with real-world
learning experiences while highlighting partner-
ships in Palm Beach County.
Community Experience at Mounts Botanical Garden

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