Palm Beach County schools kicked off the new school year Monday with approximately 160,000 students returning to classrooms across 182 schools, earning an “A+” grade from district leadership for a smooth opening day.
Superintendent Mike Burke toured multiple campuses throughout the county, including Carver Middle School in Delray Beach, which recently improved its school grade from a C to a B. Burke praised the district’s preparation and execution on what he called “an incredible day.”
“A+ it’s been an incredible day,” Burke told WPTV. “There’s a ton of work that goes into opening day, I’m a proud superintendent.”
Strong start across district
The School District of Palm Beach County confirmed that enrollment currently stands at about 160,000 students, though officials noted this number will fluctuate as families continue to register throughout the first weeks of school. District policy requires official enrollment counts to be finalized on the 11th day of classes…