Royal Palm Beach High School to launch Quantum/AI academy; board members praise workforce focus

Royal Palm Beach High School is planning a new Quantum/AI and Emerging Technologies academy that school leaders described to the Education Advisory Board on Nov. 10, 2025.

A short presentation (video excerpt played at the meeting) described the academy as a Nexus program offering hands‑on experience with quantum and AI tools intended to prepare students for emerging technology careers. The secondary schools presenter said the program will give students "hands on experience with real quantum and AI tools while building the skills you need to succeed in a rapidly changing technological landscape."

Board members and Mayor Jeff Hamera praised the selection of Royal Palm Beach High School for the program as forward‑looking and workforce‑oriented. "This is really really the future," one attendee said, urging the community to look into the opportunities created by quantum computing and AI and noting local efforts to attract companies in the sector.

During follow‑up questions a board member asked whether the academy would be the first or only such program in Palm Beach County high schools; presenters and mayor indicated it will be the only one in the county at this time. No formal adoption or budget vote to fund the academy was recorded at the meeting; the item was presented for information and community discussion.

Next steps and implementation details — including staffing, course sequencing, industry partnerships and funding sources — were not specified at the meeting and will require follow‑up with district staff.