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Palm Beach district celebrates awards and historic graduation rate

Palm Beach County School Board · February 19, 2026

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Summary

Superintendent Burke announced a 93.5% graduation rate for the class of 2025 (96.7% for district-operated high schools) and trustees recognized principals, teachers and CTE/JROTC students at the Feb. 24 meeting.

Trustees used part of the Feb. 24 Palm Beach County School Board meeting to recognize district awardees and student achievements and to highlight a record graduation milestone.

Superintendent Maria Burke said the district’s overall graduation rate for the class of 2025 reached 93.5 percent, with district-operated high schools at 96.7 percent. The board recognized Dr. Tamika Robinson as principal of the year, Serenthia Bridal as assistant principal of the year, Lawanna Jackson as teacher of the year, and Connie Sterling as school-related employee of the year. The Education Foundation’s Celebrate the Great event and the district’s student recognitions were played in a short video and acknowledged by trustees.

Board members also recognized CTE students of the year for middle and high schools, JROTC cadets of the year, and several individual athletic state champions. Trustees praised teachers, counselors and administrators for their work supporting students.

What’s next: The district posted recognition materials and event listings to palmbeachschools.org and encouraged families and staff to view the Celebrate the Great materials online.