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HL Johnson students and staff showcase leadership, rising test scores and unique programs
Summary
At the March 9 Education Advisory Board meeting, HL Johnson Elementary presented student performances, described a successful career day and reported multi-year gains on performance assessments while highlighting VPK and special programs. School and community partners were thanked.
HL Johnson Elementary presented a program of student performances and a detailed school update at the Royal Palm Beach Education Advisory Board meeting on March 9, 2026.
Assistant Principal Danielle Gadell opened the presentation, saying HL Johnson’s strength is “the people inside the building” and that the school emphasizes dedication, relationships and belonging. Students from the drama club, chorus and handbells performed; Miss Meeks and a music teacher (named in the transcript as Mr. Maduros/Maderos) were singled out for praise and the school announced performances on April 14 and April 16 with tickets to be sold online.
Gadell gave enrollment and program details: HL Johnson enrolls 879 students (a net increase of 13), operates two VPK classes, K–5 class counts from about six to eight by…
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