Important Items
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School Lunches
School Food Service will continue to offer FREE breakfast and lunch during the school year.
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School Advisory Council (SAC)
Each advisory council shall perform functions prescribed by regulations of the district school board.
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Clubs and Activities
Explore creativity and learn technical skills in our before and after school clubs and activities!
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Announcements
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Families with students entering pre-kindergarten through grade 12 have the opportunity to choose from an array of Choice Programs.
About Us
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Christa McAuliffe Middle School in Boynton Beach, Florida was named after Christa McAuliffe to honor her legacy as a teacher and astronaut. Christa McAuliffe was selected as the first civilian teacher to fly in space as part of NASA’s Space Shuttle program. Tragically, she died in the Challenger disaster on January 28, 1986, when the space shuttle exploded shortly after takeoff. Her dedication to education and her role in promoting space exploration inspired many communities to memorialize her.
Here’s why schools were named after her:
- Commemoration of Her Legacy: Schools wanted to honor McAuliffe’s passion for teaching and her historic role as the first teacher-astronaut. Naming schools after her symbolizes the commitment to both education and space exploration.
- Connection to Education: McAuliffe was a social studies teacher from Concord, New Hampshire, and her role as a teacher was central to her mission. Schools named in her memory aim to embody her dedication to education, innovation, and lifelong learning.
- National Inspiration: After her death, McAuliffe became a national symbol of courage and the importance of education. Many schools across the country adopted her name to reflect values of inspiration, exploration, and perseverance.
- NASA Educational Initiatives: NASA and various educational programs worked to honor McAuliffe’s legacy by incorporating space and science into school curricula. Naming schools after her often came with a focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education.
Our name serves as a lasting tribute to McAuliffe’s vision of bringing space exploration into classrooms and making science accessible and exciting for our students here at Christa McAuliffe Middle School.
The School District of Palm Beach County serves more than 189,000 students who speak 150 languages and dialects. We are a High-Performing School District with 335 Choice & Career Programs. Our mission is to educate, affirm, and inspire each student in an equity-embedded school system.
Quick Links
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- Library Information
- Mobile App
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- Volunteer
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SDPBC Upcoming Events
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Today
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM Last Day of School for Students
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Monday
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM DUTY/PDD Sec Duty Day/Elem Duty Day
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Tuesday
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM DUTY/PDD Sec Duty Day/Elem Duty Day
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Wednesday
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Closed Sessions
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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Regular Board Meeting
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June 12, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Audit Committee Mtg
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10:30 AM - 12:30 PM District Diversity and Equity Committee Meeting
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July 10, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Construction Oversight and Review Committee (CORC) Meeting
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July 16, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Closed Sessions
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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Regular Board Meeting
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July 17, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Audit Committee Mtg
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July 30, 2025
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Closed Sessions/Workshop/Special Meetings
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August 13, 2025
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Closed Sessions/Workshop/Special Meetings
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August 14, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Construction Oversight and Review Committee (CORC) Meeting
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August 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Audit Committee Mtg
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August 20, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Closed Sessions
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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Regular Board Meeting
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August 22, 2025
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM Finance Committee
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August 28, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM District Diversity & Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Special Projects Meeting
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August 29, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM IROC Meeting
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9:30 AM - 11:00 AM ISSOC Meeting
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September 10, 2025
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Closed Sessions/Workshop/Special Meetings
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September 11, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Construction Oversight and Review Committee (CORC) Meeting
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September 17, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Closed Sessions
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5:00 PM - 7:30 PM Regular Board Meeting
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September 18, 2025
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM District Diversity & Equity Ad Hoc Subcommittee for Special Projects Meeting
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September 19, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Audit Committee Mtg
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October 8, 2025
2:00 PM - 6:30 PM Closed Sessions/Workshop/Special Meetings
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October 9, 2025
9:00 AM - 11:45 AM Construction Oversight and Review Committee (CORC) Meeting
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October 15, 2025
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Closed Sessions