Principal's Update

Catherine Andino placed 4th in the state champion ship series!

Earlier this month, the Debate-A-Bulls competed in Blue Key at The University of Florida. Dylan Gaynor and David Hain broke through to the Congress Semifinals. Please congratulate Dylan and David if you see them.

Last month, the Debate-A-Bulls also took home trophies for Dramatic Performance, Informative Speaking, and Public Forum Debate. Please congratulate Gemma Brugnolotti, Nelly Gonzalez, Kaylynn Weir, David Stanescu, and Salvatore Curcuru for their wins!

Also, last month (starting up the season) AND again this past Saturday, the Debate-A-Bulls won MORE trophies in both Novice and Varsity Congress. Please congratulate Erin Broadley, Sasha Inozemcev, Victoria Petitone, Gianna Sethi, Drake Schluth, Shubham Shanubhouge, Layla Jaffe, Dylan Gaynor, Dennis Crowley, Max Korotkiy, Myles Rafael, Natalie Newman, Salvatore Curcuru, Ryan Inozemcev, and Nika Larina who all placed in their respective chambers. Ariana Lester won best P.O. in her chamber.

Again, please tell these kids how proud you are! They are doing incredible things. I wish you could see them all in action...it's not only inspiring, but it's incredible to see such young, passionate individuals use their voices and skill with rhetoric and put themselves out there...and we are so incredibly proud of all their determination and hard work!!! They stay after school every week to practice. Even if you don't see a "winner" listed above, if you know a student involved in West Boca's Speech and Debate Team, please acknowledge their hard word work. They might not have a trophy YET, but it's bound to be earned with the hard work these Bulls put in. They are all absolutely outstanding.

Sincerely,

Your West Boca Speech and Debate Coaches

Mrs. Sawford and Mr. Weaver

Congrats to the ten students who represented West Boca in the Palm Beach All County Jazz Band performance last night.

Angie Stancampiano - Guitar
Asher Sanchez - Tenor Sax
Ayden Mokdad - Bass Trombone
Barbara Bragg - Bass
Daniel Silva - Trombone
Diego Vargas Santiago - Tenor Sax
Dylan Janoff - Trumpet
Enzo Prado-Garcia - Trumpet
Isaac Ribas - Trumpet
Lakar Davis - Piano

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The free and reduced lunch has an exception- Cambridge AICE Tests are not included. We still encourage everyone to do the paperwork though if they are eligible.

SAT/ACT Fee Waivers - SAT and ACT offer a test fee waiver program to eligible students that covers the regular registration cost of the exam. To determine eligibility, you must complete the survey at this link EVERY YEAR, so please visit the link today. Once you receive your eligibility letter, please contact your child's school counselors for your waiver.

Emails sent with important testing information will always have IMPORTANT in the subject line. Please be sure to read them! Please email cassandra.bray@palmbeachschools.org for the fastest response to your testing questions. We hope you have a great year!

PSAT Scores are now available through the student's collegeboard account.

For more information understanding your scores, please click on the links below.

PSAT NMSQT Understanding Scores for Students & Families

PSAT NMSQT Score Information

Understanding Your Digital PSAT/NMSQT Score Report Video

FAFSA Workshop for Senior Students & their Families

The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is scheduled to open on December 1st, 2024. West Boca High School will be hosting a FAFSA Workshop with TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers on December 5th at 6pm in the Media Center for 12th grade students & their families. This is a great opportunity if you need help completing this form.

In order to attend, you must RSVP through the link below (one response per family) and students and parents must create their FSA ID at least 5 days in advance. Please also make sure you bring the necessary documents. See links below.

Spots are limited so do not wait.

LINKS:

RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/Kcd79ARvY4Nbtddo8

FAFSA Information: https://studentaid.gov/announcements-events/fafsa-support

Documents Needed to fill out FAFSA: https://studentaid.gov/apply-for-aid/fafsa/filling-out#documents

Create your FSA ID: https://studentaid.gov/fsa-id/create-account/launch

Students can now submit their community service hours through SIS. Students must complete the entire form and upload supporting documentation in order to get approved.

Please see attachment for further information.

Tap below to view our Underclass info night presentation.

Attention Seniors, the Bright Futures application is now open. Please make sure you apply by August 31, 2025 in order to qualify. It will only take about 10 minutes so please do not wait. You are able to apply and continue testing until August 31, 2025. Even if you plan on attending out of state, please make sure you apply as you are eligible for up to 5 years after you graduate high school.

• Our mission as counselors is to provide services for students to meet their academic, career, and social/emotional needs. We also aim to create a nurturing and safe environment by creating inclusive spaces and advocating for diversity. This is accomplished through collaboration with parents/guardians, staff, and community members to ensure the success and achievement of all our students
  

• Counselors

  Please join the Guidance Department Google Classroom! It is a GREAT way to keep up with ongoing announcements, student opportunities, and useful information! We are consistently updating our Google classroom, so please sign up!
  
  Jodi Mochel
  (A -C)
  Lauren Marciante
  (D-H)
  Lindsay Wolfe
  (I-M)
  Suzanne Prince
  (N-R & W-Z)
  Fallon Canepa
  (S - V)
  ESOL
  

  Elena Singer
  (Coordinator)

  Daniel Keller
  Academic Coach, Grades 9-10
  Daniel Keller
  Graduation Adviser, Grades 11-12

  
  

-Yearbooks are currently on sale on yearbookordercenter.com using the school code 831. The cost is $90, and prices will increase on 1/1.

-Senior Tribute Ads are now on sale and can be purchased and created on yearbookordercenter.com using the school code 831. Ad sales end on January 12th.

SENIORS: The deadline to have your photo taken and included in the yearbook is December 13th. If you have not taken or scheduled your photo, please do so ASAP with Cady Studios.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email Mrs. Tomaszewski at rachel.tomaszewski@palmbeachschools.org or stop by 4-213.

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