Showcase Of Schools Oct. 18 At Fairgrounds

Schools from around the Palm Beach County School District will be highlighting their choice and career programs at the Choice & Career Options Showcase of Schools on Tuesday, Oct. 18 at the South Florida Fairgrounds from 4 to 8 p.m.

During the annual event, students and families will be able to explore the various options available to students, and representatives from the schools will be available to answer questions before students apply to programs for the 2017-18 school year.

The School District of Palm Beach County has more than 290 choice and career academies in schools across the county including: visual, performing and communication arts; pre-medical; dual language; STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math); International Baccalaureate; JROTC; information technology; finance; construction; firefighting/EMT; business and marketing; tourism and hospitality; TV and film production; aeronautics; automotive services, culinary arts; and more.

Donations of non-perishable items to the Bell Brooks’ Food for Families food drive will be accepted at the event.

For more information, call the Office of Communications at (561) 357-1114.