Boca Raton police are warning high school seniors and parents that “Senior Assassin” games involving real-looking toy guns can be mistaken for real weapons and cause panic and a police response.
Palm Beach County’s overall high school graduation rate rose to 93.5% in 2025, topping the state average and placing the district second among Florida’s seven largest school systems, according to newly released state data.
Forty-four Palm Beach County schools have been named “Schools of Excellence” by the Florida Department of Education, recognizing sustained academic achievement across the district.
New data from Palm Beach County shows public-school enrollment is falling across the county — with middle schools hit hardest and Delray Beach seeing some of the steepest declines.
The morning bell on October 16 will begin classes while simultaneously establishing a new direction for Boca Raton to enforce school zone safety.