Resources for Parents

As we begin our 102nd year, PBDA continues to value the long-standing traditions that have made us a “family school” since 1921. Please refer to the below resources as a guide to help acquaint you with life at PBDA.

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Two Campuses, One School

The Lower Campus (Pre-Primary – Grade 3) is located along West Palm Beach’s Intracoastal. The Upper Campus (Grades 4-9) is located 1.5 miles east on the island of Palm Beach.

Lower Campus

Pre-Primary and Primary
- Drop-off: between 8 a.m. and 8:30 a.m.
- Half-day pick-up: 12:30 p.m.
- Full-day pick-up: between 2:30 p.m. and 3 p.m.
K-3
- Drop-off: between 7:45 a.m. and 8:15 a.m.
- Pick-up: between 2:45 pm and 3:15 p.m.
- K-3 students with a sibling in Pre-Primary or Primary should be picked-up at 2:30 p.m.
As of the ’22-’23 school year, we have updated our Dismissal Policy. Please take a minute to review these changes here.
Aftercare is available for all students until 5 p.m.

Upper Campus

Drop-off: between 7:30 a.m. and 8 a.m.
Pick-up: 3 p.m.
Aftercare is available until 4 p.m.

Enrichment and After School

Both Lower and Upper Campuses offer a wealth of after-school enrichment opportunities for children who are eager to discover and explore new interests. We also provide aftercare and homework help.

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PBDA Summer Camps

PBDA offers a robust Summer Camp Program to keep students entertained, engaged, and educated throughout the summer. Our camps offer our enrolled families a range of enriching summertime activities from Challenge Island “Pets Palooza” to Bulldog Sports Camp.

Uniforms

Uniform specifics for each grade can be found in the link below as it varies by grade and day of the week.

Where to buy: Only uniform items purchased at the PB Boys and Girls Club and Aristokids, or online from the special Lands’ End PBDA Uniform site, are permitted.

Dress Code

Health Forms

The health forms mentioned in the link below are mandatory before your child’s first day at PBDA. The forms may either be dropped off or sent in before starting school. All forms are required by the Florida Department of Health and will be kept in a secure location.

Health Form Requirements

Summer Work and School Supplies

From reading and math workbooks to written reflections and SSAT prep, PBDA assigns summer work to Rising 2-9 Grades to keep them engaged throughout the summer months.

Click here to learn more about assigned summer work.

All classroom materials supplies will be purchased by PBDA for all Lower Campus students. For Upper Campus supply lists by grade, please click below.

Upper Campus Supply Lists

Lunch Program and Snacks

Learn more about PBDA’s policies on being nut-aware, birthday treats, and our lunch program with SAGE Dining.

Lunch and Snacks

Bulldog Den

The Bulldog Den is the parent portal for all current PBDA parents.

The Bulldog Den

PBDA Bus

Bus transportation is available for students in Kindergarten through 9th grade to North and South County, Palm Beach, and Wellington.

PBDA Transportation

Events to Know

We pride ourselves on being a true “family school,” and we welcome parents to be a part of our events both during and after school hours.

Learn more about recurring events that many parents attend year after year.

Events to Know

Lower Campus Athletics

PBDA believes in the power of movement. From the dedicated Pre-Primary playground and two activity fields on the Lower Campus, to the Discovery Area and playground in the new state-of-the-art Mandel-Palagye Education Center, students have ample room to discover the world through movement.

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Upper Campus Athletics

Students in Grades 4-9 are exposed to a variety of sports through their required participation in physical activity every day of the year. Learn more about JV, Varsity, our Alternative Sports Policy and more below.

Learn More

PBDA Contact Guide

For questions big and small, we strive to make it easy for our parents to know who to turn to. Learn more about each grade’s point person in the link below.

Learn More

Want to Get Involved?

Volunteering at PBDA is a long-standing tradition and there are many ways our parents can get involved. Opportunities include PSC participation, community outreach, the PBDA Book Fair, the Thanksgiving Project, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more.

Visit Our Parents Page

Still have questions? Please email us at [email protected] and our team will respond shortly!