Palm Beach Day Academy

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Palm Beach Day Academy Founded in 1921 as the 1st independent school in Florida, PBDA serves students from Pre-K2 to Grade 8

Upper Campus 241 Seaview Avenue Palm Beach, FL 33480
(561) 655-1188
Lower Campus 1901 South Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 832-8815

10/05/2026

Building the Bridge to Success!

Every student deserves the tools to succeed, and your gift to the 2026–27 Annual Fund helps provide the bridge that gets them there. We invite every family to participate in the Annual Fund and help turn possibility into progress for all our Bulldogs.

Every Family Matters. Every Gift Counts.

Visit the link in our bio to participate. 💙💛


Alumni, we want to see your Flamingo and Pelican pride! As we get ready to welcome the newest members to our flocks at H...
09/24/2026

Alumni, we want to see your Flamingo and Pelican pride!

As we get ready to welcome the newest members to our flocks at Hatching, we’re inviting PBDA alumni near and far to join in the fun. Snap a photo in your team colors, or dig into the archives and share a favorite throwback of yourself in your Pelican or Flamingo gear.

Tag Palm Beach Day Academy so we can celebrate with you and share your School spirit from wherever you are.

Let’s see some blue and yellow!


After a hugely successful return last spring for the first time in nearly 30 years, the PBDA Rummage Sale is returning i...
09/17/2026

After a hugely successful return last spring for the first time in nearly 30 years, the PBDA Rummage Sale is returning in 2027!

Last year, our community came together to raise approximately $45,000 in support of PBDA’s Faculty Grant for Summer Study, and we’re excited to build on that momentum this year.

Our first collection day is this Friday, September 18, from 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. in the Upper School Faculty House. So, start cleaning out those closets and gathering gently used clothing, toys, books, sports equipment, baby gear, furniture, and more.

Plus, stay tuned for a look at how PBDA’s first Faculty Grant for Summer Study recipients used their grants, and the experiences they’re bringing back to their classrooms.



Checking in with just a few of our newest Bulldog alumni! 🐾Members of the Class of 2026 are settling into their new scho...
09/15/2026

Checking in with just a few of our newest Bulldog alumni! 🐾

Members of the Class of 2026 are settling into their new schools near and far, from leading local programs to outstanding boarding schools across the country. We loved getting a glimpse of their first days and seeing them begin this exciting next chapter.

We’re so proud to see our Bulldogs carrying the PBDA spirit with them wherever they go.

Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog.


We remember. We reflect. We serve. 🇺🇸This morning, our faculty gathered on the beach to walk 2,200 steps—roughly 1.08 mi...
09/11/2026

We remember. We reflect. We serve. 🇺🇸

This morning, our faculty gathered on the beach to walk 2,200 steps—roughly 1.08 miles—in recognition of the 2,200 steps climbed by first responders in the World Trade Center and the sacrifices made on September 11, 2001. From there, faculty joined our Upper School students for a special assembly to reflect on the lives lost and the lasting significance of the day.

As we observe the September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance, we also invite our PBDA community to join us in service today by donating blood with OneBlood. The Big Red Bus will be at our Seaview Campus from 8:00 AM–2:00 PM.


We’re excited to welcome several new faces to the PBDA team for the 2026-2027 school year! From the classroom and playi...
08/28/2026

We’re excited to welcome several new faces to the PBDA team for the 2026-2027 school year!

From the classroom and playing field to student support, curriculum, and campus operations, these talented educators and professionals bring a wealth of experience and expertise to our school community. Please join us in giving a warm Bulldog welcome to our newest faculty and staff members!




Kevin Connolly joins our PE Department, most recently serving as a K–8 Wellness Teacher at Florida Ruffin Ridley School in Brookline, Massachusetts. Kevin holds a Bachelor of Science in Physical and Health Education from Springfield College and a Master of Education in Curriculum and Teaching from Fitchburg State University.

Ingrid Deiser joins the Upper School SST as one of our learning specialists. Ingrid holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Florida Atlantic University and brings with her nearly a decade of experience working as a learning specialist.

Rachel Martin joins the Second Grade team. She comes from The Windward School in Manhattan. Rachel holds a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Indiana University and a Master of Science in Education in Childhood Special Education–Learning Disabilities from Hunter College.

Julia Moore joins our Third Grade team, bringing nine years of teaching experience, most recently as a Third Grade teacher at Forest Park Elementary School. She holds a Master of Science in Teaching and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from SUNY Cortland, as well as an Advanced Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning with Technology from Stony Brook University.

Jaycie Tate officially joins our Kindergarten team this year after serving as a substitute teacher at PBDA for the past two years and, most recently, as a maternity substitute alongside Danielle Aronson. Jaycie holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Palm Beach Atlantic University and is currently pursuing a Master of Education in Elementary Education at the American College of Education.

Haylee Thaler joins the Lower School as the first Director of Curriculum and Instruction, bringing 10 years of experience

There is no shortage of love and support at PBDA, but perhaps nowhere were they felt more deeply than at Friday’s Commen...
06/09/2026

There is no shortage of love and support at PBDA, but perhaps nowhere were they felt more deeply than at Friday’s Commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. 🎓💙💛

From heartfelt student reflections that pulled at the “hamstrings” (IYKYK) and celebrations of our dedicated faculty, to a celebration of the lifers whose journeys began as early as Pre-Primary, the afternoon was filled with gratitude, laughter, more than a few tears, and just the right amount of Pitbull.

The special keynote address from math teacher Elizabeth Sellers, inspired by Allen Levi’s “Theo of Golden,” served as a poignant reminder that the strongest communities are built by people who consistently show up for one another.

It was a memorable and bittersweet farewell to the Class of 2026 and a joyful celebration of all they have accomplished. We can’t wait to watch them change the world.

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241 Seaview Avenue
Palm Beach, FL
33480

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+15616551188

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