The Stingray Source

Dear Parents and Guardians,

I hope you and your family are enjoying the final weeks of summer break and finding time to relax, recharge, and make special memories. As we prepare to welcome students back for the 2025-2026 school year, I am thrilled to share some exciting news—Palm Springs Middle School is now a B-rated school! This incredible achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and collaboration of our students, staff, families, and the entire school community. We are so proud of this accomplishment and energized to keep climbing even higher.

In the brief newsletter below, you’ll find several important updates to help your family prepare for a successful start to the new school year. This includes upcoming events like orientation and schedule pick-ups, our school dress code, and other helpful reminders. Also included is the updated bell schedule—please note that students are expected to be on campus and in class for the full school day. If an early dismissal is absolutely necessary due to a family emergency, students must be picked up by 3:00 p.m. to avoid disruption to the learning environment.

We can’t wait to welcome our new sixth grade Stingrays at Orientation on July 31 and to see our returning Stingrays during Schedule Pick-Up events. If we don’t see you at one of these events, we look forward to seeing everyone on the first day of school, Monday, August 11, 2025. Let's make it the best year yet!

With appreciation,

Dr. Pamela McDonnough, Principal

We’re excited to welcome all of our new sixth grade families to Palm Springs Middle School! Join us for Sixth Grade Orientation on July 31, 2025, where you’ll have the chance to meet key sixth grade staff, pick up your scholar’s schedule, take a self-guided tour of our campus, and learn everything you need to know to start the year strong. Our school store will also be open for uniform purchases—don’t miss it!

As you prepare for the new school year, please take a moment to review our school dress code to ensure your scholar is ready to start Day 1 in uniform. Our school store will be open for all families July 28–July 30 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. for uniform purchases and other essentials. We look forward to seeing you there!

At Palm Springs Middle School, we are proud to have a dedicated and student-centered administrative team committed to supporting our scholars and families. Mr. Kevin Martinez leads our 6th grade students, helping them transition smoothly into middle school. Mrs. Lauren Wells supports the 7th grade class, focusing on academic growth and student engagement. Mrs. Rossian Ramirez oversees our 8th grade students as they prepare for high school success, and Mr. Sean Ashworth leads our Adult Education program, providing valuable opportunities for lifelong learning. Together, our team works to create a safe, supportive, and enriching environment for all learners at Palm Springs Middle. Reach out to your grade level administrator with any questions you may have regarding your scholar.

Mr. Martinez: Kevin.Martinez@palmbeachschools.org

Mrs. Lauren Wells: Lauren.Wells@palmbeachschools.org

Mrs. Ramirez: Ramirez.R@palmbeachschools.org

Mr. Sean Ashworth: Sean.Ashworth@palmbeachschools.org

We are proud to introduce our dedicated Palm Springs Middle School Counseling Team, here to support the academic, social, and emotional growth of every student:

• Mr. Timothy Serra – 6th Grade Counselor, Timothy.Serra@palmbeachschools.org

• Mr. Rafael Tatis – 7th Grade Counselor, Rafael.Tatis@palmbeachschools.org

• Mr. Martin Roman – 8th Grade Counselor, Martin.Roman@palmbeachschools.org

• Ms. Jessica Bayani – ESE Counselor, Jessica.Bayani@palmbeachschools.org

• Ms. Frances Gaibi Aponte – ELL Counselor, Francis.GaibiAponte@palmbeachschools.org

Our counselors are committed to helping students thrive and are available to assist with scheduling, goal-setting, problem-solving, and more. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to them with any questions or concerns throughout the school year—they are here to help!

Palm Springs Residents – You're Invited!
Join us for our annual Back to School Bash and help your family get ready for a great school year!

Saturday, July 26th
5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
226 Cypress Lane – LAB Building (by the basketball courts)

Enjoy:
Face Painter
Food Truck
Kids Zone

Child must be present
Residents only – proof of residency required (Please bring a copy of your Palm Springs Water Utility Bill)

Let’s kick off the school year with community fun, food, and freebies!

We are excited to announce that Coach Knight will be serving as the new Athletic Director at Palm Springs Middle School! Coach Knight brings a passion for student success both on and off the field and is committed to building strong, inclusive athletic programs for all of our Stingrays.

If you have any questions about preparing for the upcoming school year or athletic seasons, please don’t hesitate to reach out to her at Aftyn.Knight@palmbeachschools.org.

Below, you’ll find a list of our athletic programs and their corresponding seasons to help you and your child plan ahead. We look forward to an exciting and competitive year in Stingray sports!

Make sure to include all your contact information.

Email: Lauren.Wells@palmbeachschools.org
Website: PSMS.Palmbeachschools.org
Text/phone: 561-434-3300