PBHS Media Center loves to stay involved with students, teachers, and the community. With the love of books, the media center enjoys an annual celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday, which includes inviting our neighbors, Amanda’s Place, where our students entertain the toddlers with an introduction to Dr. Seuss’ books, face painting, computer games, and arts and crafts.

A special program, which is very close to our hearts, is the ceremony honoring our “Fallen Heroes” for Veteran’s Day. The entire school and community is invited to participate in this ceremony. The media center and the JROTC students place the flags with the fallen soldiers name , picture, rank, hometown, and date of death replicating Arlington National Cemetery on the school’s campus.

Students get excited about reading when books can be brought to life. The media Center has had a child soldier from Africa discuss his life, a Buddhist monk who worked with the Dali Lama, and several World War II veterans as speakers. Using distance learning technology, the students were able to have a question and answer session with an author in California. Another author students were also visit with Mitch Albom, the author of “Tuesday’s With Morrie”.

PBHS Film Festival celebrating books that have been turned into movies.

“ Battle of the Books,” high school competition with other Broward high schools using the “Florida Teen Reads” selections.

“ Book Talks” introduce the students to the joys of reading and the endless learning found in different books.

The media center changes monthly with books display and seasonal decoration.

The media specialist and Pompano Beach locals have created a wall of history. The east wall is covered with Pompano pictures and the history of the school which is the second oldest school in Broward County.