Welcome to the Palm River Elementary Media Center page. 

The Media Center is the Hub of the School! 

About our Media Specialist: Hello, I am Ms. Whitley, proud Media Specialist at Palm River Elementary School.  This is my second year as the Media Specialist at Palm River Elementary.      

What do I love about being a Media Specialist? Our students and the books. I am always excited about the SSYRA book lists.  Also, I love fostering students' love for books and the library. 

What am I reading?  Currently I am reading a SSYRA Book, Amari and the Night Brothers.   

What is my favorite HCPS event each year?  The S.L.A.M. Showcase.  (I think I am more excited than my students!)  Palm River was represented last year by two very dedicated 5th grade students. It was a lot of hard work for a few months, but it paid off as they were able to see their artwork showcased at SLAM. I am so proud of them.

Also, our Panthers met Audrianna Cuevas, author of The Total Eclipse of Nestor Lopez, which was one of the SSYRA Books (Grades 3-5) for 2022-2022 at her book signing.  She was awesome. 

For more information about SLAM click the link:  https://www.hillsboroughschools.org/slam