West Palm Beach families welcomed the return of a Girl Scout troop at Pleasant City Elementary School, restoring a program that had previously been lost to the school. The revival provides local girls with a structured environment to make new friends, learn the Girl Scout promise and sign, and earn badges that promote courage, confidence, and character.
According to WFLX, the Related Ross Foundation stepped in after Executive Director Jeremy Morse learned that students no longer had a troop. “When I heard that Pleasant City Elementary School lost their troop, I thought, you know, this is our opportunity to restart it,” Morse said.
WPTV reported that the new troop has already begun meeting, with members already working toward earning patches. Troop members expressed enthusiasm for the program. Tanisha Smith said, “Girl Scouts is about learning to be ladylike and to help other people,” while Kennedy Harper added, “My favorite thing about Girl Scouts is because I feel like it’s gonna help me make more friends.” Both girls highlighted the troop as a welcoming space for shy students, noting that it offers a place to ask questions and grow.
Lisa Johnson, CEO of Girl Scouts of Southeast Florida, emphasized the long‑term value of the organization. In statements cited by both outlets, Johnson, who has spent three decades working with Girl Scouts, said the program helps girls reach their full potential and develop traits that will serve them throughout life.
The restart of the troop brings a new leader and a fresh group of participants to Pleasant City Elementary, signaling renewed access to extracurricular enrichment for the school’s students. The Related Ross Foundation’s involvement ensures that the troop can continue its activities without interruption.
While no specific future events were announced, the troop will continue meeting regularly, allowing girls to set goals, collaborate on projects, and earn additional badges as the program progresses.
For West Palm Beach residents, the return of the Girl Scout troop represents a tangible investment in youth development and community cohesion, reinforcing the importance of local partnerships that expand opportunities for children.
