WLX Horizon Weekly

WLX Horizon is the school district’s TV channel that provides St. Lucie County with instructional television programming, school board meetings, along with what’s happening in our district, and local shows about our schools. WLX Horizon can be streamed on-demand for free via the WLX Horizon app! WLX Horizon can also be found on Comcast channel 13 (Ft. Pierce), Comcast channel 19 (Port St. Lucie), Blue Stream Fiber channel 19, and AT&T TV channel 99 (under St. Lucie County Community Channels) or check out the live feed. March’s Upcoming Events Be on the lookout for this month’s upcoming events and shows! March 12th  – Board … Read More

Lawnwood Elementary Students Celebrated the Contributions of Influential African Americans During Black History Month

All K-5 Lawnwood classes completed a group project.  Students learned about influential African American Entertainers, Athletes, Scientists, Inventors, Entrepreneurs, Government Leaders, and Writers.  Display boards were developed to highlight the accomplishments, awards, and contributions made by these great leaders.  Projects featured Langston Hughes, Ruby Bridges, Patricia Bath, Madame CJ Walker, Garrett Morgan, Kyrie Irving, and many more historical figures.  A special thank you goes out to Mrs. D’Jion Jackson, Dr. Jodie Certosimo, Dr. Leinitia Robinson, and Mrs. Michelle Barreto for using a rubric to rate all projects and select the top three.  Hats off to all LWN teachers for making … Read More

Holocaust Remembrance Day at Oak Hammock K8

18 Survivors of the Holocaust shared their stories with students and teachers at Oak Hammock K8 School. Also among the listeners was the Mayor of Port. St. Lucie, School Board Members, School District Personnel, and the Superintendent. Students recited poems that were written for the event and a surprise guest speaker told of his experience of studying about the Holocaust while in college. The event was very informative and left a lasting impression on all who attended.      

St. Lucie West K8 District Project Showcase

SLWK8 seventh graders presented at the District Project Showcase. They have been preparing since December by researching problems in their community and finding a public policy solution. Our students went through three rounds of judging to display their knowledge and hard work. Thank you to our incredible students and Civics teachers for all their dedication!

St. Lucie West K8 & Kona Read Across America

St. Lucie West K8, in conjunction with Kona Ice of White City, celebrated Read Across America. Mr. Walter read to Mrs. Richardson’s kindergarten class. Additionally, the class was given a Kona Ice along with other treats. We want to say a big Thank You to Kona Ice for donating their time to us and celebrating Read Across America Day!

TCHS AFJROTC Folds of Honor

Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that helps provide educational scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders. Our Titan AFJROTC displayed another fantastic performance during the fund-raising event. Titan Born, Titan Bred

FREE/Low Cost Internet Services Sign-Up Event

Comcast’s “Internet Essentials” is geared to those who have at least one child that receives free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program. Other criteria include being located where Comcast offers Internet service. This Sign-Up Event is for families that do not have Comcast services or have not subscribed to Comcast Internet Service in the last 90 days. This sign-up event will be held on March 13, 5 PM – 7 PM at the Port St. Lucie High School Media Center, 1201 S.E. Lennard Road, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 Comcast providers will be on-site to answer any questions … Read More

Village Green’s PBIS Neon Dance

Village Green Elementary School’s PBIS Committee hosted a Neon Dance for students and their families on Friday evening. Students who met PBIS expectations for the 3rd quarter enjoyed a dance party complete with DJ T&T, black lights, face painting and yummy snacks! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible! Our Village Green Families had a wonderful time!

Students Embrace Arts In Our Schools Month with Arts Week at White City Elementary

Students commenced Arts In Our Schools Month with our second annual Arts Week! They competed in grade-level activities that included art scavenger hunts, chalk murals, spray paint relays, and cardboard architecture competitions. Music-filled lunches, bubble watercolor painting, and printmaking activities stamped creativity everywhere! It was a whirlwind of expression and excitement! 

Palm Pointe Concert Band Shines

So proud of our Palm Pointe Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Hatfield. They had a stellar performance on stage, and they sounded great in the sight reading at Fort Pierce Central for the Band MPA!

Raising our AttenDANCE at Bayshore

Students enjoyed our AttenDANCE. We celebrated students who showed up every day for the first semester of school. Students received pixie stix for “stixing” with us! #weroartogether #raisingourattendancerate

Fort PIerce Westwood FFA

FFA at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy Wins Big at the St. Lucie County Fair

As the St. Lucie County fair wraps up for the Fort Pierce Westwood Academy FFA Chapter, we are so proud of each of you! Some of you being your last year and others their first! You worked hard in and out of the ring and we are proud to call you Panthers! You all worked so hard and we are excited to see your successes! The total for the year was 14 buckles and 20 titles received by our exhibitors. Beef Breeding Results: Grand Champion Heifer- Reed Blankenbaker Reserve Champion Heifer- Elizabeth Rufo Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair- Paige Cruse Reserve … Read More

Floresta Celebrates Reading Across America Day

“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go”. Floresta Dolphins explored the places they can go when reading books in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.

Something to Chirp About at Morningside

Have you heard the latest news chirping about our campus? Mrs. Eibl’s second-grade class has welcomed the newest student to their learning cottage—Chick 1! Mrs. Eibl’s class has been working with the 4H program to hatch chicks. The students were very excited to welcome baby chick #1 and can’t wait for the others to hatch.

The Jaguar Battalion Takeover

On Saturday, March 2nd, the Port Saint Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion competed at the Area 3 State Qualifier at Seminole Ridge Community High School to see what teams would qualify for the Florida State Drill Competition.  Our Jaguar Battalion Male Team managed to achieve 1st Place in Male Exhibition Platoon, 1st Place in Male Exhibition Squad, 2nd Place in Male Dual Exhibition, 1st in Male Individual Exhibition, 1st place in Male Unarmed Platoon, 1st  place in Male Unarmed Squad, 1st  place Armed Squad, 1st place in Male Armed Platoon, and 3rd Place in Male Color Guard, Our Females took 1st Place in Female Color Guard, 1st  place in Female … Read More

FGMS Wax Museum for Black History Month

Forest Grove Middle School students participated in their annual Black History Wax Museum. They showed their creative personalities as they studied and highlighted important contributions made to our country by the influential Black Americans they represented. Students created a visual display, dressed as their characters, and gave speeches highlighting their achievements.   

McKinney Vento in the Community

McKinney Vento Case Manager, Dieucica Times, took part in the Black Health Panel to show support for National Black HIV/AIDS Day. During the event, she shared valuable insights about the McKinney Vento program’s eligibility criteria and the assistance it provides to our SLPS families. With her wealth of experience and expertise in working with this demographic, Dieucica effortlessly blended her two backgrounds, adding an impactful and memorable element to the event.

FPC Key Club Sweeps Black History Month Creative Arts & Essay Contest

In Celebration of Black History Month, the Judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District Court of Florida sponsored the creative arts and essay contest. Fort Pierce Central High School Key Club members attended the event. Eddison Petion won Honorable Mention for his artwork and essay while Chaynna Thompson won Honorable Mention for her poem. Congrats to our FPC Cobras for their hard work.

Reading Under the Stars

More than one hundred families from Floresta Elementary participated in the Reading Under the Stars Literacy Night, where they acquired valuable literacy skills and strategies that can easily be implemented at home to cultivate a passion for reading.

Palm Pointe NJHS Peanut Butter Drive

Palm Pointe NJHS members helped to collect jars of peanut butter for the Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club. These donated jars of peanut butter are placed in Grace Packs with additional nonperishable food items and distributed to local food-insecure children at the end of each school week. The Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary partners with Grace Packs, Inc. who currently have 790 students on the roster receiving these Grace Packs.

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