District News – LucieLink

SLPS Wants to Hear from You!

April 29, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Parents, we would like to know what you think! Please take a few minutes to complete the Family Survey posted on the homepage of the district website, https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/family-survey/. We greatly appreciate your participation and feedback, which will assist us with growth and improvement. Thank you! Family Survey offered in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole Student Survey for Grades 3-12 The window for the Spring surveys has been extended to April 30th. English – SPRING FAMILY SURVEY – Assessment & Accountability (stlucie.k12.fl.us) Spanish – SPRING Encuesta familiar de las escuelas públicas de St. Lucie Haitian Creole – SPRING Saint Lucie Public … Read More

WLX Horizon Weekly

April 29, 2024 By GRACE MORROW

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. Join us this week for new episodes of Sak Pase with Joelle Saint-Dic and her guests Michaelle Soliman … Read More

High School Art Show for St. Lucie County Students

April 29, 2024 By KARLA GIAMETTA

St. Lucie County High School Juried Art Show May 3rd — May 10th Opening Night for the Public: Friday, May 3rd 5:00-8:00 pm Participating Students from: St. Lucie West Centennial, Fort Pierce Central, Lincoln Park Academy, Port Saint Lucie, Treasure Coast & Fort Pierce Westwood Academy St. Lucie County Schools District Office 9461 Brandywine Ln., Port Saint Lucie, FL 34986

SLPS & St. Lucie Public Library Art Project

April 29, 2024 By EMMALINE HARVEY

On Friday, April 19th, students from St. Lucie West Centennial High School, St. Lucie West K-8, Northport K-8, Westgate K-8, and Rivers Edge Elementary came to the district office to participate in the creation of a permanent art installation on the new Port St. Lucie Library. The students worked with the artist Justin Shea to create Henri Matisse-inspired cut-outs which will be turned into mosaic tiles on the exterior of the new library.

2024 District Social Studies Fairs

April 29, 2024 By Kathleen EMS

Students across the county researched historical topics and public policy issues in their secondary social studies classrooms. Schools selected their top projects to advance to the district competitions to represent their schools. February 23rd was the 32nd annual History Day fair in which 93 middle and high school students were invited to the district office to showcase a historical research project. Their topics aligned with this year’s national theme of Turning Points in History and were displayed in either an exhibit, website, documentary, performance, or research paper format. On March 8th, 59 middle school Civics students were invited to the … Read More

Young Floridian Winners from Fort Pierce Westwood Academy

April 29, 2024 By Sarah Harris

Congratulations to our Young Floridian Winners from Fort Pierce Westwood Academy! The Young Floridian Scholarship Ceremony was held this past Sunday, and Fort Pierce Westwood was able to snag 3 of the 10 categories as wins: Chelsea Gill – DRAMA Elania Guerro – HISTORY / SOCIAL STUDIES Chase Shingledecker – Mathematics / Technology

SLPS at Safety Fest

April 22, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Stop by and visit the SLPS booth at the 10th annual Safety Festival this Saturday, April 27th at Clover Park! This year’s event will continue to feature live demonstrations, Touch-A-Truck, giveaways, static displays, plenty of safety information, free kids zones, bounce houses and face painting. Learn more about the Safety Festival at: slcsafetyfest.com.

WLX Horizon Weekly

April 22, 2024 By GRACE MORROW

Submit Your Family Favorite Kid-Friendly Recipes

April 22, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a new website to collect family-oriented, kid-friendly recipes for a project designed to benefit the Hope Florida Fund. She invites Floridians and parents from across the state to submit their favorite recipes. “In the DeSantis family, we love cooking with the kids,” said First Lady Casey DeSantis. “I am asking Floridians to share their favorite kid-friendly recipes to be included in a project that will benefit the Hope Florida Fund. The Governor and I look forward to submissions from parents and cooks in the Sunshine State.” Individuals interested in submitting a recipe can do so … Read More

SLPS Wants to Hear from You!

April 15, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Parents, we would like to know what you think! Please take a few minutes to complete the Family Survey posted on the homepage of the district website, https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/family-survey/. We greatly appreciate your participation and feedback, which will assist us with growth and improvement. Thank you! Family Survey offered in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole Student Survey for Grades 3-12 The window for the Spring surveys will open on Monday, April 8th, and close on Friday, April 19th. English – SPRING FAMILY SURVEY – Assessment & Accountability (stlucie.k12.fl.us) Spanish – SPRING Encuesta familiar de las escuelas públicas de St. Lucie Haitian … Read More

WLX Horizon Weekly

April 15, 2024 By GRACE MORROW

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. Join us this week for new episodes of Community Connection with Ashley Mock and Sean Boyle and their … Read More

2024 Earth Day and Space Art Contests

April 15, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

2024 Earth Day Contest On April 22, 2024, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will celebrate Earth Day. This yearly observance mobilizes people across the world to raise awareness of the need for continued protection of Earth’s natural resources. Join DEP this Earth Day in its mission to recognize state efforts to protect and sustain Florida’s environment, including its air, water, land and ecosystems. Contest Rules and Guidelines: • Students in 4th-12th grade are invited to participate at no cost. • All entries must be original student works; one entry per student. • Students will design a poster that … Read More

FREE/Low Cost Internet Services Sign-Up Event

April 15, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Comcast’s “Internet Essentials” is geared to those who have at least one child who 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 April 17 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the St. Lucie West Centennial High School Auditorium. CALL 429-HELP(4357) TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY. SIGN-UP EVENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. NO WALK-INS.

SLPS Wants to Hear from You!

April 8, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Parents, we would like to know what you think! Please take a few minutes to complete the Family Survey posted on the homepage of the district website, https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/family-survey/. We greatly appreciate your participation and feedback, which will assist us with growth and improvement. Thank you! Family Survey offered in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole Student Survey for Grades 3-12 The window for the Spring surveys will open on Monday, April 8th, and close on Friday, April 19th. English – SPRING FAMILY SURVEY – Assessment & Accountability (stlucie.k12.fl.us) Spanish – SPRING Encuesta familiar de las escuelas públicas de St. Lucie Haitian … Read More

FREE/Low Cost Internet Services Sign-Up Event

April 8, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Comcast’s “Internet Essentials” is geared to those who have at least one child who 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 April 10 from 5 PM to 7 PM at the Fort Pierce Central High School Cafetorium. CALL 429-HELP(4357) TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY. SIGN-UP EVENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. NO WALK-INS.

Celebrating the SLPS Schools of Excellence

April 8, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Congratulations to our Schools of Excellence; Fairlawn Elementary School, Morningside Elementary, Palm Pointe K-8 Educational Research School, and Mosaic Digital Academy! The State Board of Education designates a school as a School of Excellence if the school’s percentage of possible points earned in its school grade calculation is in the 80th percentile or higher for schools comprised of the same grade groupings (elementary, middle, high, and combination) for at least two of the last three school years.

North County Career Fair

April 8, 2024 By KAYLEIGH NEMO

The North County Career Fair was held on April 4th at the Havert L. Fenn Center. Approximately 400 juniors and seniors from Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, Fort Pierce Central, Lincoln Park Academy, and Performance Based Preparatory Academy were in attendance. Students were able to meet and chat with company representatives, ask questions about their company and careers, interview, and possibly land internships. The goal was to expose students to the companies and businesses in St. Lucie County, provide them with the opportunity to learn and explore specific industries, gain the confidence needed to approach adults and start conversations, interview, and … Read More

WLX Horizon Weekly

April 8, 2024 By GRACE MORROW

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. Join us this week for a new episode of Families Matter hosted by D’jion Jackson and Rebecca Benton … Read More

Elementary Science Showcase: A Celebration of Curiosity and Creativity!

April 8, 2024 By ZULAY GARCIA NIEVES

On Saturday, April 6th, our school community came together for the Elementary Science Showcase, an event that ignited young minds and celebrated their scientific endeavors. Held at our district office, this showcase provided a platform for our elementary students to shine, share, and inspire. Students eagerly displayed their projects, engaging visitors in lively discussions. Whether presenting individually or as part of a group, their passion and knowledge were palpable. This experience served as a stepping stone for the St. Lucie County Regional Science and Engineering Fair STEM Competition. Our students, armed with newfound skills and enthusiasm, are well-equipped to take … Read More

CTE Student Entrepreneurship Showcase

April 8, 2024 By Dana Caputo

Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from middle and high schools across St. Lucie Public Schools participated in the CTE Student Showcase. The Showcase was all about entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurial mindset, and the resilience needed to be an entrepreneur. The CTE classroom is a perfect place for teaching these skills since CTE teachers already cover many lessons and projects in entrepreneurship. Across the board, CTE has produced many small business owners in St. Lucie County and across the State of Florida. Many of the Showcase participants someday want to own a business and be an entrepreneur. Thank you to our … Read More