On Friday, December 19th, 2023, the Port St. Lucie High School Army JROTC Jaguar Battalion’s Marksmanship Team competed at Santaluces High School for the Area 3 Air Rifle Match.  Our cadets: First Lieutenant Yurem Garcia, Private First class Briannna Locklar, Corporal James White, and Private Kohl Aguilar competed against twelve other schools from three counties and overall placed 4th. Sadly, since the marksmanship team won’t be competing in the states rifle meet, the marksmanship season is over till next year. Thank you to our marksmen and our supportive parents.

Miss Emily and Mr. Johnny from the Oxbow Center presented an engaging and interactive program focusing on animal adaptations titled “Wildlife Friends and Foes”.  3rd grade students learned about special visitors including Miss Summer the Box Turtle.

The PBIS Committee hosted a festive winter carnival for Shark Nation! Students had the opportunity to use the shark bucks they had earned to attend this bright and merry event. The carnival had everything from bounce houses, face painting, snacks, and games. What an amazing way to kick off winter break!  

As a part of our school’s PBIS or Positive Behavior Intervention School initiatives, teachers gave out tickets to students exhibiting positive choices and behaviors on campus. In recognition, these students enjoyed yummy Cobra Cafe hot chocolate from Santa and his elves in the Culinary Arts Program.  

Lawnwood Elementary teachers hosted parent conference night. Students shared their academic goals and progress monitoring data with their families. Teachers provided an action plan for each individual student and reminded parents of the grade level expectations.  A huge thank you goes out to the Lawnwood teachers for coordinating this event and to our Lawnwood families for attending. GO LEOPARDS!

Winter concerts are a seasonal delight at Fort Pierce Central! Choir Director Mr. Eric Martinez and his talented students elevated our holidays with timeless numbers and new favorites.

Ruby Isenhower, a second-grade student at Oak Hammock K8, won the Port St. Lucie “Name the Street Sweeper” contest. Ruby was one of many students who submitted a name. The name that she submitted was “Sweep Caroline”, based on the song Sweet Caroline that was written by Neil Diamond. City Council Members, along with Kona Ice, recognized Ruby by rewarding her whole class with a Kona Ice party at school. Oak Hammock K8 students Level up Learning, Level up Success at school and in the community.                             … Read More

Village Green Elementary School’s PBIS Committee hosted a “Pancakes with Santa” breakfast for students and their families. Our Village Green community was able to spend a morning with Santa and his special elf while enjoying a delicious breakfast and fun Christmas crafts. It was a magical and festive morning!

The class with the highest percentage of attendance (grade bands VPK-2 & 3-5) earns a 20-minute dance party during the school day. We show up together. Bayshore finished strong in 2023! #attendancematters

A group of our 9th-grade students took a research cruise with FIU Harbor Branch Scientists to study the Indian River Lagoon aboard their research vessel. Students tested water quality and biodiversity in the lagoon. They used the ROV to see what was happening at the bottom! After the cruise, we went to the visitor center to see what is happening with Aquaculture at FIU Harbor Branch and their captive breeding program for saltwater aquarium fish. Many people don’t know that Harbor Branch has the largest breeding program in the country for saltwater aquariums!

At Bayshore Elementary, during Mrs. Enoch’s and Mrs. Pank’s class, students completed an investigation task requiring them to present evidence and explain their knowledge of sound and light energy.  

6th through 8th grade students at Oak Hammock K8 School participated in an induction ceremony for the National Junior Honor Society. The purpose of this organization is to promote leadership and build character among middle school students. Students are also provided with an opportunity to grow academically as they prepare for upper-level classes in high school. Members of the NJHS will serve as leaders of the student body as they Level up Learning, Level Up Success!

Third graders at Lakewood Park Elementary have been working hard at having FUN with math and science! From using points to create Sum Farms, creating their own manipulatives, and building model bridges during Stop and Stem Day to help Everglades’ animals avoid a highway, third graders have been exploring, smiling, and celebrating their way through this year’s math and science topics!

Treasure Coast High School is excited to announce of the 150 AFJROTC cadets selected worldwide for this Summer’s AFJROTC Flight Academy. TCHS AFJROTC had 3 cadets on the list.  Cadets Michael Brandt, Jayden Beiter, and Christian Gatto were selected on the “alternates” list for this summer. This is the first time we’ve had three chosen, and that’s a tribute both to their hard work and preparation for the selection process. If our cadets are selected, they will return to TCHS for their senior year with Private Pilot Licenses in hand. Titan Born, Titan Bred!

Tis the busy season for good works by the Fort Pierce Central Key Club! Sponsor Mrs. Denise Peschio and 100 members participated in the Fort Pierce Sights and Sounds Parade in early December. Then, volunteers helped at the annual Rivers Ridge Elementary School’s Holiday shop. Next, Key Club added some holiday decor at Chester A. Moore Elementary School. Finally, Key Club members helped bag gifts for the local, annual Toys for Tots.

Congratulations to our five Titans who have earned their AA degree from Indian River State College during the 2023 Winter Graduation ceremony. We are so proud of you! Titan Born, Titan Bred