St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is proud to share the Florida Department of Education’s (FDOE) announcement for Principal of the Year finalists.  Lawnwood Elementary Principal Traci Wilke is named as one of the three finalists!   Superintendent E. Wayne Gent stated, “Mrs. Wilke is exemplary in every facet of educational leadership.  She is passionate about providing the very best learning environment for her students, committed to supporting her staff, and engaged in participating in the community she serves.  She has blazed a trail of success with her past educational experiences, and I foresee a future equally as productive with regard … Read More

Graduation Rates released by the Florida DOE show a historic and unprecedented measure of success for St. Lucie Public Schools. The District is ranked fifth overall in Florida and is the highest ranking district on the Treasure Coast with an overall graduation rate of 90.1 percent. All comprehensive high schools made significant gains and far-exceed state averages. Congratulations to students on their success and to the dedicated team of teachers and administrators! Lincoln Park Academy, 99.6 Treasure Coast High School, 97.3 Fort Pierce Central High School, 95.5 St. Lucie West Centennial High School, 93.2 Fort Pierce Westwood High School, 89.8 … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools obtained a Math/Science Partnership (MSP) grant focused on increasing science content knowledge. This grant provided twenty-five teachers with the opportunity to participate in the U-Futures program. Nine of these teachers continued, and through the grant along with the generosity of the University of Florida, they completed their Master of Arts in Education (MAE) in Science Education free of charge. This cadre of professional educators worked diligently to complete the rigorous coursework required for this degree. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent and School Board Members celebrated their accomplishment at the January School Board Meeting. Congratulations are extended to: … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) announced that 22 schools of distinction are recognized as Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Model Schools – an increase of seven from last years’ pool of honorees. The University of South Florida (USF), manager of the PBIS Project for the State of Florida, provided Executive Director of Student Services and Exceptional Student Education Bill Tomlinson with notification of this elite cadre of schools. “This positive trend is a reflection of the focused efforts the District is making in schools to support the needs of all children both academically and behaviorally through a multi-tiered system … Read More

C.A. Moore Instructor Nardi Routten recently stood before the Florida Cabinet as a teacher of distinction so that Governor Rick Scott could recognize her with the Shine Award. This prestigious award is presented to teachers and administrators in Florida who make significant contributions to the field of education. St. Lucie Public Schools couldn’t agree more as Nardi is a 20-year veteran educator and the 2015 Milken Educator Award winner.  She is also a member of the Teacher Leader Fellowship Group 2016, member of Leadership Florida, Education Class II and is currently working on her second Master’s degree in Educational Leadership. … Read More

Robert Golden has been heralded by many as a hero, a courageous individual, a compassionate humanitarian; he is a senior at Port St. Lucie High School who was on his way home from school one afternoon in December when he witnessed an injured motorcyclist.  Realizing the situation was dire, Robert stepped forward into the midst of onlookers, asked for a belt to create a tourniquet to help stop the bleeding until first responders could arrive on scene. He is credited with saving a man’s life. On Tuesday, January 9, members of the School Board and Superintendent Gent recognized Robert for … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is ranked fifth overall in Florida and is the highest ranking district on the Treasure Coast with an overall graduation rate of 90.1 percent. Data released today by the Florida Department of Education shows that for the third year in a row, the District continues to demonstrate positive growth. “This is a historic and unprecedented measure of success for the School District and for the community,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent.  This surge represents a hike from 45th to fifth in the state as well as another 3.3 percent gain from the previous year, surpassing … Read More

Open Enrollment 2018-2019 School Year High School: The application period runs from January 2nd – January 29th, 2018 (The only schools for open enrollment without transportation are FPWW and PSLHS.) Elementary and Middle School: The application period runs from March 1st – March 29th, 2018. If you have questions about enrollment, please contact one of our helpful Student Assignment Specialists at (772) 429-3930 or email student.assignment@stlucieschools.org    

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) officials are looking forward to hosting what promises to be a gateway to college opportunities for hundreds of high school seniors on Monday, January 22, 2018.  The School District will host the second annual Historically Black College/University (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) College Fair for its students.  With over 17 major institutions slated to attend at Samuel S. Gaines Academy, excitement is escalating about pending on-the-spot scholarship opportunities and prospects for local students to attend prestigious programs.   SLPS Superintendent E. Wayne Gent has been a major motivator behind the event since its inception.  … Read More

This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Grand Parade is scheduled to begin at 10 AM on Monday, January 15 (Avenue I and Martin Luther King Blvd. in Fort Pierce). The Festival in the Park and Health Fair @ Festival in the Park will follow the Parade at Lawnwood Stadium (Noon to 5 PM). Awards Breakfast Saturday, January 13 IRSC, Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 8-11 AM Sponsor: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 5K Marathon Sunday, January 14 Old Fort Park 975 S. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce 6:30 – 10 AM Sponsor: SLW Lions Club/ Fort Pierce Lions Club … Read More

The Division of Student Services sponsored a bullying prevention poster contest. Judges from Student Services and FDLRS are pleased to announce the top three designs in this year’s creative challenge. Congratulations to: Charliz Castro – Allapattah Flats K-8 (4th Grade) Piper Hambleton – Allapattah Flats K-8 (4th Grade) Lillian Austin – Fairlawn Elementary (3rd Grade)        

Click on the link below to read: How St. Lucie Schools Fosters Communication And Appropriate Use Microsoft Reports On How St. Lucie Uses Technology Innovation Engaging and empowering students through one-to-one programs Revolutionizing collaboration opportunities and education experiences with Skype Promoting appropriate use through training and support Driving digital transformation beyond St. Lucie classrooms https://enterprise.microsoft.com/en-us/real-stories-of-digital-transformation/?wt.mc_id=AID630801_QSG_EML_NLTR_209536&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTjJFeFlXTmhaRFV5WXpFeSIsInQiOiJ5a1RzVEhNVy82d2FES1JvaHhKVm5mRDJ6L2dKV3IwcTlPZ3BvMU1lQnBWd2hBN25Xa21GRTRFL3hydTJqQ3pWSlM0ZGdZL0RzV3pGeUpkdjZpQm5XT0NldUlvMUM3WjljZmwvdm5WZkRPK2ZEMjFaQmg2emdtTE1wcW5VUTA5S0xoc2M3THlFejdnWmJEU21oWk1MMWc9PSJ9#ufh-i-379223020-how-st-lucie-schools-fosters-communication-and-appropriate-use/428886              

Weight Watchers is launching a new program called Weight Watchers Free Style. This program encourages members to move for fun and will teach skills for a different mind set. If you are interested in having a Weight Watchers meeting at your school site or work location, contact SLPS’s Wellness Manager: Stacy Jacobson Donnelly stacy.donnelly@stlucieschools.org D: (772) 429-3974 F: (772) 429-5522   2018 is your year! Do something with it.      

Osvaldo “Serge” Ronda-Santiago braved the falling temperatures on Wednesday, January 3rd to wash his bus at the South Transportation Compound. St. Lucie Public Schools looks forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, January 8, 2018.