Non-Profit Expo

Grace Way Village is one of many nonprofits looking forward to supporting teachers in their efforts to care for our community’s children! There are many non-profit organizations in the area that can help with the needs of your students. For Information, you are invited to attend the Back To School Expo on Thursday, July 27th, from 11 am  to 3 pm. Discover the many things nonprofits can do for your students!

Open House Dates

St. Lucie Public Schools Open House Dates   Wednesday, August 9, 2017 High Schools, Middle Schools, Lincoln Park Academy   Thursday, August 10, 2017 K-8 Schools, Elementary Schools   *Each School Will Publish Specific Times And Details Pertaining To Their Open House.

SLPS App

Download the St. Lucie Public Schools App. Receive up-to-date news Gain handy access to calendars and athletic events Enjoy on-the-go connection to parent resources Access social media posts Search “St. Lucie Public Schools” in your favorite App store today for convenient access to important information about your child’s education.

Summer Slide Resources

Free and fun web-based Summer Slide resources are available to support your child’s continued growth and preparation for a successful year. These helpful resources are for grades PreK through 12 and are available for use by students, parents, and community organizations any time and any place. Visit www.stlucieschools.org and click on the Summer Slide logo to explore these resources today.

July 14 – Career Fair

Don’t Miss This! Calling all candidates who have the unique abilities to create, motivate, inspire, and teach students. Let St. Lucie Public Schools investigate career possibilities with you.  We offer competitive salaries and benefits, perks and discounts to sites and services, and referrals for discounts on local rents or associated fees.  Visit our website at  Why St Lucie and visit our Teacher Career Fair on July 14. SLPS Teacher Career Fair Friday, July 14th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM St. Lucie West K-8 School

Summer Adventure Workshops

Let the summer begin!  Our Summer Adventure workshops are back and better than ever!  Each Thursday in July will be a new theme for families to explore – from weather to Florida Wildlife!  Bring your children ages 4 – 11 and join us this summer for fun hands on activities and each child will also go home with a book!  Summer Adventures will be held at the UP (United Against Poverty) Center in Fort Pierce.  Please call to RSVP at 772-466-302-3147.      

Parenting Wisely Workshop

Join us at ​ Grace Way Village for Parenting Wisely starting Wednesday, July 5th.  Our goal with this 4-session workshop is to provide parents support and helpful tips to improve family interactions and communication.  

Non-Profit Expo

Grace Way Village is one of many nonprofits looking forward to supporting teachers in their efforts to care for our community’s children! There are many non-profit organizations in the area that can help with the needs of your students. For Information, you are invited to attend the Back To School Expo on Thursday, July 27th, from 11 am  to 3 pm. Discover the many things nonprofits can do for your students!

School Grades Spike and the District Grade Increases

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Twenty-one schools, more than half of St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS), saw an increase in school grades and the District grade jumped to a B — the second highest District on the Treasure Coast in total points earned according to reports released by the Florida Department of Education.   “The data continues telling a positive story about the academic growth taking place in our classrooms across the District,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent.  “Our teachers, our administrators, our support staff, our bus drivers — everyone, absolutely everyone is putting forth the effort to support our children to … Read More

School Grades Spike and the District Grade Increases

Twenty-one schools, more than half of St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS), saw an increase in school grades and the District grade jumped to a B — the second highest District on the Treasure Coast in total points earned according to reports released by the Florida Department of Education.  “The data continues telling a positive story about the academic growth taking place in our classrooms across the District,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent.  “Our teachers, our administrators, our support staff, our bus drivers — everyone, absolutely everyone is putting forth the effort to support our children to make a positive difference … Read More

Summer Programs

This summer, students are learning, exploring, and creating healthy habits. In the 21st Century summer program, the Florida Department of Health School Nurses are working with students to educate them about the 5-2-1-0 message and promoting healthy habits about nutrition and physical activity. 5 – or more fruits and vegetables 2 – hours or less recreational screen time 1 – hour or more of physical activity 0 – sugary drinks, more water For more information about 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go, visit www.letsgo.org.

NTO Community Showcase

New Teacher Orientation Community Showcase Thursday, August 3rd 3:00-4:30 p.m. Port St. Lucie Civic Center For vendor information and to Sign up: http://stluciechamber.org/rsvpmaker/teacher-orientation-showcase-2017-08-03/

July Programs – Hurston Library

Entertain the entire family this July with a host of programs at the Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library. Storytime Jam runs every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for ages 2-5. Legos at the Library is slated for Saturday, July 1 at 2 p.m. Jam out with the movie “Rock Dog” on Friday, July 7 at 2 p.m. Featuring the voices of Luke Wilson and Eddie Izzard, this animated film is rated PG with a running time of 90 minutes. S.T.E.A.M. Power gets cooking on Saturday, July 8 at 2 p.m. Ages 8 to 18 can participate in hands-on activities that focus … Read More

Teacher Career Fair – July 14

St. Lucie Public Schools seeks high-quality candidates to create, motivate, inspire, and teach students in all grades and subject areas. Explore the possibilities as well as the competitive salaries and benefits. Visit our website at  Why St Lucie and visit our Teacher Career Fair. SLPS Teacher Career Fair Friday, July 14th 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM St. Lucie West K-8 School

Summertime Is a Good Time for A Nutritious Meal

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – While summertime may bring up thoughts of vacation and relaxation, it is not a good time to take a break from nutrition. That’s why St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly supports the summer meals programs for kids eighteen and under. According to SLPS Director of Child Nutrition Services Deborah Wuest, “Children who are eligible to receive free meals will find open sites on many school campuses. We serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks.  All the students need to do is register with the front office before they come to the cafeteria.” SLPS sites offering this free service … Read More

Summertime Meals

While summertime may bring up thoughts of vacation and relaxation, it is not a good time to take a break from nutrition. That’s why St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly supports the summer meals programs for kids eighteen and under. According to SLPS Director of Child Nutrition Services Deborah Wuest, “Children who are eligible to receive free meals will find open sites on many school campuses. We serve breakfast, lunch, and snacks.  All the students need to do is register with the front office before they come to the cafeteria.” SLPS sites offering this free service through August 4, 2017, … Read More

SLPS APP

Download the St. Lucie Public Schools App. Receive up-to-date news Gain handy access to calendars and athletic events Enjoy on-the-go connection to parent resources Access social media posts Search “St. Lucie Public Schools” in your favorite App store today for convenient access to important information about your child’s education.  

Youth Leadership Forum – Restoring the Village

Students from St. Lucie County learned about character, leadership, problem solving, and much more at this year’s Restoring the Village Youth Leadership Symposium.  Coaches and their athletic teams attended from area schools as well as youth groups and leaders from area clubs and organizations.  As this event grows each year, participants are looking forward to next year’s symposium!  

VPK Students Explore Their World

Summer VPK at Northport is off to a fabulous start! Students and teachers are working hard to prepare for kindergarten in August as students have fun exploring books, learning about their world, and interacting positively!

Spill the Water!

Spill the Water!  Mosquitoes lay their eggs in water, so keep items around your home free of standing water this summer. “Be a hero. Spill the water!” Go to www.SpillTheWater for more information about mosquitoes and what you can do to reduce infection and prevent the spread of mosquitoes.    

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