Jaguar Battalion Cleans the City

On Saturday, April 13th the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion conducted their yearly Service Learning project with the help of “Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful”. This year’s project was held at Floresta Elementary School, in Port St. Lucie FL. For this project cadets cleaned the roads and sidewalks around the school. The cadets split into 3 teams going in different directions of the school. In the end, the cadets managed to collect 8 bags of garbage and had a great time cleaning up the city of Port St. Lucie.  

Dan McCarty Middle School 1st Annual Academic Signing Day

Today was a GREAT day with many more to come! Dan McCarty held its first Academic Signing Day highlighting students that were accepted into Fort Pierce Westwood MOAA! Thirteen of our students have been selected to attend this prestigious school based on their academic achievements, stellar attendance and commitment to excellence! We are excited to commemorate this day and look forward to the continuation of our Academic Signing day as a way to display our amazingly bright and talented students! 1%better. Everyday.Together Congratulations, Eagles Fort Pierce Westwood MOAA Fernanda Lara Diaz Madision Izaguieere-Presentacion Guadalupe Hernandez Xavier Hall Dominick Visconti Tyler … Read More

2024 Earth Day and Space Art Contests

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

LPA Chorus Invited to Perform in Paris, France!

The Lincoln Park Academy Chorus Department has been invited to perform in Paris, France in June 2025! The chorus was selected for this ten-day residency from June 6 to June 15, by guest conductor, Dr. Stacie Rossow who will conduct composer Michael McGlynn’s THE WIND AMONG THE REEDS with the Orchestre Symphonique Bel’Arte De Paris and distinguished soloists. The LPA chorus along with other selected choirs, will perform three concerts:  Two major public performances, and one Finale Gala Concert at the L’église de la Madeleine Paris – The home church of the famous French composer Gabriel Fauré.  Congratulations Mr. Rahming and the … Read More

SLWCHS Takes 3rd Place in Criminal Justice Brain Bowl

Last week, three Centennial Criminal Justice students attended the Florida Public Safety Association State Conference in Orlando and competed in the Criminal Justice competition.  Students competing included Brittany Burke, Ryan Chambers, and Shanise Schwietert.  Our team took 3rd place and we are so proud of them!  

Fort Pierce Westwood JROTC Supports Charity Event

HUGE praise goes out to the Westwood Army JROTC Raider Team who volunteered their Saturday, on April 6th, to compete in the 3rd Annual “Battle of the Branches” charity event held at the Florida Tech Challenge Course, in Fellsmere. The event is sponsored by Do You Give a Ruck? (DYGAR) which is a local veteran-run non-profit organization.  100% of the money that is raised at this annual event (from entries and donations) is used to help build homes for local homeless veterans and their families. Participants carried backpacks filled with donated non-perishable food and hygiene items. At the end of the … Read More

LPA Theatre Presents: Footloose

This weekend LPA Theatre presented Footloose: The Musical! Wow!! Another amazing show from LPA Theatre! Footloose was absolutely brilliant and so fun! Loved to see all our great performers cutting loose on stage! Round of applause to the amazing cast for bringing the show to life! It was a toe-tapping good time for all.  

Morningside Principal Gets Pied for Attendance

Morningside’s principal is always finding ways to encourage students to show up! Recently, Morningside competed in a March Madness competition for perfect attendance. Grade levels who met their attendance goals each week earned points for their team. Then, the team with the most points (BEST attendance) for March, won the right to watch the “pie-ing” live. Fifth-grade students won that honor. Next, one student from each grade level  (and one staff member) with perfect attendance earned the right to pie their principal as a reward for perfect attendance. The kids had a great time and attendance improved. Mrs. Forman was … Read More

FREE/Low Cost Internet Services Sign-Up Event

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.

Engineering in K at MSE

Engineering at its finest in Mrs. Spurr’s kindergarten class at Morningside Elementary— Recently, students watched Mrs. Forman, our principal, get “pied” for students meeting their attendance goals. During Play with a Purpose, Emrys built a “pie school” where you learn how to pie the principal! Also, Mrs. Forman’s new favorite gentle pie thrower made a rocket and a rocket launcher in MTSS steam. The goal was to make something that can move or be moved.

Fairlawn’s iready Gains Gameday

Fairlawn Elementary celebrated all students who grew in either math or reading from their fall to winter iready diagnostic! Students had an amazing time playing all sorts of different games and cooling down with a tasty treat!

LPA High School Students Win Dr. Samuel S. Gaines Essay Contest

For the second year in a row, LPA high school students won first, second, and third place in the district Dr. Samuel S. Gaines Essay Contest. Senior Milani Carpenter won first place; freshman Arianna John won second place; and sophomore Madison Coloso took third. Congratulations to these students, and a special thanks to their teachers: Mrs. Melissa Cassella and Ms. Brienne Slocum.              

Palm Pointe Reading Olympians

As part of a strategic intentional review, 4th grade Palm Pointe students participated in a Reading Olympic Opening Ceremony competition. This was an exciting and engaging way to prepare for their upcoming FAST PM 3 test.

Southport Middle School Welcomes Incoming Village Green Elementary Students

Guidance Counselors from Southport Middle School and Village Green Elementary School coordinated a wonderful reception for Southport’s incoming students for the 2024-2025 school year. Ms. Bernard and Mrs. Cannon’s presentation and a tour of the school gave the future Canes a glimpse into middle school life. The day included a fun ice breaker with SPMS Assistant Principal Dr. Roy in the Media Center, after which guidance counselors presented the course selection process and the electives that they will be able to choose to take at Southport. Elective teachers were there to address the group and introduce their students for awesome … Read More

STEAM at Morningside

Students at Morningside Elementary enjoy learning during their STEAM resource time. Students in third grade learned about the solar eclipse and drew a picture depicting what was happening in our solar system. There is always so much to learn and do at Morningside Elementary. 

Lawnwood Elementary School Partners with Applebees/Fort Pierce

Lawnwood’s third annual flapjack fundraiser was a BIG HIT! The families of Lawnwood Elementary School were served breakfast by the LWN staff members.  A special thank you goes out to the staff of Applebees/Fort Pierce for being a local business partner. We also appreciate the LWN staff, parents, and students for making this a fun, memorable event.  Go LEOPARDS!  

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