Labor Day Holiday
Monday, September 4th is the Labor Day Holiday, and schools will not be in session.
Students and staff will resume a regular schedule on Tuesday, September 5th.
Ziemba Named Innovative Leader in Distance Learning
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Jeanne Ziemba, principal of St. Lucie Public School’s (SLPS) Mosaic Digital Academy, will attend this year’s Florida Distance Learning Association (FDLA) annual conference on September 15th as an honoree for the Innovative Leader in Distance Learning: K-12award. Chief Academic Officer Dr. Helen Wild explained that this award is established to recognize…
Ziemba Named Innovative Leader in Distance Learning
Jeanne Ziemba, principal of St. Lucie Public School’s (SLPS) Mosaic Digital Academy, will attend this year’s Florida Distance Learning Association (FDLA) annual conference on September 15th as an honoree for the Innovative Leader in Distance Learning: K-12 award. Chief Academic Officer Dr. Helen Wild explained that this award is established to recognize excellence and innovation in…
Sunrise Theatre Foundation Supports School Time Performances
The Sunrise Theatre and the Sunrise Theatre Foundation are pleased to announce the 2017/18 school time performances! Space is limited, so please plan early with your school administrator’s approval for your class or grade group participation. Confirm Theatre space and bus availability with the Sunrise, and ensure that all District field trip procedures are followed.…
Local Professionals to Host Formative Assessment Webinar
Tari Sexton, Assistant Principal at Forest Grove Middle School, is a featured blogger and webinar host for topics focused on formative assessments. She brings her love of learning and practical applications about quality assessments and data to the forefront of lively discussions that will help shape positive classroom culture. Tari is joined as a webinar…
Lincoln Park Academy’s Sebastian Suarez Meets Challenge of the United States Congress
Fort Pierce, FL – Sebastian Suarez, a senior at Lincoln Park Academy in Fort Pierce, earned the Congressional Award Gold Medal. Established into law in 1979, the Congressional Award was created to honor, encourage, and inspire America’s youth. To earn the Gold Medal, Suarez completed 400 hours of Voluntary Public Service, 200 hours of Personal…
Are You Up For A Challenge?
Compete against School Districts across the country to lose the greatest percentage of weight…for $10,000! Plus, the top team from each School District wins $1,500!
Gather your coworkers and family members, and join today at https://www.healthywage.com/clients/stlucie/
Check out the Wellness webpage ~ http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/health-wellness/
College Fair – October 5
Mark your calendar for this year’s college fair!
With over 70 colleges and universities represented, there is sure to be something of interest to you.
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017
Time: 6PM – 8PM
Location: Port St. Lucie Civic Center
10 Tips for Good Attendance
1. Get your child to school on time, every day, and make sure homework assignments are completed on time. 2. Absences due to car trouble, an unverified late bus, and bad weather are considered Unexcused and will go on your child’s permanent record. 3. Extended vacations, long weekends, and frequent doctor appointments scheduled during school…
Spread the Love of Literacy
Spread the love of literacy! Join the St. Lucie County Reading Council and invite others to join with you. The cost for the year is $15.00 and includes our new purple shirt! Tune in to St. Lucie County Reading Council Facebook page to see which school WINS the Author Visit for the highest membership…
Sanchez Set To Ring Closing Wall Street Bell As Recognized Business Leader
Dr. Rafael Sanchez, Executive Director of Human Resources for St. Lucie Public Schools, looks forward to ringing the closing bell for NASDAQ in New York City on October 25. This opportunity that many on Wall Street clamor for is a result of his distinguished recognition and receipt of the Capella University Business Leaders Award. Recipients…
Windmill Point Wildcat Café!
Windmill Point Elementary School students returned Monday, August 28th to a newly designed cafeteria! Students were excited to see the transformation!
Bargaining Teams Reach Agreement for St. Lucie Public Schools’ CWA
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) reached a positive agreement with its Communications Workers of America (CWA) partners on Thursday, August 24, for the 2017 – 2020 Contract which includes compensation and benefits for the 2017 – 2018 school year. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent stated, “We are committed to working together in…
Bargaining Teams Reach Agreement
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) reached a positive agreement with its Communications Workers of America (CWA) partners on Thursday, August 24, for the 2017 – 2020 Contract which includes compensation and benefits for the 2017 – 2018 school year. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent stated, “We are committed to working together in order to reach…
Mariposa Elementary Fifth Graders Investigate
Students in Ms. Zoie Griffiths’ 5th grade class at Mariposa Elementary learn about controlled experiments. The students completed an investigation that tested how high a ball would bounce on four different surfaces. They learned about variables, the scientific process, and even included some math by finding the average height of the five trials. This will…
F.K. Sweet Second Graders Love the Solar Eclipse!
F.K. Sweet 2nd graders in Mrs. Lott’s class enjoyed learning about the solar eclipse and loved making models to represent what was happening to the Sun, Moon, and Earth during the eclipse.
Sanchez Set To Ring Closing Wall Street Bell As Recognized Business Leader
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Dr. Rafael Sanchez, Executive Director of Human Resources for St. Lucie Public Schools, looks forward to ringing the closing bell for NASDAQ in New York City on October 25. This opportunity that many on Wall Street clamor for is a result of his distinguished recognition and receipt of the…
Jaguar Cadet Does Great Deed
On Sunday August 20, 2017, the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion Commander cadet Lieutenant Colonel Travis Cetin supported William at his 13th birthday party at Superplay USA. William is on the autism spectrum, and he has experienced bullying. For his birthday, all William wanted was for his friends to show up to his party.…
Hispanic Heritage Contests and Awards
In recognition of the role of Hispanic-Americans in shaping Florida today, students and educators are invited to participate in opportunities that will help enhance appreciation for those who contributed to Florida’s rich history and are helping to mold its bright future. The deadline for all submissions is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, September 12, 2017. Please review the…
Wounded Warrior Surf Day Color Guard
On August 12, 2017, the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion Color Guard presented the colors to a group of 32 wounded veterans. The Jaguar color guard marched to welcome and honor the wounded veterans on the 6th Annual Wounded Warrior Surf Day Project, a day marked to enjoy surfing at the Fort Pierce…