Month: August 2017

Don’t miss the 3rd Annual Lights On Afterschool Event.  This year’s south county event will take place on October 2 at the Port St. Lucie Community Center, and the north county event will take place at the PAL Center on October 12. Both venues will celebrate the national movement which spotlights afterschool programs.  Plan to bring the whole family — it’s FREE!    

Employee deals and discounts, resources, and more can be found on the SHARE site by simply clicking on the icon at the bottom of the SLPS homepage.     Once a there, scroll through the deals and locate the ones that are of interest to you.  There are deals ranging from entertainment to financial to academic. Check them out!        

On Monday, August 21, 2017, there will be a partial solar eclipse viewable in St. Lucie County. The eclipse is slated to begin at approximately 1:30 pm and end at 4:20 pm, with the maximum coverage at 2:55 pm. The day of the eclipse is a great learning opportunity for students and adults, but many may be unaware of the dangers. Even looking directly at a small part of the eclipse can be dangerous to the eyes if proper precautions are not taken.  The cornea will focus the light and actually scorch the retina.  Therefore, in order to establish precautions … Read More

We have a unique opportunity on Monday, August 21! This will be the first time in 99 years that a total solar eclipse will cross the nation coast-to-coast. In Florida, as the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, it will only partially block the Sun making it look like early evening in the middle of the day. Students who are absent or check out of school early on Monday, Aug. 21, so they can experience the eclipse with their families will be allowed to make up any missed assignments and will be excused for their absences.  Please note: If … Read More

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – A $40,000 boost in funding is awarded by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) Child Nutrition Services. This is part of the Florida Farm to School Award Program Grant according to Director of Child Nutrition Services Deborah Wuest. “We are so excited to receive this funding. It provides the opportunity to bring nutritious fresh fruits and vegetables directly in from our local producers and so much more,” said Wuest.   The Farm to School Program is a nationwide in scope, and it supports connections with students, communities, and … Read More

Students, staff, parents, and community members welcomed the first day of school with celebrations and affirmations of success.  Recognizing the great strides made in 2016-2017 serve as a catalyst for continuing the forward momentum this school year.   Points of Pride B-Rated School District Soared To 13th From 45th In State Graduation Ranking Improved In 10 Of 11 School Grade Components Leaped To 32nd From 45th In Total District Points Ranking Grew To 626 Points From 573 Points (+53) No Failing Schools          

The Transportation Team provides service to approximately 23,000 student riders each day and travels nearly six million miles per year.  Making certain that students are delivered to and from school safely is the priority for this Department. To assist parents and guardians with questions about their child’s routes or pick-up times, operators are ready to assist.  The number to call is 772-204-RIDE.  

JOIN THE READING COUNCIL Teachers and staff can join for $15.00 a year and get the T-shirt. The Reading Council is committed to serving this county. If you need the reading council for a community event at your school, please feel free to reach out Ilyse Brainin (President) and Nicole Eak (Vice President).    

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) Director of Child Nutrition Services Deborah Wuest was recognized at the annual School Nutrition Association’s (SNA) red carpet ceremony in Atlanta as this year’s Recruiter of the Year. Recognizing the important connection between healthy nutrition and positive academic achievement, Wuest is a consummate advocate for education and professional development among her peers in the nutrition profession and leads her District team to ensure the availability of high-quality, low-cost meals for all students across the country. “When SNA’s membership manager shared the news of Wuest’s accomplishment, I was not a bit surprised,” said … Read More

Staff members from Lakewood Park Elementary surprised third, fourth, and fifth grade students who earned a Level 4 or Level 5 on Florida Standards Assessments in the areas of ELA, Math, and Science.  Students were excited to see their school’s staff members honoring them with signs and celebrating their accomplishments!  Lakewood Park Elementary has received numerous phone calls from neighbors, grandparents, and community friends who were just as excited as the students for this type of recognition. Two teams from the school canvassed the area for two days visiting the homes of nearly seventy students.  This epic celebration of 2017 … Read More