Month: August 2017

Bus Rider Safety

August 7, 2017 By Lydia Martin

Florida school buses carry precious cargo – our children. Motorists should always be alert and drive with caution around school buses and in school zones where children may be present like schools, bus stops, school buses and school parking lots. Parents should also go over safety tips with their children to make sure they are safe on and around school buses and school zones. School Bus Safety Tips for Motorists Be alert and watch for children especially near schools, bus stops, school buses and in school parking lots. Children on bicycles can be unpredictable and can make sudden changes in … Read More

Bus Rider Registration and Call Center

August 7, 2017 By Lydia Martin

School Bus Rider Registration School begins on Monday, August 14th for students in St. Lucie Public Schools. If your child has not ridden the bus or is attending a new school and you would like school transportation, click on the link below to register for a bus. http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/transportation/school-bus-rider-registration/        

A Rockin’ Good Time

August 7, 2017 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools employees and students had a rockin’ good time at the First Data Field in Port St. Luce on Friday, August 4th for the Pep Rally!  With the support of Larry Lee Jr. State Farm Agency, Big Apple Pizza, The Van Duzer Foundation, Peter W. Busch, St. Lucie County, and the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, the community came together to celebrate the accomplishments of St. Lucie Public Schools and kick off the start to another banner year. B-Rated School District No Failing Schools 2nd Highest Ranking District On the Treasure Coast Soared To 13th … Read More

School Meals

August 7, 2017 By Lydia Martin

Parents are encouraged to make payments online through their Family Access Account. This will allow your child to maximize his or her time for eating a meal. If you believe your household qualifies for a meal benefit please complete a meal application. To help students develop/maintain a healthy lifestyle, the Child Nutrition Services Program offers sessions to students throughout the school day. https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/dep…/child-nutrition-services/      

Flapjack Breakfast

August 2, 2017 By Lydia Martin

Applebee’s invites you to attend their first ever Welcome Back to School Flapjack Breakfast. At the breakfast, Applebee’s will discuss their Fundraising opportunities, youth incentive programs, sponsorships, and more. If interested in attending, please RSVP at http://rsvpback2schoolbrkfst20177.questionpro.com/. ***You must RSVP to attend.  

St. Lucie Public Schools Open House Dates

August 1, 2017 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Mark your calendar for St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) open house dates. Wednesday, August 9 is slated for high schools, middle schools, and Lincoln Park Academy. Thursday, August 10 is earmarked for elementary schools and K-8 schools with one exception. C.A. Moore Elementary’s Open House and Family Fun Day is scheduled from 11 AM – 2 PM on Saturday, August 12.   Individual open house dates and times are included in the chart below and are published on the SLPS home page as well as the District’s social media outlets.  In addition, parents and students can … Read More

For Third Year in a Row, Agreement Is Reached with St. Lucie Public Schools and Classroom…

August 1, 2017 By Lydia Martin

  ST. LUCIE COUNTY – For the third year in a row, prior to the start of school, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) reached a positive agreement with its Classroom Teachers Association (CTA) and Classified Unit (CU) partners on Monday, July 31, despite challenging financial constraints from the State. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent stated, “This is a testament to what true collaboration can produce.  I congratulate our bargaining teams and our School Board for having the spirit of trust and good will to work together for the benefit of our employees to reach an agreement before we mark the beginning … Read More