Year: 2017

As 8th graders in St. Lucie Public Schools, we know you are excited to start your high school journey.  You should have received a high school assignment card, and we want to remind you to attend the open house at your new high school on Wednesday, March 22nd at 6:00 pm.   Learn about the course selections, see the school, and meet the staff.   We look forward to welcoming you as our new freshmen class.

Eleven concert bands from throughout St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) participated in the District 13 Concert Band Music Performance Assessments (MPAs) this past weekend. At this assessment, the ensembles perform on Stage 3 prepared numbers for three judges.  One selection must be a march.  Students leave the stage and go into the Sight Reading room.  They are handed a booklet that resembles the booklet that students receive when taking FSAs.  They are directed to different passages in the booklet.  The director is allotted a small amount of time to give brief directions, and the bands are then expected to “sight read” … Read More

What a wonderful morning @Northport K-8 School. We hosted a notable group of community service members who really care about our school. We partnered with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Saint Lucie County and Americorps to bring the very best learning experience to our VPK-grade through three students. Guest readers included PSL Mayor Greg Oravec, SLPS Board Members Debbie Hawley and Troy Ingersoll, Commisioner Tod Mowery, Star Bright Reading Therapy dogs and their handlers, many members of BBBS and our wonderful volunteers from Port St. Lucie United Methodist Church. Students and community members interacted and learned that Seuss wrote more … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools congratulates David Hall who represented Fort Pierce Westwood and the District in the State Wrestling Tournament this weekend. David upset a number one seed in the first round in an unbelievable match; he then went on to win 6th place in the State Meet!  David was the only wrestler from St. Lucie County to place at the meet. Congratulations to David, Coach Torres, Coach Bama, and the entire wrestling team for a great season and for representing Westwood with Panther Pride!

Former student, Mark Jattan, comes back to Mariposa Elementary to shadow teachers. Mark is seen here with his former fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Sarah Letsch. Mark is interested in becoming a teacher and is currently attending the University of Central Florida.  He would like to begin his career teaching at the elementary school that started it all for him. He has a great deal of fond memories from Mariposa and would like to continue that tradition for the upcoming generation of Mariposians.

St. Lucie County Fair 2017 Steer Show Results: Kiana Green (Chapter calf) 1st in class Aaron Jackson 2nd in class Bryce Deans 4th in class Rhett Baumann 3rd in class Arielle Fountain Reserve Grand Champion County Bred Calf!

CHOICE OPEN ENROLLMENT WINDOW OF OPPORTUNITY (applies to in-zone and out-of-zone students) Kindergarten – 8th Grade: March 1 – 31 Open Enrollment and School Choice Questions and Answers If my children currently attend a school within my zone, has anything changed for them? No. The new law says my child can enroll in any school in the District. Am I guaranteed a seat at the school of my choice? A seat must be available for your child’s grade at the school. If I want my children to attend the same school outside of my zone, is there any guarantee they … Read More

Plan to attend the Autism Speaks presentation by Liane Holliday-Willey on March 23. Location: St. Lucie School District Board Room Time: 6 PM – 8 PM The FAU CARD Autism Lecture Series is brought to you FREE by a grant from the Harry T. Mangurian Foundation.  

Junior, Sloan Sizemore, won 1st Place in the Individual Performance Category at the St. Lucie Public Schools History Day Fair. Sloan will be competing next at the State History Day Fair in Tallahassee. Congratulations Sloan!      

Congratulations to Centennial’s Wrestling Regional Qualifiers:  Mike Jimolka, 4th place; Garrett Graeser, 2nd place; Tonasis Rolle, 4th place; Kevin Smith, 3rd place; Jacob Holtz, 4th place; JoJo Alford, 4th place; and Logan Henik, 4th place. Go EAGLES!  

St. Lucie Public Schools staff members were celebrated at the February School Board Meeting for demonstrating exemplary customer service. Ana Fernandez (St. Lucie Elementary, Reception) Steve Devlin (WLX-TV, St. Lucie Public Schools Education Channel) Jaeda Williams (WLX-TV, St. Lucie Public Schools Education Channel) Stephen Tipton (WLX-TV, St. Lucie Public Schools Education Channel) Craig Jerome (WLX-TV, St. Lucie Public Schools Education Channel) Mitch Miller (Transportation, Driver for Community Parade Events) Dorothy Barron (Transportation, Driver) Mona Webb (Transportation, Bus Aid and Worksite Leader) James LeBon (West Gate K-8, Band Master and Volunteer for High School Band Programs) Dorothy Barron                                                                               Mona Webb   … Read More

  Black History Month Color Guard By: Sarai Narvaez The Port Saint Lucie High School JROTC cadets were excited to present the colors and be part of the Black History month program at Port Saint Lucie High School. Cadet Sergeant First Class De’vonte Cousar led the Color Guard presenting the national flag, Cadet Commander Sergeant Major Damilola Joloagun presented the state flag, and standing as the guards were Cadet Major Dallas Reyes and Cadet Staff Sergeant Marco Nader. The Color Guard marched in honor to recognize the central role of Black Americans in U.S. history. Soon after the ceremony was … Read More

Bayshore Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind Team competed on Saturday, February 25, and received 2nd place! The team created a humorous story about a family that brings home an “Odd-a-Bot.” Instead of being programmed to perform tasks, this Odd-a-Bot robot learned from watching others. The team designed an original robot character that demonstrated human characteristics when performing tasks. In the performance, the Odd-a-Bot character moved and learned human actions from watching characters perform activities such as household chores, singing, and dancing. The Odd-a-Bot learned more than it was expected to learn, and confused its actions with humorous results. The team was … Read More

Mosaic Digital Academy Senior Alex Vandergrift signed her LSU Soccer Scholarship on Feb 1st.  Congratulations, Alex!  

Ariana White, an eighth grade student at Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition, will serve as a Page for State Representative Gayle Harrell in the upcoming Legislative Delegation session in Tallahassee, March 6-10. The exciting news came in an acceptance letter from Clerk Portia Palmer of the Florida House of Representatives. As a participant in this time-honored program, White will fulfill duties as a Page during committee meetings, House sessions, and press conferences. She will have opportunities to participate in tours of the Capitol, Governor’s Mansion, and other historic sites with other program participants.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Ariana White, an eighth grade student at Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition, will serve as a Page for State Representative Gayle Harrell in the upcoming Legislative Delegation session in Tallahassee, March 6-10. The exciting news came in an acceptance letter from Clerk Portia Palmer of the Florida House of Representatives. As a participant in this time-honored program, White will fulfill duties as a Page during committee meetings, House sessions, and press conferences.  She will have opportunities to participate in tours of the Capitol, Governor’s Mansion, and other historic sites with other program participants. About … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) principals and select teachers received congratulatory notices from Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart celebrating High Impact Teachers’ positive influence on student performance.  The identified teachers are recognized as having the highest impact in the entire state based upon a recent analysis of student performance on statewide standardized assessments. In the communication from Stewart, she thanked teachers for their leadership and hard work in supporting student learning as well as their commitment to preparing Florida’s students for success in college, career and life. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent along with members of the School Board join … Read More

Mr. Jeff Johnson, St. Lucie Public Schools 2016 Teacher of the Year, read the following Proclamation at the February Board Meeting designating February, 2017, as African American History Month. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY Proclamation   WHEREAS: The School Board of St. Lucie County takes pride in joining Americans throughout the country and various parts of the world in recognizing February, 2017, as National African American History Month; and   WHEREAS: African American History Month celebrates the contributions that African Americans have made to American history; and   WHEREAS: National African American History Month had its origin in … Read More

Mr. Ian Cotner, Regional Director for AT&T, presented a $2,000 check to the Education Foundation as part of the corporation’s effort to support STEM education and provide experimental learning opportunities for students. The funds will be used to support Career and Technical Education and middle school drone programs.