by Kerry Padrick | Jul 30, 2018 | District News
Award-winning teacher, author, and speaker Ron Clark engaged new STEM and Arts magnet school staffs during his dynamic and interactive kick-off presentation at the Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie (CAST). Faculty and staff from CAST, Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies, and Fort Pierce Westwood High School gathered for Clark’s message and held on for the roller-coaster of content that inspired the expectation and belief that all students will achieve!
St. Lucie Public Schools sends a huge thank you to Logo Education – event sponsor.
by Kerry Padrick | Jul 30, 2018 | District News
Myth: Money is diverted from students and teachers to pay for the costs of the new District Office.
Truth: Not one penny of the cost of the new District Office is coming out of money available for students, teacher/employee salaries, classroom supplies, resources, or programs.
Money for the new District Office comes from the sale of the old District Office at the Orange Blossom Business Center, insurance reimbursements, and a portion of sales tax receipts that can only be used for projects like the new District Office.
Myth: Other construction projects in the District’s five-year plan are bumped or delayed in order to pay for the new District Office.
Truth: Not one project has been bumped or is delayed because of the construction of the new District Office. To date, projects completed or underway include, but are not limited to, security enhancements; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) replacement; gym floor maintenance; exterior waterproofing and painting; renovations; and roofing projects.
by Kerry Padrick | Jul 30, 2018 | Press Releases
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – St. Lucie Pubic Schools (SLPS) today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs for the 2018-2019 school year. All students at the following school sites will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge:
| C.A. Moore Elementary School |
| Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie |
| Dale Cassens Educational Complex |
| Dan McCarty Middle School |
| Forest Grove Middle School |
| Fort Pierce Westwood High School |
| Lakewood Park Elementary School |
| Lawnwood Elementary School |
| Northport K-8 |
| Parkway Elementary School |
| Performance Based Preparatory Academy |
| Samuel Gaines Academy for Emerging Technologies |
| Savanna Ridge Elementary School |
| St. Lucie Elementary School |
| Weatherbee Elementary School |
| White City Elementary School |
According to Child Nutrition Services Program Manager Deborah Wuest, the identification of SLPS campuses benefiting from this service is determined based on the percent of students qualifying for the Free and Reduced Lunch program. “We are committed to providing for the nutritional needs of all students on all of our campuses. Free and reduced lunch opportunities for qualifying candidates are available on all SLPS campuses throughout the County. For students attending schools not on this list, we encourage parents and guardians to apply online at www.stlucieschools.org.” For additional information, contact St. Lucie Public Schools Child Nutrition Services Program at 772.429.6224 or stop by the office located at 2202 Avenue Q, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
About St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly serves students as the highest-ranking District on the Treasure Coast with a graduation rate of 90.1 percent. As a B rated District ranked in the top third of Florida’s districts, there are no failing schools, and SLPS has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. For more information, visit, http://www.stlucieschools.org.
About the U.S. Department of Agriculture
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
by Kerry Padrick | Jul 30, 2018 | District News
ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – St. Lucie Pubic Schools (SLPS) today announced an amendment to its policy for serving meals to students under the National School Lunch / School Breakfast Programs for the 2018-2019 school year. All students at the following school sites will be served breakfast and lunch at no charge:
| C.A. Moore Elementary School |
| Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie |
| Dale Cassens Educational Complex |
| Dan McCarty Middle School |
| Forest Grove Middle School |
| Fort Pierce Westwood High School |
| Lakewood Park Elementary School |
| Lawnwood Elementary School |
| Northport K-8 |
| Parkway Elementary School |
| Performance Based Preparatory Academy |
| Samuel Gaines Academy for Emerging Technologies |
| Savanna Ridge Elementary School |
| St. Lucie Elementary School |
| Weatherbee Elementary School |
| White City Elementary School |
According to Child Nutrition Services Program Manager Deborah Wuest, the identification of SLPS campuses benefiting from this service is determined based on the percent of students qualifying for the Free and Reduced Lunch program. “We are committed to providing for the nutritional needs of all students on all of our campuses. Free and reduced lunch opportunities for qualifying candidates are available on all SLPS campuses throughout the County. For students attending schools not on this list, we encourage parents and guardians to apply online at www.stlucieschools.org.” For additional information, contact St. Lucie Public Schools Child Nutrition Services Program at 772.429.6224 or stop by the office located at 2202 Avenue Q, Fort Pierce, FL 34950.
About St. Lucie Public Schools
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) proudly serves students as the highest-ranking District on the Treasure Coast with a graduation rate of 90.1 percent. As a B rated District ranked in the top third of Florida’s districts, there are no failing schools, and SLPS has the distinction of being recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. The mission of SLPS is to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. For more information, visit, http://www.stlucieschools.org.
About the U.S. Department of Agriculture
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410
fax: (202) 690-7442; or
email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
by Kerry Padrick | Jul 28, 2018 | District News
St. Lucie Public Schools Student Assignment Office will operate temporarily from the Treasure Coast Public Safety Complex to support the back-to-school needs of parents, students, and community members (August 1 – 13).
Please make note of this temporary location: 4600 Kirby Loop Road, Fort Pierce.
