Authentic Experiences

Fort Pierce Westwood High School and St. Lucie West Centennial High School Criminal Justice students attended the District Court of Appeals Oral Arguments hosted by Indian River State College.  This event afforded the students the opportunity to hear cases and participate in a question and answer segment with the judges.

Northport Celebrated Literacy Week Along With Schools Across Florida!

Mrs. Sharrah’s 1st graders enjoyed the last day of Literacy Week reading with flashlights and lollipops ? ? Northport celebrated the joys of literacy all week with many different activities including book chains, storybook snowmen, and buddy reading activities. The love of reading is alive and well at Northport!

Northport Media Center Delights With Valentines!

Northport kindergarten students from Mrs.Ceville’s class, Toore Chester and Abigail Reid, took the very first Valentine picture in the media center Valentine Picture Booth. The little girls were thrilled to take their first Valentine photo together. The picture booth will be open until Valentines Day for pictures with students and teachers as well as parents, grandparents and families. Simply PRECIOUS!

WLX-TV – The Education Channel

Week 4 of the 2020 Teacher of the Year Interviews is now airing. We will also feature the 2019 Academic Challenge and an all new University of Florida IFAS show hosted by Ed Skvarch. You don’t want to miss these!   We are on Comcast Channel 13 (Fort Pierce), Channel 19 (Port St. Lucie), and Channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse. You can also catch us on YouTube. While you’re there, subscribe to our channel, then head over to Facebook and like/follow our page – WLX-TV.   Weekly Programming Guide http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/Media/Weekly.pdf WLX-TV https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3GKMqcIjbgqXb7XDy27uYw   Teacher of the Year Interviews https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Rknq6y4gI   … Read More

Musical Strides

SLPS Medici Project held its first “Rehearsal Clinic” to help prepare students and directors for their upcoming Music Performance Assessments. On the podium is Mr. James Sammons, Vero Beach High School (retired), working with the students at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies. The kids did a GREAT job and made impressive improvements. #SLPSMedici

Celebrating African American History Month

African American History Month is celebrated every February and is a time to learn about the accomplishments, culture, and contributions of African Americans. The website below provides a variety of resources to gather first-hand facts, data, and evidence from a variety of primary sources such as letters, reports, notes, memos, and photographs.  This link provides activities that can be used to enhance lessons. http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/for-teachers/

Hawley Receives Honor

Debbie Hawley, Chairman of the St. Lucie County School Board, was honored at this month’s Chamber of Commerce Ladies Luncheon.  Ms. Hawley is a staunch advocate for children and public education.  As a three-term School Board member, Chief Operating Officer for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and involved community member, she is a catalyst for the acceleration of literacy, expansion of mental health services, and improvements in safety and security. Congratulations, Ms. Hawley!    

Win an AED for Your School

Purchase a Valentine Cookie at Panera between now and February 14th.  You will be supporting the Jessica Clinton MVP Foundation, and you could win an AED for your school.  See the flyer for details.