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Master Teacher: This 11-month position is specifically intended for proven turnaround teachers to simultaneously impact students and teachers to develop capacity within a school. For more information, contact Denise Rodriguez (denise.rodriguez@stlucieschools.org)
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – The St. Lucie County Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge returns offering families a new digital online tracking system. The Summer Reading Blast Off Challenge runs June 1 through Aug. 3 offering students a chance to win a free Kindle Fire (one will be given out at each of the seven branch libraries), as well as tickets to a St. Lucie Mets baseball game or an all-day pass to St. Lucie County Pools or the St. Lucie County Aquarium. Even students completing just half of their required reading logs will receive a free popular children’s book. It’s … Read More
The School Board joined with Governor Ron DeSantis who has proclaimed May 2019 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Florida.
St. Lucie Public Schools welcomed this year’s Chamber of Commerce Leadership St. Lucie class for two stops on its “Education Day Tour.” The day began with a hearty and healthy breakfast prepared by students in Fort Pierce Central High School’s Culinary Academy and sponsored by the St. Lucie County Education Foundation. The group toured innovative programs including: Aeronautics, Digital Design, and Allied Health. Later in the day, the group of distinguished county business and civic leaders were treated to lunch prepared by students in the WEST Prep Magnet’s Culinary Academy. While on the Panther campus, the visitors toured state-of-the-art academies … Read More
The Fire Department visited students in Mrs. Richetti’s, Mrs. Licameli’s, Mr. Patterson’s, and Mrs. D’Argenio’s classes at NPK8 today. The students were able to explore the trucks and speak with the Firefighters about their job. What a great experience for all!
Graduations are right around the corner! Each graduation will be streamed on our YouTube page and the Education Channel. Below is the schedule: Be sure to also check out two new School Reports, which are the Law Day Art Contest and the Fort Pierce Central High School Key Club Installation. 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/c/WLXTV-SLPS … Read More
Please come out and support the Lincoln Park Academy Bowling Team that has qualified to participate in the National Bowling Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana in June. Bowlers will be outside the St. James Publix on May 16th from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Any donations and support are welcomed. Lincoln Park Academy’s Bowling Team, in conjunction with Five Guys of SLW, will be hosting a “Community Night” on 5/17 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm. When making your purchase, please mention Lincoln Park Academy’s Bowling Team so the team can receive a percentage of your purchase. Funds raised will be … Read More
The Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie Musical Theatre proudly presents the coming-of-age musical “Dear Edwina Jr.” Performances will be held on May 23 and May 24, 2019 in the Creative Arts Academy Historic Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Creative Arts Academy is located at 1100 Delaware Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida in advance or at the door. Auditorium doors open at 6:30 pm. The curtain rises at 7:00 pm. For more information, call (772) 467-4278. “Dear Edwina Jr.,” a part of Music Theatre … Read More
Special thanks to culinary arts instructor, Rachel Ellsworth and her students. They made a delightful breakfast for Teacher Appreciation Week. The Northport Culinary department is awesome. ❤
The Hepatitis A vaccine is free for children through the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County “Vaccines For Children” program. For information, please call the Department of Health at 772-462-3800 for an appointment.
Criminal Justice seniors from St. Lucie Public Schools were afforded the opportunity to be recognized by President Leslie Kristof of Keiser University, Port St. Lucie Police Department’s Assistant Chief Richard DelToro, St. Lucie Public Schools Board Members, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jon Prince, and Chief Academic Officer Dr. Helen Wild. This event was held at Keiser University to recognize graduating seniors for earning industry certifications, completing three Criminal Justice courses, and participating in Career and Technical student organizations. Chef Gedke and her students from St. Lucie West Centennial High School catered the event!
On Saturday May 4, 2019, Port St. Lucie High School Army JROTC Jaguar Battalion held its annual Field Day for the school year 2018- 2019. Each Company competed in several athletic events including: relay race, Jag Ball, soccer, capture the guide-on, kickball and dodge ball. Cadets were excited to show their skills against the other Companies in friendly team games. Everyone kept the games fair but competitive. After all the games, the Booster Club provided participants with a big barbecue lunch. In the end, Alpha Company came out on top with 44 points, Delta came in second, Charlie came in … Read More
SLWK-8 students in grades 3-8 were treated to a Pep Rally for FSA on Tuesday, April 30th. The administration was assisted by the drumline from Centennial High School, as well as some of their basketball players. Students participated in fun games such as: Shooting Hoops Hula Hoop Relay Cup Stacking Centipede Relay Dance Off
Fifth graders at Village Green Environmental Studies School were thrilled to learn about and enjoy eating food grown from their very own vegetable gardens! Students at the school grew “yummy” cabbages and “delicious” sweet potatoes.
This summer’s musical is Oklahoma! SHOWTIMES AT PORT ST. LUCIE HIGH SCHOOL: JUNE 12TH THROUGH JUNE 16TH Wednesday, June 12th 7:30 PM Thursday, June 13th 7:30 PM Friday, June 14th 7:30 PM Sat., June 15th 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM Sunday, June 16th 12:00 PM and 4:30 PM
Rather than an ending, commencement represents a beginning. It is appropriate that an occasion which marks the beginning of a new phase of life should be conducted with pomp and circumstance, stateliness and tradition. In keeping with the academic significance of the St. Lucie Public Schools graduation, we want to share some important graduation reminders: Refrain from posting signs, distributing literature, flying balloons, or undertaking any activity including air horns, whistles, bells, or loud sounding objects that might interfere with the dignity of the program. Everyone, including children of all ages, must have a ticket in order to be admitted … Read More
Teacher Appreciation Week May 6-10 Teacher Appreciation Day May 7 Number One Teacher By Joanna Fuchs I’m happy that you’re my teacher; I enjoy each lesson you teach. As my role model you inspire me To dream and to work and to reach. With your kindness you get my attention; Every day you are planting a seed Of curiosity and motivation To know and to grow and succeed. You help me fulfill my potential; I’m thankful for all that you’ve done. I admire you each day, and I just want to say, As a teacher, you’re number one!
Morningside Elementary was selected as the Florida Elementary School of the Year and National Elementary Finalist for the NEED project. The students pictured (Ben Prohaska, Paul Mukhamedov, Wyatt Taylor, Luke Prohaska, Sincere Robinson, Logan McDonald, Tyler McDonald, and Ryan Ayvaz, along with advisor/5th grade teacher, Mollie Mukhamedov) will represent Morningside Elementary at the 2019 NEED Youth Conference in Washington, D.C. this June. To find out more about the NEED Project, click on the link below. NEED – National Energy Education Development Project https://www.need.org/
Faculty, staff, students and invited guests were witnesses to an event dubbed the CO2 Races at Port St. Lucie High School. Students in Mr. John Picchiarini’s class designed the cars using AutoCAD 2018. The designs were then 3D printed on site. Two by two, the cars were lined up at the starting line and powered along fishing lines by CO2 cartridges.
Join Florida Department of Education (FDOE) in helping increase awareness about children with mental health needs and end the stigma around seeking help. On May 9, 2019, join the FDOE and wear green in support of Children’s Mental Health Awareness Day. Celebrate the statewide awareness campaign and tag a photo of your group wearing green or a green ribbon using one of these hashtags. #NotAlone, #LetsTalkAboutIt and #ItStartsHere