Students in Mr. McIntosh’s class completed a comparative anatomy dissection of a crayfish V. grasshopper dissection lab. This hands-on learning engaged students!
Month: May 2023
FPC’s P R I S M The Fort Pierce Central High School concert band capped off an amazing season and another outstanding year under the direction of Mr. Joshua Daniels. The Spring Show PRISM was a non-stop music experience! Different from other shows, this concert featured a majority of student-led selections. From beginning to end, nearly the entire show was run by students. This 360* music experience was a second of its kind for FPC and stretched from every corner of the FPC auditorium. From familiar tunes to student compositions and drum solos, the toe-tapping melodies carried through-out the evening. … Read More
A Spring to Remember Chorus Director Mr. Eric Martinez closed out another fantastic year of joyful singing and artistry with the FPC Spring Chorus Concert. Audiences were delighted by heart-felt and inspiring selections sung with grace, care, poise, and passion. Mr. Martinez balances performances with the complexity and character that challenges students to rise to the next level as vocal artists. Congratulations for another successful year with much to be proud of and celebrated!
National Honor Society Inductions of new members are important to all organizations. Members make the difference. Since 1921, NHS thrives in leadership, character, service, and scholarship. So, what makes NHS different? According to Junior Gabriela St. Hilarie: “Being around other scholars is a breath of fresh air, having shared goals, and life aspirations, is why I joined and stay in NHS.” With nearly 20 inductees joining National Honor Society, sponsor and chapter leader Peter Miscerocchi proudly welcomed everyone, especially inductees, to this prestigious organization. New, returning, and graduating members were congratulated by Principal Gardner. President Emeritus Dennis Cuesta thanked everyone … Read More
Beyond Breakfast- A Cobra Send Off Most students, let alone graduating seniors, don’t necessarily prioritize breakfast. This breakfast; however, was not about the food. With their FPC family, this breakfast was held to celebrate and honor the students graduating in the prestigious top 10 spots of the 2023 class. A special thank you to the host of this wonderful event, Senior Class Assistant Principal Mrs. Natasha Santoro. Congratulations to our Top 10 Cobra Graduates for 2023! Robert Sansone Ashley Buchanan Dennis Cuesta Maryela Maya Mendoza Lauren Busby Lauren O’Donnell Maria Granados Frias Daniel Medina Abigail Padon Rickie Truong
The SLW Centennial High School’s Navy JROTC “Black Talon” Company held its Annual End of the Year Awards Night Ceremony on Friday, May 5th, 2023 in the school’s auditorium. Prior to the cadets receiving their awards two parents were presented with Appreciation Award Plaques for their support of the Black Talon Unit throughout the school year. They were Mrs. Suzie Scott and Mr. Lance Rossell. The Awards Night is when the unit recognizes the stellar performances of outstanding Cadets. Twelve (12) Community Veteran Organizations attended the event to present awards to selected Cadets for their achievements in Leadership, Academics, … Read More
On Monday, May 1st the Education Foundation held a Reception followed by a Ceremony to recognize senior students graduating from St. Lucie County Public High Schools who demonstrated exemplary Academic performance and Leadership. The Education Foundation awarded 55 scholarships totaling 69,000 dollars in scholarships to students. Scholarships through the Education Foundation provide an opportunity to help students continue to succeed after graduation and assist them with pursuing post-secondary education goals. We are so proud of each of them and wish them success in their futures!
Culinary students from St Lucie West Centennial, Port St Lucie High, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, and Northport K8 cooked up a storm at the Cinco de Mayo event hosted by Monarch Country Club. Students researched the recipes, created the ingredient lists, prepped, cooked and worked with Monarch’s Chef James and Sous Chef Don to create a delicious Mexican dinner. Recipes included: from Centennial, Mexican Fruit Skewers, Fish Taco with a variety of toppings and freshly made salsas, Mexican Hot Chocolate Trifle topped with whipped dulce de leche; from Port St Lucie High, Carne Asada Skewers, with Pico de Gallo, and Cilantro Crema, Seared Shrimp … Read More
5th graders throughout St. Lucie County took a deep dive into science during “Saturday with a Scientist”. Five students from Mosaic Digital Academy were chosen to experience this unique opportunity hosted by IRSC at the Pruitt Campus. Topics explored were Geology, Ocean Acidification, and DNA extraction. During the Geology components, students compared features of igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks and were able to identify meteors based on their magnetic qualities. Students conducted an experiment mimicking Ocean Acidification to examine the effects of how carbon dioxide impacts ocean pH levels having a negative impact on marine life. Finally, students extracted DNA … Read More
Mosaic Digital Academy students in grades k-5 explored living models of Florida marine and estuarine ecosystems while learning about the importance and intricacies of each including coral reefs, seagrass, mangrove, lagoon hardbottom, and nearshore reef habitats at the St. Lucie County Aquarium. Students were also afforded the opportunity to get a glimpse at the foundation of our community, from our earliest known residents, the Ais Indians to the Creek and later the Seminoles. Students also traced the rise of the fishing industry and the failed efforts at making us the “Pineapple Capital of the World”.
Students in Mrs. McCargo’s class worked towards earning their CPR certification exam. They worked hard to learn these skills, we are so proud of them!
St. Lucie West K-8 School’s boys and girls Track & Field members did a phenomenal job Saturday through their efforts, sportsmanship, and teamwork. Both teams placed 3rd overall. The following athletes earned points for their team: Takyri Andrews- 1st in High Jump Cora Keester- 5th High Jump Jayden Wallace- 4th High Jump Giovani Sotomayor- 3rd Long Jump Natalie Reed- 6th Shot Put Mile Medley (Takyri, Keira, Jada, Cora) 4th place. Mile Medley (Elam, Gio, Kam, Raul) 2nd place. Alicia Shanks- 800 5th place 4×100 Relay- (Sophia, Keira, Amy, Natalie) 5th place. 4×100 Relay (Daniel, Titus, Noah, Gio) 4th place. Deneve … Read More
5th grade teacher at Mosaic Digital Academy, Marsha Mimnaugh, and Earth Space Science & AP Environmental instructor at Port St. Lucie High, Michael Mimnaugh, have been selected from a pool of nationwide applicants to attend “G-Camp” this summer through Texas A&M’s Geology and Geophysics department. G-Camp is a 14-day field camp for 5th – 12th grade science teachers that provides first-hand experience with the principles of Geology in the field. Aligned with NGSSS standards required for grades 5-12, Mr. and Mrs. Mimnaugh will collaborate with other teachers to develop new curriculum materials and virtual fieldtrips for their classrooms. During the … Read More
National Junior Honor Society students came together to deliver coffee and a sweet treat to teachers to show their appreciation for all that they do. Their hard work and dedication are a direct result of the leadership that they have fallen under from teachers. They showed compassion and kindness as they worked tirelessly to serve the staff. These students are truly making an impact in their school community and setting an example for others to follow. Way to go Greyhounds!!!
We are so excited to share that LPA’s own, Mia Morrison, was selected as the 2023 Saint Lucie County Youth of the Year for Boys & Girls Clubs of Saint Lucie County and the 2023 Florida State Youth of the Year for the Boys & Girls Clubs for the second year in a row! Mia is the first youth to garner these distinguished wins in succession. Congratulations on doing a stellar job!
More Than a Book: Making Every Moment Matter From last year’s superheroes and comic strips to this year’s design through the decades Back to the Future style, yearbooks are more than collections of quickly forgotten moments bound in books. Yearbooks safeguard the memories of a living, breathing, student population over time. Take the time to dig out a yearbook and thumb through its pages. Find a teacher, staff member, or administrator to reach out and thank. Yearbooks are the time capsules of formidable years. FPC Yearbook leaders Abigail Padon and Skylar Monroe were recruited into their leadership roles by Ms. Emily … Read More
This year the St. Lucie Education Foundation provided teachers at St. Lucie Elementary with something special to celebrate and show them how much we appreciate them. 110 teachers who work tirelessly to educate our students each day, received reusable shopping bags and pens from the Education Foundation. The Education Foundation wants to thank the teachers for making a difference in the lives of their students and for having a positive impact on their learning process!
The SLW Centennial High School’s Navy JROTC “Black Talon” Company participated in the Do-You-Give-A-Ruck “Battle of the Branches” Veteran’s Benefit Obstacle Course on Saturday, April 29th, 2023. The event benefits veterans by donating non-perishable food items as well as provide housing for homeless veterans in the area. There were four “Black Talon” teams that participated. Alpha Team consisted of Sean Stewart, Jade Sikorski, Justin Lotak, and Peyton Mangine. Bravo Team consisted of Nikolas Raia, Daniel Sharpe, Ahlyis Medrano, and D’Andre Bramwell. Charlie Team consisted of Zachary Columbia, Kristian Claudio, Athaniel Morales, and Alesha Alexandre. Delta Team consisted of Mayreeana … Read More
Southern Oaks Middle School Math Boot Camp was a success! We had 72 students attend on Saturday, April 29th. Our SOMS’s math experts provided our students with short and focused math workshops to help our students improve their F.A.S.T. math skills. In addition, our students enjoyed grilled hotdogs, compliments of administration, to end the day with a celebration of their efforts and success on the upcoming state assessments. Thank you to all of our SOMS math experts for supporting our students. Hawks Soar!