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Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that helps provide educational scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders. Our Titan AFJROTC displayed another fantastic performance during the fund-raising event. Titan Born, Titan Bred
Comcast’s “Internet Essentials” is geared to those who have at least one child that receives free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program. Other criteria include being located where Comcast offers Internet service. This Sign-Up Event is for families that do not have Comcast services or have not subscribed to Comcast Internet Service in the last 90 days. This sign-up event will be held on March 13, 5 PM – 7 PM at the Port St. Lucie High School Media Center, 1201 S.E. Lennard Road, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 Comcast providers will be on-site to answer any questions … Read More
Village Green Elementary School’s PBIS Committee hosted a Neon Dance for students and their families on Friday evening. Students who met PBIS expectations for the 3rd quarter enjoyed a dance party complete with DJ T&T, black lights, face painting and yummy snacks! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible! Our Village Green Families had a wonderful time!
Students commenced Arts In Our Schools Month with our second annual Arts Week! They competed in grade-level activities that included art scavenger hunts, chalk murals, spray paint relays, and cardboard architecture competitions. Music-filled lunches, bubble watercolor painting, and printmaking activities stamped creativity everywhere! It was a whirlwind of expression and excitement!
So proud of our Palm Pointe Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Hatfield. They had a stellar performance on stage, and they sounded great in the sight reading at Fort Pierce Central for the Band MPA!
Students enjoyed our AttenDANCE. We celebrated students who showed up every day for the first semester of school. Students received pixie stix for “stixing” with us! #weroartogether #raisingourattendancerate
As the St. Lucie County fair wraps up for the Fort Pierce Westwood Academy FFA Chapter, we are so proud of each of you! Some of you being your last year and others their first! You worked hard in and out of the ring and we are proud to call you Panthers! You all worked so hard and we are excited to see your successes! The total for the year was 14 buckles and 20 titles received by our exhibitors. Beef Breeding Results: Grand Champion Heifer- Reed Blankenbaker Reserve Champion Heifer- Elizabeth Rufo Grand Champion Cow/Calf Pair- Paige Cruse Reserve … Read More
“The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go”. Floresta Dolphins explored the places they can go when reading books in celebration of Dr. Seuss’ birthday.
Have you heard the latest news chirping about our campus? Mrs. Eibl’s second-grade class has welcomed the newest student to their learning cottage—Chick 1! Mrs. Eibl’s class has been working with the 4H program to hatch chicks. The students were very excited to welcome baby chick #1 and can’t wait for the others to hatch.
On Saturday, March 2nd, the Port Saint Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion competed at the Area 3 State Qualifier at Seminole Ridge Community High School to see what teams would qualify for the Florida State Drill Competition. Our Jaguar Battalion Male Team managed to achieve 1st Place in Male Exhibition Platoon, 1st Place in Male Exhibition Squad, 2nd Place in Male Dual Exhibition, 1st in Male Individual Exhibition, 1st place in Male Unarmed Platoon, 1st place in Male Unarmed Squad, 1st place Armed Squad, 1st place in Male Armed Platoon, and 3rd Place in Male Color Guard, Our Females took 1st Place in Female Color Guard, 1st place in Female … Read More
Forest Grove Middle School students participated in their annual Black History Wax Museum. They showed their creative personalities as they studied and highlighted important contributions made to our country by the influential Black Americans they represented. Students created a visual display, dressed as their characters, and gave speeches highlighting their achievements.
McKinney Vento Case Manager, Dieucica Times, took part in the Black Health Panel to show support for National Black HIV/AIDS Day. During the event, she shared valuable insights about the McKinney Vento program’s eligibility criteria and the assistance it provides to our SLPS families. With her wealth of experience and expertise in working with this demographic, Dieucica effortlessly blended her two backgrounds, adding an impactful and memorable element to the event.
In Celebration of Black History Month, the Judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District Court of Florida sponsored the creative arts and essay contest. Fort Pierce Central High School Key Club members attended the event. Eddison Petion won Honorable Mention for his artwork and essay while Chaynna Thompson won Honorable Mention for her poem. Congrats to our FPC Cobras for their hard work.
More than one hundred families from Floresta Elementary participated in the Reading Under the Stars Literacy Night, where they acquired valuable literacy skills and strategies that can easily be implemented at home to cultivate a passion for reading.
Palm Pointe NJHS members helped to collect jars of peanut butter for the Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary Club. These donated jars of peanut butter are placed in Grace Packs with additional nonperishable food items and distributed to local food-insecure children at the end of each school week. The Port St. Lucie Sunset Rotary partners with Grace Packs, Inc. who currently have 790 students on the roster receiving these Grace Packs.
The student council at Morningside Elementary is making a huge impact on their environment. These conscientious bluejays did some spring cleaning around the playground. Students collected 6 bags of garbage and 1 bag of belongings from around the school. These young leaders understand the importance of helping out and lending a hand. Way to go bluejays!
The Bataan Death March was the forcible transfer by the Imperial Japanese Army of 75,000 American and Filipino prisoners of war (POW) from the municipalities of Bagac and Mariveles on the Bataan Peninsula to Camp O’Donnell via San Fernando. To honor our American and allied POWs, our cadets march 14 miles every year. Here are a few pictures of this years march we held this past weekend. Titan Born, Titan Bred!
Culinary Arts High School students from across St. Lucie Public Schools competed at Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Education Foundation (FRLAEF) ProStart competitions in Orlando, Florida, and came out winners! Their accomplishments deserve celebration! Congratulations to: Fort Pierce Central High: Nicholas Leonardi-third for ProStart Edible Centerpiece, fruit carving, Aristhene Thelisnort-FRLAEF $2,000 college scholarship, Jerimiah Telusma-FRLAEF $2,000 college scholarship, and Aristhene Thelisnort-ProStart Hospitality Excellence recipient. Aristhene is attending IRSC for Culinary Management in the fall, Nicolas is attending Tallahassee Community College in the fall then transferring to FSU to study Technological Engineering, and Jeremiah will be attending The Culinary Institute of … Read More
Shark Nation was well-represented at this year’s STEM Fair. Ten students were invited to showcase their projects during the event. Students had to explain their reasoning behind their projects to judges. While at Indian River State College, they had the opportunity to visit the Robotics and EMT labs. Thank you to Ms. Laurino for encouraging our students to think beyond today!
SLWK8 students participated in the Treasure Coast Chapter Competition for the first time and earned 2nd place. They are eligible to compete at the state level! Way to go, Sharks!