Month: February 2025

SLW Centennial hosted a highly informative and inspiring Scholarship Night. The purpose of the event was to provide students and their parents with important information about the process of applying for scholarships. The event was a resounding success, providing valuable insights and resources to help students secure financial aid for their college education. The evening began with a warm welcome from the school counselors, who were all present to offer their expertise and support. The event was open to all students, with a special invitation extended to juniors, ensuring they start early in their scholarship journey. During the event, students … Read More

The SLW Centennial community came together to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our ninth through twelfth graders, who earned a place on the Principal’s Honor Roll for quarter two. These exceptional students achieved straight A’s, demonstrating their dedication, hard work, and academic excellence. The event was a joyous occasion filled with pride and excitement. Parents and guardians attended, sharing the joy of their children’s success. Principal Popwell addressed the students, expressing her admiration for their hard work. Students who made the Principal’s Honor Roll were recognized and received certificates of achievement and heartfelt congratulations from teachers and staff. The Principal’s … Read More

Bayshore Elementary students celebrated Literacy Week by participating in several activities to construct the foundation of success through reading. Students read to their peers using flashlights and participated in a literacy scavenger hunt. Students were given riddles to solve. Clues were posted around the school. We also hosted a community reading day. Texas Roadhouse, community members, and staff read a book to each class. Finally, we ended our week with a book character or vocabulary word parade. We had a great time this week! The students were enthusiastic and engaged throughout the week. It was a wonderful opportunity to foster … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School welcomed Fort Pierce Westwood Academy to speak to our 8th-grade students. FGMS is a school that is committed to exposing our students to all things that will have an effective and positive impact on their futures. The visit was proactive, purposeful and exposed our students to what is soon to come. On a daily basis we communicate the importance of perseverance, goal setting, leadership, and accountability, and having the Principal of Westwood, Mr. Alfonso, and the Assistant Principal, Ms. Kennedy communicate the exact sentiments was reassuring and presented a powerful message! We hold the futures of … Read More

🎉 HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our incredible HOSA team! 🎉 Yesterday was Regionals competition day, and our students absolutely crushed it! We are beyond thrilled to announce that FOUR of our talented members have earned top 5 placements and are advancing to the State Competition! 🤩 A massive round of applause for: 🥇 Julia Rodriquez-Torres for taking 1st place in Medical Assisting! Way to go, Julia! 🏅 Samara Hudson for placing 4th in Healthy Living! Amazing job, Samara! 🏅 Abigail Santiago for securing 5th place in Phlebotomy! Fantastic work, Abigail! 🏅 Solei Perkins for achieving 5th place in Human Growth and … Read More

Bayshore Elementary recently took part in the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, and it was a fantastic experience for everyone involved. Students, teachers, and administrators all came together to honor Dr. King’s legacy and celebrate the values of equality, unity, and community. The parade was a vibrant display of our school’s spirit. Teachers and administrators walked alongside, showing their support and dedication to fostering a positive and inclusive environment for all. It was a memorable day that highlighted our commitment to making a difference and celebrating the principles that Dr. King stood for. The enthusiasm and participation from everyone truly … Read More

At Bayshore Elementary, we are excited to recognize and reward excellent attendance through our Monthly Attendance Challenge! Each month, the class with the highest attendance percentage earns the honor of displaying the Attendance Trophy on their classroom door. In addition to the trophy, the winning class also receives class-wide PBIS bucks, which can be used for special rewards and activities. This initiative encourages students to strive for perfect attendance and fosters a sense of teamwork and school spirit. Here are the winners from last month: Kindergarten: Archer – 95.00% First Grade: Centrone – 96.86% Second Grade: Lightfoot – 97.14% Third Grade: Severini – 97.58% … Read More

Mariposa is Leveling Up in 2025! Mariposa celebrated Literacy Week by exploring the world of books and the power of reading! Big Brothers Big Sisters Reads visited K-2 classrooms, inspiring a love for literacy through engaging read-alouds. Special guests, including SLC Commissioner Jame Fowler, local police deputies, and dedicated community volunteers, joined in to share stories and encourage young readers. Their presence made the event even more memorable, highlighting the importance of reading in children’s lives. The week was filled with excitement, fostering a deeper appreciation for books and storytelling while bringing the community together to support early literacy development. 

On Saturday, January 25th, 2025, the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion conducted its 30th Annual Military Ball at the Santa Lucia River Club. Male Cadets wore their Class A Uniform, and female cadets wore formal gowns. Our Jaguar Battalion Color Guard posted the colors to begin the formal portion of the ceremony. Commanding the Color Guard was Cadet Major Yurem Garcia as National Flag Bearer, accompanied by Cadet First Sergeant Gianfranco Fernadez as State Flag Bearer, Cadet First Sergeant Axel Andrade as Right Guard, and Cadet Captain Bryan Juarez as Left Guard. We went through numerous military traditions such … Read More

The Arts Dept. presented a phenomenal Winter Concert in the Forest Grove Gym. We’re extremely proud of our talented students and dedicated Band, Chorus, and Art teachers. We appreciate Ms. Allen, Mr. Ames, and Ms. Grant for their hard work and diligence in preparing this concert to be such a success! The band and chorus students who performed in the concert presented a real musical treat for the audience. In addition, our talented art students created a beautiful oil pastel holiday treat that was organized to display as guests entered the concert. Music is a magic like no other, which … Read More

Participation in athletics and extracurricular programs at Forest Grove Middle School is on the rise! SY25 has already brought us an exciting girls’ volleyball season and our intramural soccer team advanced to the second round wrapping up a competitive run at a championship. Boys’ and girls’ basketball already played two exhibitions in preparation for their tournaments, while our very animated BULLDOG CHEER TEAM brings energy and enthusiasm to the gym every game! Coaches have already held conditioning for track and flag football – which kick into full gear after Winter break. Let’s give a huge SHOUT OUT to our Athletic … Read More

Hard work, perseverance, focus, and effort are consistently recognized at Forest Grove Middle School! Our students got a taste of this firsthand. Ms. Collins and Ms. Jason recognized their 8th grade ELA students’ performance on their PM2 ELA assessment by providing them with a special lunch of their request. Ms. Jason’s students enjoyed pizza, while Ms. Collins students feasted on wings and fries. Celebrating student progress is commonplace at Forest Grove and helps our students take pride in their work and continue to give their best efforts throughout the year. We are so grateful that our teachers are dedicated to … Read More

St. Lucie West K8 Celebrates Dr. King’s vision of unity to construct a 1st Place Float! Students and teachers came together to build a float to showcase the shark spirit with the parade theme “Change Begins with Me.” Teachers came before and stayed late after school, even giving their weekend to build the float for the January 20th Parade in Ft. Pierce. Students worked in their free time to paint, construct, connect, and create the float. Cheerleaders and family members, along with staff and administration braved the cold, rainy weather to pump up the spirit along the parade path. Our … Read More