Month: July 2025

Back to School with St. Lucie Public Schools

July 28, 2025 By LAUREN PECZKO

St. Lucie Public Schools is pleased to provide you with this Back to School Quick Guide filled with important information for parents and students. Did you know? SLPS is an “A” rated District SLPS Ranks 11th in the State for Middle School Acceleration SLPS Ranks 16th in the State for College and Career Readiness SLPS Ranks 18th in the State for Middle School Acceleration SLPS is one of only three districts in the State that has a graduation rate of 90%+ for 8 consecutive years Cambridge International’s District of the Year for 2022 and 2020 Named a District of Distinction … Read More

Off & Away Cell Phone Policy for K-8

July 28, 2025 By LAUREN PECZKO

Off. Away. All Day. A new Florida Law prohibits elementary and middle school students from using wireless communications devices during the entire school day. This measure will help students stay focused and engaged during school hours. Non-compliance may result in phone confiscation, and a parent or guardian may be required to retrieve the device. Let’s work together to create a distraction-free learning environment! 📘 Please review the Student Code of Conduct for more information. #OffAndAway #SLPSFocus #LearningFirst

New Process- Register to Ride

July 28, 2025 By LAUREN PECZKO

Attention SLPS families! All students wishing to use the bus must be registered for the 2025-2026 school year. Please follow these steps to make sure your child is travel ready! 1. Visit: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/bus/ 2. Complete and submit the form for the school year 2025-2026.* 3. You will receive a confirmation indicating that registration has been completed. 4. The week before school starts, you will receive an automated phone call with specific details of your child’s bus route. Don’t wait — register today to avoid delays! *Please note that addresses must be entered in the proper format. (example: 123 NW Happy … Read More

Curious George Visits CAM K8 Kindergarten Students

CAM K8 Had Special Visitor at Kindergarten Kick-Off

July 28, 2025 By Jessica Berggren

Incoming Kindergarten students at Chester A. Moore K8 Academy of Success didn’t know they would get to meet the character in their read-aloud when they came to Kindergarten Kick-off this past Wednesday. Curious George (AKA Principal Lexi Laoutas) surprised students with this special visit. Students got to spend the morning with their teachers to see what life will be like in a kindergarten classroom. Just before lunch, during the read-aloud of “Curious George Discovers the Ocean”, students got to meet the Big Guy in person. They were so excited to meet him after listening to his adventures under the sea. … Read More

New Process- Register to Ride

July 21, 2025 By LAUREN PECZKO

Attention SLPS families! All students wishing to use the bus must be registered for the 2025-2026 school year. Please follow these steps to make sure your child is travel ready! 1. Visit: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/bus/ 2. Complete and submit the form for the school year 2025-2026.* 3. You will receive a confirmation indicating that registration has been completed. 4. The week before school starts, you will receive an automated phone call with specific details of your child’s bus route. Don’t wait — register today to avoid delays! *Please note that addresses must be entered in the proper format. (example: 123 NW Happy … Read More

Jaguar Cheer Camp

Port St. Lucie High Hosts Successful Junior Jaguar Cheer Camp

July 21, 2025 By AMANDA SHAFFER

Port St. Lucie High School (PSLHS) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its annual Junior Jaguar Cheer Camp, which saw enthusiastic participation from nearly 60 aspiring young cheerleaders. The camp, held over two distinct days – June 24th and July 15th, 2025 – provided an immersive and engaging experience for children aged 5-12, fostering a love for cheerleading and promoting community spirit. The camp, designed and led by the talented PSLHS Jaguar Cheerleaders, offered comprehensive instruction in essential cheerleading techniques. Participants learned a variety of skills, including intricate PSLHS dances, dynamic cheers, and fundamental stunts, all within the safe and … Read More

New Process- Register to Ride

July 14, 2025 By LAUREN PECZKO

Attention SLPS families! All students wishing to use the bus must be registered for the 2025-2026 school year. Please follow these steps to make sure your child is travel ready! 1. Visit: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/bus/ 2. Complete and submit the form for the school year 2025-2026.* 3. You will receive a confirmation indicating that registration has been completed. 4. The week before school starts, you will receive an automated phone call with specific details of your child’s bus route. Don’t wait — register today to avoid delays! *Please note that addresses must be entered in the proper format. (example: 123 NW Happy … Read More

SLPS Is An “A” Rated Destination District

July 7, 2025 By LAUREN PECZKO

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is proud to announce that for the first time since the state began issuing school district grades, the district has earned a coveted “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education. This historic achievement reflects across-the-board improvements for the second consecutive year, solidifying SLPS as an A-Rated Destination District. Since 2016, SLPS has demonstrated a steady and strategic climb in academic performance, moving from consistent “B” and “C” ratings to this year’s top-tier designation. The district’s unwavering focus on high expectations, student achievement, and instructional excellence has propelled this success. “This ‘A’ rating is a direct result of the hard … Read More

New Process- Register to Ride

July 7, 2025 By LAUREN PECZKO

Attention SLPS families! All students wishing to use the bus must be registered for the 2025-2026 school year. Please follow these steps to make sure your child is travel ready! 1. Visit: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/bus/ 2. Complete and submit the form for the school year 2025-2026.* 3. You will receive a confirmation indicating that registration has been completed. 4. The week before school starts, you will receive an automated phone call with specific details of your child’s bus route. Don’t wait — register today to avoid delays! *Please note that addresses must be entered in the proper format. (example: 123 NW Happy … Read More

AquaTree Gardens in the Middle Schools

July 7, 2025 By Paul Lankow

Teachers and students at Manatee Academy, Chester A Moore, Southern Oaks Middle, Northport K-8, and St. Lucie West K8 received their new AquaTree Gardens (the first of it’s kind to be used in Florida schools) using hydroponic technology to grow different types of Microgreens, Proteins, Herbs, and Lefty Greens. The students had the opportunity before the end of the school year to disperse the seeds into the trays and observe the growth of microgreens over a period of a week. After the week of observing, the students were able to harvest the microgreens and create salads for not only them, … Read More

The Class of 2026 Visits UF and UCF

July 7, 2025 By KAYLEIGH NEMO

In June, the Office of Teaching and Learning (Secondary Programs) brought approximately 70 rising seniors to visit the University of Florida or the University of Central Florida.  The 70 students represented all of our comprehensive high schools. This academically driven and respectful group of rising seniors had the opportunity to receive a 90-minute walking tour of the campuses. They also received a 30-minute Q&A session with Admissions as well as ate lunch in a student dining hall and topped it off with some browsing in the bookstore. Thank you to the St. Lucie Education Foundation for providing the opportunity for … Read More

FPWA Key Club

Outstanding Year for Fort Pierce Westwood’s Key Club

July 7, 2025 By Sarah Harris

Fort Pierce Westwood’s Key Club had an outstanding and productive year!  The Club earned over 1,300 volunteer hours – an economic impact of $43,000 – and increased its membership by more than 10%!  The Club has many ongoing activities, such as cleaning our Adopted Road on Orange Ave, working at the Treasure Coast Food Bank, volunteering for Game On!, assisting with school functions, and supporting activities at the Lakewood Park Church.  This year, we also volunteered for the Heathcote Botanical Gardens Christmas Display, the Festival of Lights at the Fairgrounds, and the Backus Art Gallery.  We also support our sponsoring … Read More

Culinary Students Cook at Cinco de Mayo

July 7, 2025 By Dana Caputo

St. Lucie Public Schools Culinary students from Northport K-8, Fort Pierce Westwood High, and Port St. Lucie High prepared a Cinco de Mayo feast for Monarch Country Club members. Students researched the recipes and worked with the head chef to create the menu and ingredient lists. Students prepped and cooked in Monarch’s commercial kitchen, then served their dishes to members and their guests in the dining room. Thank you to Chef James Quade, Samantha Delaski-Membership Director, Chef Tiffany Tredor-Northport K-8, Chef Jeanne Gray-Fort Pierce Westwood, and Chef Kevin Sassano-Port St. Lucie High, for their guidance and dedication to this event.