Month: December 2025

On Wednesday, November 19th, the auditorium at Fort Pierce Central High School opened its doors to the community for an unforgettable evening celebrating the Arts and honoring Veterans. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the inaugural Fine Arts Showcase highlighted the incredible talent and creativity of FPC students across every Fine Arts discipline. Guests were greeted by National Honor Society volunteers leading to stunning visual art displays in the foyer as well as flanking the auditorium featuring works from our talented student artists in Mrs. Montabana’s drawing/painting, digital art & design I, II, and III-Honors; Ms. Davis’ creative photography I, II, and III-Honors; … Read More

We are thrilled to celebrate three of our incredibly talented students—Freshmen Samantha Gallagher and Annabelle Byers, along with 8th Grader Olivia Cole—who will be performing in The Nutcracker with @stlucieballet at @lyrictheatre this month. These young dancers balance the intense demands of pre-professional ballet training with strong academic performance in our virtual program, demonstrating remarkable discipline, passion, and perseverance. Their artistry on stage and excellence in the classroom truly embody what it means to Be Present, Be Powerful, Be Virtually Amazing at Mosaic Digital Academy. We are inspired by their commitment and proud to cheer them on as they take … Read More

For the first time in her 11-year teaching career, culinary instructor Christina Gedke Balaschak witnessed a milestone that marks a new standard of excellence within her program. Every upper-level and advanced culinary student earned at least one nationally recognized industry certification this year—an achievement that reflects exceptional dedication from students and a deep commitment to professional preparation within the program. Students secured credentials through SafeStaff, the National Registry of Food Safety Professionals, and ServSafe—certifications widely respected throughout the foodservice and hospitality industry. These credentials are typically pursued by adults already working in the field; for high school students to earn … Read More

Lawnwood’s Girls on the Run Team recently participated in the Annual 5K Celebration. Girls on the Run is a program designed to empower girls, meeting twice a week to boost self-confidence, enhance teamwork skills, and focus on emotional and physical well-being for girls in grades 3-5. Each season concludes with a joyful and fun non-competitive 5K Celebration, offering participants a tangible sense of accomplishment and the confidence to author their own stories. The team thoroughly enjoyed this year’s run. A special thank you goes out to the coaches, Ms. Batchelor, Mrs. Dorelus, and Mrs. Adams, for making this another successful … Read More

At Fairlawn Elementary School, the spirit of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade came alive as kindergarten and first-grade students engaged in a creative and educational project. After reading all about the iconic parade, which has been a staple of holiday celebrations across the United States, these young learners were inspired to craft their own versions of the famed parade balloons. Each class embraced the challenge with enthusiasm, using various materials to design and construct colorful and imaginative balloon replicas. Once their creations were ready, the students proudly paraded them around the school, bringing joy and laughter to their peers and … Read More

Monday, December 1st, Legacy High School held their first annual Shop with a Lion. This past month, they have been raising money to purchase gifts for elementary students for Christmas. The Legacy Lion Ambassadors took 11 Oak Hammock students, grades 1 to 5, Christmas shopping at Target. After, they wrapped them so they would have plenty of gifts to open Christmas morning. To finish off the day, they had a pizza luncheon back at Oak Hammock.  

Mr. Adler’s class at Port St. Lucie High School enjoyed a fantastic, impromptu “field trip” right in our own parking lot today! This incredible opportunity arose when two kind members of the Waste Pro refuse collection crew stopped by and generously offered to demonstrate their equipment and share insights into their profession. We want to extend a huge thank you to the team for taking the time out of their busy schedule to connect with our students. The demonstration of the large, green truck and its mechanical operations was, predictably, a major highlight. Students were fascinated by the hydraulic systems … Read More

SLWK8 sharks learn the sweet possibilities in supply chain and logistics. Mrs. Boham’s Intro to Technology students explored supply chain and logistics careers by designing a candy bar. They used the ingredients of the candy bar to trace where raw materials come from internationally and design a supply chain to get those goods to manufacture and distribute their goods to their consumer. Learning about international time zones, students used math to determine when it was a good time to call during business hours and workdays for their clients and suppliers. Lastly, to celebrate their company’s successful supply chain, students scaled … Read More

Our St. Lucie West K-8 students had an incredible time celebrating a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving! They came together with friends, shared laughter, and enjoyed a fun feast of their favorite snacks—just like the Peanuts gang! The day was filled with friendship, gratitude, and plenty of smiles. We’re so thankful for these special moments that bring joy and togetherness to our Shark Nation community. Events like this remind us how important it is to celebrate traditions and create lasting memories. Here’s to more opportunities for connection, laughter, and gratitude as we continue building a strong, caring school family! #SharkNation #ThanksgivingCelebration #ExceptionalStudentEducation

St. Lucie West K-8 eighth graders had an exciting opportunity to attend the Classrooms2Careers event at the SLPS District Office. Sponsored by the Treasure Coast Center for Economic & Educational Development and the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County, this interactive experience connects students with a wide range of career pathways. Through engaging conversations with local businesses and organizations, students explored future professions and learned about high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs aligned with these industries. The event provided valuable insight into real-world opportunities, inspiring students to envision their academic and career journeys beyond middle school. Thank … Read More