News and Communications for St. Lucie Public Schools
On Saturday 21st, 10 LPA Key Club members (Lucia, Elena, Lilly, Katherine, Jaeda, Angelyka, Jenna, Rowan, Jaden, Damon, Mrs. Cassella, and Mrs. Peterson) prepared an area for sunflower seeds to be planted at the First Church Community Garden Project. The members pulled the weeds, covered the land with shells, and planted the seeds. We will be back on Oct 5th to plant vegetables and fruits which will feed the local community.
The Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) has announced the new members of the 2024-2025 Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC). This year, the FHSAA will be welcoming in nine new students into the committee, along with seven returning members. The Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) was established in 2008. The committee serves as a critical link in identifying topics, issues, and concerns that face the student-athletes of the State of Florida. This year, the Association received over 60 applications from students across Florida. These members were chosen based on their sports participation, extracurriculars, essay, and leadership skills. FHSAA student-athletes represent the 2024-2025 … Read More
NHS attended its first Adopt a Road for this school year. Our members enjoy helping to keep our community clean and safe.
September 4th, the LPA Key Club had its first meeting with over 90 members in attendance. Key Club community sponsors as well as partners were also in attendance. New members were able to learn more about the mission as well as learn about future volunteering opportunities. The next meeting is October 4th. It was an amazing way to start the year!
Twelve Key Club members (Rowan Crandall, Roselyn Crandall, Sydney Daniel, Gabriel Guarnizo, Damon Harris, Jeremiah Henderson, Malachi Henderson, Gilberto Mendez, Isabela Mohindroo, Jayden Nargen, Nachbi Pierre, and Jaeda Wolfgram) attended the first activity at the Community Garden today. The students were taught how to flip the soil, even it up, and place and secure the irrigation hoses. The soil was left ready to rest for 6 weeks. At that time, we will come back and begin the gardening. The vegetables and fruits grown will be distributed on a regular basis to Sara’s Kitchen, the homeless, and members in need in … Read More
Ms. Delores Johnson is an esteemed alumna of Lincoln Park Academy who dedicated her career to public service and community and was interviewed as part of the oral histories for LPA’s centennial year. Ms. Johnson not only returned to LPA as a dean and then counselor, but also championed education reform as a state representative. Learn more about her journey from student to state representative to now a dedicated Lincoln Park Academy volunteer in this recount of her oral history. YouTube Link ~ https://youtu.be/DA7yq8iypBQ?si=X1GvlSxO6S2Vp3TY
The Lincoln Park Academy Spring Centennial Career Expo was such an amazing event. Twenty-three former graduates were featured and also shared their expertise with our high school students. Students were able to converse with our LPA Alumni about the educational requirements for their career, the pros and cons that come along with their job, and also what they love most about their career. It was such a joy to see our former graduates shine! The day was an absolute success! +
Congratulations to all our winners and participants of the LPA Media Center Movie Poster Contest. The talent exuded by our students was out of this world! Congratulations to our Middle School winners: 1st Place: Autumn Avilla, 2nd Place: Mariana Tisnes, and a 3rd Place tie: Dakota Young & Eliana Bohorquez. Our high school students also did a wonderful job! A round of applause to our High School winners: 1st Place: Megan Brookes, 2nd Place, Janessa Diaz, and 3rd Place: Rae Alvey. So very proud of their hard work! to all our winners and participants of the LPA Media Center Movie … Read More
This is the third in a collection of oral history interviews conducted by Lincoln Park Academy students to gather and preserve the memories of alumni of the school in its centennial year. Mrs. Linda Ivey is a 1970 graduate and a retired employee of Lincoln Park Academy whose history in Fort Pierce, Florida dates back to the first black cowboys in the area. View this video to find out more about her many contributions to education in St. Lucie County. YouTube Link – https://youtu.be/Wyn7-bT6BHE?si=x2zFnhYtfaFDBdLx
The Lincoln Park Academy Wind Symphony & Orchestra recently traveled to New York City to perform in the Worldstride’s Heritage National Festival and had an outstanding week of performances and activities. They earned several accolades as listed below: Wind Ensemble received straight superiors, placed in the Gold division, earned an Adjudicator’s Choice award, and an Invitational Award to perform in the annual Festival Gold. Jazz Ensemble received straight superiors and placed in the Gold division. Steel Drum Ensemble, led by LPA Senior Ricardo Bailou received straight superiors, placed in the Gold division, earned an Adjudicator’s Choice award, and an Invitational … Read More
The Lincoln Park Academy Chorus Department has been invited to perform in Paris, France in June 2025! The chorus was selected for this ten-day residency from June 6 to June 15, by guest conductor, Dr. Stacie Rossow who will conduct composer Michael McGlynn’s THE WIND AMONG THE REEDS with the Orchestre Symphonique Bel’Arte De Paris and distinguished soloists. The LPA chorus along with other selected choirs, will perform three concerts: Two major public performances, and one Finale Gala Concert at the L’église de la Madeleine Paris – The home church of the famous French composer Gabriel Fauré. Congratulations Mr. Rahming and the … Read More
This weekend LPA Theatre presented Footloose: The Musical! Wow!! Another amazing show from LPA Theatre! Footloose was absolutely brilliant and so fun! Loved to see all our great performers cutting loose on stage! Round of applause to the amazing cast for bringing the show to life! It was a toe-tapping good time for all.
For the second year in a row, LPA high school students won first, second, and third place in the district Dr. Samuel S. Gaines Essay Contest. Senior Milani Carpenter won first place; freshman Arianna John won second place; and sophomore Madison Coloso took third. Congratulations to these students, and a special thanks to their teachers: Mrs. Melissa Cassella and Ms. Brienne Slocum.
Congratulations to the following chorus students who participated in the Florida Vocal Association State Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment which was held at Palm Beach Atlantic University. The results are as follows: Angellesiea Cerda received a “Superior” rating for her remarkable solo performance! Dalita DeCambre and Rayna Desmangles received a “Superior” rating for their stunning duet performance! And finally, the LPA Women’s Ensemble received a “Superior rating with Distinction” the highest honor that choral ensembles can receive, for their astonishing choral performance! The Women ‘s Ensemble consisted of the following choral students: Giselle Arana-Cisneros, Isabella Arana-Cisneros, Dann’Rose Beauvil, Danalee Bent-Rodriguez, … Read More
On April 4th, the LPA Science Bowl hosted their first CSI STEM Night. Students who attended investigated the case of the missing spirit stick. They analyzed fingerprints and fibers, used black lights to inspect the crime scene, and interrogated suspects – all to find the culprit who stole the spirit stick! School Resource Officers and the St. Lucie County CSI Unit also attended to help facilitate the investigation.
NJHS got a chance to learn all about advocacy. Members learned how to self-advocate for their personal ideas or beliefs. Members were also given insights on what it takes to advocate for a city and push for change. 📢💬 #AdvocacyRocks #MeetingTheMayor #CommunityVoice
At the 2024 Florida State Thespian Festival, troupe 6958 brought 8 individual events to compete with, and a one act. They came home with four excellents, four superiors, and top honors for their one act. 6958 got the pleasure of watching three main stages, watch other schools pieces, and take different workshops with Broadway professionals. Overall State Festival was an incredible learning experience for everyone who attended. LPA Theatre had an outstanding time at the state festival and can’t wait until next year!
Congratulations to the LPA High School Orchestra and Orchestra Director Laura Hopkins for achieving superior ratings at this year’s Music Performance Assessments, which took place a Vero Beach High School on March 12, 2024.
Congratulations to the Lincoln Park Academy Choral Department!! The Women’s Chorus “Premiere” and the advanced Women’s Chorus “Belle Voix” both received Straight Superior ratings at the Florida Vocal Association District 13 Choral Music Performance Assessments. They now move on to the State Music Performance Assessments along with the Women’s Ensemble, Duet (Dalita DeCambre and Rayna Desmangles), and Soloist Angellesiea Cerda. State MPA will be held in North Palm Beach and West Palm Beach in April. Congratulations LPA Chorus on another successful concert season!
