Author: Candace Stone

Lincoln Park Academy Orchestras are proud of Giselle Arana Cisneros and Sophia Leeflang, who recently took part in the Florida Orchestra Association All-State High School and Middle School Orchestras in Tampa. These musicians made it through rigorous rounds of auditions in September, in addition to re-seating auditions. Giselle Arana Cisneros, violin also joined her sister, Isabella Arana Cisneros who performed in the All-State Middle School chorus this year.  Giselle has been in the All-State Orchestras since 7th grade.  Sophia Leeflang, who plays viola, has been in the Lincoln Park Orchestra since 6th grade on viola.  Ms. Laura Hopkins is the Orchestra … Read More

January 16, 2025, marked a momentous occasion in Fort Pierce as community members, partners, and volunteers gathered for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at the People’s Garden. The event celebrated the culmination of hard work and dedication that brought this wonderful project to fruition. The garden, a testament to community collaboration, drew smiles and enthusiasm from attendees as they officially opened this new green space. Speeches highlighted the garden’s potential to foster community bonds, promote healthy eating, and emphasized the garden’s crucial role in feeding the homeless and helping to alleviate food insecurity within the community.  As the ribbon was cut, there was … Read More

We are thrilled to announce some incredible news regarding Lincoln Park Academy’s athletic wrestling program. For the very first time in the history of our program, the Lincoln Park Academy boys wrestling team has achieved the title of District Dual Champions! They secured this remarkable victory by defeating Cardinal Newman with a score of 54-27 in the finals. Congratulations to the LPA boys wrestling team and Coach Carter on this outstanding achievement! With this win, they will now advance to the regional competition. We wish the team and Coach Carter the best of luck as they strive for success at … Read More

On Sunday, December 8, 2024, our amazing group of eighty-two Lincoln Park Academy Key Club members participated in the Color Me Christmas Parade in Fort Pierce. The event was filled with festive cheer as our students showcased their spirit and commitment to community service. They spread joy throughout the parade, embodying the true essence of the holiday season while engaging with the local community. It was a memorable day that truly highlighted the importance of service and celebration.  Congratulations to everyone who participated in the event and made this celebration possible. The LPA Key Club continues to make a significant impact … Read More

On a sunny Friday afternoon, Key Club members Gabriele, Carol, Guerlynard, Justin, Jenessa, and Jeno came together to lend their hands in the garden at F.K. Sweet Elementary. Their dedication and teamwork not only beautified the space but also showed the spirit of community service that the Key Club embodies. A warm thank you to these amazing students for their hard work and commitment!

The Lincoln Park Academy Orchestra is proud to announce the following students were selected for the Florida Orchestra Association All-State Orchestras, which will meet in January at the annual Florida Education Association Conference in Tampa.   Ms. Laura Hopkins is the Orchestra Director at Lincoln Park Academy. The Orchestra had 5 students audition this year.  This will be Giselle Arana Cisneros’ fifth year in a row participating in the All-State Orchestras.     Giselle Arana Cisneros, Grade 11 Violin,  Symphonic All-State Orchestra, 2nd violin      Sophia Leeflang, Grade 8 Viola, All-State Middle School Honors Orchestra

On Tuesday, October 29, Lincoln Park Academy’s National Junior Honor Society contributed 138 cans of Chef Boyardee to The Giving Concert in honor of Grace Packs.  LPA teacher and NJHS adviser, Dr. Rennaker, asked the members to contribute cans to help Grace Packs accumulate food.  Grace Packs is best known for sending backpacks of food and snacks home, with eligible elementary and middle school students, on Fridays.  9th grade LPA students, Olivia Costa and Victoria Townsel, volunteered to pack up the boxes and deliver them to the auditorium.  These members are also working on two contests: club t-shirt design and … Read More

Congratulations to the LPA Cross Country teams and Coach Adams and Coach Moore, who competed in District Competition this weekend in Fort Myers. The LPA girls placed 6th out of 18 teams and will advance to the Class 2A Region 3 Championships this Thursday. Jacey Lane placed an impressive 9th place overall to lead the girls.  

Congratulations to the Boy’s Golf Team (Aiden Shaw, Jaden Peterson, Malachi Davis, Bryce Shaw, Luke Goothouse, and Joey Rizzello) for winning the Al Griffin County Championship on October 15. The boys competed against 7 schools in the county and after 3 years of getting second place, they earned the trophy back! Special congrats to Jaden for shooting a 5 under and winning the individual county championship for the 5th year in a row. On to Districts October 28th! Go Greyhounds!

Lincoln Park Academy Middle School students completed the Student Council elections on Monday, September 30, 2024.    The middle school student council elections were a resounding success, with an impressive participation of 646 students. The students eagerly took part in the voting process and cast their ballots in their social studies classrooms. Not only did they vote online to choose their candidates, but each social studies teacher also conducted a mock election, complete with voting booths, ballots, and the experience of waiting in line – allowing the students to fully immerse themselves in the democratic process.    Social Studies teachers … Read More

A big thanks to our wonderful members from the LPA Key Club ( Chloe, Angelyka, Daniella, Faraz, Lucas, and Jeno) who came out early this morning to help with  BooBays 5K Race (Breast Cancer Awareness) at Tradition Square. Your commitment to helping raise awareness and support such an important cause shows the power of service and unity. Go Greyhounds!

Mrs. Porter’s Accelerated 7th Grade Math students at Lincoln Park Academy enjoyed using algebra tiles during an introductory lesson for solving equations. Students modeled equations and wrote equations for models. Then students used the tiles to solve one-variable equations. The students look forward to deepening their understanding of equations using the algebra tiles.

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