Author: KATHERINE AVRA

Another fantastic kick-off to the football season and Fort Pierce Central has game day down to a science! Whether it is staff tailgating before the Friday night lights, the cheerleaders warming up, or our littlest Cobra Nation members posing with our beloved mascot, FPC has what it takes to support our team all the way this season! Go Cobras!

Central’s JROTC Honors 9/11 with Tribute The Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) conducted a solemn 9/11 ceremony at the flagpole to commemorate the victims of the tragic 2001 attacks in New York City. During the ceremony, Sergeant Major Jackson, who was stationed in Korea at the time of the attacks, delivered a poignant speech, sharing his personal experiences and reflections. The presence of visitors from various military branches underscored the significance of this reverent occasion. The students, with unwavering respect, paid tribute to those lost 23 years ago. We express our heartfelt gratitude to Sergeant Major Jackson and the … Read More

400 Cobras Celebrated Learning Gains from PM3 to PM1! This week in Cobra Nation, winners keep on winning! The cafeteria became the celebration site for recognizing the outstanding achievements of 400 Cobras making learning gains from last year’s FAST PM3 to this year’s FAST PM1. As a reward for their hard work, students earned tickets to enjoy one of our three carnival-style food stations: nachos and cheese, ice cream sandwiches, and snow cones. As students munched on their choice of treats, the music was turned up creating an all-out dance party. Principal Gardner, Dean Reese, administrators, and counselors can be … Read More

Coach Quigley is the proud coach of FPC’s Cobra Volleyball. Supporting our Cobras for both indoor and beach programs at Central spurs year-long fundraising efforts. These fundraisers make a difference for Cobra families when supporting all things volleyball. On top of yearly online donation fundraisers, the team recently hosted a fundraiser at Blaze Pizza in Tradition. This year the team has been able to get out into the community with more engagement opportunities. With 34 ladies in the indoor program, 6 coaches, and a manager, the team travels to play in tournaments all over Florida. Through fundraisers, uniforms and equipment … Read More

Mr. Marshalleck’s Chemistry class conducted practical and visual experiments to determine the presence of salt in beakers containing water. Conducting hands-on scientific research through classroom activities enhances student comprehension of course content in engaging and productive learning environments.  

Fort Pierce Central’s Fall Club Rush was a student involvement Extravaganza! This year’s annual meet & greet was held on Friday, August 30th. During both lunches, Cobra Nation’s courtyard was flooded with students being welcomed and introduced to over 30 student organizations, clubs, teams, and unique interest groups. Club Rush is where new Cobras become part of the Cobra family and returning Cobras sample new groups to join. Fort Pierce Central has something for everyone. From athletics, health sciences, dance, military service, faith-based groups, fashion, gaming, outdoors, and academic-focused clubs, to special interest, competitions, social clubs, debate, philanthropic, and community … Read More

Fort Pierce Central High School has a long legacy of Acceleration! Returning to a B rating only spurs us to achieve greater academic success on the way to being a CobrA-rated school. During teacher pre-service week, we have been preparing for our student success. Our professional learning sessions were incredibly productive, equipping us with innovative strategies to foster student success. We extend our sincere gratitude to the leaders lending their talent to present: Mrs. Torres (ELL Technology), Ms. Plaka, Ms. Laurino, Mrs. Bailer (Accountable Student Talk & Managing Response Rates), Ms. Gardner and Mr. Rivera (Engagement Strategies), Mrs. Armada and … Read More

While most of us were relaxing in the glow of summer break, Fort Pierce Central High School’s Beta Club swept up 7 wins in the Beta Club National Convention held in Savannah, Georgia! 875 schools across the nation participated. The competition was challenging but Cobra Nation was ready! Ms. Carolyn Collins was proud to sponsor the Betas all year along with Mrs. Christina Donnelly, a proud Cobra teacher and parent sponsor on the trip. Go Cobras! Pottery – 8th place – Jessica Aguilera Digital Art – 8th place – Nico Tovar Black and White Photography – 3rd place – Olivia Donnelly Color Photography … Read More

Congratulations to Adrienne Rivera and Tajeyah Chance for making it into the Top 10 of the ESPN Top 63 Athletes Awards. Adrienne earned the #1 spot becoming the first athlete in the Treasure Coast to earn it. In addition to earning the #6 spot, Tajeyah also won the “Capture the Flag” award as the player most likely to snatch the most flags next season. Congratulations to Coach Clements, his coaching staff, and his athletes for representing Cobra Nation with pride. Please join Cobra Nation in congratulating Rupert Blackwood Jr. and Deverious Bianchini- Thomas for earning a spot in the ESPN … Read More

Fridays are the day of the school week we all look forward to! In Cobra Nation, we show up and show out on Fridays with fun in the courtyard! Thanks to Mrs. Brown, 9th-grade class sponsor, for her talents on the mic and bringing Cobra Nation together for some brain breaks with music and dance along with a not-to-be-missed round of musical chairs! 

With a new school year underway, Cobra Nation always finds a way to present our Cobra Best, our Cobra Pride, and roll out the Purple and Gold in style for new families and returning family members. This year was a packed campus for Open House 2024! From Cobra Clubs, student organizations and athletics, to meeting teachers, checking out classrooms, and learning the Cobra Way, students and families saw the side of Cobra Nation that makes everyone feel at home. We want our students to feel safe and supported, and to find their fit with their peers and our staff. As … Read More

Positive Behavior Intervention School is not just a model or method of facilitating Single School Culture and reinforcing positive expectations. At FPC, PBIS is a core principle of our way of life in Cobra Nation. Our lead champions are Mrs. Devries and Mrs. Mazzo who work tirelessly along with their other Cobra responsibilities to promote and ensure that FPC is a safe, caring, home outside of home for not just students, but faculty and staff as well. On top of their dedication, Mrs. Devries and Mrs. Mazzo wanted to thank the PBIS teachers by hosting a raffle of goodie baskets. … Read More

  Mr. Bolton has been the institution behind ninth-grade math in the district and at FPC for nearly four decades. His career spans 47 years stretching from the northeastern seaboard down to sunny south Florida. Cobra Nation came out, flanking the red carpet during a walk fit for a legend. At his farewell luncheon, Mr. Bolton shared stories that got him into education and kept him as a teacher. At the heart of it all and end of everyday it was people–students, faculty, and the community. His dedication showed through, setting the standard for Cobra pride. Rarely having taken a … Read More

  The end of the year staff meeting at Fort Pierce Central High School was more than a yearly wrap-up. This year, FPC’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted the first annual Crystal Apple Awards. Dozens of teachers and essential staff members were awarded magnificent purple tinted crystal apples in wonderful keepsake boxes. The beautiful award was flanked with a green gem studded leaf and gold trimmed brown stem. From Courage to Grit, Passion, and Cobra Pride, our students saw the best in our faculty and staff. A special thank you to Mr. Bradley and Ms. Polite for sponsoring SGA all … Read More

Fort Pierce Central students and teachers were joined by St. Lucie County firefighters to celebrate Autism Awareness in April! Mrs. Puentes’ class was met by our local heroes in the bus loop for an interactive tour of two well-equipped fire trucks. Firefighters arrived with their aerial truck and fire engine. Groups of students rotated to see, hear, and ask questions about the exterior and interior components of the aerial truck. Our firefighters graciously allowed students to participate in the fire hose demonstration and showed their longest ladder extension in the fleet. Students found the experience impressive and fun! Thanks to … Read More

A week’s long Superhero marathon in Cobra Nation set new standards for celebrating instructional staff! This year’s super teacher appreciation was one filled with food, treats, Cobra swag, and sentimental notes from students. Hosted by the Student Government Association (SGA), the first-ever Crystal Apply awards will take place on Wednesday, May 15th, when honored teachers are nominated by their students. Teachers also received handwritten and hand-drawn notes about their superhero experience in the classroom! From food, food, and more food trucks, to tote bags, Cobra mugs, personalized cookies and cake, kettle corn, and homemade ice cream by way of Dr. … Read More

FPC’s Yearbook staff brainstormed ways to create importance and excitement around yearbook distribution. The staff decided to host a new event transforming a nostalgic tradition: yearbook signing.    Seniors got the first look at the 2024 Yearbook at this senior exclusive event to kick off yearbook distribution. Seniors were invited to the event to pick up their yearbook and have an opportunity to have their friends sign their books.  Along with enjoying the yearbook among their peers, seniors played board games, Kona Ice and chalk drawing. The event prompted seniors to ask their teachers to sign their book too, successfully bringing … Read More

Students photographed above were honored at the district level for excelling at the National History Day Fair. Fort Pierce Central High School students Marissa Clemens-Santos and Emily Mazuera did the Manhattan Project for “The Turning Point” in history and Ashley Hampton did “The Synthetic Voice.” Students photographed above are advancing from the district to the state level. From FPC, Ashley Hampton will advance. Congratulations Ashley! At the state level competition, students are given an appointment time in which she will meet with a judge or small team of judges and will answer questions about their project. The next day the … Read More

   Fort Pierce Central High School Key Club members attended their District Conference for the first time in the club’s history. The Florida District Education and Leadership Conference (DCON) is the culmination of the Key Club year and was held in Daytona, Florida for 4 days. This annual event is attended by over 2,000 students and chaperones from clubs all over Florida and the Caymon Islands. DCON features educational workshops for club members and advisors, caucusing and election of district officers, endorsements of international candidates, motivational speakers, social events, and individual and club awards. For FPC to attend this event … Read More

Congratulations to Retired Lt. Colonel Saxton for being selected for a full scholarship to the Bob and Marion Wilson Teacher Institute from June 16-21 in Williamsburg, Virginia. This year, participants will learn more about “Evolving Perspectives on American Identity: Resistance, Revolution, and Reform (1607–1870).” The intensive Teacher Institute immerses participants in American history while staying in Williamsburg, the restored capital city of eighteenth-century Virginia. During the Institute, teachers will learn techniques to actively engage students in a complete and diverse history that helps them see themselves in the story of our shared past. Throughout the session, teachers will work with … Read More