Author: KATHERINE AVRA

No Power, No Problem! Singing our school’s alma mater on Friday mornings is a weekly tradition at Central. With pride and poise, Cobra Nation braved a campus with no AC and newly restored power on Friday morning after the massive storms from the night before left our campus down two transformers. No PA system didn’t stop FPC’s alma mater from being shared. With light comes more light. Mr. Harris, Central’s new chorus and vocal music instructor, led his choir into the courtyard for a morning of vibrant triumph. As the voices of FPC chorus rang through the courtyard, Cobra Pride … Read More

Cobra Families on Campus for SAC, Title I, ELL/ESOL Resources, and Senior Parent Info Session! FPC families were welcomed onto campus by Key Club members. Beginning at 4:00, the School Advisory Council (SAC) inaugural meeting kicked off a full night of information-packed events. Following SAC, dinner was prepared and served by Central’s Culinary Arts program in the cafeteria for families to enjoy. In honor of Hispanic Heritage, traditional Latin dishes were created with a variety of meats, toppings, and accompaniments. Thank you to Chefs Strell and Swertfager for their leadership and Cobra Pride! With plates cleared, families headed to the … Read More

B-I-N-G-O was the game of choice for September’s PBIS lunchtime celebration. Campus PBIS events are a way for students demonstrating positive behaviors, role-modeling responsibility, and following school-wide expectations to earn extra prizes and be rewarded for their exemplary choices. Students with PBIS tickets gathered in the auditorium during both lunches for some riveting rounds of BINGO! Students show off their winning cards and cool prizes! With pride, great job and way to go Cobras!

This week, our PBIS team hosted an amazing breakfast of Panera, fruit, and Natalie’s juice to express gratitude to our dedicated teachers and staff for their commitment to recognizing and rewarding students’ positive behaviors. Teachers and staff distribute purple tickets to students demonstrating school-wide expectations and making positive decisions. PBIS is a vital school-wide initiative that fosters positive student behavior while enhancing the overall school climate and single-school culture. By recognizing and reinforcing positive behaviors, teachers and staff engage in motivating and supporting the kind of school community that promotes a positive learning environment. A warm thanks to Mrs. DeVries, … Read More

Friday, September, 20th, Fort Pierce Central hosted its annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration staff luncheon. Pictured above, Ms. Lyna Soler stands at her door, greeting students adorned in her native Puerto Rican attire before the luncheon. Fort Pierce Central’s Cobra Culinary Arts program put on a remarkable feast of traditional dishes and contemporary renditions of celebrated delights. The Cobra Cafe was decked out in all things Latin, rich with cultural heritage, flags, symbols, iconography, banners, and artwork. Chefs Strell and Swertfager masterfully prepared their students to cater a large banquet hosted in their café over two lunches. To support the Cobra … Read More

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