Author: LAUREN PECZKO

Congratulations to these STAR Award recipients from the April 11th board meeting! Congratulations to our STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) recipients for the month of April. This award is given to employees who go above and beyond their required duties in support of the District’s Mission and Vision. #bestplacestowork #slps_florida #wearestluciepublicschools #education

Look at the calendar! Somehow, another school year is almost over, and you realize just how fast time goes when you’re a busy parent raising a family. The days can feel long, but we only get so many spring breaks and summers before they’re graduating high school. This is why our partner, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, encourages families to get an early start on college savings. Even if you aren’t sure what your child will ultimately do for postsecondary education, 529 Prepaid Plans are built for flexibility across many educational paths. And the earlier you save, the more affordable … Read More

The Florida Assistant Principals Association announced last Friday, March 31st, 2023, that Makeda Brome, Assistant Principal from Chester A. Moore Elementary School has been named the 2022-2023 Outstanding Assistant Principal of the Year representing Florida.  She is one of 26 Assistant Principals from across the country to receive this prestigious recognition. Nominated by peers in their states, recipients of this award are practicing Assistant Principals with at least two years of experience in the role who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and have set high standards for students, colleagues, parents, and the community. All National Outstanding Assistant Principals are members of … Read More

Look at the calendar! Somehow, another school year is almost over, and you realize just how fast time goes when you’re a busy parent raising a family. The days can feel long, but we only get so many spring breaks and summers before they’re graduating high school. This is why our partner, Florida Prepaid College Savings Plans, encourages families to get an early start on college savings. Even if you aren’t sure what your child will ultimately do for postsecondary education, 529 Prepaid Plans are built for flexibility across many educational paths. And the earlier you save, the more affordable … Read More

SLPS IT employees Antonio Vargas and Nile Gentry have both earned their certificate of completion for their apprenticeship training. The pair earned their Cybersecurity Service Technician certificates while working in one of the largest IT facilities at the St. Lucie Public Schools administration facility. Pictured with them are Julie Kittrell, network manager, Colleen Gill, CareerSource Research Coast Apprenticeship Navigator, and Terence O’Leary, COO of IT Services.

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) recognizes that building strong partnerships with businesses and organizations is essential to supporting student success and preparing them for their future careers. To this end, the district has established the St. Lucie Public Schools Business/Organization Alliance, a program that encourages collaboration between the district and the business community to help support innovative programs, projects, and activities that benefit students, teachers, and the community as a whole. Business/Organization Alliance members can support SLPS through a variety of ways including donating supplies or equipment, sponsoring a scholarship to be managed through the Education Foundation, job shadowing internships, … Read More

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SLPS was on display at the St. Lucie County Fair! Schools created their own exhibits with the theme of “Race to Greatness”. The exhibits were judged and cash prizes will be awarded to the winning schools. Congratulations to all! Don’t miss your chance to view these wonderful and creative displays at the fair from February 24th-March 5th in the school building on the fairgrounds!   WINNERS: High School                                WINNER: Kiwanis Pick WINNERS: Out of the Box WINNERS: Middle School and K8 WINNERS: Elementary School