Author: LAUREN PECZKO

Last week, Superintendent E. Wayne Gent, accompanied by School Board Chair Dr. Donna Mills, School Board Vice Chair Troy Ingersoll, Board Members Debbie Hawley and Jennifer Richardson, Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jon Prince,  Thom Jones from the Education Foundation, and Assistant to the Superintendent, Dr. Kevin Perry, paid surprise visits to this year’s finalists for School Related Employee of the Year and Outstanding First Year Teacher. School Related Employee of the Year Finalists School Related Employee of the Year is a program that is supported by the Florida Department of Education in which outstanding education support personnel are recognized for the … Read More

During Jumpstart’s Read for the Record event on October 28, PNC bank generously donated copies of the book “Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon” to VPK students. During the event, Mariposa students drew pictures of their dragons while PNC bank employees read virtually to students. Thank you PNC bank!

Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County (BGCSLC) is opening its doors for non-members during school holidays. The single day drop-in service is free to members and only $20 for non-members at the Westside Club location at 3361 S. Jenkins Road in Fort Pierce. The next opportunity for the all-day Club is Thursday, November 11 on Veterans Day from 7:30 am through 6:00 pm. “This is a fun opportunity for kids who are already Club members to bring a friend to share their Club experiences with,” said Will Armstead, CEO of BGCSLC. “It will be a Super day with … Read More