Author: LAUREN PECZKO
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Broadcast on Saturday, February 3rd, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) and the Education Foundation of St. Lucie County announced this year’s line-up of educational superstars. Lindsey Laurino from St. Lucie West K-8 took top honors as St. Lucie Public School’s Teacher of the Year. Joining her in the winner’s category were School Related Employee of the Year, Amelia Scott from Lakewood Park Elementary; Distinguished Minority Educator of the Year, Clifton Robinson from Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies; and Outstanding First Year Teacher Katlyn McCue from Palm Pointe Research School at Tradition. Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince said, “All … Read More
Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Encourage Students and Educators to Participate in 2024 Black History Month Contests About the Student Art Contest The Black History Month Student Art Contest is open to all Kindergarten through third-grade students in Florida. Each student will submit original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year’s theme. Four statewide winners will be selected for the month, and each winner will receive a $100 gift card for school supplies and a one-year pass to Florida State Parks. About the Student Essay Contest The Black History Month Student Essay Contest is open to all fourth through … Read More
On Friday, January 19, St. Lucie Public Schools Superintendent, School Board Members, and special guests broke ground on the site of the new Fort Pierce Westwood Academy High School. Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince was joined by Board Chairman Debbie Hawley, Board Vice Chairman Jack Kelly, and Board Members Dr. Donna Mills, Jennifer Richardson, and Troy Ingersoll. Several notable guest speakers and community members were in attendance including Deputy Superintendent Dr. Helen Wild, Principal David Alfonso, former Superintendent Mr. E. Wayne Gent, former Board Member Dr. Samuel S. Gaines, County Commissioner Cathy Townsend, and Fort Pierce Mayor Linda Hudson … Read More
On January 25, 2024, SLPS held its annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) College Fair at the Fenn Center. This fair hosted representatives from the HBCU and HSI colleges who provided program, application, and scholarship information to prospective students which included SLPS current seniors and juniors. Dan McCarty Middle School also participated. This event was a wonderful opportunity for students and SLPS thanks all participating staff and universities for a great and informative event!
Scott Nicks, 8th grade science teacher at Samuel S. Gaines Academy has been nominated as a Nearpod Educator of the Year Finalist! His daily use of Nearpod has not only made learning more engaging and accessible for his students but has also significantly boosted science testing scores across multiple schools in the district. Scott has proven that successful Nearpod implementation can lead to top results on district and state assessments. He thrives as an educator and leader among his peers through his ability to guide others on their journey toward success using the many features of Nearpod. Scott is a … Read More
On Monday, January 15, 2024, St. Lucie Public Schools, along with SLPS Superintendent and Board Members, participated in Fort Pierce’s Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade. The theme of this year was “Dream, Believe, Achieve” and was Grand Marshaled by Dr. Keven G. Perry and Dr. Christine Taylor. Schools honored Dr. King and his dreams of equality by creating floats that showcased his principles of racial equality and nonviolent social change. Thank you to all the schools and students who participated. In addition to the parade, the MLK Week of Kindness winners were announced. The Week of Kindness was sponsored … Read More
Comcast’s “Internet Essentials” is geared to those who have at least one child that receives free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program. Other criteria include being located where Comcast offers Internet service. This Sign-Up Event is for families that do not have Comcast services or have not subscribed to Comcast Internet Service in the last 90 days. This sign-up event is RSVP ONLY and will be held on January 20, 9 AM – 1 PM at the Samuel S. Gaines Academy Auditorium, 2250 S. Jenkins Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 Interactive Activities Include: Comcast providers will be … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools will hold their annual Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Hispanic Serving Institutions College Fair at the Havert L. Fenn Center on January 25, 2024. This fair will host representatives from HBCU/HSI colleges who will provide information and direction to prospective students. WHEN: Thursday, January 25, 2024 | 9 AM – 12 PM WHERE: Havert L. Fenn Center, 2000 Virginia Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34982
Open enrollment is now available for incoming Kindergartners, 6th graders who are not enrolled in a K8, and new students to the District. ROUND ONE | January 2-31 ROUND TWO | March 1-31 Visit Student Assignment for additional information and enroll today!
Congratulations to these STAR Award recipients from the December 12th board meeting! Congratulations to our STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) recipients for the month of December. 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
Congratulations to those who received recognition during the December 12th board meeting! 2022-2023 PBIS Model School Awards Bayshore Elementary | Silver Fairlawn Elementary | Bronze Floresta Elementary | Bronze Mariposa Elementary | Silver Morningside Elementary | Silver Mosaic Digital Academy | Silver Palm Pointe K8 | Silver Somerset Academy at St. Lucie | Gold Windmill Point Elementary | Gold November “Aim for 100” Attendance Awards Fairlawn Elementary Mariposa Elementary Palm Pointe K8 Samuel S. Gaines Academy West Gate K8
Heathcote Botanical Gardens is hosting a St. Lucie Public Schools Employee Night on Friday, December 29 and Saturday, December 30 at 5:30 pm – 9:00 pm.
Superintendent Dr. Jon Prince and board members were thrilled to participate in the Port St. Lucie Festival of Lights Parade as well as the Fort Pierce Sights and Sounds Christmas Parade this past weekend. He was joined by Board Chairman Debbie Hawley, Board Vice Chairman Jack Kelly, and Board Members Troy Ingersoll, Dr. Donna Mills, and Jennifer Richardson. A special thanks to the drivers of the school bus (Mitch Miller) and convertibles (De’Aundrea Myles, Beral Toney, and Trenecia Scott), as well as the communications department for the festive parade decorations.
Congratulations to those who received recognition during the November 14th board meeting! The St. Lucie County Fire Department, the Fort Pierce Police Department, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Department Athletic League, and St. Lucie Public Schools received a share of $500,000 from the consortium of the Florida Education Foundations to improve student resiliency. Keith Davis, Principal of Samuel S. Gaines Academy | Principal of the Year Ayesha Boria, Assistant Principal of Southern Oaks Middle School | Assistant Principal of the Year Amelia Sides, Palm Pointe, 7th Grade | Art in the Capitol Contest Winner Morningside Elementary | The … Read More
Congratulations to these STAR Award recipients from the November 14th board meeting! Congratulations to our STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) recipients for the month of November. 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
With over 5,000 employees, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) was recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. This is the seventh year in a row that the School District has received this honor in the “Extra Large Employer” (over 500 employees) category. Winning the distinction of Best Places to Work for the District was determined by several factors including; a low employee turnover rate and a 96% teacher retention rate, salary increases which resulted in over 900 employees receiving an average raise of 16.1%, a 99% fill rate on the first day of school for teaching … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools is hosting a MSAP Magnet Schools Expo on Wednesday, November 8. This event will be held at the SLPS District Office. Students with last names beginning with A-L | 5-6 PM Students with last names beginning with M-Z | 6-7 PM
SLWK8 truly embraced the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month. We organized an amazing door decorating contest that breathed life into our halls. Ms. Richardson’s Kindergarten class transformed their door into a beautiful work of art representing Prosperity, Power, and Progress! Our dedicated staff came together for a delectable potluck, offering culinary delights from various Hispanic countries. We also elevated our morning announcements by spotlighting prominent Hispanic figures who’ve shaped our world. It was a month where our students and staff united in honoring the rich and vibrant culture of Hispanic Heritage.