Author: Lydia Martin

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Mathletes Compete in Local Olympics

March 8, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Students from 12 high schools in St. Lucie, Martin and Indian River counties flexed their mathematical muscles in the annual Math Olympics hosted by the Indian River State College Mathematics Department. Participants competed both individually and as teams from Clark Advanced Learning Center, Fort Pierce Westwood, Indian River Charter, Jensen Beach, John Carroll, Lincoln Park Academy, Martin County, Port St. Lucie, St. Edward’s, St. Lucie West Centennial, South Fork and Vero Beach high schools. Competition was fierce as individual opponents started the day with a 40-question written exam assessing mastery of algebra, geometry and trigonometry. The 10-question team competition followed … Read More

Start Your Journey to Becoming a Teacher

March 8, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Teachers make a difference in the lives of children and teens, helping to shape them into productive adults. Indian River State College (IRSC) offers many opportunities for community members to become teachers, especially in the high-demand fields of math, science, ESE and bilingual education. Join us for free information sessions March 26 and April 3 to learn more about programs, degrees and certifications in the field of education. The School of Education features Associate Degree and Bachelor’s Degree programs in early childhood, elementary, secondary and physical education with special emphasis on reading, mathematics, science, exceptional student education (ESE) and English … Read More

SLPS Superintendent Gent Visits Northport K-8

March 8, 2019 By Lydia Martin

It was a pleasure for SLPS Superintendent E. Wayne Gent to visit Northport K-8 School on March 8, 2019.  Mr. Gent spent the morning speaking and visiting with staff in an informal setting about all of the exciting things happening at Northport K-8.  Classrooms are thriving, and retaining teacher talent is key to continuing the momentum.  Find out more about the referendum for St. Lucie County residents at www.stlucieschools.org #4ourkids

School Board Member Carol Hilson Receives Honor

March 8, 2019 By Lydia Martin

The St Lucie County Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Pierce Woman’s Club honored Carol A. Hilson, St. Lucie Public Schools Board Member, as “Fort Pierce Lady of the Month.” The ceremony takes place at the Fort Pierce Woman’s Club the First Friday of each month. For more information please visit www.stluciechamber.org Congratulations! Photo:  SLC Property Appraiser Michelle Franklin, SLPS Board Member Debbie Hawley, SLPS Board Member Carol Hilson, SLPS Chief Communications Officer Kerry Padrick, and SLPS Board Member Donna Mills.

FPCHS Culinary Awards

March 8, 2019 By Lydia Martin

On Saturday March 2, 2019, four Fort Pierce Central High School students, Sarahi Fraga, McClintock Hoeffner, Luz Martinez, and Hope Thomas, won third place in the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 19th Annual Management Competition, sponsored by the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality & Tourism. In this statewide competition, participating teams demonstrate their knowledge of the restaurant and foodservice industry by developing a new restaurant concept and presenting it to a panel of judges at a simulated business exposition.  The teams also submitted a written proposal for review, and presented their concepts of marketing, menu and costing, … Read More

Media Release: FPCHS Culinary Awards

March 8, 2019 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – On Saturday March 2, 2019, four Fort Pierce Central High School students, Sarahi Fraga, McClintock Hoeffner, Luz Martinez, and Hope Thomas, won third place in the Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association’s 19th Annual Management Competition, sponsored by the University of Central Florida’s Rosen College of Hospitality & Tourism. In this statewide competition, participating teams demonstrate their knowledge of the restaurant and foodservice industry by developing a new restaurant concept and presenting it to a panel of judges at a simulated business exposition.  The teams also submitted a written proposal for review, and presented their concepts of … Read More

SLPS Science Fair Awards

March 8, 2019 By Lydia Martin

The 31st Annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fair was host to over 240 middle and high school student projects. In the wide array of quality projects submitted, judges identified the top projects in each category based on rigorous rubrics accessing content and process.   PLACE AWARDS   Animal Science ANIM Junior Division 1st Place – Emma Farr LPA 2nd Place – Farzeen Chagani LPA 3rd Place – Makinsie Hanson MAN   Senior Division 1st Place – Malaica Ashley LPA 2nd Place – Dakota Robinson TCHS 3rd Place – Alicia Torres TCHS   Behavioral & Social Science BEHA Senior Division  … Read More

Media Release: Science Fair Awards

March 8, 2019 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The 31st Annual STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) Fair was host to over 240 middle and high school student projects. In the wide array of quality projects submitted, judges identified the top projects in each category based on rigorous rubrics accessing content and process.   PLACE AWARDS   Animal Science ANIM Junior Division 1st Place – Emma Farr LPA 2nd Place – Farzeen Chagani LPA 3rd Place – Makinsie Hanson MAN   Senior Division 1st Place – Malaica Ashley LPA 2nd Place – Dakota Robinson TCHS 3rd Place – Alicia Torres TCHS   Behavioral & Social … Read More

FPCHS Wrestling Team Clinches Regional Title

March 8, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Fort Pierce Central High School’s Wrestling Team won its first Regional Wrestling Title since 1995. The 3A Region 3 Champs qualified 11 athletes for the state tournament. That is the most qualifiers in school’s 49-year history, and it ties for the most in St. Lucie County History.  Coach Seidel said, “It’s well deserved for the athletes that put their blood, sweat, and tears into it.  I am so proud of what they have accomplished so far.”  The Cobras will travel to the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, FL on Friday and Saturday for the state tournament. Go Cobras! Pictured:  Kevin … Read More

Media Release: FPCHS Wrestling Team Clinches Regional Title

March 8, 2019 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Fort Pierce Central High School’s Wrestling Team won its first Regional Wrestling Title since 1995. The 3A Region 3 Champs qualified 11 athletes for the state tournament. That is the most qualifiers in school’s 49-year history, and it ties for the most in St. Lucie County History.  Coach Seidel said, “It’s well deserved for the athletes that put their blood, sweat, and tears into it.  I am so proud of what they have accomplished so far.”  The Cobras will travel to the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, FL on Friday and Saturday for the state tournament. … Read More

Rising Freshmen Open House

March 7, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Students who will be high school freshmen for the 2019-2020 school year are encouraged to attend their assigned high school’s open house on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:00PM-8:00PM.  For more information, contact your child’s school.

SPM Cafeteria Staff Celebrates National Breakfast Week

March 7, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Child Nutrition Services would like to congratulate Southport Middle School cafeteria staff on such an over the top National Breakfast Week Promotion!  The students and staff truly had a great time with new uniforms, a Big Bites Bus, as well as a true race car! Southport has been recognized by the state Florida School Nutrition Association for a great promotion. Fantastic job to: Eileen Kielbasa, Manager Aurora Hazellief, Food Service Assistant Donna Mackey, Cook Delma Martinez, Food Service Assistant Jeanette Minerva, Food Service Assistant Stacia Nautel, Food Service Assistant Lydia Roman, Food Service Assistant Mariana Ruela, Baker

Morningside Receives Recognition for Toys for Tots

March 7, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Congratulations are in order for Morningside Elementary and Principal, Kathleen Melrose.  For the 2018 holiday season, Morningside Elementary gathered 1020 toys for donation to Toys for Tots.  The community is thankful for your generosity.  Way to go Morningside!

Motivated for Math

March 7, 2019 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools’ own Assistant Principal of the Year, Samantha Piscopo, wrote an article featured in the March 7th issue of ASCD Express, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development’s (ASCD) e-newsletter.  Published two to three times a month, this resource seeks to give educators practical, actionable strategies, and information from the most reputable sources—the colleagues and experts working in the education field.  Ms. Piscopo is an Assistant Principal at Dan McCarty Middle School in Fort Pierce.  Click HERE to read Ms. Piscopo’s article, Questioning Strategies That Invite Math Participation.

WLX-TV – The Education Channel

March 7, 2019 By Lydia Martin

This week be sure to watch the press conference regarding the Referendum and School Safety. We also have several new shows! Shows include the 2019 History Day, Legal Affairs hosted by Diamond Litty, Live United hosted by Kenrick Thomas, and Speakers Bureau hosted by Dr. Donna Mills. These are shows that you do not want to miss!   Daylight Savings time is this Sunday, March 10th. Don’t forget to change your clocks!   We are on Comcast Channel 13 (Fort Pierce), Channel 19 (Port St. Lucie), and Channel 99 on AT&T U-Verse. You can also catch us on YouTube. While you’re … Read More

Want More SLPS?

March 5, 2019 By Lydia Martin

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Treasure Coast Literacy Association’s Young Authors

March 5, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Each year St. Lucie Public Schools commends its Young Authors with a celebration. This year’s event will be at Oak Hammock School and the guest author will be Lois McGuire, author of Don’t Be That Kid At School! and her latest book, Don’t be that Kid at Home! Dr. McGuire’s books will be available for purchase at the event. Want to get involved?  Contact Ilyse.Brainin@stlucieschools.org

Trane Case Study in St. Lucie Public Schools

March 5, 2019 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools put together an energy advisory board, consisting of vendors, engineers, district staff, utility company personnel, architects, engineers, school board members and others, to address ways to reduce utility costs. Rather than just considering individual schools with immediate needs, the group outlined a long-term plan for the entire district, looking at systems that would need to be replaced in five, ten and fifteen years. They evaluated their replacement vs repair options, taking into account maintenance expenses and the age of the chillers, and analyzed life cycle costs of replacement chillers. Thermal energy storage was suggested as a … Read More

2019-2020 VPK Registration

March 5, 2019 By Lydia Martin

2019-2020 VPK/Title I School Year Program & VPK/Wrap-Around (Parent Pay Program) Child must be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2019 Full-Day program with certified teachers, transportation, breakfast, and lunch available (Restrictions may apply) Now accepting applications for VPK/Wrap Around (Parent Pay Program, $370/month for 10 months) All Title I seats (no cost-full day) are currently filled, and there is a waitlist. *VPK/Wrap Around (Parent Pay Program) seats will now be filled on a first come first serve basis. Please call for availability.  VPK/Title 1 Program Office 772-340-4802

Diabetes Walk

March 5, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Are you or someone you love at risk for diabetes?  Bring your family and friends to join the community on March 23, 2019 for a FREE 5K walk and find our your risk. Blood Sugar Testings High Blood Pressure Screenings Special Presentations When?  March 23, 2019 Screenings are 7:00AM – 9:00AM Walk Begins at 9:00AM Where? 435 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL Register today at: http://restoringthevillage.com/index.php/register-diabetes-5k-walk