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The PSLHS 9th Grade Academy was awarded a grant from the Home Depot in Ft. Pierce! They supplied us with paint and all the supplies to paint all the classrooms in our academy. They even provided volunteers to help us paint! We also had special guests there to help us. School board member, Troy Ingersoll, and Marty Sanders, the executive director over facilities for our district, came out to help too. We painted 11 classrooms, and we’re looking forward to our next painting day!
Microsoft’s Student Advantage Program provides free downloads of the full version of Microsoft Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, etc.) for all St. Lucie County students, in District operated schools, for use on their personal and mobile devices. District students can download the software on up to 5 devices. Download and activation requires a student network username and password which is provided to all actively enrolled students. Click on this link for step-by-step directions: http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/its/microsoft-office-students/
St. Lucie Public Schools extends a special thank you to the civic groups, local businesses, and community agencies that supported back-to-school Tunnels of Hope for students and staff throughout St. Lucie County. We are a Kids at Hope community with a strong belief that All Students Are Capable of Success — No Exceptions!
Two St. Lucie County Public Schools teachers were selected to participate in the College Board’s Annual AP Reading in World History. Sharon Ortiz, who teaches at Fort Pierce Central High School, and Celestine Dorsey, teacher at Fort Pierce Westwood High School, traveled to Salt Lake City this June to score AP World History Exams. Each June, AP teachers and college faculty members from around the world gather in the United States to evaluate and score the free-response sections of the AP Exams. AP Readers are high school and college educators who represent many of the world’s leading academic institutions. The … Read More
Take A Closer Look At Careers In St. Lucie Public Schools – You Will Like What You See! Apply online at https://business.stlucie.k12.fl.us/…/WService=…/rapplmnu03.w
Safety tips from the National Safety Council: http://www.nsc.org/learn/pages/keep-children-safe-at-school.aspx
For accurate and up-to-date information and resources on the Zika virus, the following web links from the Florida Health Department in St. Lucie County are valuable resources: Zika Virus Updates http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/zika-virus/index.html Spill the Water Campaign http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/spill-the-water/ Zika Q and A (Source: http://www.floridahealth.gov/diseases-and-conditions/zika-virus/_documents/zika-virus-general-faq1.pdf) Frequently Asked Questions: Zika Virus 1. What is Zika virus? Zika fever is a mild illness caused by a mosquito-borne virus similar to those that cause dengue and chikungunya virus infection. It has been identified in several countries in Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean since 2015. Outbreaks have previously been reported in Africa, Southeast Asia, … Read More
The District has adopted 772-204-RIDE (7433) as its main number for transportation calls. Improvements to the telephone network and additional staff will support calls to this center as the school year opens. The transportation call center will be open from 6am to 6pm for the first two weeks of school.
The School Board extended congratulations to St. Lucie Public Schools Teacher of the Year Mr. Jeffrey Johnson who is an exceptional student education teacher at Dale Cassens Educational Complex. Last week, during a meeting of Florida’s Cabinet, Governor Rick Scott recognized Mr. Johnson along with four other Teachers of the Year from across the state with the Governor’s Shine Awards. The Shine Award is presented to teachers and administrators in Florida who make significant contributions to the field of education. Governor Rick Scott said, “I am proud to recognize five of Florida’s top educators today for their commitment to making … Read More
This month’s STAR Awards were presented to Angela LaRose, Assistive Technology Assistant, FDLRS, and to Christine Jordan, Administrative Assistant, FDLRS. Both Angie and Chris have provided stellar customer service to teachers and parents in St. Lucie County for over 10 years. They provide information and classroom support materials for students ages 3-22 in both general education and ESE settings. Congratulations!
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is seeking individuals for immediate teaching openings. If you are an exceptional teacher or are an individual who holds a bachelor’s degree and would like to explore teaching opportunities through Alternative Certification credentialing, we are interested in you! Individuals who want to make a difference in the life of a child, are dedicated to the process of continuous improvement, and bring a strong sense of enthusiasm and connection to the philosophy that Failure is Not an Option – No Exceptions are invited to visit our webpage at www.stlucieschools.org to apply for a position or contact … Read More
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – St. Lucie Soars is an early literacy effort launched by St. Lucie Public Schools that includes a community initiative in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. A component of the program involves the recruitment of volunteers/mentors to support reading efforts in kindergarten through grade three to help close the gap in third grade literacy. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent said, “Giving a child the gift of reading opens the door to the world.” Gent encourages community members to consider becoming a volunteer for St. Lucie Soars by donating one hour each week to read with a child. … Read More
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – St. Lucie Soars is an early literacy effort launched by St. Lucie Public Schools that includes a community initiative in partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters. A component of the program involves the recruitment of volunteers/mentors to support reading efforts in kindergarten through grade three to help close the gap in third grade literacy. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent said, “Giving a child the gift of reading opens the door to the world.” Gent encourages community members to consider becoming a volunteer for St. Lucie Soars by donating one hour each week to read with a child. … Read More
For the third year in a row, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) continues to include the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program in schools that qualify. According to Child and Nutrition Services Director Deborah Wuest, this year the District was able to expand the program to sixteen schools. Last year 10 schools received the benefit of this program that enables all students to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. Wuest explained that a number of factors must be closely analyzed and reviewed by the USDA before a school is identified as a qualifying CEP site. Once designated, pending no major … Read More
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – For the third year in a row, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) continues to include the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) program in schools that qualify. According to Child and Nutrition Services Director Deborah Wuest, this year the District was able to expand the program to sixteen schools. Last year 10 schools received the benefit of this program that enables all students to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. Wuest explained that a number of factors must be closely analyzed and reviewed by the USDA before a school is identified as a qualifying CEP site. … Read More
Welcome Back Celebration! Friday, August 12th 5:30 PM FREE event for all District staff ($10 for each guest) Dinner and live music! RSVP online at https://www.educationfoundationstlucie.org/p/10/events#.V6OLR76s2Rg
St. Lucie Public Schools leaders gathered on July 28 for the 2016-2017 “Opening Ceremonies” for the new academic year. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent set a positive tone for high expectations and continued trends of success. School leaders enjoyed a day filled with collegial working and learning opportunities to enhance planning for the coming year.
Meal applications are available online for families to complete for the 2016-2017 school year. (This is an application that must be completed each year.) It is very important to have all of this information completed in advance of your child attending school on the first day of school (August 15, 2016). The online application is available at www.stlucieschools.org If you have any questions, please contact Child Nutrition Services at 772.429.6229.
