Author: MATTHEW ROY

Tuesday, October 17th, Southport Middle School welcomed a diverse crowd of parents and guardians to its annual Title I Parent Night. The event was a testament to Southport’s commitment to inclusivity, offering presentations in English, Spanish, Haitian-Creole, and Portuguese, ensuring all families could engage with the valuable information provided. The evening kicked off with a warm welcome from Southport Middle School Faculty and staff who emphasized the importance of family engagement in their students’ education, highlighting that Title I funds contribute to enriching programs at the school, such as opportunities for before and after-school tutoring. After the welcome session, families … Read More

Students at Southport Middle School share melodies of joy and enjoy singing a tune during the after-school Karaoke Club. They have the option to choose songs and sing along in either groups or solo, and their melodies inspire diversity as they expose their peers to their different musical tastes.

Southport Middle School Drama students are hard at work preparing for their upcoming production of The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, with public shows on December 8th and 9th. Pictured are students learning choreography with volunteers from Port St Lucie High School and students practicing their vocal auditions. Southport is excited to bring a piece of Bikini Bottom to our community and look forward to inviting you all to see it. Mark your calendars and use the QR code on the poster to purchase tickets online through Ticket Spicket beginning November 13th, as well as to see all of the great things that … Read More

On Monday, August 28th, 6th-grade students at Southport Middle School experienced their first pep rally of the school year. As part of the festivities, students participated in a cheer competition, competed in a cup-stacking relay race, and claimed their victory as the most spirited school team. Southport’s mascot, Ivan, had an amazing time! Once a Hurricane, always a Hurricane!        

Southport Middle School enthusiastically welcomed its 6th-grade students on July 26th and 27th. Over the course of two days, students participated in a welcoming camp where they engaged in a school scavenger hunt to learn the layout of the land, participated in team-building games, competed in relay races, designed t-shirts, and asked questions to 7th and 8th-grade students to get a better understanding of what to expect in middle school.

On Tuesday, October 18th, officials from the City of Port St. Lucie visited Southport Middle School’s 7th-grade students in honor of Florida Government Week 2022. The officials presented information about the City of Port St. Lucie initiatives. They answered questions about their individual roles in helping Port St. Lucie meet the needs of its community. The officials are the following individuals: Kate A. Parmelee, Director of Strategic Initiatives & Innovation Sarah Prohaska, Director of Communications Shane Ratliff, Emergency Operations/CRS Manager Elijah Wooten, Economic Development Administrator Ella Gilbert, Senior Deputy City Attorney Meredith Schiller, Paralegal III