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Students from Port St. Lucie High School and St. Lucie West Centennial High School were joined by their principals and District Student Services Personnel to read a resolution proclaiming the month of October as “Disability Employment Awareness Month” in St. Lucie County. The proclamation was read at the October Board of County Commissioners Meeting.
St. Lucie Public Schools engaged the entire family in learning at the KidMania event on Sunday, October 20th. Families learned how to help their child improve their reading through a variety of activities.
Students from Mr. Rios’ Criminal Justice classes participated in a mock crime scene investigation. The demonstration was set up by the Port St. Lucie Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigation Team. Students observed the process from securing the scene to the physical collection of evidence. This mock investigation provided hands-on opportunities for all of the students.
The Career and Technical Education (CTE) department hosted St. Lucie Public Schools educators, post-secondary institutions, community and business partners. The fall training sessions included adobe, medical, biotechnology, criminal justice, aerospace, engineering, and technical design programs.
Congratulations to the following employees who were recognized as STAR recipients at the October 2019 Board Meeting. David Godoy Robin Montgomery Feleshia Smith Ernestine Wright-Anderson Euretha Stokes Jennifer Burto
The Golden and Silver School Awards recognize schools for their volunteer hours. Congratulations to all of the schools that received recognition. Golden Schools Allapattah Flats K8 School Bayshore Elementary Chester A. Moore Elementary Creative Arts Academy Fairlawn Elementary Floresta Elementary Forest Grove Middle School Ft. Pierce Central High School Ft. Pierce Westwood Academy FK Sweet Elementary Lakewood Park Elementary Lawnwood Elementary Lincoln Park Academy Manatee K8 School Mariposa Elementary Morningside Elementary Northport K8 School Oak Hammock K8 School Palm Pointe K8 School Parkway Elementary School Port St. Lucie High School Rivers Edge Elementary Samuel Gaines Academy Savanna … Read More
Pictured is the winning team for the Sunshine Kitchen Scholarship Cook Off. Congratulations to Evelyn Miranda from Treasure Coast High School and Jorge Carrillo from Indian River State College. Their winning creation was a delicious lemon honey mustard buer blanc chicken with sautéed vegetables. Congratulations!
For more information, contact: Natalie Frendberg, 772-785-5842, info@irlsciencefest.org For immediate release Save the Date for the 2019 Indian River Lagoon Science Festival! Fort Pierce, FL – The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival returns for its 6th year on Saturday, October 26 from 10am-3pm at Veteran’s Memorial Park, part of the River Walk Center in Fort Pierce! This FREE, all-ages, day of discovery promises to be a blast for the whole family with dozens of minds-on, hands-on activities exploring the wonders of science, technology, engineering, art and math. The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival aims to show not only the importance … Read More
The Treasure Coast High School National Honor Society partnered with SuperPlay USA to host a fundraiser for Bahamas relief efforts. A total of 112 Titans showed up to support this event, and funds raised went to Missionary Flights International to help with the cost of shipping the goods they collected. #TitanBornTitanBred
On September 11th, 2019, Treasure Coast High School’s AFJROTC shared their pride with Patriot’s Day Ceremony at the high school. The ceremony honored our nation’s flag with a flag folding and flag retirement ceremony. Additionally, Blue Star Moms and Gold Star Moms were in attendance and honored as well. TCHS students, faculty, and staff attended the event as well as many guests from the local community.
Career and Technical Education (CTE) collaborated with the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), and Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association to host the Fall School Guidance Counselor’s Bus Tour. This tour offered St. Lucie Public School’s Guidance Counselors, Graduation Coaches, and CTE Educators the opportunity to hear from local businesses and create a pipeline for their students interested in manufacturing, technical design, and culinary. Stops on the tour included Builders FirstSource, Indian River Select, Sunshine Kitchen, Aviator College, and Aquaco to get a better sense of expectations and demand for potential employees in the industry.
SLPS Custodial Staff were treated to a BBQ luncheon at Manatee K8 School to thank them for their dedication and commitment to providing safe and clean environments for all employees and students across the district. The luncheon has become an annual event and was sponsored by Donadio and Associates.
On Monday, September 17th, the Business Services team moved to its forever location within the new District office. You can find all their teams on the third floor, section 500. The Business Services Team is ready to serve their customers, host trainings and meet with employees. The Business Services team includes Payroll, Risk Management, Finance, Purchasing and Accounts Payable. For more information, please visit them on the web at: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/finance/.
The Andrew Schmeer Foundation honors the memory of Andrew Schmeer who, on September 8, 2014, was tragically killed in a car accident. Funds raised will help to recognize well-rounded students, along the Treasure Coast, each year by providing college scholarships for those in need and with donations to animal rescues as well as children’s charities. Proceeds from this event will benefit the student scholarship program and local families in need.
The Career and Technical Education department traveled to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to attend the Gaetz Aerospace Institute’s District and School Leadership Conference. Our very own Professor of Aerospace Technologies at Fort Pierce Central High School, Dr. Bispham, was one of the panelists for the conference. Dr. Bispham was discussed the growing demand for the sUAS certification, and took students to the next level by working on drone security projects!
John Akers (award accepted by Jacunti Prince) Mona Webb and Dorothy Barron Myrna Jimenez and Elizabeth Rivera Nicole Ancewicz, Ryan Zakrajsek, Lisa Bowling, Dorothy Jean Hambrick
