Category: District News

In February, over two hundred finalists presented their History Day projects to judges. The first- and second-place winners in each category and division of the District History Day Fair advanced to the state contest in Tallahassee.  SLPS congratulates these students and commends them on representing the District in this event. Nicole Coons –FGM Savannah Manning – FGM Eric Pressley – FPC Samuel Hall – FPC Annarose Hilhorst – LPA Sophie Rosenstein – LPA Laci Ford – NPK8 Brooke Hundley – NPK8 Olivia Donnelly – PPE Diego Markle Velez – PPE Evelyn Hiller – PPE Jasmine Chuong – PPE Ariana Rosado … Read More

The 31st Annual local 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. From this academic competition, students’ projects were selected to move on to the state level.  State and International winners were recognized at the May School Board Meeting. Junior Division Robert Sansone – WGK8 Annarose Hilhorst – LPA Jonathan Thomas -MOS Madison Adkins – LPA Like Retutal – LPA Ashwin Dhar – PPE Senior Division … Read More

Dr. Kevin G. Perry congratulated Samuel S. Gaines Essay Contest winners and thanked the academic competition’s sponsor, Mr. Brian Garcia from Remnant Construction.  Together, they presented students with their 2019 essay awards. Congratulations to: HIGH SCHOOL 1st place – Heather Lorec (WEST Prep Magnet/Ft. Pierce Westwood High School) 2nd place – Alexus Camesi (WEST Prep Magnet/Ft. Pierce Westwood High School) 3rd place – Thalia Reynoso (Performance Based Preparatory Academy) MIDDLE SCHOOL 1st place – Dominique Thomas (Palm Pointe Educational Research School) 2nd place – Ellora Pierre (Dan McCarty Middle School) 3rd place – Nathan Kline (West Gate K-8) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL … Read More

St. Lucie County Public Libraries have a summer of exciting suggestions for summer reading fun! Introducing app-based tracking with Beanstack! Use your phone or tablet to time your reading, track your monthly minutes and pages, find challenges and more!  Click here to find out more! Three age groups! Loads of incentives and prizes!  Read with Me! – Infant to Pre-K Complete 12 activities with your child to meet the challenge and automatically be entered in the grand prize drawing. Grades K through 5 Complete 12 hours of reading to score 2 free admissions to a St. Lucie Mets game or one … Read More

The Outstanding School Volunteer Award is presented annually to school volunteers who have shown exemplary dedication and commitment to quality education in Florida. The Outstanding School Volunteer award recognizes a youth/student, adult and a senior volunteer.  St. Lucie Public Schools is appreciative of the many volunteers who support schools and is especially pleased to honor this year’s representatives: ADULT VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Patricia Orlandi (Northport K-8) SENIOR VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Timothy Reardon (Parkway Elementary) YOUTH VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR – Terry Gardner (Rivers Edge Elementary)

As part of an annual appreciation of the Arts in education, students share various selections of art in hopes of their piece being selected and placed on display the State Capitol.  This year’s Art in the Capitol selection honors the artistic abilities of Oak Hammock eighth grader Amber Hobbs. Representative Delores Hogan Johnson was present at the May School Board Meeting to recognize Amber and celebrate her work.

The end-of-year parent meeting for the District’s Migrant Education Program was a wonderful collaboration of people and organizations. Elks Lodge #1520 donated 30 crock pots and surprised migrant students and parents with crock pots and groceries to take home. Parents also enjoyed learning about a variety of topics including: Parent Skyward Training (Facilitators: Jim Dunn and Pedro Balderas, ITS) Online 2019-20 School Registration (Facilitator: Angie Moreno, Student Assignment) ESE Services (Facilitator: Angie Moore, ESE) Farmworker Career Program (Facilitator: Betty Guerrero, IRSC) Health Services for Migrants (Facilitator: Eva Garcia, Florida Community Health Centers)

On May 18th, the Treasure Coast Literacy Association hosted its annual Young Authors Celebration at Oak Hammock K-8 School. Parents accompanied their young authors to this festive celebration of literary successes.    .

International Business Students from Treasure Coast High School attended the 11th Annual Treasure Coast Business Summit (TCBS) — the Treasure Coast’s largest business-to-business summit and expo, providing a networking and educational experience for International Business Academy students to meet business leaders and professionals, learn about current opportunities, and establish relationships for internships, volunteer opportunities, and connections with local sponsors.  

Congressman Brian Mast took time out his busy schedule on April 23rd to meet with the AFJROTC cadets of Treasure Coast High School.  Addressing them for an hour in the school’s auditorium, he spoke passionately about keys to success in life after high school, sharing his own personal life experiences to both educate and inspire the cadets towards reaching their goals.  Additionally, he addressed civic responsibility and patriotism.  It was a huge honor for the cadets to have an audience with their congressman and be allowed to ask him a lot of questions.

Master Teacher: This 11-month position is specifically intended for proven turnaround teachers to simultaneously impact students and teachers to develop capacity within a school. For more information, contact Denise Rodriguez (denise.rodriguez@stlucieschools.org)

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – The St. Lucie County Library System’s Summer Reading Challenge returns offering families a new digital online tracking system. The Summer Reading Blast Off Challenge runs June 1 through Aug. 3 offering students a chance to win a free Kindle Fire (one will be given out at each of the seven branch libraries), as well as tickets to a St. Lucie Mets baseball game or an all-day pass to St. Lucie County Pools or the St. Lucie County Aquarium. Even students completing just half of their required reading logs will receive a free popular children’s book. It’s … Read More

The School Board joined with Governor Ron DeSantis who has proclaimed May 2019 as Mental Health Awareness Month in Florida.  

St. Lucie Public Schools welcomed this year’s Chamber of Commerce Leadership St. Lucie class for two stops on its “Education Day Tour.”   The day began with a hearty and healthy breakfast prepared by students in Fort Pierce Central High School’s Culinary Academy and sponsored by the St. Lucie County Education Foundation.  The group toured innovative programs including: Aeronautics, Digital Design, and Allied Health.  Later in the day, the group of distinguished county business and civic leaders were treated to lunch prepared by students in the WEST Prep Magnet’s Culinary Academy.  While on the Panther campus, the visitors toured state-of-the-art academies … Read More

Graduations are right around the corner! Each graduation will be streamed on our YouTube page and the Education Channel. Below is the schedule: Be sure to also check out two new School Reports, which are the Law Day Art Contest and the Fort Pierce Central High School Key Club Installation. 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 there, subscribe to our channel, then head over to Facebook and like/follow our page – WLX-TV. Weekly Programming Guide http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/Media/Weekly.pdf WLX-TV https://www.youtube.com/c/WLXTV-SLPS … Read More

Please come out and support the Lincoln Park Academy Bowling Team that has qualified to participate in the National Bowling Championship in Indianapolis, Indiana in June.  Bowlers will be outside the St. James Publix on May 16th from 4:00 pm until 7:00 pm. Any donations and support are welcomed. Lincoln Park Academy’s Bowling Team, in conjunction with Five Guys of SLW, will be hosting a “Community Night” on 5/17 from 3:00 pm until 9:00 pm. When making your purchase, please mention Lincoln Park Academy’s Bowling Team so the team can receive a percentage of your purchase.  Funds raised will be … Read More

The Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie Musical Theatre proudly presents the coming-of-age musical “Dear Edwina Jr.” Performances will be held on May 23 and May 24, 2019 in the Creative Arts Academy Historic Auditorium. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students and children. Tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door. Creative Arts Academy is located at 1100 Delaware Avenue in Fort Pierce, Florida in advance or at the door. Auditorium doors open at 6:30 pm. The curtain rises at 7:00 pm. For more information, call (772) 467-4278. “Dear Edwina Jr.,” a part of Music Theatre … Read More

The Hepatitis A vaccine is free for children through the Florida Department of Health in St. Lucie County “Vaccines For Children” program. For information, please call the Department of Health at 772-462-3800 for an appointment.