Category: District News

The Office of Teaching and Learning would like to share some of the exciting Professional Development sessions taking place at Allapattah Flats K-8 this summer.  Make sure to reserve a seat by signing up in Frontline!

St Lucie Public Schools middle and high school students attended the opening ceremony of the State of Florida Science and Engineering Fair-STEM Competition in Lakeland, FL on March 28, 2019.  We are so proud of you all!

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) has experienced unprecedented academic achievement over the last four years. This success is not due to just having people in place – it is due to having the RIGHT people in the RIGHT place.  High quality, highly trained teachers dedicated to helping all students achieve and learn in safe and caring environments have supported the District’s rise to a B rated district with no failing schools. Likewise, their influence has helped catapult SLPS from 45th to the State’s top ten in graduation rate (96.5% for comprehensive high schools) and from the bottom third to Florida’s … Read More

Chorus and band students from across the school district performed in spectacular fashion for a full house at the Fenn Center in Fort Pierce. As part of the annual Music In Our Schools celebration, students are specially selected from among St. Lucie Public Schools’ middle and high school band and chorus programs. The composite band or chorus group is then lead by a visiting clinician. Students rehearse for weeks to sing and play at top level with their peers. Music In Our Schools Month is the National Association for Music Education’s annual celebration. Music educators, students, and communities engage in … Read More

Students interested in gaining paid work experience this summer are encouraged to check out the Summer of Success Program!  Please see the link below for further details.   Summer of Success

St. Lucie Public Schools Superintendent E. Wayne Gent shares very important information regarding the state of the schools to members of our community. This Chamber of Commerce event was hosted by West Gate K-8 School on March 18, 2019.  Click the link below to view the video.  #4ourkids https://youtu.be/JgXyIrxr3IU

We have a number of new shows this week! An all new Foundation Focus and Sak Pase will be featuring our Superintendent, Mr. E. Wayne Gent, who will be sharing very valuable information about the referendum. Along with that, we will be featuring the State of Schools update, the Music in Our Schools concert, a new Eye on St. Lucie hosted by Kerry Padrick, and Hey Coach hosted by John Messina.   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 … Read More

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL –St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is proud to share the Florida Department of Education’s (FDOE) announcement that Dan McCarty Middle School Assistant Principal Samantha Piscopo was named as one of the State’s five finalists for the 2019 District Assistant Principal of the Year!   “To be recognized as a State finalist is a great honor,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent. “Ms. Piscopo is an outstanding instructional leader who helps set the pace for student achievement and promotes a learning environment focused on excellence.”   Piscopo is an educational veteran who exhibits a spirit of relentlessness in … Read More

A special election is coming your way in April. Stay informed about how this will impact the future of our schools and the School District’s ability to recruit and retain quality teachers, ensure a school resource officer on every campus, and enhance mental health services for our children. Your vote matters. Visit stlucieschools.org to learn more. #4OurKids

For 35 years the Young Floridian Scholarship program has honored the most stellar high school seniors in St. Lucie County. Currently run through the St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce Foundation, this community-supported program awards scholarships to deserving students with pomp and circumstance at an annual awards ceremony. This year’s winners were announced onstage, the evening of February 20th at Indian River State College’s McAlpin Fine Arts Center. Each winner received a $1,000 scholarship to the college or university of their choice and/or a two-year full scholarship to IRSC. Winners were awarded in 15 categories. Cameron Slack Lincoln Park Academy … Read More

Join us for the 2nd Annual Student Culinary Cook-Off, a collaboration of Child Nutrition Services and the Career and Technical Education Culinary Arts Program.  The purpose of the event is for our student chefs in the Middle School and High School Culinary Arts Program to create enticing entrees that their peers would enjoy while following the USDA guidelines for the National School Lunch Program.  The winning entrée will be placed on the menu for the 2019-2020 school year. When: Wednesday, April 10th from 4-6 pm (Tasting will be at 5:30 pm) Where: Treasure Coast High School Cafeteria To find out more … Read More

The STAR program’s focus is to recognize employees for their behaviors, skills and actions that correlate with the District’s vision and acknowledge those that exemplify its core values.   Bus Driver Wanda Cooper – Transportation Department Bus Aide Kaymal Whinfield – Transportation Department (Both pictured above) From a parent whose children ride the bus each day and shared her comments: “My kids have great drivers and aides.  I cannot say enough about them.  They are very patient and love their job.  It shows!”   Teacher Crystal Nelson – Treasure Coast High School Comment from a parent who shared the positive … Read More

Supervisor of Elections Gertrude Walker requested the Board’s endorsement of the “First Vote Week” Proclamation for March 11-15, 2019, that upholds a non-partisan, classroom-based voter education, registration and citizenship program conducted in Social Studies and American Government classes for high school students. The goal of the Supervisor of Elections is to give every student the opportunity to register to vote at age 18 or pre-register at age 16 and 17.  The Supervisor of Elections and her staff will be on high school campuses to assist students and teachers with voter registration in support of the First Vote program.

The School Board joins Governor Ron DeSantis in extending greetings and best wishes to all observing March 25, 2019 as Medal of Honor Day in Florida. Lincoln Park Academy Principal Henry Sanabria (former U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant) and Port St. Lucie High School Principal Adrian Ocampo (former U.S. Marine Lance Corporal) read the Proclamation. All grade levels in public schools are encouraged to coordinate instruction that encourages patriotism and commemorates Medal of Honor Day.

This is a friendly reminder that Monday, March 18th through Friday, March 22nd is Spring Break. Faculty and staff return on Monday, March 25th for a workday. Students return on Tuesday, March 26th. Please note that 12 month personnel work March 18 – March 22. All students and staff will resume a regular schedule on Tuesday March 26th. Please visit the SLPS homepage at www.stlucieschools.org for a calendar with the complete listing of early release dates and holidays.

Be sure to watch the March School Board Meeting and the press conference regarding the Referendum and School Safety. Along with that, we have an all new Community Connections hosted by Sean Boyle and Ashley Mock, the Holocaust Remembrance Day at Oak Hammock K-8, as well as the Speakers Bureau hosted by Dr. Donna Mills. These are shows that you do not want to miss!   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 … Read More

Considering a career in education?  Check out St. Lucie Public Schools new program, Student to Teacher Accelerated Recruitment Track (START.)  See the attached flier for more details regarding an upcoming information session.  Questions?  Contact Megan.Green@stlucieschools.org START Program Information Flier

March 25 is the deadline to register to vote regarding the referendum. Stay informed about how this will impact the future of our schools and the School District’s ability to recruit and retain quality teachers, ensure a school resource officer is on every campus and enhance mental health services for our children. Visit stlucieschools.org for more information. Make your voice count. #4ourkids

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