Category: District News

The St Lucie County Chamber of Commerce and the Fort Pierce Woman’s Club honored Carol A. Hilson, St. Lucie Public Schools Board Member, as “Fort Pierce Lady of the Month.” The ceremony takes place at the Fort Pierce Woman’s Club the First Friday of each month. For more information please visit www.stluciechamber.org Congratulations! Photo:  SLC Property Appraiser Michelle Franklin, SLPS Board Member Debbie Hawley, SLPS Board Member Carol Hilson, SLPS Chief Communications Officer Kerry Padrick, and SLPS Board Member Donna Mills.

The 31st Annual 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.   PLACE AWARDS   Animal Science ANIM Junior Division 1st Place – Emma Farr LPA 2nd Place – Farzeen Chagani LPA 3rd Place – Makinsie Hanson MAN   Senior Division 1st Place – Malaica Ashley LPA 2nd Place – Dakota Robinson TCHS 3rd Place – Alicia Torres TCHS   Behavioral & Social Science BEHA Senior Division  … Read More

Students who will be high school freshmen for the 2019-2020 school year are encouraged to attend their assigned high school’s open house on Wednesday, March 13 from 6:00PM-8:00PM.  For more information, contact your child’s school.

This week be sure to watch the press conference regarding the Referendum and School Safety. We also have several new shows! Shows include the 2019 History Day, Legal Affairs hosted by Diamond Litty, Live United hosted by Kenrick Thomas, and Speakers Bureau hosted by Dr. Donna Mills. These are shows that you do not want to miss!   Daylight Savings time is this Sunday, March 10th. Don’t forget to change your clocks!   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 … Read More

Each year St. Lucie Public Schools commends its Young Authors with a celebration. This year’s event will be at Oak Hammock School and the guest author will be Lois McGuire, author of Don’t Be That Kid At School! and her latest book, Don’t be that Kid at Home! Dr. McGuire’s books will be available for purchase at the event. Want to get involved?  Contact Ilyse.Brainin@stlucieschools.org

St. Lucie Public Schools put together an energy advisory board, consisting of vendors, engineers, district staff, utility company personnel, architects, engineers, school board members and others, to address ways to reduce utility costs. Rather than just considering individual schools with immediate needs, the group outlined a long-term plan for the entire district, looking at systems that would need to be replaced in five, ten and fifteen years. They evaluated their replacement vs repair options, taking into account maintenance expenses and the age of the chillers, and analyzed life cycle costs of replacement chillers. Thermal energy storage was suggested as a … Read More

2019-2020 VPK/Title I School Year Program & VPK/Wrap-Around (Parent Pay Program) Child must be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2019 Full-Day program with certified teachers, transportation, breakfast, and lunch available (Restrictions may apply) Now accepting applications for VPK/Wrap Around (Parent Pay Program, $370/month for 10 months) All Title I seats (no cost-full day) are currently filled, and there is a waitlist. *VPK/Wrap Around (Parent Pay Program) seats will now be filled on a first come first serve basis. Please call for availability.  VPK/Title 1 Program Office 772-340-4802

Are you or someone you love at risk for diabetes?  Bring your family and friends to join the community on March 23, 2019 for a FREE 5K walk and find our your risk. Blood Sugar Testings High Blood Pressure Screenings Special Presentations When?  March 23, 2019 Screenings are 7:00AM – 9:00AM Walk Begins at 9:00AM Where? 435 N. 7th Street, Fort Pierce, FL Register today at: http://restoringthevillage.com/index.php/register-diabetes-5k-walk

Join Superintendent E. Wayne Gent and the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office for Town Hall Meetings scheduled at high schools around the district.  The purpose of these meetings is to inform the public about the referendum scheduled for mail-in vote on April 3, 2019.  Superintendent Gent will share a brief presentation and afterwards the floor will be open to the public for questions.

We have a very important press conference on the air regarding the Referendum and School Safety. Our very own Superintendent Gent and Sheriff Ken Mascara will be sharing important information throughout the press conference. Watch our brand new episodes of Foundation Focus, hosted by Thom Jones, and #BuildAFuture, hosted by LeiNitia Robinson. You can also watch Notebook, hosted by Jane Whitaker, to find out more about Referendum.    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 … Read More

Do you need to pass one or more subtests of the General Knowledge Test? Beginning the week of April 1st, the Spring session of FREE General Knowledge Tutoring will begin.  Sign up today using the links below to register for a spot. Math Tutoring will be offered on Tuesdays at St. Lucie West Centennial High School from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.  Sign up for the Spring session at tinyurl.com/GKSpringMath  Password:GKTutoring Reading Tutoring will be offered on Thursdays at Dan McCarty Middle School from 5:00 – 6:30 pm.  Sign up for the Spring session at tinyurl.com/GKSpringRead   Password: GKTutoring Contact Laurie Boyer at Laurie.Boyer@stlucieschools.org with questions.

The 5th Annual St. Lucie County Safety Fest will be held in the parking area outside First Data Field (Home of the Mets). The event features LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS from our local First Responders. An explosive Bomb Disposal Demonstration – A stunning Jaws of Life Demonstration – A dynamic K-9 Demonstration – An incredible Fire Demonstration – and more! Plus enjoy these attractions: Touch-A-Truck Static Displays Safety Information Vendors Free Kids Zone Food Trucks  

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

On various Thursday and Friday nights from January to May, parks in local neighborhoods will host FREE outdoor movies featuring today’s blockbusters and classic family favorites. Movies in the Fort gives residents in all parts of the city an opportunity to engage with their neighbors and community. Fort Pierce is committed to increasing access to family-friendly cultural opportunities, and this new movie series is a perfect example of this work. All movies begin at dusk. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Patrons are also welcome to bring their own picnic dinner. Visit the City’s Facebook page for details … Read More

Please see the attached flier for the annual Kickin’ It 5K Run/Walk to benefit the Andrew Schmeer Foundation. The Andrew Schmeer Foundation honors the memory of Andrew Schmeer who, on September 8, 2014, was tragically killed in a car accident. Funds raised help to recognize well-rounded students along the Treasure Coast by providing college scholarships for those in need. We also raise funds for animal rescues as well as children’s charities. Proceeds from this event will benefit our scholarship program and families in need. Andrew Flier PDF

Join the community of Port St. Lucie in a day of beautification!  On Saturday, April 20, 2019 from 7:30AM – 1:00PM, volunteers are needed to assist in clean up around the city.  Breakfast and lunch will be provided for volunteers.  To get involved, contact the Civic Center at 772.873.6312.

Come visit Childhood Nutrition Services this week at the St. Lucie County Fair in Community Building B.  We have some tasty snacks to sample!