Category: District News

From board rooms to ball fields, Superintendent E. Wayne Gent is sharing the positive messages about St. Lucie Public Schools! B Rated School District with No Failing Schools Ranked 22nd Among Florida’s Districts (Top Third) Based on Academic Achievement Number of A Schools Increased From 5 To 8 This Year Number of A and B Schools Increased By 40% Over the Last 2 Years 90.1% Overall Graduation RateUpload Files, and Ranked 5th in Florida Highest Ranking District on the Treasure Coast Based on Graduation Rate Named One of SLC’s Best Places to Work Identified as a District of Distinction for … Read More

Chief Brian Reuther of  the SLPS Security Department announced today that Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers banners will be placed in all K-8 and middle schools as a step toward expanding awareness of the Crime Stoppers program.  Last year, in partnership with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, the program began on high school campuses. Safety is a priority for SLPS, and the District will remain vigilant in monitoring campuses and buses.  It is up to everyone to immediately report any concerns or suspicious activities directly to law enforcement or staff members. Anonymous reporting is available through Crime Stoppers by calling … Read More

To help teachers prepare for the General Knowledge test, we are offering FREE GK tutoring beginning the week of 9/10.  Please use the links below to register for Fall 2018 General Knowledge Tutoring.  Please note, when registering for the tutoring session you are committing to attending ALL dates in that session.  All of the tutoring session dates are listed in the registration links.   You must enter the following password after clicking on an event link to register:  GKTutoring Math GK Tutoring Fall 2018 St. Lucie West Centennial H.S. 4:00 – 5:30 pm  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-knowledge-tutoring-math-fall-2018-st-lucie-west-centennial-hs-tickets-49226153751   Reading GK Tutoring Fall 2018 Dan McCarty Middle School 5:00 – 6:30 pm https://www.eventbrite.com/e/general-knowledge-tutoring-reading-fall-2018-dan-mccarty-ms-tickets-49225734497   Please contact Laurie Boyer with any additional questions.

Become a school volunteer today!  We can help match your interests, skills, and schedule to the needs of our schools. Opportunities include: After School Programs Supervises, under the direction of the teacher, any after-school activities Arts and Crafts Volunteer Works with the art or classroom teacher helping students develop creativity and expanding appreciation of art   Business Partner Provides expertise and resources to enhance the career-based educational perspective by participating in advisory committee functions, opportunities for career related internships, and/or special events and programs which assist student in skill development Chaperone Provides additional support and supervision of students while on … Read More

Below is a letter from Grace Way Village that shares ways in which students in need can be assisted with school clothing and nutrition needs: Dear St. Lucie County School Teachers and Guidance Counselors: For the sake of those who do not know about Grace Way Village, a well-established nonprofit serving those in need for the last 9 years, here is a brief rundown of all that we do: Provide free clothing for all children in need thru the age of 18 (If student is still enrolled in HS, thru the age of 20) Provide free a hot lunch on … Read More

Art Contest  (Grades K-3) Governor Rick Scott and First Lady Ann Scott’s Hispanic Heritage Month Art Contest is open to all K-3 students in the state of Florida. Two winners will be selected. Entry Dates: Entries must be mailed to Volunteer Florida: Hispanic Heritage Month Committee, 3800 Esplanade Way, Suite 180, Tallahassee, Florida 32311. All entries must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday, October 15, 2018. Emailed, scanned, or faxed entries will not be accepted. Contestants are responsible for all shipping costs. Awards: Winners will be notified after October 22, 2018. Winners will receive a prize at Governor Rick Scott and First Lady … Read More

You can watch the first episode of WLX-TV’s newest show, #BuildAFuture Career and Technical Education, hosted by LeiNitia Robinson now, on YouTube. Also, you can watch Speakers Bureau hosted by Dr. Donna Mills and Notebook hosted by Jane Whitaker on YouTube and television.   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   #BuildAFuture Career and Technical Education https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho3gwMN2pwo Speakers Bureau https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fjrr_majDxk Notebook https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEDxe4i_AhI

Superintendent E. Wayne Gent announced that St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) has been awarded accreditation by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA CASI), the Northwest Accreditation Commission (NWAC), and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (SACS CASI).  These three agencies provided the District and all of its schools with highly regarded accreditation as a quality school system.  As an accredited institution, SLPS is part of the AdvancED global network.   The accreditation process involves three ongoing components:  1) meeting high quality standards; 2) implementing a continuous process of … Read More

Join Big Brothers Big Sisters for a bowling fundraiser where it’s not about the bowling, it’s about the kids and raising money to support the mentoring programs of Big Brothers Big Sisters! When: September 22, 2018 Where: Superplay USA, St Lucie West Cost: $35/bowler Details: Sessions available at 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 3:00 pm. Each bowler will receive 1 ¾ hours of bowling, shoe rental, door prize ticket and event t-shirt. Sign Up Link: https://bbbsbigs.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/bfks-2018

The Realtors of the Palm Beaches, Treasure Coast Office (RAPB) and their affiliates heard about a local need and answered the call in a big way! Kylee Fuhr, homeless liaison for St. Lucie Public Schools works with homeless students and networks with local businesses and organizations to garner support.  “They (RAPB) asked what we needed and came through in a big way,” said Fuhr.  Bookbags, pencils, paper, shirts, slacks, shorts, shoes and more poured in from all areas of the Treasure Coast.   RAPB Treasure Coast Manager of Programs Helen Dempsey said the realtors are involved in numerous facets of … Read More

The safety of students and staff on campuses as well as at school-sponsored events such as high school football games remain a priority for St. Lucie Public Schools. The District’s school security team and the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office have announced measures to enhance security protocols at all local football events for the coming season. Effective immediately: • Additional law enforcement officers at each game including parking lot areas • No backpacks, totes, or similar items permitted (purses and handbags allowed but subject to search) • No re-entry into game, and no entry after 3rd quarter • Stadiums cleared … Read More

Health Fair Wednesday, August 29th (Open to All Employees) Lakewood Park 12-3 PM Please call 1-877-318-1349 (opt.1) for more details and to schedule an appointment.  

Peaches are a delicious summer treat. A native of China, peaches traveled to Persia before making their way to the Americas with the Spaniards in the 1700’s. Thomas Jefferson grew peaches at Monticello. It wasn’t until the 1900’s that commercial peach growing began in the United States. A member of the rose family, and classified as a stone fruit due to the large seed in the middle, peaches have a fuzzy skin, with either yellow or white flesh. Two varieties are available: Freestone (flesh separates from seed) or Clingstone (flesh sticks to seed). When we think of peaches we usually … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools received the highly sought-after AdvancEd Accreditation, and all SLPS principals received their AdvancED certificate at the August School Board Meeting. AdvancED is the largest community of education professionals in the world. They conduct rigorous, on-site reviews of a variety of educational institutions and systems to ensure that all learners realize their full potential. AdvanceED’s expertise is grounded in more than a hundred years of work in school accreditation. Using a set of rigorous research-based standards and evidence based criteria, an AdvancED Performance Accreditation team came to SLPS as we closed last school year and examined the … Read More

Dinora Gomez, Josh Sorensen, Pat Christian McFadden, and Yasmin Schmidt, recipients of this month’s STAR Award, were acknowledged for their positive customer service by Superintendent E. Wayne Gent and School Board Members. The District appreciates the fact that each one is committed to excellence and going the extra mile to ensure that needs are met, solutions are sought, and helping hands are extended. #stlucieproud #stluciestrong #award #education

The health and wellness of our students is vitally important, and SLPS is proud of its continued partnership with the American Heart Association. This partnership is crucial, as today, nearly one in three American kids and teens are overweight or obese and many children to not get enough physical activity. The link between academic achievement and student health and wellness is well-researched.  Healthy students miss fewer days, and physical activity is linked to an increase in student cognitive performance. Ms. Michelle Mason from the American Heart Association attended the August School Board Meeting to recognize students and staff from Morningside … Read More

The 2018-2019 School Year is off to a great start! The District maintains a strong commitment to ensuring safety for all students and staff. Please note that new protocols are in place for entering campuses across the District. It is important that you present a form of identification as one of the necessary steps to receive your “Visitor Badge.” We thank you for helping us keep our schools safe.

As of Tuesday, August 14, the Student Assignment Office returns to its home base at 501 NW University Blvd. Suite #111 Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 The Student Assignment Office shifted its location to the Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex on Kirby Loop Road in Ft. Pierce from August 1 – August 13.  The purpose of the shift was to provide better customer service for parents and guardian registering their children for school. You may also contact Student Assignment at (772) 429-3930 or email student.assignment@stlucieschools.org Applications may be delivered by mail or in person to: Student Assignment Office,  501 … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools is calling all certified teachers — homebound teachers are wanted!  Sign up now for a professional development session scheduled for August 23rd. Location: Dan MCCarty Middle School Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM  

Kids Eat Right Month focuses on the importance of healthy and active lifestyles for children and families. As the new school year starts, Child Nutrition Services wants to help families by providing balanced breakfast and lunch options for the students of St. Lucie Public Schools. The best way to start the day is with breakfast. Studies have shown students who eat a balanced breakfast tend to be more focused and learn better than students who skip breakfast. Child Nutrition Services offers breakfast with items that include whole grains, lean proteins, whole fruit, and low-fat milk options. Child Nutrition Services understands … Read More