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Make plans to attend a big event in Fort Pierce on July 11 — Unity In Our Community. There will be many vendors with information including St. Lucie Public Schools as well as bounce houses, face painting, slip and slides, and more. Don’t miss it. The event is scheduled from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Percy Peek Gymnasium (2909 Avenue D). See you there!
FORT PIERCE – If your children have time on their hands this summer, take them to the Zora Neale Hurston Branch Library for fun activities from movie matinees to interactive, hands-on programs. Family activities for July include: · Library Science Rocks continues on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. through July 14 (except for the week of July 4). Designed for students in kindergarten through 5th grade, this program provides students with the opportunity to take part in hands-on science experiments. · Weekly Storytimes take place on Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. · Game Day gets competitive Thursday, July 5 at 3 p.m. … Read More
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the CAST! An exclusive Information Night on June 21st from 6 to 7 will provide students and parents the opportunity to hear about innovative experiences in the Arts at the all new Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie (CAST). As a prestigious Cambridge School, CAST also offers advanced pre-collegiate studies aiding college and career readiness! CAST (Formerly Fort Pierce Magnet School of the Arts) 1100 Delaware Ave. Fort Pierce, FL 34950
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) thanks the 5,300 volunteers who served in our schools this year logging more than 17,000 hours as they helped students and staff. With this level of dedication, it was most challenging, indeed, to select only three individuals to recognize as Senior, Adult, and Youth of the Year. Nevertheless, it is with great pride that the District announces the following as Volunteers of the Year: Rita Banashek – Senior Volunteer of the Year from Parkway Elementary Kimberly Anderson – Adult Volunteer of the Year from Port St. Lucie High School Jessica Alles – Youth Volunteer of … Read More
“Miss Jackie” (Jacquelyn Occhiuzzo) was nominated as a STAR recipient for her outstanding service to students and parents as a member of the Transportation Department. Miss Jackie, as her students and parents fondly call her, was celebrated most recently because of her tremendous efforts to keep children safe and parents well-informed during a heavy thunderstorm when a mechanical issue necessitated a substitute bus during her regular route. With care and compassion, she escorted children from one bus to the other under an umbrella and notified parents of the delay with a personal call helping to calm everyone. She then safely … Read More
School turnaround leaders from Chester A. Moore Elementary and St. Lucie Elementary recently participated in a highly specialized leadership program at the Principals’ Center of Harvard University. Along with skill development and feedback from peers and faculty, this five-day institute is designed for highly charged teams to work together, translate data into action, and design an actionable school improvement plan geared for successful results.
“United Way of St. Lucie County is working to advance the common good by focusing on education, income, and health. These are the building blocks for a good life — a quality education that leads to a stable job, enough income to support a family through retirement, and good health. Our goal is to create long-lasting changes that prevent problems from happening in the first place. We invite you to be part of the change. Together, united, we can inspire hope and create opportunities for a better tomorrow.” https://www.unitedwayslc.org/ United Way Board Chair Andrew Treadwell of Indian River State College … Read More
Peacock Dental in St. Lucie West donated 1,000 toothbrushes and tubes of toothpaste to support St. Lucie Public Schools’ students experiencing homelessness. The support came after the local business heard about the McKinney Vento program and wanted to be able to provide something for students in our area. St. Lucie Public Schools appreciates this partnership!
Jon Shainman from WPTV covered a new program supported by St. Lucie County’s Economic Development Council that helps education and business interests. Read more about it! New program in SLC helps new grads get jobs First Ready To Work boot camp Jon Shainman ST. LUCIE COUNTY, Fla. – Aaron Timblin just graduated from Lincoln Park Academy in Fort Pierce. He thought about college, but now wants to find a trade. “Because I’m more hands on and capable of solving problems on my own.” He’s one of 22 recent grads taking part in a Ready To Work manufacturing boot camp, a … Read More
ST. LUCIE COUNTY — The Department of Education released a battery of scores today that reflects good news as more St. Lucie Public Schools’ (SLPS) students passed the State ELA, Math, Science, and Social Studies exams at higher rates this year. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent attributes the growth to the individualized support students receive from their teachers, support staff, and school leaders. “I commend our teachers, administrators, and staff. Overall, the vast majority of our students are making gains, and we are continuing our positive trends which is a credit to our outstanding staff,” stated Gent. Early examination of SLPS … Read More
The Addams Family cordially invites you to join them for dinner at any of the following times: Wednesday, June 13th @ 7:30 p.m.; Thursday, June 14th @ 7:30 p.m.; Friday, June 15th @ 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, June 16th @ 7:30 p.m. or Sunday, June 17th @ 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Don’t be late! www.PSLHSDrama.com/tickets
This year’s Restoring the Village events made a tremendous positive impact on participants and recipients alike as the grassroots effort to work together for the purpose of making the world a better place is influencing the Lincoln Park Community and beyond. Congratulations to Renee Adderly-Clark who was honored with a Village Keepers Award at the Restoring the Village Banquet.SLPS students appreciated the Youth Symposium, and hundreds of community members poured out to support Community Clean-up Day.
Grace Way Village is hosting a Back-to-School Teacher/Non-Profit Expo. Do you know organizations/vendors who might like to participate? If so, please share this information. Tuesday, July 24 2018 11 AM – 3:00 PM Grace Way Village
Discover the world right here in your own backyard! The Parent Academy is offering summer workshops at the Port St. Lucie Community Center for children ages 6 – 16 and their parents. Topics include: United Kingdom, Senegal, Brazil, and Japan. Call or RSVP online for these FREE workshops.
Parents, community members, and students, Are you in search of quality resources and activities to support academic studies this summer? Look no farther! Don’t let the summer “slide” away when you have resources for Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Arts and Technology, College and Career, and ELL at your fingertips. Visit: http://WWW.STLUCIE.K12.FL.US/SEASONAL/SUMMER-SLIDE/
St. Lucie Public Schools Deals and Discounts Page is an internal savings site for employees. Throughout the year, offerings are added that may be of interest including entertainment, finance, technology, health/wellness, and more. Check it out! Click on the “TEAM SLPS on Share” icon at the bottom of the SLPS Homepage. Type in your username and password to access Deals and Discounts.
Interested in a little friendly competition and a chance to support Big Brothers Big Sisters? Now is the time to reserve your lane for this year’s big event! Mark your calendar for Saturday, September 22, 2018, and get your team ready for the 30th Anniversary Bowl for Kids’ Sake event at Superplay USA. You can sign up by clicking on the link below: https://bbbsbigs.dm.networkforgood.com/forms/bfks-2018
St. Lucie Public Schools congratulates teams from Lincoln Park Academy, Manatee Academy, and West Gate K8. Each school’s Project Citizen entry advanced to the state primary competition, and teams were invited to participate in the state finals of Project Citizen. Through the use of technology, students were able to virtually present to the judges in north Miami. The following projects competed: Lincoln Park Academy – Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Fresh Food The students want to bring attention to the lack of fresh food stores in the Lincoln Park area of Fort Pierce and proposed ways to incentivize stores or food … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools 2017-2018 Graduation Rates Projections and Industry Certifications Point to More Growth Growing by leaps and bounds is the best way to describe St. Lucie Public Schools’ (SLPS) graduation rate and industry certification ascent over the last few years. Projections for this year’s graduating class indicate the upward trend will continue. This holds true for industry certification trends as well. The number of students passing industry certification tests through SLPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs is projected to surpass 2,300. That’s an increase of 140 percent over a two-year spread. While the District currently has the fifth … Read More
St. Lucie West Centennial High School hosted Senior Awards Night on May 17, 2018. Midway Specialty Care Center awarded five scholarships to seniors having earned their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License. The CNA completer scholarship can be used for items needed for post-secondary employment in the healthcare field. Students are being awarded this scholarship after meeting a specified criterion including pursuing a career in the health care industry. Students scholarship recipients: Jasmine Castro, Dahnae McDonald, Melissa Stone, Marissa Powell, and Trinity Salisbury