SLPS added an emergency alert button to the St. Lucie Public Schools app. The app is FREE and available in your favorite app store. The added feature allows users to submit anonymous tips to school and district officials anytime, anywhere.
Category: District News
The STAR program’s focus is to recognize employees for their conduct, skills and actions that correlate with the District’s vision and acknowledge those who exemplify its core values. During May’s School Board Meeting, four individuals were recognized for their STAR qualities. Wanda Bird (Miss Rosie) – Bus Driver, Transportation Department Denise Coyle – Bus Driver, Transportation Department Beth Payne – Teacher, Morningside Elementary School Margot Williams – Teacher, Village Green Environmental Studies School Click on this link to view the Board Meeting and watch the recognitions.
The School Board recognized the following students who won calendar and poster art contests from the Florida Council on Economic Education: Jayden Carey – 4th grade student at St. Lucie Elementary Jata Kahn – 4th grade student at St. Lucie Elementary Jennavie Porteous – 1st grade student at Village Green Environmental Studies School Gracious Ianniccheri – 1st grade student at Village Green Environmental Studies School The students used art to express economic concepts such as trade, savings, entrepreneur, and more. Students also presented Board Members with a Florida Council on Economic Education calendar in which Jayden’s artwork was displayed. … Read More
Dr. Kevin G. Perry along with Brian Garcia of Remnant Construction and contest sponsor presented the 2018 awards to the following Dr. Samuel S. Gaines Essay Contest winners: HIGH SCHOOL 1st place – Shantal Mitchell (Performance Based Preparatory Academy) 2nd place – Sara Aube (Lincoln Park Academy) 3rd place – Jamya Wiley (Lincoln Park Academy) MIDDLE SCHOOL 1st place – Jayden Diago (Northport K8) 2nd place – Leslie Aguilar-Ayungua (Samuel S. Gaines Academy) 3rd place – McKayla Sanon (Northport K-8) ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1st place – Hayden Starkman (Savanna Ridge Elementary School) 2nd place – Lesly Hernandez (Samuel … Read More
Morningside Elementary’s (MSE) Odyssey of the Mind Team is advancing to the World Finals competition slated for May 23 – May 26 in Ames, Iowa. Morningside’s team will convene with approximately 850 other teams for what is deemed to be the largest creative problem-solving competition. Julie Moore is an instructor at MSE and coach for the MSE Odyssey of the Mind Team. She explained that the team, operating on their own were challenged to create a team-operated vehicle. Judging was based on the creativity and uniqueness of the vehicle’s propulsion and steering systems. The team then used the vehicle to complete … Read More
While attending the #IAMPSL Citizen Summit, Jane Whitaker, Magnet School Coordinator for St. Lucie Public Schools, and Korissa Diaz, Outreach and Recruitment Specialist, shared some exciting news coming soon to St. Lucie County. Two new magnet schools are opening in August 2018. The Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie (CAST) is a K-8 creative arts school for students interested in developing their skills and talents as artists and performers. Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies is a K-8 STEM Magnet School looking for innovative Kindergarten and 6th Grade students interested in coding, gaming, virtual and augmented reality, robotics and … Read More
Congratulations to the following students who won recognitions and awards at the HOSA conference. HOSA is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Career Health Display: First Place- Sebastian Falconi & Yamilet Aviles Community Awareness: First Place- Cassandra Connor, Kelsey Melandes, Nayeli Silva, & Danielle Geary Barbara James Service Award- Gold Level Recognition- 250 hours Tamia Foxx-Bailey Kelsey Melandes Cassandra Connor Ebonie Sydnor Krystal Thomas Sebastian Falconi Nayeli Silva Silver Level Recognition- 175 hours Tamia Reaud Yamilet Aviles Voting Delegate representative- Kenique Cummings Courtesy Corp representative- Aaliyah Frank *These students … Read More
Education Foundation, St. Lucie County will be hosting a celebrity softball game to raise money for public school teachers and students. The game will feature an all-star lineup of St. Lucie County firefighters vs. St. Lucie County public school educators. The first annual All-Star Softball game will be at First Data Field on May 12. Activities will begin at 3 p.m. with a variety of sponsors and vendors who support education. The softball game will begin at 4 p.m. and will be followed by a St. Lucie Mets game at 6:30 p.m. and fireworks after the game. “We’re excited to bring St. Lucie … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) just announced yet another enhancement to the See Something, Say Something safety and security measures. SLPS has added an emergency alert button to the St. Lucie Public Schools app. The app is FREE for everyone and is available in your favorite app store. The added feature allows users to submit anonymous tips to school and district officials anytime, anywhere. The new app feature comes on the heels of a comprehensive review of security and safety measures on school campuses. “The ability to include mass texting software support for instantly relaying information to authorities is … Read More
SLPS vs. Firefighters Mark your calendar and spread the word to attend and cheer on your colleagues. Tickets to the game include admission to the Mets game that night and fireworks. Tickets ($8 each) can be purchased ahead of time by visiting www.EFSLC.org or by calling the Education Foundation office. Thank you for your support on this great event!
Beginning Wednesday, May 9th, The Parent Academy will offer Parenting Wisely – a free workshop for parents focused on building positive relationships and developing effective communication with your kids. Sessions will be Wednesday evenings, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM at Virginia College in Ft. Pierce. Participants who attend all four sessions will receive a FREE gift card! Register at: https://www.parentacademyslc.org/worksh…/parenting-wisely-4/ or call (772) 302-3147.
It’s just around the corner! Celebrate the teachers and staff members across the district who help each child, every day by going above and beyond to support their teaching and learning needs.
Treasure Coast High School boasts of many business partners throughout the community. One such business partner is Wing Stop. During their grand opening, TCHS was there in full force to support and celebrate with them. From the step team to our musicians, TCHS was there. Wings never tasted so good!
St. Lucie Public Schools is proud to announce that Morningside Elementary’s (MSE) Odyssey of the Mind Team is advancing to the World Finals competition slated for May 23 – May 26 in Ames, Iowa. Morningside’s team will convene with approximately 850 other teams for what is deemed to be the largest creative problem-solving competition. Julie Moore is an instructor at MSE and coach for the MSE Odyssey of the Mind Team. “This is a fantastic group of students. Each brings a unique gift to the team,” said Moore. Team members Addison Moore, 5th grade; Derek Boyer, 5th grade; Josh Caron, … Read More
Are you currently a Biology teacher and interested in learning more about your new textbook? Join us on Monday, June 18th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm for a training facilitated by Canvas. Canvas is St. Lucie Public Schools learning management system which has replaced Infinity for the 2017-18 school year. It connects all of the digital tools and resources into one simple place so you can venture digitally. Please register in Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com
Calling all 10th, 11th and Government Teachers! Would you like to learn more about utilizing your new Pearson Education textbook? Join us for a summer training opportunity facilitated by Canvas trainers on Wednesday, June 20th from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm at Allapattah Flats K-8. Canvas is St. Lucie Public Schools’ learning management system that connects all the digital tools and resources teachers use into one simple place. Please register in Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com
Are you interested in growing instructional technology utilization in your classroom? Would you like to create an online learning environment for your students? If so, then join us as we venture digitally into Canvas, an online learning management system that connects all of the digital resources and tools teachers use into one simple place. Training is on Tuesday, June 19th, 8:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Allapattah Flats K8. Please register in Frontline at www.mylearningplan.com
Northport K8 and Port St. Lucie High School Culinary Teams delivered up gourmet tastes that delighted those who attended the Taste of St. Lucie Big Brothers Big Sisters event. Northport’s mini pineapple upside down cakes disappeared as fast as the Port St. Lucie High School’s Crawfish Bisque and Boom-Boom Wontons. Our student chefs were outstanding!
Ms. Kelly Owens, FSBA Leadership Services Consultant, presented Dr. Donna Mills with a Certified Board Member (CBM) distinction award at the April 24 SLPS Board Workshop. The Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) presents this distinction to its members within their respective districts. Congratulations, Dr. Mills!
Morningside Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind Team is one of the two best creative problem-solving teams in the state of Florida! This has earned them the right to compete with 25 other countries at the World Finals. The school is working hard to raise the money for travel, but they need your help! Please consider donating to the cause. This can be done in two ways: The Education Foundation is collecting donations. Donate on-line by going to www.efslc.org. Click on “donate now,” then “Apply to” and finally “SLE” the money put in here will go directly to us! You may … Read More