Category: District News

Join the Billion Steps Walking Challenge, a project of the Healthy St. Lucie Coalition. Fly solo or form a team with your family, friends, work buddies, or neighbors. Don’t like walking? That’s okay – you can choose from over 100 different types of physical activities. Make this a personal commitment to your health and our community. Let’s rally together on this journey for the next year. Together we can reach the goal of one billion steps in 2018. Check out www.healthystlucie.walkertracker.com, or contact your Wellness Manager, Stacy Donnelly at stacy.donnelly@stlucieschools.org or 429-3974.  

March is nationally recognized as Music in Our Schools Month.  St. Lucie Public Schools appreciates and values the the role of music in education and recognizes that it can play a multifaceted part in the life of a student and has the power to inspire and transform.  Likewise, music education has a positive impact on student development and academic achievement.    Southport Middle School students performed at the February School Board Meeting.

All students may enjoy FREE breakfast meals from now through the end of the school year. Please encourage all students to partake in this program and enjoy a healthy breakfast.    

8th grade students, please attend the open house scheduled at your future high school on Thursday, March 1st (LPA, FPCHS, PSLHS, SLWCHS, TCHS) or Wednesday, March 7th (FPWHS) at 6 PM.  

As part of our continued partnership with Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers on crime prevention/crime detection, St. Lucie Public Schools, Crime Stoppers, and St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office have partnered to heighten awareness among students and staff about the Crime Stoppers program as yet another way of supporting safe campuses and responsible citizenship.  In keeping with the mantra of See Something, Say Something, all high school principals were presented with two Crime Stopper banners that will hang prominently on their campuses. Chief Brian Reuther, a 40-year decorated law enforcement veteran leading the St. Lucie Public Schools security division said, “We want … Read More

Citizens have an ever-present opportunity to make their voices heard through appointed and elected representatives. As students, parents, staff and community members convene with solution-oriented mindsets about school safety, consider sharing thoughts with local, state, and federal representatives. Contact information is provided in the link below: http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/seasonal/Representatives-Contact-Information.pdf  

Join with others in supporting the Education Foundation, St. Lucie County on February 28th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Recovery Sports Grill.  Present one of the vouchers below to your server prior to ordering, and you will not only enjoy a great meal, but you will also help the Education Foundation receive 20% of the proceeds — that’s an additional 5% more than the voucher says. We want to thank the Recovery Sports Grill for increasing their contribution to public education! Please joins us, and share vouchers with your friends!  

Watch the 2018 St. Lucie Public Schools Science Fair, and Science Fair Awards on YouTube.   Also, catch an all new episode of Que Pasa hosted by Linda Tapia and UF IFAS hosted by Ed Skvarch. While you’re there subscribe to our channel, then head over to Facebook and like/follow our page – WLX-TV. http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/Media/Weekly.pdf  

During February’s School Board Meeting, Superintendent E. Wayne Gent provided an overview of the school district’s graduation rates and commended each of the area’s high schools for their gains. St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) ranks fifth in Florida and proudly serves as the highest-ranking District on the Treasure Coast with a graduation rate of 91.0 percent.  As a B rated District, there are no failing schools. LPA Grad Rate 99.6% TCHS Grad Rate 97.3% FPCHS Grad Rate 95.5% SLWCHS 93.2% PSLHS 89.8% FPWHS 89.8% MDA – 87.4%   DCC – District Grad Rate 90.1% PBPA –  District Grad Rate 90.1%

Martha Underwood, Volunteer Coordinator for St. Lucie Public Schools, presented the Golden and Silver School Awards to area schools in February.  The awards are based upon volunteerism and the number of schools receiving recognition  continues to grow each year.   The Golden School Award (Elementary or Secondary Schools) A minimum of 80% of the school staff participate in training related to school volunteerism Designated school–based Volunteer Coordinator Total number volunteer service hours equals twice the number of students enrolled in the school The Silver School Award (Secondary Schools) Designated school-based Volunteer Coordinator Student volunteers and faculty must both receive orientation … Read More

President of the Education Foundation, St. Lucie County Thom Jones presented a check to the St. Lucie School Board for $72,000.  This check represents the generous grant awards provided by the Foundation’s Board of Director’s for educational programs in St. Lucie Public Schools. The St. Lucie County Education Foundation advances K-12 public education in St. Lucie County by increasing the capacity and resources of the district in partnership with key stakeholders. Our local Education Foundation serves as the conduit for private sector investment and community involvement in our public schools. The SLC Education Foundation serves as the primary link between … Read More

Principal Susan Seal was recognized at the February School Board Meeting for her leadership in music education.  The Florida Music Education Association (FMEA) Awards Committee presented Principal Susan Seal of Treasure Coast High School (TCHS) with the 2018 FMEA Secondary Administrator of the Year Award on January 12 during the FMEA Professional Development Clinic/Conference at the Tampa Bay Convention Center. This prestigious award is given to a school administrator who is not a professional music educator, but who displays ardent support of the school music program. It recognizes leadership, excellence in encouragement and promotion of music education in Florida schools. … Read More

Northport Step Up America Citizen Alert! Students in Mrs. Matteson’s seventh period class were asked what it means to be an alert citizen. Students responded that being aware of what is going in around them is vital. Mrs. Stone, Northport Dean pulled up the American Security Council website and had students read about suspicious activity and how to observe it in their neighborhoods and school. Students read about characteristics of suspicious activity that includes: items that have been abandoned, strangers eliciting information, loitering, internet or social media messages and posts and more. Students discussed what might happen if these events … Read More

On Saturday, February 10, education’s shining stars walked the red carpet during the annual St. Lucie County Education Foundation’s Night of the Stars gala.  This annual event was broadcast live from Lincoln Park Academy’s grand auditorium. Each of the St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) distinguished honorees representing their respective schools was recognized for outstanding service, and honored with awards.  As the envelopes were opened and names were called, Samantha Lamora stepped forward as St. Lucie County’s Teacher of the Year.  She is a first grade teacher at Savanna Ridge Elementary School where she exercises her belief that she can be … Read More

This month, the Florida Department of Education, students and educators are celebrating Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month with the 2018 theme, “Celebrate Today and Own Tomorrow.” “We are proud to offer Floridians a public education system that was designed to help students of all ages and backgrounds reach their academic and career goals,” said Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart. “Many students have gained the professional skills necessary to succeed through the Career and Technical Education programs available in all of our state’s school districts and colleges. Career and Technical Education Month is a great time to highlight the tremendous … Read More

Florida Prepaid College Plans offers five Prepaid tuition plans to fit a variety of budgets. Lock in tomorrow’s tuition costs with guaranteed plans starting at $47 per month. Enroll by February 28 to take advantage of those prices during the current Open Enrollment period, the annual time of year when families can start saving for college with a Prepaid Plan. Open Enrollment began October 15, 2017 and runs through February 28, 2018. 1. According to the Florida College System, by 2020, 65 percent of all jobs in Florida will require postsecondary education. 2. The Federal Reserve reports that student debt … Read More

Check out the St. Lucie Public Schools Wellness page for information on the District’s Incentive Program Personal Health Wellness Challenges Wellness Champions Wellness Program Offerings Wellness Resources And More! https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/health-wellness/

Teen Driver Challenge When: Classroom – February 22 (Thursday) 5:30 – 8 p.m. Driving Range – February 24 (Saturday) 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Where:  St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Training Room 4700 W. Midway Rd. Ft. Pierce, FL 34981 Contact Person: Carrie Fage Training Unit (772) 462.3607 The Teen Driver Challenge is an effective program providing information and first hand experience. If confronted with an emergency situation students who complete this course will have the knowledge and skills to react accordingly and reduce the chance of becoming a statistic. The Teen is required to have a valid Florida Operators License, or a Learner’s … Read More