Category: District News

Robert Golden has been heralded by many as a hero, a courageous individual, a compassionate humanitarian; he is a senior at Port St. Lucie High School who was on his way home from school one afternoon in December when he witnessed an injured motorcyclist.  Realizing the situation was dire, Robert stepped forward into the midst of onlookers, asked for a belt to create a tourniquet to help stop the bleeding until first responders could arrive on scene. He is credited with saving a man’s life. On Tuesday, January 9, members of the School Board and Superintendent Gent recognized Robert for … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is ranked fifth overall in Florida and is the highest ranking district on the Treasure Coast with an overall graduation rate of 90.1 percent. Data released today by the Florida Department of Education shows that for the third year in a row, the District continues to demonstrate positive growth. “This is a historic and unprecedented measure of success for the School District and for the community,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent.  This surge represents a hike from 45th to fifth in the state as well as another 3.3 percent gain from the previous year, surpassing … Read More

Open Enrollment 2018-2019 School Year High School: The application period runs from January 2nd – January 29th, 2018 (The only schools for open enrollment without transportation are FPWW and PSLHS.) Elementary and Middle School: The application period runs from March 1st – March 29th, 2018. If you have questions about enrollment, please contact one of our helpful Student Assignment Specialists at (772) 429-3930 or email student.assignment@stlucieschools.org    

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) officials are looking forward to hosting what promises to be a gateway to college opportunities for hundreds of high school seniors on Monday, January 22, 2018.  The School District will host the second annual Historically Black College/University (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) College Fair for its students.  With over 17 major institutions slated to attend at Samuel S. Gaines Academy, excitement is escalating about pending on-the-spot scholarship opportunities and prospects for local students to attend prestigious programs.   SLPS Superintendent E. Wayne Gent has been a major motivator behind the event since its inception.  … Read More

This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Grand Parade is scheduled to begin at 10 AM on Monday, January 15 (Avenue I and Martin Luther King Blvd. in Fort Pierce). The Festival in the Park and Health Fair @ Festival in the Park will follow the Parade at Lawnwood Stadium (Noon to 5 PM). Awards Breakfast Saturday, January 13 IRSC, Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 8-11 AM Sponsor: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 5K Marathon Sunday, January 14 Old Fort Park 975 S. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce 6:30 – 10 AM Sponsor: SLW Lions Club/ Fort Pierce Lions Club … Read More

The Division of Student Services sponsored a bullying prevention poster contest. Judges from Student Services and FDLRS are pleased to announce the top three designs in this year’s creative challenge. Congratulations to: Charliz Castro – Allapattah Flats K-8 (4th Grade) Piper Hambleton – Allapattah Flats K-8 (4th Grade) Lillian Austin – Fairlawn Elementary (3rd Grade)        

Click on the link below to read: How St. Lucie Schools Fosters Communication And Appropriate Use Microsoft Reports On How St. Lucie Uses Technology Innovation Engaging and empowering students through one-to-one programs Revolutionizing collaboration opportunities and education experiences with Skype Promoting appropriate use through training and support Driving digital transformation beyond St. Lucie classrooms https://enterprise.microsoft.com/en-us/real-stories-of-digital-transformation/?wt.mc_id=AID630801_QSG_EML_NLTR_209536&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTjJFeFlXTmhaRFV5WXpFeSIsInQiOiJ5a1RzVEhNVy82d2FES1JvaHhKVm5mRDJ6L2dKV3IwcTlPZ3BvMU1lQnBWd2hBN25Xa21GRTRFL3hydTJqQ3pWSlM0ZGdZL0RzV3pGeUpkdjZpQm5XT0NldUlvMUM3WjljZmwvdm5WZkRPK2ZEMjFaQmg2emdtTE1wcW5VUTA5S0xoc2M3THlFejdnWmJEU21oWk1MMWc9PSJ9#ufh-i-379223020-how-st-lucie-schools-fosters-communication-and-appropriate-use/428886              

Weight Watchers is launching a new program called Weight Watchers Free Style. This program encourages members to move for fun and will teach skills for a different mind set. If you are interested in having a Weight Watchers meeting at your school site or work location, contact SLPS’s Wellness Manager: Stacy Jacobson Donnelly stacy.donnelly@stlucieschools.org D: (772) 429-3974 F: (772) 429-5522   2018 is your year! Do something with it.      

Osvaldo “Serge” Ronda-Santiago braved the falling temperatures on Wednesday, January 3rd to wash his bus at the South Transportation Compound. St. Lucie Public Schools looks forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, January 8, 2018.  

Allapattah Flats K-8              Saturday, Dec. 2 – Santa’s Breakfast 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. $3.00 per person Thursday, Dec. 7 – Night of the Arts at 5:30 p.m. Bayshore Elementary Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Grades 3-5 Holiday Concert at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Grades K-2 Holiday Concert at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria Dan McCarty Middle School Wednesday, Dec. 13 -“A Joyful Night” Holiday Concert featuring Dan McCarty Middle School Singing Eagles and Westwood High School Concert Choir at Dan McCarty Middle School in the Cafeteria – 7:00 p.m. Fairlawn Elementary School Monday, Dec. 11 – 15 … Read More

WLX-TV – The Education Channel for St. Lucie Public Schools Comcast Channel 13 (Ft. Pierce) Channel 19 (Port St. Lucie) Home Town Cable Channel 19 (Tradition) AT&T U-verse Channel 99, Litestream Cable Channel 65 (St. James) School District Wireless Channel 36 (In schools) http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/Media/Weekly.pdf Watch an all new episode of Community Connections hosted by Ashley Mock and Sean Boyle on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jn9X5uQ1U84&list=PL3S7JDKTSqELQ8DS_pV5dpY5M6xQPSjfm Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and like/follow us on Facebook. Thank you, WLX-TV Media Services Team

Substitute Teaching for St. Lucie Public Schools has just gotten better! Rates as high as $100 per day. Incentive pay for Critical Need areas. Take a closer look at SLPS…..You’ll like what you see!   St. Lucie Public Schools has opportunities for qualified candidates to join our substitute teaching team.  Interested candidates will hold a minimum of an Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits and must agree to work at least one day per month. Substitute teachers in Long Term Assignments (21 days or more) earn $100.00 per day. Substitute teachers in our Critical Needs sites earn $90.00 per day … Read More

Several members of the St. Lucie Public Schools community who submitted applications to the Aaron Project received grant funding to support classroom and school-wide projects.  The following awards were announced at the December 12th School Board Meeting. Colleen Wilson – Village Green Elementary, Art and the Environment   Brittany Buckley – Village Green Elementary Kindergarten Photographers, ‘Oh Snap!’  Belkis Madera – Oak Hammock K-8 School, Uncovering Stories – A Jewish Family Album Renee Hawkins and Brittany Eatman – Fairlawn Elementary, Challenge Living Wax Museum  

St. Lucie Public Schools honored two individuals from the Transportation team at the December School Board Meeting. Venetia Brice and Giovanni Calzolano were nominated for STAR Award recognition based on their commitment to keeping children safe and going above and beyond to provide stellar service. Congratulations!

The holidays are a great time to share important dates such as those for graduation with family members and friends.

This is a friendly reminder that Friday, December 22nd is an early release day for students. Winter Break begins on Monday, December 25th. 12 Month employees return on January 2nd; all other faculty and staff return on Friday, January 5th. Students return on Monday, January 8th. Please visit the SLPS homepage at www.stlucieschools.org for a calendar with the complete listing of early release dates and holidays. Thank you.

Tune in to watch WLX-TV, The St. Lucie Education Channel Comcast Channel 13 (Ft. Pierce) Channel 19 (Port St. Lucie) Home Town Cable Channel 19 (Tradition) AT&T U-verse Channel 99, Litestream Cable Channel 65 (St. James) School District Wireless Channel 36 (In schools) Watch an all new episode of Legal Affairs hosted by Diamond Litty on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_YXJ3xBA5g&index=1&list=PL3S7JDKTSqEIGUpLoEbypgqb1DskuHBCX Don’t forget to subscribe to our YouTube Channel and like/follow us on Facebook. https://www.youtube.com/c/WLXTV-SLPS Thank you, WLX-TV Media Services Team http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/Media/Weekly.pdf

The holiday lights will shine a little brighter on the employees of St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) this season as all eligible personnel will receive a $250 bonus on December 22, 2017.  This news comes at the close of a positive meeting on Tuesday evening with the School District and its Union partners. The School Board proposed this bonus to show their appreciation for the dedicated team of professionals who demonstrate a commitment to supporting and nurturing this community’s most treasured resource – its students.  Superintendent E. Wayne Gent said, “Our Board places great value on the people we have … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Announces Finalists for School Related Employee of the Year Amid cheers from colleagues, a band of educational prize patrol leaders made surprise visits to announce the three School Related Employee of the Year finalists on Tuesday, December 5th.  Adela DellaCroce (Treasure Coast High School), Ja’Mia Gibson (Fairlawn Elementary School), and Jonathan Marcelin (Dan McCarty Middle School) are all contenders to represent the District at the State level. St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) administrators, School Board Members, Education Foundation Board Members, and major teacher recognition sponsors from MIDFLORIDA CREDIT Union were among those on the day’s announcement … Read More

Indian River State College is launching a new program, Project STAGE, designed with the goal of supporting students with intellectual disabilities (ID) and their families while students pursue education and gainful employment in their chosen occupation. Project STAGE, short for students transitioning to academics and gainful employment, is now accepting applications for students. Students with ID often have many resources available to them while enrolled in the K-12 system but few resources when they enter into the postsecondary environment. Project STAGE offers a sequence of courses to provide specialized career education for students with intellectual disabilities who, in addition to … Read More