Category: District News

Jeanne Ziemba, principal of St. Lucie Public School’s Mosaic Digital Academy, was recognized at the October Board meeting for being named as Florida’s Distance Learning Association’s Innovative Leader in Distance Learning: K-12 award recipient. This award is established to recognize excellence and innovation in using technology to enhance teaching and learning. Mosaic Digital Academy is a K-12 virtual school that provides a progressive choice for families, providing expanded curriculum choice for anytime, anywhere learning.

National Bullying Prevention Month is a nationwide campaign and is held during the month of October. This campaign unites communities around the world to educate and raise awareness of bullying prevention. Over the years it has grown from an initial week-long event to a worldwide effort with thousands of individuals participating in multiple activities throughout the month. During the month of October, hundreds of schools, major corporations, and many celebrities have joined the movement to STOMP out BULLYING.  St. Lucie Public Schools takes bullying very seriously and we  join this movement in October and continue to take a stand everyday … Read More

Sebastian Suarez was joined by his family and administrators from Lincoln Park Academy as Superintendent E. Wayne Gent and School Board Members recognized him for earning his the Congressional Award Gold Medal.  Established into law in 1979, the Congressional Award was created to honor, encourage, and inspire America’s youth. To earn the Gold Medal, Suarez, a senior, completed 400 hours of Voluntary Public Service, 200 hours of Personal Development, and 200 hours of Physical Fitness. Additionally, he planned a trip to and explored New York City over a five-day period to better understand the cultures that shaped the metropolitan area. … Read More

The sixth annual Giving Concert is planned for October 25th at Lincoln Park Academy in the auditorium located at 1806 Avenue I in Fort Pierce. The doors open to the general public at 6:30 p.m. and the concert boasting area choral groups begins at 7:00 p.m. The event, sponsored by St. Lucie Public Schools and organized by Choral Director Dr. Rolanda Jones, will support Grace Packs which, in turn, benefits students.  Grace Packs is a weekly weekend back pack program that provides necessary food items to students in need. Admission to the concert is a non-perishable food item to be … Read More

Marching Band Showcase THIS SATURDAY (Middle and High School Marching Bands) October 14, 2017 Lawnwood Stadium Fort Pierce  

Fun, Food, and Games Plan to attend the Hispanic Heritage Festival Fundraiser on Saturday, November 18th! West Gate K-8 1050 NW Cashmere Blvd. Port St. Lucie, FL 34983

St. Lucie Public Schools Principals D’Jion Jackson and Lori Reid will represent the District leadership in this year’s 2017 Dr. Brian Dassler Leadership Academy (formerly Commissioner’s Leadership Academy). As part of the elite team of academic leaders from across the state, this duo will participate in a year-long, job-embedded and research-based program for principal professional development sponsored by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) in partnership with the University of Washington’s Center for Educational Leadership.   Superintendent E. Wayne Gent said, “Professional growth and talent development is vital to the continued success of an organization.  This leadership academy is an … Read More

Palm Beach Area Schools Recognized as Five Star Schools ~ Hundreds of schools statewide honored for exemplary community involvement ~ Tallahassee, Fla., October 9, 2017 – Today, the Florida Department of Education announced the names of schools in the Palm Beach area that have earned the Five Star School Award for the 2016-2017 school year. The award is bestowed upon schools that are committed to incorporating family and community members into the school environment to enhance student learning. Statewide, over 700 schools earned the recognition. “It is an honor to recognize these schools with the Five Star Award,” said Commissioner … Read More

Governor Rick Scott Issued this proclamation to support Disability History and Awareness Weeks.  (The first two weeks of October are recognized as Disability History and Awareness Weeks.)  

The 18th annual “Evening for Education” dinner is Saturday, November 4, at 6:00 PM at the Pelican Yacht Club. Working together for Success!  is the theme for an evening of dining and dancing with live and silent auctions. Win a large screen smart TV, Jane Rowley’s Famous Crab Dip, a signed Bud Adams framed photograph, jewelry, student art work, three nights in historic Boone, NC, and much more! There’s special pricing for School District employees. Visit www.efslc.org to RSVP. Don’t miss this year’s event. This is the biggest fundraiser for the Education Foundation in its on-going efforts to support public … Read More

The first two weeks of October are Disability History and Awareness Weeks! Section 1003.4205, Florida Statutes, entitled Disability History and Awareness Instruction, was signed into law in 2008. It designates the first two weeks of October as Disability History and Awareness Weeks and  promotes knowledge, understanding, and awareness of individuals with disabilities, disability history, and the disability rights movement.   Below is an adapted version of Disability Etiquette 101 from the University of Texas at Arlington Advisor Handbook      http://www.uta.edu/uac/uac/advisor-handbook/ Speak about a person with a disability by first referring to the person and then to the disability. Refer to … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools is participating in the Healthy Schools flu vaccination program. Flu vaccinations will be provided to children while they are in school at no cost. Healthy Schools is scheduled to be at our schools during the week of October 17-20, 2017. If you would like your child to be vaccinated, please complete a Consent Form and return it to school with your child. Consent Forms may be downloaded and printed from this link: www.healthyschoolsllc.com/florida

National Principals Month is your opportunity to say “thank you” to principals everywhere and to share with the community all the great things that principals do.

Hispanic Heritage Festival and Fundraiser Saturday, November 18th 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM West Gate K-8 Plan to Bring Your Family and Friends    

 Start rounding up your friends, and save the date for this year’s Facilities and Maintenance Golf Tournament. Funds raised support the Summer Youth Internship Program. This is the 10th Annual Event and it promises to be a grand event with 7:30 registration and an 8:30 shotgun start. Saturday, November, 4, 2017 Gator Trace Golf and Country Club    

Forest Grove Middle School gives special thanks to their custodial team for all of their hard work to keep our campus in tip-top shape! Weatherbee Elementary sends a BIG THANK YOU to their Plant Manager Mrs. Pat Reynolds and to their team of custodians: Mr. Luis, Mr. Sergio, and Mr. Willie, for keeping Weatherbee shipshape!                           Allapattah Flats custodial staff support the school-based team and visitors from the District Office as well. Thank you for your kind and gracious support and help!! St. Lucie West Centennial posts appreciation … Read More

Hispanic Heritage Month, whose roots go back to 1968, begins each year on September 15, the anniversary of independence of five Latin American countries: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. Mexico, Chile and Belize also celebrate their independence days during this period and Columbus Day (Día de la Raza) is October 12. The term Hispanic or Latino, refers to Puerto Rican, South or Central American, or other Spanish culture or origin regardless of race. On the 2010 Census form, people of Spanish, Hispanic and/or Latino origin could identify themselves as Mexican, Mexican American, Chicano, Puerto Rican, Cuban, or … Read More

The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival returns for the fourth annual event. Each year since 2014, the Indian River Lagoon Science Festival has given Festival-goers the opportunity to explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through hands-on, minds-on activities. The Festival will return to the Treasure Coast on Saturday, October 14, 2017 from 10:00am to 3:00pm. This FREE family-friendly community celebration will take place at Veteran’s Memorial Park in Fort Pierce. The Indian River Lagoon Science Festival aims to show not only the importance of science, but also how fun and exciting it can be. Dozens of … Read More