Category: District News

Throughout the state of Florida, this week is celebrated as Student Services Week to laud the contributions of student services professionals. School counselors, school nurses, school psychologists and school social workers dedicate their efforts to supporting the academic, behavioral, social, physical, mental and emotional development of all students. In sync with this is National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA). Both are celebrated from Feb. 1–5, 2016, with the latter honing special public attention on the unique contribution of professional school counselors within U.S. school systems and how students are different as a result of … Read More

Early literacy is important! SLPS, in collaboration with many community sponsors, facilitated the annual early childhood conference which brought together nearly 200 public and private early childhood educators for the specific purpose of enhancing early childhood education. This year’s theme: Kaleidoscope of Movement Keynote Speaker: Jack Hartman

Congratulations to Lincoln Park Academy for their first-place finish at the SLPS Academic Challenge. TCHS came in second, and FPWHS came in third.

Students from across the District make up the SLPS Academic Team that will be going to the state level competition in April. Students are selected based on their content strengths to establish a well-rounded academic team. Congratulations to: D. Kehoe (TCHS), N. Gomez (SLWCHS), J. Diago (FPWHS), C. Acre (LPA), M. Kaminaga (LPA), and G. Zheng ( LPA).

St. Lucie Soars represents the county’s longstanding focus on early literacy through collaborative partnerships with St. Lucie Public Schools, Early Learning Coalition, ALPI, the Education Foundation, and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt.

Enjoyment is an incredible energizer to the human spirit. John C. Maxwell Team members at the District Office enjoyed a healthy breakfast and a bit of fun to kick off a productive day.    

This year’s Project Citizen Showcase took place at IRSC’s Kight Center.  Teams of 7th graders from across the District came together to discuss their civic-minded projects with judges and vie for an opportunity to move on to the state-level competition. About Project Citizen: Project Citizen is a curricular program for middle, secondary, and post-secondary students, youth organizations, and adult groups that promotes competent and responsible participation in local and state government. The program helps participants learn how to monitor and influence public policy. In the process, they develop support for democratic values and principles, tolerance, and feelings of political efficacy. … Read More

The only thing missing was the red carpet as a parade of well-wishers honored the three finalists for St. Lucie Public Schools’ (SLPS) Teacher of the Year.  On Monday, Sandra Oliveira (St. Lucie West Centennial High School), Heather Knab (Floresta Elementary), and Jeffrey L. Johnson, Sr. (Dale Cassens Education Complex) were surprised with the news, flowers, and balloons by a team from St. Lucie’s Education Foundation and School Board. In his first year as the Superintendent of Schools, E. Wayne Gent commented that he could not be more proud to serve in any other District.  “Our Teacher of the Year … Read More

Gracie Morris, 5th grade student at Weatherbee Elementary School, recently placed first in the 2016 MLK Youth Essay and Oratorical Contest, “Dream Forward: Choose Peace, Equality, and Change.” Shown in the photo with Gracie and her parents are Weatherbee teachers Mrs. Guermithe Ogé and Dr. Jennifer Nelson, Assistant Principal Jen Avellino, and Principal Mike Hitsman.

Superintendent E. Wayne Gent and the School Board Members for St. Lucie Public Schools enjoyed participating in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Parade. This year’s theme was “Dream Forward: Choose Peace, Equality, and Change.”  

2016-2017 VPK/Title I School Year Program Free Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Program (Child must be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2016.) FULL DAY PROGRAM WITH CERTIFIED TEACHERS TRANSPORTATION, BREAKFAST & LUNCH AVAILABLE (Some restrictions may apply.) For registration information visit:  http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/our-programs/voluntary-pre-k/ Contact: Karen Crosby at (772) 429-4634 or Cassandra Dillard at (772) 429-3945

Financial Aid Workshop for Seniors, Parents, and Guardians http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/seasonal/Financial-Aid-Workshop.pdf February 3rd, 2016 Treasure Coast High School Auditorium 6:00 PM February 4th, 2016 Ft. Pierce Central Auditorium 6:00 PM        

Fort Pierce Central High School received the honor of being recognized as a National Beta School of Distinction. This national award speaks highly of the school’s commitment to academic excellence and illustrates dedication to preparing students for college and career readiness.

Administrators recently completed a book study to support on-going professional growth: John C. Maxwell’s The 5 Levels of Leadership. “Leaders become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others.” –John C. Maxwell

St. Lucie County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration 32nd Anniversary January 8 – 18, 2016 Theme: “Dream Forward: Choose Peace, Equality, and Change” 2016 Officers Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Committee  Chairperson – Dianne Williams Johnson 1st Vice Chairperson – Mary Butler 2nd Vice Chairperson – Ruth Davis Recording Secretary – Twonnett Brunson Corresponding Secretary – Andrew McIntosh Assistant Corresponding Secretary – Delores Hines Treasurer – Cheryl McCrary Financial Secretary – Rashandia Johnson Assistant Financial Secretary – Patricia Gascoigne Parliamentarian – LaShonda Henderson Chaplain – Reverend Delores Williams Immediate Past Chairperson – Andrew McIntosh Scholarship … Read More

Graduation rates continue to climb in St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) with a reported 75.5 percent rate for the 2014-2015 academic year. According to the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE), SLPS realized a 2.3 percent increase from last year’s rate of 73.2 percent and an increase over the last six years of more than 10 percent.  

January is National Mentoring Month! Spending one hour each week – whether it’s helping with homework, playing games or just hanging out – means a young person has someone to turn to in moments big and small. For more information on how you can become a mentor, visit http://www.nationalmentoringmonth.org/  

This year’s STE@Minar Conference, hosted by St. Lucie Pubic Schools (SLPS) featured a spotlight on science, technology, the arts, engineering, and mathematics education. Strategies, resources, academic plans, and collaborative discussions were among the choices of talent development sessions offered at this event. With quality instruction as a core priority for the school district, the STE@Minar Conference provided professional educators with opportunities to turn up the heat on teaching and learning. In the same way that a single degree change takes water from hot at 211 degrees to boiling at 212 degrees, the infusion of varied and engaging instructional practices can … Read More

For the second consecutive year, Governor Rick Scott has proclaimed January 4-8, 2016 as Florida First Responder Appreciation Week. First responders play a critical role in keeping our communities safe, and all Floridians benefit greatly from the services they provide. On behalf of St. Lucie Public Schools, thank you for your dedicated service!