Category: District News

SLPS to Host Magnet Schools Expo

January 13, 2025 By LAUREN PECZKO

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 LAST NAME BEGINS A-L | 5:30PM-6:15PM LAST NAME BEGINS M-Z | 6:15PM-7:00PM LOCATION: SLPS DISTRICT OFFICE 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Join St. Lucie Public Schools for the Magnet Schools Expo! Learn more about the SLPS magnet schools and their programs. Magnet schools include: Fairlawn Elementary, Frances K. Sweet Elementary, Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, Lincoln Park Academy, and Samuel S. Gaines Academy. SLPS is currently accepting applications in grades K-12 for the 2025-26 school year. The deadline to apply is January 30.  

SLPS to Host Magnet Schools Expo

January 6, 2025 By LAUREN PECZKO

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 LAST NAME BEGINS A-L | 5:30PM-6:15PM LAST NAME BEGINS M-Z | 6:15PM-7:00PM LOCATION: SLPS DISTRICT OFFICE 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Join St. Lucie Public Schools for the Magnet Schools Expo! Learn more about the SLPS magnet schools and their programs. Magnet schools include: Fairlawn Elementary, Frances K. Sweet Elementary, Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, Lincoln Park Academy, and Samuel S. Gaines Academy. SLPS is currently accepting applications in grades K-12 for the 2025-26 school year. The deadline to apply is January 30.  

St. Lucie Public Schools Celebrates the Night of the Stars Finalists

December 9, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Congratulations to the finalists for this year’s Night of the Stars! Tune in to the LIVE broadcast on the WLX Horizon App on February 1st to see the winners announced! Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year WINNERS! LaTanya Greene | Principal of the Year John Davino | Assistant Principal of the Year Distinguished Minority Educator of the Year Latisha Fuller-Mustafa (C.A. Moore Elementary) Kanosha Anderson-Webb (FK Sweet Elementary) Patrice Hays (Manatee Academy) Outstanding First-Year Teacher Rylan Jay (Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie) Nathan Adams (St. Lucie West K8) Megan Riordan (Windmill Point Elementary) School-Related Employee of the Year … Read More

A MOOOOvelous Day of Genetics Thanks to the Dairy Council of Florida and the St. Lucie Education Foundation

November 4, 2024 By JENNIFER ABBOTT

On Saturday, October 19th, 2024, twenty biology teachers from St. Lucie Public Schools engaged in an exceptional professional development session, generously hosted by the Dairy Council of Florida. During this session, educators were trained in the use of a gel electrophoresis machine, a vital tool in genetic studies. This training was contextualized within the dairy farming industry and was complemented by an enlightening tour of a self-sufficient dairy farm in Okeechobee! We extend our gratitude to the Dairy Council of Florida for providing the training, the tour, and the gel electrophoresis machines that the teachers were able to take back … Read More

SLPS Celebrates Red Ribbon Week

October 21, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Every year, from October 23-31, more than 80 million people – both kids and adults – show their support for a healthy, drug-free life by wearing or displaying the red ribbon. Red Ribbon Week is a great reminder of why living a drug-free life is important. It’s a chance for parents, teachers, and communities to unite and reinforce the drug-free messages they share with kids all year. The eight-day celebration is an annual way to show that we won’t accept drugs in our schools, workplaces, or communities.

FREE Heart Screenings for Students

October 21, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

St. Lucie Public Schools is proud to partner with the Florida Department of Health and the Jessica Clinton MVP Foundation to promote a Free Heart Screening event on Saturday, November 16th, from 8am-4:30pm. Jessica Clinton, a young cheerleader in St. Lucie County, died tragically at the age of 17, partly because of an undiagnosed heart condition. The foundation created in her honor believes such tragedies can be prevented by promoting early heart screenings and providing public education and awareness of hidden heart conditions. Don’t wait. Schedule your child’s free heart screening today by calling 772-215-1912 or by visiting www.jessicaclinton.org.

WLX Horizon Weekly

October 21, 2024 By GRACE MORROW

WLX Horizon is the school district’s TV channel that provides St. Lucie County with instructional television programming, school board meetings, along with what’s happening in our district, and local shows about our schools. WLX Horizon can be streamed on-demand for free via the WLX Horizon app! WLX Horizon can also be found on Comcast channel 13 (Ft. Pierce), Comcast channel 19 (Port St. Lucie), Blue Stream Fiber channel 19, and AT&T TV channel 99 (under St. Lucie County Community Channels) or check out the live feed. Join us this Month for a new episode of Sak Pase with Joelle Saint-Dic and her guests Jose … Read More

WLX Horizon Weekly

September 30, 2024 By GRACE MORROW

WLX Horizon is the school district’s TV channel that provides St. Lucie County with instructional television programming, school board meetings, along with what’s happening in our district, and local shows about our schools. WLX Horizon can be streamed on-demand for free via the WLX Horizon app! WLX Horizon can also be found on Comcast channel 13 (Ft. Pierce), Comcast channel 19 (Port St. Lucie), Blue Stream Fiber channel 19, and AT&T TV channel 99 (under St. Lucie County Community Channels) or check out the live feed. Join us this week on a BRAND-NEW SHOW called Everything Wellness with Mark Dionisio, and his guest Marcy … Read More

An Important Message from the Superintendent

September 23, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

I’m Dr. Jon Prince, Superintendent of St. Lucie Public Schools sharing important information about school threats and school safety. I wanted to speak to you today as a parent of a St. Lucie Public School student and the husband of a St. Lucie Public school teacher, and not as my role as your Superintendent of Schools. I want to reassure you our students are safe and my message to you is framed by my most important role, which is that of a parent and husband. As you know, we are seeing an uptick in social media threats that turn out … Read More

WLX Horizon Weekly

September 23, 2024 By GRACE MORROW

WLX Horizon is the school district’s TV channel that provides St. Lucie County with instructional television programming, school board meetings, along with what’s happening in our district, and local shows about our schools. WLX Horizon can be streamed on-demand for free via the WLX Horizon app! WLX Horizon can also be found on Comcast channel 13 (Ft. Pierce), Comcast channel 19 (Port St. Lucie), Blue Stream Fiber channel 19, and AT&T TV channel 99 (under St. Lucie County Community Channels) or check out the live feed. Join us this week for a new episode of Community Connections, hosted by Ashley Mock and Sean Boyle … Read More

FPUA Youth Career Event

August 26, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Attention high school students! FPUA is holding a youth career event on Wednesday, September 4, 2024 at 4 PM- 6PM at the Energy Services Center, 1701 S 37TH St, Fort Pierce, FL 34947. Attend to learn from FPUA’s team about career opportunities.

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

August 26, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida announced the 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month contests. Six winners will be awarded a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans. All K-12 #FloridaStudents are encouraged to participate. Read the full announcement here: https://www.fldoe.org/newsroom/latest-news/florida-students-invited-to-participate-in-2024-hispanic-heritage-month-contests.stml

Here Comes the Bus App

August 12, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

View the real-time location of your child’s bus Access the app from your smartphone, tablet or computer Receive push notifications or email alerts Send your child to the bus stop at just the right time, every time How to get started: Download the Here Comes the Bus app or visit http://www.herecomesthebus.com Enter school code 77914 and click “Next” followed by “Confirm” Complete the “User Profile” box Under “My Students,” click “Add.” Enter your child’s last name and student ID number Once you confirm your information, you’re ready to begin using Here Comes the Bus! If you need customer support for Here Comes the Bus: Contact … Read More

SLPS Celebrates Return to School with Tunnels of Hope

August 12, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

SLPS started off the school year supporting students’ return to school with various Tunnels of Hope around the District. Welcome back SLPS students and thank you to the community members and District employees who encouraged our students by participating in the Tunnel of Hope!

Back to School with St. Lucie Public Schools

August 5, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

St. Lucie Public Schools is pleased to provide you with this Back to School Quick Guide filled with important information for parents and students. Did you know? SLPS Ranks 1st on the Treasure Coast for College and Career Readiness SLPS Ranks 12th in the State for Career and Technical Education SLPS Ranks 12th in the State for Graduation Rate SLPS Ranks 18th in the State for Middle School Acceleration Cambridge International’s District of the Year for 2022 and 2020 Named a District of Distinction 2024-2025 SCHOOL CALENDAR Access the full SLPS 2024-2025 school year calendar here: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/pdf/School-Calendar-2024-2025.pdf Families – please … Read More

Florida International University Hosts Biomedical Research Internship Program for SLPS Students 

August 5, 2024 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Florida International University (FIU) recently organized a prestigious summer internship program, specifically tailored for students from St. Lucie County.  Thirteen exceptional students were selected to participate in this enriching opportunity.  The internship spanned five weeks and focused on biomedical research training at FIU’s Center for Translational Sciences (CTS). From June 3rd to July 5th, these students delved into various areas, including biosciences, biomedicine, and data science. Through hands-on experience, they honed essential research techniques, developed scientific reading and writing skills, and learned how to effectively communicate complex scientific concepts to diverse audiences.  During their internship, students collaborated closely with FIU … Read More