Category: District News

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

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.

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

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!

Attention parents of Kindergarten and 1st-grade students. Be on the lookout for Summer Transition Learning Kits! Please contact your student’s school for more information.

Join us at Clover Park and enjoy a St. Lucie Mets game as we Swing Into Summer Reading! FREE tickets for all K-12 students and one guest thanks to St. Lucie County Chamber of Commerce [tickets provided at the gate] FREE children’s books while supplies last, plus Meet community partners to learn about the resources they offer PLUS, stick around for the post-game kids run the bases For more information contact Children’s Services Council of St. Lucie County  

The annual Florida History Day state contest, sponsored by the Museum of Florida History, brought together young historians from across the state. The event was held in Tallahassee where students showcased their research, creativity, and passion for history while vying for a chance to advance to the national competition this summer.  14 students from St. Lucie County (Oak Hammock K-8, St. Lucie West K-8, Lincoln Park Academy, Southern Oaks Middle School, Southport Middle School, Fort Pierce Central High School, Treasure Coast High School, and Somerset College Preparatory Academy) presented to panels of judges at Tallahassee Community College on May 6th.  … Read More

Attention 2024 graduating seniors from Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, and St. Lucie County public or public charter high schools, as well as in-district approved homeschool graduates! Don’t forget that the deadline to submit your Promise Pledge is May 24, 2024. Seize the opportunity to earn your associate degree tuition-free by visiting promise.irsc.edu and submitting your Pledge before the deadline.