Category: Post to District News

St. Lucie’s SEL Team Presents at National Conference

January 4, 2021 By TRACI WILKE

The SEL Department’s presentation at the Excelerator Virtual Conference sponsored by the national organization, Alliance for Strong Families and Communities was well received.  Traci Wilke, Director of SEL and the district’s SEL Specialists’ Cassey Chang and Christina Coppola shared St. Lucie Public Schools’ journey in Building Capacity for SEL Across a Large District.  Kelly Martin, the Alliance’s Director of Impact for Educational Success shared, “Your presentation was one of the most engaging and enthusiastic sessions of the entire conference, and we are so grateful for the time and expertise you shared with the Alliance network.”

Criminal Justice Students Participate in Federal Court’s Teen Discourse Session

December 14, 2020 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Treasure Coast High School’s Criminal Justice students from Mr. Diego Rios’ class participated in a Teen Discourse Session with Federal Judges and Attorneys.  This is a yearly event that transitioned to a virtual session this school year.  A special thank you to the following individuals making this event possible: Federal Magistrates Maynard and Brennan, U.S. Attorney Brandy Galler, and Attorney Andrew Lowenstein.

Criminal Justice Student’s Career Exploration with St. Lucie Sheriff’s Office

December 14, 2020 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Criminal Justice Academy students from Treasure Coast High School (Mr. Rios’ class) and Fort Pierce Central (Mr. Wilder’s class) participated in a career exploration session with representatives from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office.  Fort Pierce Central students were able to participate virtually from their campus.  Guest speakers included Crime Scene Investigation (Bridget Blatchford), K9 (Deputy Hill), and Sherriff’s Explorer Units (Deputy Raynolds, Deputy Gomez).

SLPS Career and Technical Education and Economic Development Council Host Counselor’s Virtual Healthcare Session

November 10, 2020 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) partnered with the Economic Development Council (EDC) as an initiative to continue our goals of communicating employment, post-secondary, and scholarship opportunities for our graduating students in St. Lucie Public Schools.  This virtual session featured Mr. Wayne Gent (SLPS Superintendent), Mr. Pete Tesch (EDC President), CareerSource Research Coast, Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital (Martin Health), Indian River State College, Keiser University, Lawnwood Medical Center & Heart Institute (HCA), and St. Lucie Medical Center (HCA).  The participants included SLPS counselors, graduation coaches, and medical educators.    

Career and Technical Education Fall Advisory Board Meetings Go Virtual

October 19, 2020 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

    The Career and Technical Education (CTE) department has been taking its advisory board meetings to the next level.  The advisory board members include Educators from the CTE programs, business partners and post-secondary institutions (Indian River State College and Keiser University). The various groups discussed pivoting to the virtual arena for meetings as well as volunteering during the Covid19 pandemic.  Level up, CTE! Early Childhood Education: St. Lucie West Centennial High Early Childhood Education teachers met with local partners including Discovery Emporium, Sunlight Christian Academy and Boys and Girls Club St Lucie County. Industrial Biotechnology & Biomedical Science: Port … Read More

Robotics Virtual Field Trip

December 6, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

The Robotics program from Fort Pierce Westwood Academy hosted a virtual field trip.  This event was well attended by middle school students and representatives from the Boys and Girls Club of St. Lucie County.

Students Participate in Judge Maynard’s Teen Discourse Session at Federal Courthouse

December 2, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Students from Fort Pierce Central, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, Performance Based Preparatory Academy, St. Lucie West Centennial and Treasure Coast High Schools attended a Teen Discourse Session.  This event included students from the Criminal Justice programs where participants heard from multiple professionals working directly in the industry.  Federal Judge Maynard, and Assistant Federal Public Defender Panayotta Augustin-Birch were the organizers for this event held at the Federal Courthouse in Fort Pierce.

Save the Date for Mary Poppins at PSLHS!

November 4, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Dates and times for Mary Poppins at Port St. Lucie High School: Wednesday, January 22, 2020 – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, January 23, 2020 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 24, 2020 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020 – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, January 25, 2020 – 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 26, 2020 – 12 Noon Sunday, January 26, 2020 – 4:30 p.m. Thursday, January 30, 2020 – 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2020 – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 – 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2020 – 2:00 p.m. Tickets go on sale … Read More

C.S.I. visits Treasure Coast High’s Criminal Justice Classes

October 16, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Students from Mr. Rios’ Criminal Justice classes participated in a mock crime scene investigation.  The demonstration was set up by the Port St. Lucie Police Department’s Crime Scene Investigation Team.  Students observed the process from securing the scene to the physical collection of evidence.  This mock investigation provided hands-on opportunities for all of the students.

Career and Technical Education – EDC Bus Tour

September 23, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Career and Technical Education (CTE) collaborated with the Economic Development Council of St. Lucie County (EDC), and Treasure Coast Manufacturers Association to host the Fall School Guidance Counselor’s Bus Tour.  This tour offered St. Lucie Public School’s Guidance Counselors, Graduation Coaches, and CTE Educators the opportunity to hear from local businesses and create a pipeline for their students interested in manufacturing, technical design, and culinary.  Stops on the tour included Builders FirstSource, Indian River Select, Sunshine Kitchen, Aviator College, and Aquaco to get a better sense of expectations and demand for potential employees in the industry.    

CTE visits Embry-Riddle for Gaetz Aerospace Leadership Conference

September 16, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

The Career and Technical Education department traveled to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to attend the Gaetz Aerospace Institute’s District and School Leadership Conference.  Our very own Professor of Aerospace Technologies at Fort Pierce Central High School, Dr. Bispham, was one of the panelists for the conference.  Dr. Bispham was discussed the growing demand for the sUAS certification, and took students to the next level by working on drone security projects!

Education Foundation of St. Lucie County

August 15, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Thom Jones, Executive Director of the Education Foundation of St. Lucie County, provided an end-of-year update to the School Board. The St. Lucie County Education Foundation was founded in 1990 as a non-profit, tax-exempt organization whose purpose is to support the teachers and students of the St. Lucie County School District through programs not funded by tax revenue.

August STAR Awards

August 15, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Martha Taylor – Job Coach SLPS Martha was nominated for her work with Student Perks, a coffee cart that is at the SLC Board of County Commissioners Building as well as at the Port St. Lucie City Hall Building. She has worked tirelessly to provide this wonderful opportunity for the students to learn job skills.  Taylor has worked closely with the schools, students, county administrators and commissioners to make this enterprise happen.  She continues to look for new opportunities for the students to gain the experience they need to be gainfully employed once they graduate from high school. Desiraee Thomas … Read More