An Important Message From Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince

Safe Travels Start with All of Us! Whether walking, biking, riding the bus, or traveling by car, getting to and from school safely is everyone’s responsibility! Join Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince as he shares important safety reminders to help protect our students on their daily journeys to and from school. By staying alert, following traffic laws, and looking out for one another, we can work together to keep our students safe. Every student. Every trip. Every day. Safety comes first!

St. Lucie Public Schools and New Worlds Reading: Read at Home, Succeed Everywhere

Florida offers families a free program called New Worlds Reading that helps VPK – 5th graders build their reading skills. Enrolled students get: 9 books that families choose each school year in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, or braille, and reading guides and activities that help kids develop their literacy skills. Available books include popular series like Clifford the Big Red Dog and The Magic School Bus. There is no income requirement to participate! The program was created and funded by our state legislature, so it really is free for eligible families. 80% of VPK-5th graders in Florida public and charter … Read More

Back to School with St. Lucie Public Schools

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 is an “A” rated District SLPS is one of only three districts in the State that has a graduation rate of 90%+ for 9 consecutive years Cambridge International’s District of the Year for 2020, 2022, and 2025 Named a District of Distinction 2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR Access the full SLPS 2026-2027 school year calendar here: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/pdf/School-Calendar.pdf Families – please be sure to review our Code of Student Conduct. The Code of Student Conduct … Read More

Back to School with St. Lucie Public Schools

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 is an “A” rated District SLPS is one of only three districts in the State that has a graduation rate of 90%+ for 9 consecutive years Cambridge International’s District of the Year for 2020, 2022, and 2025 Named a District of Distinction 2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR Access the full SLPS 2026-2027 school year calendar here: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/pdf/School-Calendar.pdf Families – please be sure to review our Code of Student Conduct. The Code of Student Conduct … Read More

Register to Ride

  Attention SLPS families! Students who require school bus transportation must be registered to ride for the upcoming school year. Registration is now open. To register your student, please visit the district website at www.stlucieschools.org and click on the “Register to Ride” link on the home page and complete the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent once we receive the completed registration. A separate form for each student is needed. If you have already registered your student for the 26-27 school year, there is no need to register again. Route information will not be available until Wednesday, August … Read More

Back to School with St. Lucie Public Schools

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 is an “A” rated District SLPS is one of only three districts in the State that has a graduation rate of 90%+ for 9 consecutive years Cambridge International’s District of the Year for 2020, 2022, and 2025 Named a District of Distinction 2026-2027 SCHOOL CALENDAR Access the full SLPS 2026-2027 school year calendar here: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/pdf/School-Calendar.pdf Families – please be sure to review our Code of Student Conduct. The Code of Student Conduct … Read More

Register to Ride

  Attention SLPS families! Students who require school bus transportation must be registered to ride for the upcoming school year. Registration is now open. To register your student, please visit the district website at www.stlucieschools.org and click on the “Register to Ride” link on the home page and complete the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent once we receive the completed registration. A separate form for each student is needed. If you have already registered your student for the 26-27 school year, there is no need to register again. Route information will not be available until Wednesday, August … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Summer Soar

Keep learning all summer long with Summer Soar! Your go-to resource for fun, engaging activities in reading, math, science, and more for every grade level. From games to enrichment opportunities and local events, there’s something for every student to stay sharp all summer long! Summer learning starts here ᯓ➤https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/summer-soar/

Register to Ride

  Attention SLPS families! Students who require school bus transportation must be registered to ride for the upcoming school year. Registration is now open. To register your student, please visit the district website at www.stlucieschools.org and click on the “Register to Ride” link on the home page and complete the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent once we receive the completed registration. A separate form for each student is needed. If you have already registered your student for the 26-27 school year, there is no need to register again. Route information will not be available until Wednesday, August … Read More

Register to Ride

  Attention SLPS families! Students who require school bus transportation must be registered to ride for the upcoming school year. Registration is now open. To register your student, please visit the district website at www.stlucieschools.org and click on the “Register to Ride” link on the home page and complete the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent once we receive the completed registration. A separate form for each student is needed. If you have already registered your student for the 26-27 school year, there is no need to register again. Route information will not be available until Wednesday, August … Read More

Register to Ride

  Attention SLPS families! Students who require school bus transportation must be registered to ride for the upcoming school year.  Registration is now open. To register your student, please visit the district website at www.stlucieschools.org and click on the “Register to Ride” link on the home page and complete the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent once we receive the completed registration. A separate form for each student is needed. If you have already registered your student for the 26-27 school year, there is no need to register again. Route information will not be available until Wednesday, August … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Summer Soar

Keep learning all summer long with Summer Soar! Your go-to resource for fun, engaging activities in reading, math, science, and more for every grade level. From games to enrichment opportunities and local events, there’s something for every student to stay sharp all summer long! Summer learning starts here ᯓ➤https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/summer-soar/

Register to Ride

  Attention SLPS families! Students who require school bus transportation must be registered to ride for the upcoming school year. Registration is now open. To register your student, please visit the district website at www.stlucieschools.org and click on the “Register to Ride” link on the home page and complete the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent once we receive the completed registration. A separate form for each student is needed. If you have already registered your student for the 26-27 school year, there is no need to register again. Route information will not be available until Wednesday, August … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Summer Soar

Keep learning all summer long with Summer Soar! Your go-to resource for fun, engaging activities in reading, math, science, and more for every grade level. From games to enrichment opportunities and local events, there’s something for every student to stay sharp all summer long! Summer learning starts here ᯓ➤https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/summer-soar/

Register to Ride

  Attention SLPS families! Students who require school bus transportation must be registered to ride for the upcoming school year. Registration is now open. To register your student, please visit the district website at www.stlucieschools.org and click on the “Register to Ride” link on the home page and complete the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent once we receive the completed registration. A separate form for each student is needed. If you have already registered your student for the 26-27 school year, there is no need to register again. Route information will not be available until Wednesday, August … Read More

Register to Ride

  Attention SLPS families! Students who require school bus transportation must be registered to ride for the upcoming school year. Registration is now open. To register your student, please visit the district website at www.stlucieschools.org and click on the “Register to Ride” link on the home page and complete the registration form. A confirmation email will be sent once we receive the completed registration. A separate form for each student is needed. If you have already registered your student for the 26-27 school year, there is no need to register again. Route information will not be available until Wednesday, August … Read More

SLPS Celebrates the Class of 2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! On May 20 & 21, Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince, joined by Board Chairman Dr. Donna Mills, Board Vice Chairman Troy Ingersoll, Board Member Terissa Aronson, Board Member Debbie Hawley, Board Member Jennifer Richardson, and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Helen Wild, celebrated the graduating classes of 2026 at the St. Lucie County Fairgrounds. This year, over 3,500 students walked across the stage to receive their diplomas. Graduation is the culminating event that celebrates and recognizes the achievement of each graduate. St. Lucie Public Schools proudly boasts a graduation rate of 95% at the six comprehensive … Read More

SLPS Wants to Hear from You!

Parents, we would like to know what you think! Please take a few minutes to complete the Family Survey posted on the homepage of the district website, https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/family-survey/. We greatly appreciate your participation and feedback, which will assist us with growth and improvement. Thank you! The survey is open until April 22.

Classrooms2Careers: Careers in Law, Public Defenders Office

High school students from St. Lucie Public Schools interested in becoming lawyers or pursuing careers in the legal field were recently invited to participate in a career information session and tour with the Public Defender’s Office. This opportunity was made possible through the support of SLPS Career Coaches, who work to connect students with real-world career exploration experiences. Assistant Public Defender (Felony Division Head) Stephen Hooper hosted the visit and led a comprehensive session on pathways into the legal profession. He discussed what it takes to become a lawyer, shared his personal journey to becoming a licensed attorney, and highlighted … Read More

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy Students Shine at the Regional STEM Fair

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy is proud to recognize five outstanding students who represented the school at the St. Lucie County Annual Regional STEM Fair. Their commitment to academic excellence was demonstrated through high-quality research, innovative project design, and strong performance across multiple STEM categories. Clarice Jean earned 1st Place in Mathematical & Computational Sciences and received the Publix Good Science Award. Clarice also qualified as a Senior State Finalist and will advance to the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida. Roslyn Tran was awarded 2nd Place in Mathematical & Computational Sciences. Michael Villarreal received 3rd Place in Mathematical & Computational Sciences. Georgianna … Read More