Congratulations to the LPA High School Orchestra and Orchestra Director Laura Hopkins for achieving superior ratings at this year’s Music Performance Assessments, which took place a Vero Beach High School on March 12, 2024.
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District Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince and School Board Member Mr. Troy Ingersoll visited the Cobras during a recent practice to congratulate them on their academic and athletic achievements throughout this memorable season. The Fort Pierce Central Boys’ Basketball Team won their first District Championship since 2011 by knocking off 3 straight higher ranked opponents on the road. By defeating rival Centennial 67-54 in the quarterfinals and Palm Beach Lakes by the score of 75-59 in the semifinals and Jupiter High School, 51-47 in the District Finals, the Cobras finally achieved their goal after losing the last two years in … Read More
On Saturday, March 9th, Mr. Curatolo and members of the Treasure Coast High School National Honors Society, in collaboration with 5 other high school chapters of NHS, completed the largest beach cleanup project to date. Over 100 members spent that Saturday morning cleaning the Hutchinson Island beaches, sidewalks, and pathways of any trash and debris they could find. Each chapter covered at least 2-3 miles of beach helping make St. Lucie and the Treasure Coast clean and suitable for the environment. This project was led by Mr. Carlos Lisboa, President of the TCHS National Honors Society. Titan Born, Titan … Read More
Congratulations to the Lincoln Park Academy Choral Department!! The Women’s Chorus “Premiere” and the advanced Women’s Chorus “Belle Voix” both received Straight Superior ratings at the Florida Vocal Association District 13 Choral Music Performance Assessments. They now move on to the State Music Performance Assessments along with the Women’s Ensemble, Duet (Dalita DeCambre and Rayna Desmangles), and Soloist Angellesiea Cerda. State MPA will be held in North Palm Beach and West Palm Beach in April. Congratulations LPA Chorus on another successful concert season!
Sophia H. Katsigiannis, a student at Treasure Coast High School, has been selected for the High School Honors Performance Series at the Royal Festival Hall in London. Sophia will perform the bass clarinet in July 2024 with the Honors Band. Participation in the Honors Ensembles is limited to the highest-rated young performers from across the world. Sophia will join performers from 42 United States, Guam, South Korea, and Canada for a special performance at the world-famous Royal Festival Hall, a venue that marks the pinnacle of musical achievement. The finalists will come together in London where they will have the … Read More
Village Green Elementary appreciates all of the St. Lucie Public Schools Bus Drivers who safely transport our children to and from school day in and day out. We recognized and celebrated all their hard work and dedication to the children this week. Each driver was surprised with a special treat each day this week. The bus drivers were greeted with coffee and breakfast, yummy treats, Village Green shirts, and cards of appreciation from our students. Thank you to all the bus drivers for all that you do!
On March 11th and 12th, the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion conducted their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony where Cadets retired worn and torn unserviceable flags. Cadets properly retired the unserviceable flags in accordance with the U.S. Flag Code. Each Cadet received a chance to retire a color of the flag. The first squad retired the red stripes which symbolize hardness and courage. The second squad retired the white stripe which signifies purity and innocence. The third squad retired the blue field which is indicative of vigilance, perseverance, and justice. The Color Guard opened up the ceremony with the National … Read More
Lakewood Park Elementary VPK students visited the Brevard Zoo after completing our unit of study on animals. Students were able to deepen their knowledge of animals and their survival needs. They got to see what the animals’ habitats look like and how they differ for different animals. They had a wonderful time at the zoo field trip.
Is There Anything Better Than a Good Book? -YES, Free Books! At FPC, time spent by friends, colleagues, and Cobra family members was time well spent by enjoying yummy Cobra Cookies, fresh coffee and tea, and free books! The Fort Pierce Central High School Sunshine Committee, led by Mrs. Kelly, put on their first ever book swap. At this free event held in the media center, FPC staff were invited to bring a book and take a book. Fun catch-up conversations, light laughter, browsing, and casual comparisons of which book to take-home made the event a great experience for all … Read More
In celebration of Black History Month, Amanda won third place for creating a video presentation on the topic of The Influence of The African Diaspora. We are so proud of you! Titan Born, Titan Bred
FPC sets the Gold Standard on the Treasure Coast! Congratulations to Ms. Emily Royo and her artistic team of Cobras that created the Out-of-the-Box award winning school display at this year’s SLC Fair. This year, we lent our Purple and Gold to guard all the bright futures of SLC students. The Gold flowing from Cobra Nation is not visible in coins or bricks, but in safeguarding the academic, extracurricular, and athletic interests of all those growing up and growing strong in our county. A larger-than-life paper-mâché cobra encompasses hand-drawn images of each school in the district. Flanking the display are … Read More
This week, School Resource Officer McCarty and Officer DeJean presented to our 9th-grade students the Port St. Lucie Police Department Officer Steve Brown Model Traffic Stop Program. This program is to promote positivity between teens and law enforcement by teaching them how to have a positive interaction during a traffic stop. This program is to honor the late School Resource Officer Steve Brown who was once the SRO at Treasure Coast High School. Officer Brown loved enriching teens’ lives through positive interactions with law enforcement. Titan Born, Titan Bred
Fort Pierce Central’s month-long Black History celebrations peak with a show-stopping series of performances by Cobra students, faculty, staff, and honored guests. Mrs. Ami Foreman works tirelessly to organize the vibrant yearly performances. Thank you to the musical performers, their leaders, and those who lent their voices and talent to make this year’s celebration a stand-out capstone! Thank you to the talented chefs-in-training of the Cobra Culinary Arts Program and Chef Strell for an amazing array of Afro-centric dishes and delights. Cobra faculty, staff, and guests dined by glowing candlelight on a feast fit for honoring the occasion! Thank you … Read More
Man Your Battle Stations! Fifth graders in Mrs. Portee’s class put their mathematical skills to the test. Students strategically placed their ships on the battlefield and took turns firing at their opponent’s fleet by naming their coordinates. Awesome strategies, Sharks!
Our business partner Kona Ice challenged students to level up their reading with a challenge that rewards one lucky class with a sweet surprise! At Oak Hammock, we used a Read Across America Read-Tac-Toe activity to encourage more reading engagement leading up to Read Across America Day. Mrs. Buchanan’s 3rd-grade class won the challenge and received a Read-a-Loud and Kona Ice reward. Students at Oak Hammock continue to Level up Learning, and Level up Success!
Not all teenagers would be willing to wake up early on a Saturday morning, let alone volunteer their time to clean up a beach rather than enjoy the sun and sand. The teens of Fort Pierce Central High School’s National Honor Society, Gardening Club, and Key Club were joined by St. Lucie West Centennial’s Youth Advisory Council members for the 5th Annual Kimberly Pearson Memorial Beach Clean-Up. The event was held at Pepper Park on March 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon. Over 100 volunteers, including students, staff, administrators, and friends cleaned the beach, park areas, lots, and walkways in … Read More
Students in Mrs. D’Andrea’s 3rd grade Gifted Class discovered and investigated real-world examples of the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Students identified the characteristics of each item and compared the item’s masses. Way to go, scientific Sharks!
Mr. McGarry’s Ceramics students from Lincoln Park Academy joined forces with Centennial and Central High students to fight hunger in our community. They created over 30 ceramic pieces to add to the more than 200 items that sold in the fundraiser hosted by the Treasure Coast Food Bank. The event was a huge success with over $13,000 dollars raised, thanks to the combined efforts of our district art students, local businesses, and private donations.
In celebration of Black History Month, the judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida held a creative arts and essay contest that was open to high school students in St. Lucie, Indian River, and Martin counties. This year’s theme was “Connecting and Celebrating the African Diaspora.” Out of 69 entries, Treasure Coast High School student Autumn won third place celebrating the Carribean/American connection! We are so proud of you! Titan Born, Titan Bred
All of Cobra Nation congratulates our very own Coach Nick Clements for winning the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation’s Coach of the Week Award! In recognition of his hard work and dedication, Coach Clements will receive a $2,000 grant from the Bucs Foundation and new gear from US Nike Football. Mr. Clements coaches our winning lady Cobras Flag Football team. Way to go Coach Clements!