Category: School News

Village Green’s PBIS Committee hosted their annual students vs. teachers kickball to kick off Spring Break. Students got to enjoy extra outdoor time and watch a friendly, but competitive, game of kickball. Fifth graders who met PBIS expectations for the 3rd quarter played against faculty and staff while their peers cheered from the sidelines and enjoyed an icy treat to battle the heat. It was a close game, but the teachers stunned the crowd and came out on top!

Chester A. Moore’s 5th graders are on their way to visit Full Sail University and Bethune Cookman University. We would like to give special thanks to our business partners Dr. Helwey Mustafa, Mrs. Latisha Fuller-Mustafa, and La Central Grocery for their generous donations. This is a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience. Go Explorers, keep rising!

Mrs. Collins’ 4th-grade class at Lawnwood Elementary recently completed a timeline and test questions project. After studying nonfiction texts with timelines, they explored another text without a timeline. Students constructed a timeline solely from the information provided in the text.  Then, they created three test questions and answers to deepen their learning.  It was an enjoyable learning experience.  GO LEOPARDS!

Our JROTC Titan Cadets raised nearly 400 pounds of food items during the March Food Drive for the Treasure Coast Food Bank. They also supported our local Bread of Life Food Pantry by providing meals to families in need during the Drive-Up Donation Event. Titan Born, Titan Bred

Cobra Nation and Big Apple Pizza’s Van Duzer Foundation rallies with one our own! On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Big Apple Pizza hosted a fundraiser for Fort Pierce Central High School Chemistry teacher, Adora Burkes. Mrs. Burkes is diagnosed with stage four cancer. Although it is not curable, the chronic condition is considered treatable but is very expensive. For the foreseeable future, she is bravely facing rigorous radiation, chemo, and physical therapy treatments. Mrs. Heather Blackmon-Gordon along with former and current teachers at Fort Pierce Central High School worked with The Van Duzer Foundation to raise money towards Mrs. Burkes’ … Read More

Fairlawn Elementary wrapped up spirit week with their annual fun run. Students in all grade levels participated in the boosterthon event and 5th graders had their own special color run!

Northport K-8 students in Mr. Fess’ eighth grade STEM class continue to work on their robotics and problem-solving skills. This week, students designed, coded, and built their own solutions to the problem of getting a small block through a “minefield” into a bin at the other end. Their varied solutions are a testament to the creativity and engineering skills these students are developing.

Congratulations to the Lincoln Park Academy Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble for earning straight superiors at the District 13 Music Performance Assessments. Both ensembles will be advancing to State MPA in March and April. GO GREYHOUNDS!!  

All K-5 Lawnwood classes completed a group project.  Students learned about influential African American Entertainers, Athletes, Scientists, Inventors, Entrepreneurs, Government Leaders, and Writers.  Display boards were developed to highlight the accomplishments, awards, and contributions made by these great leaders.  Projects featured Langston Hughes, Ruby Bridges, Patricia Bath, Madame CJ Walker, Garrett Morgan, Kyrie Irving, and many more historical figures.  A special thank you goes out to Mrs. D’Jion Jackson, Dr. Jodie Certosimo, Dr. Leinitia Robinson, and Mrs. Michelle Barreto for using a rubric to rate all projects and select the top three.  Hats off to all LWN teachers for making … Read More

18 Survivors of the Holocaust shared their stories with students and teachers at Oak Hammock K8 School. Also among the listeners was the Mayor of Port. St. Lucie, School Board Members, School District Personnel, and the Superintendent. Students recited poems that were written for the event and a surprise guest speaker told of his experience of studying about the Holocaust while in college. The event was very informative and left a lasting impression on all who attended.      

SLWK8 seventh graders presented at the District Project Showcase. They have been preparing since December by researching problems in their community and finding a public policy solution. Our students went through three rounds of judging to display their knowledge and hard work. Thank you to our incredible students and Civics teachers for all their dedication!

St. Lucie West K8, in conjunction with Kona Ice of White City, celebrated Read Across America. Mr. Walter read to Mrs. Richardson’s kindergarten class. Additionally, the class was given a Kona Ice along with other treats. We want to say a big Thank You to Kona Ice for donating their time to us and celebrating Read Across America Day!

Folds of Honor is a nonprofit organization that helps provide educational scholarships for the families of fallen and disabled service members and first responders. Our Titan AFJROTC displayed another fantastic performance during the fund-raising event. Titan Born, Titan Bred

Village Green Elementary School’s PBIS Committee hosted a Neon Dance for students and their families on Friday evening. Students who met PBIS expectations for the 3rd quarter enjoyed a dance party complete with DJ T&T, black lights, face painting and yummy snacks! Thank you to everyone who helped make this event possible! Our Village Green Families had a wonderful time!

Students commenced Arts In Our Schools Month with our second annual Arts Week! They competed in grade-level activities that included art scavenger hunts, chalk murals, spray paint relays, and cardboard architecture competitions. Music-filled lunches, bubble watercolor painting, and printmaking activities stamped creativity everywhere! It was a whirlwind of expression and excitement! 

So proud of our Palm Pointe Concert Band, under the direction of Mr. Hatfield. They had a stellar performance on stage, and they sounded great in the sight reading at Fort Pierce Central for the Band MPA!

Students enjoyed our AttenDANCE. We celebrated students who showed up every day for the first semester of school. Students received pixie stix for “stixing” with us! #weroartogether #raisingourattendancerate