Students at Lawnwood Elementary conducted silly science experiments with candy corn! Classes used various liquids to predict and watch what happened. Students recorded their results and enjoyed their tasty treat afterward.
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Mrs. Quiles’ class learned about classifying animals into major groups (mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish, arthropods, vertebrates, and invertebrates) according to their physical characteristics and behaviors.
Mosaic Digital Academy students in grades K-5 learned all about manatees at the Manatee Observation and Education Center in Fort Pierce. The outdoor classroom provided students with an in-depth look into the lives of these marine mammals, an important part of Florida’s diverse aquatic ecosystems. Hands-on exploration of the tide pool touch tank gave students the opportunity to come face to face with sea urchins, sea cucumbers, hermit crabs, and more! Students were able to gain an understanding of the impacts that threaten the endangered Florida manatee and its habitat and identified ways to play their part in saving our … Read More
Thank you to Phoenix Metal Products, Inc located in Fort Pierce for speaking to our Engineering III students. They enjoyed your welding demonstrations and expertise in the field. Titan Born, Titan Bred!
Jovil Wharton of Drug Free St. Lucie and Friday Night Done Right showed Southern Oaks a glowing, good time at the fall Glow Dance. On October 31st, Southern Oaks Middle School’s gymnasium glowed as students rushed in with excitement for their PBIS celebration. Students wore glow-in-the-dark shirts to add ambient lighting as they showed off their best dance moves. Pizza, refreshments, and a variety of snacks were available for purchase to fund the PBIS bank. The Drug Free St. Lucie Project Coordinator, Wharton, was in attendance and provided students and staff with Friday Night Done Right and Drug Free St. … Read More
Students at Treasure Coast High School had the opportunity to attend a field trip to UCF on November 2nd. The students were enthralled and captivated with the experience and learned all about what UCF has to offer. These Titans are ready for collegiate success! Titan Born, Titan Bred!
Girls on the Run chose to clean up their school grounds for their community service project. Thank you GOTR for helping beautify Floresta!
The Treasure Coast High School Future Business Leaders of America had an awesome day in the sun on Saturday, October 28th at Jensen Beach. Both members and officers participated in their annual beach clean-up. Shoutout to our students for their hard work within the community. Titan Born, Titan Bred!
‘Pandemonium’ Steel Band represented St. Lucie Public Schools at the Fall Fun Fest on Saturday, October 28th held at the Mid-Florida Event Center. Members of the band were joined by recent alumni who are current music majors. They played various genres ranging from Caribbean, Blues, Swing, Latin, and Funk. Thank you to The Port Saint Lucie Downtown Lions Club for their generous donation which served to support our students traveling to New York City in April 2024.
During Bullying Prevention Month, the Cafeteria and Maintenance staff Leveled Up and showed their support for the “Be a Buddy, Not a Bully” initiative by showing how colorful friendship can be. The colors are a representation of how you can be surrounded by people who are different while realizing the value that each one brings to the pack. In their different roles of creating nutritious meals and providing a clean and safe environment, they help the students Level Up Learning, Level Up Success!
With over 5,000 employees, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) was recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. This is the seventh year in a row that the School District has received this honor in the “Extra Large Employer” (over 500 employees) category. Winning the distinction of Best Places to Work for the District was determined by several factors including; a low employee turnover rate and a 96% teacher retention rate, salary increases which resulted in over 900 employees receiving an average raise of 16.1%, a 99% fill rate on the first day of school for teaching … Read More
3rd Graders enjoyed some independent reading time using finger flashlights to read in the dark. Their book bins are filled with a variety of texts. They loved that the light added even more excitement to their reading! #MSEshinesBRIGHT
Lawnwood Leopards participated in a Vocabulary Parade! This vocabulary parade was inspired by a book called Miss Alaineus. The purpose of the parade is to help students learn interesting words and share their meanings and connections with others. This K-5 vocabulary parade was a hit! GO LEOPARDS!
Palm Pointe student Amelia Sides will represent SLPS as the winner of the Art in the Capital contest! We are so proud of her! We would also like to recognize her fabulous middle school art teacher, Mrs. Wessel!
St. Lucie Public Schools is hosting a MSAP Magnet Schools Expo on Wednesday, November 8. This event will be held at the SLPS District Office. Students with last names beginning with A-L | 5-6 PM Students with last names beginning with M-Z | 6-7 PM
Lawnwood Leopards take over Big Apple Pizza! A huge thank you goes out to Big Apple Pizza for hosting and sponsoring our Read to Succeed Book Night! Lawnwood students received a free book and a slice of delicious pizza! Way to Go LEOPARDS!
October 31st culminates National Bullying Prevention Month. To showcase the many students that go above and beyond to “be a buddy, not a bully”, we launched our “Level Up, Buddy Up” student initiative. Teachers were on the lookout for students who they witnessed being kind, helpful, or upstanding towards a fellow student. Students were recognized by having their picture taken and displayed on the “Buddy Up, Level Up Wall of Fame“, and their names were entered into a drawing to win a prize. Students at Oak Hammock K8 continue to Level Up!
On Tuesday, October 24, 2023, Fort Pierce Central High School senior Aristhene Thelisnort and his IRSC partner Justin Stolaj won first place in the Sunshine Kitchen Cook-off sponsored by the Treasure Coast Education and Research Development Authority. Both students won a 1,500-dollar scholarship to be used to further their education. The winning dish was a Panko-crusted Tuscan chicken roulade with a tomato cream sauce, French pureed garlic potatoes, and sautéed broccoli with diced carrots. Congratulations Aristhene and Justin!
Third-grade math skills are shining bright at St. Lucie West K8! Mrs. Quiles’ students explored perimeter through an interactive activity, where numbers and shapes come to glow. Shine on, Sharks!
HOCO as we now know it, or homecoming for many of us nostalgic types reading this, is one of the fall’s most celebrated times in high school. At FPC, moments like the HOCO dance make memories to last beyond a season or year, even beyond high school. Homecoming is a time for union, reunion, and warm receptions. This year was a grand celebration filled with the lively jazz sounds of New Orleans with a nod to the Princess and the Frog. The Student Government Association (SGA), Mr. Bradley, and Ms. Polite rolled out the red carpet for attendees. The FPC … Read More