Category: School News

On Saturday, January 22nd, 2023, Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion conducted its 28th Annual Military Ball at the Santa Lucia River Club. Male cadets wore their Class A Uniform, and female cadets came in formal gowns. Our Jaguar Battalion Color Guard posted the colors to begin the formal portion of the ceremony. Commanding the Color Guard was Cadet Major Alex Daly-Gomes as National Flag Bearer, accompanied by Cadet Captain Isaac Mendez as State Flag Bearer, Cadet Sergeant Major Alex Moleon as Right Guard, and Cadet 1st Lieutenant Jordan Harris as Left Guard. We went through numerous military traditions … Read More

Westwood athletes helped Creative Arts Academy kick off Literacy Week by reading to Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd & 3rd-grade classes! Students enjoyed reading together and discussing their favorite part of the books.

Dan McCarty is celebrating the 8 students that are representing the school at the Science Fair. The students received wings and fries from JoJo’s for lunch and received awards for their projects. Each student will be receiving a paid trip to Busch Gardens.

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy STEAM Fair representatives showcased their projects at IRSC. These projects were judged at IRSC; we are excited for several students moving forward with their projects!

On January 16th, 2023, The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion participated in a parade to honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Cadets marched along Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd beginning from Lincoln Park Academy and finishing at Lawnwood Elementary. The Battalion was led by Battalion Commander Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Elena Garcia, trailed by the battalion staff and the battalion companies. Over 145 cadets participated in the Parade in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr.’s outstanding achievements.

More than 100 AFJROTC cadets from Treasure Coast High School marched in the parade honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.  It was an honor for the Corps of Cadets to show its pride and professionalism and engage with the Treasure Coast community.

Students and families participated in Oak Hammock K-8’s Civics Engagement Night. Mr. Sparacio and Mrs. Garcia presented information to families and students on what to expect out of the Civics course as well as the Civics EOC. Students and their parents/guardians engaged in a friendly competition to review content and material taught in the Civics course. They learned about resources and strategies to be successful on the Civics EOC.    

On a brisk Saturday December morning, the Fort Pierce Central High School National Honor Society (NHS) & FPC Gardening Club teamed up to support a natural gem! The Oxbow Eco Center is St. Lucie County’s sanctuary for outdoor enthusiasts, families, and pet walks on the trails. From archery classes to science lessons and nature-based art-making, the Oxbow is a true treasure. Teen volunteers from both clubs cleared weeds, debris, and resurfaced walking trails with pine needle beds. Students also worked on preparing seedlings for future planting. Club sponsors Mr. Peter Miserocchi (of NHS) and Mrs. Katie Avra (of Gardening Club) … Read More

Ms. Emily Royo’s Drawing and Painting II students participated in the 3rd annual Fort Pierce Art Club’s Magnificent Mini Masterpieces Art Contest & Show. The contest was expanded to Fort Pierce Central and Westwood High Schools this year. Participating schools were given 30 miniature 3″x 3”canvases with no restriction on theme or concept. 1st Prize “The Red Bar” Artist- Reed Wildes. “I was very surprised when I saw I won and am very happy that the judges liked my art”- Wildes. 2nd Prize “Flowers” Artist– Ma’Kiyah Stockton 3rd Prize “A Starry Night Alone” Artist- Olivia Vratz Honorable Mention “Blonde” Artist- … Read More

The Saint Lucie West Centennial High School Navy JROTC performed Adopt-A-Street responsibilities on Thursday, January 5th, 2023.     The Navy JROTC unit “Navy Eagles” are responsible for picking up trash along Cashmere Boulevard between Heatherwood Boulevard and Crystal River Boulevard. The Navy JROTC Navy Eagles have been performing these duties for the past 16 years.   The platoons rotate the Adopt-A-Street responsibilities monthly. They also perform Campus Clean-up duties around the SLW Centennial High School.     The next Adopt-A-Street for these Navy Eagles is scheduled for March 8th, 2023 and they look forward to making sure the neighborhood … Read More

Thank you to the Fort Pierce Art Club for hosting its annual fundraiser “Magnificent Miniatures” exhibit and auction. Four FPWA students won awards for their outstanding artworks: Lacy Sampson, Kamara Johnson, Taina Salazar, and Mariah Scordamaglia. The event was a huge success and the FPWA Art Department was awarded $500. THANK YOU to our community for supporting the arts!!!

Oak Hammock teachers, students, and families came together to bring hurricane relief to students in need at Mariner Middle School on the west coast of Florida. We were able to donate sneakers, sandals, jeans, shirts, and sweaters for their students.

Students in Ms. Cooper’s class worked through the scientific method as they dissected owl pellets. They sorted and classified different bones discovered through this hands-on learning experience!

Ms. Hoots’ art classes partnered with the Army JROTC Department for a “Holiday Letters & Cards From Home” project. This holiday season, our classes teamed up to make hand-painted Christmas cards and hand-written letters to troops who are currently deployed overseas. This new tradition for our two departments was started last year with the same goal in mind, which is to bring joy to service members who are unable to be with their families and loved ones during the holidays and let them know that they are appreciated for what they do. Ms. Hoots’ students used the opportunity to expand … Read More

A year after their first meeting, Lincoln Park Academy Students4H2O closes 2022 just right. With over 60 members from across St. Lucie County ranging from middle to high school, LPA Students4H2O is proud to share their official adoption of Veterans Memorial Park in Fort Pierce. As the first school and organization to participate in Keep Fort Pierce Beautiful’s Adopt-A-Park program, LPA Students4H2O cannot wait to continue expanding their passion for environmental advocacy into our community. Lincoln Park Academy Students4H2O extends their gratitude to Ms. Kaitlyn Ballard, Mr. Mike Reals, Mr. Paul Bertram, and the entire City of Fort Pierce Public … Read More

Students in Ms. Lewis’ class completed a protein synthesis lab. Students traveled into the nucleus (hallway) to replicate their DNA/cookie gene. After replication, they had to produce an mRNA code for the original gene. Once the mRNA strand was created, they traveled to the ribosome (lab area) to model translation. By the end, they had a list of ingredients that they used to assemble their protein(cookie).  

St. Lucie Public Schools recognizes that bicycle riding is a fun, healthy, and great way to get to school. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle! Follow some basic safety tips when you ride: Always wear your helmet. Obey all traffic laws. Be careful in and around driveways. Always watch where you are going. For additional bike safety tips, visit: https://one.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/kidsandbikesafetyweb/index.htm Watch videos about bicycle safety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkoVxBnnGko Walking to school can be fun and healthy too! Here are some basic pedestrian safety tips to follow: Walk on sidewalks if possible. Put cell phones away and pay attention. Look both left and right … Read More