Category: School News

A high-quality public education should empower today’s young people with the skills they need to forge a path to bright futures. With this in mind, GreatSchools is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 College Success Award. This honor recognizes 814 high schools across nine states that have a successful track record of going beyond simply graduating students to helping them enroll in college and succeed once they get there. The College Success Award-winning high schools stand out based on school-level postsecondary data collected and shared by their states. This data tells us whether students enroll in college, are … Read More

LPA student Bradley Livingston, is a 10th grader whose artwork, “Lively Toes,” has been accepted for the Dali Museum’s Surrealist Art Exhibit in St. Petersburg, Florida.  His work will be displayed together with 100 juried works shown at “The Marvelous, the Fantastic & the Grotesque” Exhibition, May 19th – August 26, 2018.  Congratulations to Bradley Livingston on a job well done!    

Students in Ms. Merritt’s Creative Writing Class at Lincoln Park Academy earned several awards in the Indian River State College Annual Creative Writing Contest. Students submitted one original work of writing in the poetry, drama, or short story category. The students’ work was judged by IRSC faculty members, and the awards were received on March 29th at the 2018 Creative Writing Contest Award Ceremony held at IRSC. Casarah Dickson- 2nd Place Freshman Award Marissa Ward- 1st Place Sophomore Award Ryan Dakin- 3rd Place Junior Award Isabelle McConville- 2nd Place Junior Award The students are pictured with their teacher, Ms. Merritt.

Northport kindergartners were so lucky to visit with Mrs. Kate. Mrs.Kate is a renowned folksinger, songwriter and storyteller. The students loved the immersion into a musical morning with a very talented artist. Thanks to our great kindergarten teachers for their kindness, patience and dedication to learning. ❤

Forest Grove Middle School kicked off FSA with a Tunnel of Hope.  All students are capable of success!    

Natalia Illuzzi and Sofie Vanmoorlegham advance to the State Tournament after winning Districts at #1 doubles on April 17.

Natalia Illuzzi won Districts at the #1 singles position. She is advancing to the State Tournament on May 3rd.  Congratulations, Natalia!

Left to Right: Coach Jeannie Glenton, Cinthia Valdez, Lanie Smith, Laura Haggerty, Sofie Vanmoorlegham, Natalia Illuzzi, Jade Sites, Isabella King, Coach Sophia Witherspoon.

Northport students in Sandra Tyndale’s eighth grade class and Jennifer Lusardi’s second grade class collaborated with students from Fort Pierce Central High School and Lincoln Park Academy visiting Northport as Dual Enrollment students from Indian River State College. The dual enrollment students visited Northport as an assignment from their college level American Government class. Students, Samantha Huynh, Anthony Lima, Adriana Sanz and Nayeli Silva are running a mock campaign for Governor of the State of Florida. Candidate for Governor Nayeli Silva visited with the students and provoked a debate concerning mandatory dress code with the older students and the mock … Read More

Morningside Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind Team is heading to the world competition!  Congratulations!

On April 10 – 14, the Fine Art and Performing Art students of Treasure Coast High School hosted their Annual IMAGINE art show. This year, the show was hosted at TCHS. Visual Arts (Drawing, Painting, Graphic Design and Photography) and Performing Arts (Dance, Acting and Singing) were all a part of this show.  During the day, many teachers brought their classes to the visual arts to experience photography, painting, drawing and graphic design. On Thursday, April 12, students, teachers, parents and the community visited the campus and not only experienced the visual arts, but performing arts, as well. It was a great … Read More

FORT PIERCE, FL – The annual St. Lucie County High School Art Show opens Friday, April 20, from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.  This years’ show takes place in the Galleria of Pierce Harbor Building located at 100 S. 2nd St. in Ft. Pierce. An awards ceremony at 7:15 pm will pay tribute to the talents of students with first, second and third place awards in six categories along with a Peoples’ Choice award.  Judging will also include a special category just for teacher-generated art submissions.  This year’s art will remain on exhibit April 21st through Saturday, May 5th from … Read More

Fort Pierce Central’s “Poison Pens” spoken word poetry team won Semi Finals in Jason Taylor’s 4th Annual Louder Than a Bomb” poetry slam. As one of the final four winning teams in the state of Florida, they move on to Team finals Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 6:00 pm at Nova Southeastern University. Congratulations!

Northport student wins Retired Educator’s Writing Award!

Congratulations to Windmill Point Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind Team that competed at the State Competition held at UCF! Their project held 305 pounds! Thank you to Mr. Caroglanian for working with his team! Way to go, Rising Stars!  

Lincoln Park Academy was recently notified by the FHSAA that Senior Jamya Wiley is one of twelve female finalists for the Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team. Jamya will attend a banquet in Gainesville on June 11th and be awarded a $1,700.00 scholarship.  The over-all winner will be announced and will receive an additional $4,600.00. Congratulations and good luck to Jamya!

Northport is so pleased to celebrate our Third Grade Perfect Attendance, B Honor Roll, A Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll. Our teachers and students have worked very hard and have earned this award. Many thanks to our parents who make sure that the classwork and homework is complete, attend parent conferences and make sure that their student is following classroom and school norms. Mrs. Kemp, Mrs. Taylor, Ms. D’Argenio, Ms. Cirjaru, Ms. Claflin and Mrs. Wilson are to be commended for their diligence, patience and kindness working with our children. Many thanks to all who attended this wonderful celebration.

National Library Week will be observed April 8-14, 2018 with the theme, “Libraries Lead.” First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. The Northport media center is a raucous place. No dust on our books! Happy National Library Week ❤ We love all the children and try to bring the best books, speakers and programs to our children. Happy National Library Week from Northport and Mrs. Gruszka

Northport is pleased to announce Brandy Arthur and Olivia Sacchi as our Northport GiveBack2Kids, Inc. Student of the Month. Students are selected for good citizenship, leadership qualities or simply being an awesome friend. Many thanks to David Gornitzky and James Monds for being great community partners with the best interest of our children at heart. This is our final GiveBack2Kids, Inc. Student of the Month for this school year.

Northport music instructor, Joe Bigler conducts after-school practice with middle school band students. So proud of this young music teacher and his students! Keep going, Mr. Bigler..You’ve got this!