Category: School News

Bayshore Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind Team competed on Saturday, February 25, and received 2nd place! The team created a humorous story about a family that brings home an “Odd-a-Bot.” Instead of being programmed to perform tasks, this Odd-a-Bot robot learned from watching others. The team designed an original robot character that demonstrated human characteristics when performing tasks. In the performance, the Odd-a-Bot character moved and learned human actions from watching characters perform activities such as household chores, singing, and dancing. The Odd-a-Bot learned more than it was expected to learn, and confused its actions with humorous results. The team was … Read More

Mosaic Digital Academy Senior Alex Vandergrift signed her LSU Soccer Scholarship on Feb 1st.  Congratulations, Alex!  

Ariana White, an eighth grade student at Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition, will serve as a Page for State Representative Gayle Harrell in the upcoming Legislative Delegation session in Tallahassee, March 6-10. The exciting news came in an acceptance letter from Clerk Portia Palmer of the Florida House of Representatives. As a participant in this time-honored program, White will fulfill duties as a Page during committee meetings, House sessions, and press conferences. She will have opportunities to participate in tours of the Capitol, Governor’s Mansion, and other historic sites with other program participants.

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Ariana White, an eighth grade student at Palm Pointe Educational Research School at Tradition, will serve as a Page for State Representative Gayle Harrell in the upcoming Legislative Delegation session in Tallahassee, March 6-10. The exciting news came in an acceptance letter from Clerk Portia Palmer of the Florida House of Representatives. As a participant in this time-honored program, White will fulfill duties as a Page during committee meetings, House sessions, and press conferences.  She will have opportunities to participate in tours of the Capitol, Governor’s Mansion, and other historic sites with other program participants. About … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) principals and select teachers received congratulatory notices from Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart celebrating High Impact Teachers’ positive influence on student performance.  The identified teachers are recognized as having the highest impact in the entire state based upon a recent analysis of student performance on statewide standardized assessments. In the communication from Stewart, she thanked teachers for their leadership and hard work in supporting student learning as well as their commitment to preparing Florida’s students for success in college, career and life. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent along with members of the School Board join … Read More

Mr. Jeff Johnson, St. Lucie Public Schools 2016 Teacher of the Year, read the following Proclamation at the February Board Meeting designating February, 2017, as African American History Month. THE SCHOOL BOARD OF ST. LUCIE COUNTY Proclamation   WHEREAS: The School Board of St. Lucie County takes pride in joining Americans throughout the country and various parts of the world in recognizing February, 2017, as National African American History Month; and   WHEREAS: African American History Month celebrates the contributions that African Americans have made to American history; and   WHEREAS: National African American History Month had its origin in … Read More

Mr. Ian Cotner, Regional Director for AT&T, presented a $2,000 check to the Education Foundation as part of the corporation’s effort to support STEM education and provide experimental learning opportunities for students. The funds will be used to support Career and Technical Education and middle school drone programs.  

We are tracking our reading progress at White City Elementary.  Each star represents a book read during the celebrate literacy reading challenge. Reading is my SUPERPOWER!   

The Florida Department of Education presents the Golden and Silver School Awards to recognize exemplary programs, which promote parent and community involvement in education. The Golden School Award recognizes elementary, secondary and adult schools that meet the following criteria: A minimum of 80 percent of the school staff participated in training related to school volunteerism. A school volunteer coordinator is designated for recruitment, placement, training and supervision of school volunteers. The total number of hours of volunteer service equals twice the number of students enrolled in the school. Any volunteer activity that contributes to student improvement may be counted. (Example: … Read More

The Five Star School Award was created by the Commissioner’s Community Involvement Council and is presented annually to those schools that have shown evidence of exemplary community involvement. In order to earn Five Star School recognition, a school must show documentation that it has achieved 100 percent of the established criteria in the following categories. Schools must also earn a grade of “C” or above, or school improvement rating of “maintaining or improving” for the year of nomination. Business partnerships Family Involvement Volunteerism Student Community Service School Advisory Councils Congratulations to: Allapattah Flats Bayshore Fairlawn Floresta F. K. Sweet Forest Grove … Read More

The Florida Education Association of Retired Educators awards two Innovative Grants to local educators each year.   Educators can apply for a $100.00 innovative grant for a project that will add to efficient and effective teaching to enhance student learning. This year’s grant recipients were Ms. Jacqueline Harris of Village Green Elementary and  Ms. Sandra Southerly of Treasure Coast High School.  

John Davino (SGA) – Teacher of the Year Dawn Parker (DMMS) – School Related Employee of the Year Zakiyyah Owens (CAM) – Distinguished Minority Educator of the Year Bridgette Marie Hyde (REE) – Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year It was a night to be remembered as recognition and respect was bestowed upon individuals from all walks of education during the annual Night of the Stars gala on Saturday, February 18, 2017.  In a live broadcast from Lincoln Park Academy, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) and the Education Foundation of St. Lucie County announced this year’s line-up of educational … Read More

What a first rate presentation by Lorena Wilson’s third grade Rising Stars! Students researched a famous Black American using several sources. They also made program guides and actual models of each famous American. Students then presented their oral information using note cards to visiting classes, parents, administration and other special guests. Students became teachers for the afternoon and really demonstrated authentic and intriguing information. Guest students wrote down information pertaining to each speaker station that they found enjoyable. The afternoon in the media center was energetic and vibrant as special learning took place. The learning stations provided students with the … Read More

High honors for outstanding achievement and recognition for students who are progressing to regional and state level competitions were announced at the St. Lucie Public Schools Awards Showcase. Family and friends gathered to celebrate as award winners were announced for the recent Project Citizen Showcase, History Day, and St. Lucie County Science and Engineering Fair-STEM Competition. Congratulations to the following students: Project Citizen – 7th Grade Class/Team Projects 1st – Sam Gaines Academy Team Led by Ms. Aliana Moise 2nd – Westgate K-8 Team Led by Ms. Megan Shaver 3rd – Lincoln Park Academy Team Led by Mr. Raymond Williams … Read More

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – High honors for outstanding achievement and recognition for students who are progressing to regional and state level competitions were announced at the St. Lucie Public Schools Awards Showcase. Family and friends gathered to celebrate as award winners were announced for the recent Project Citizen Showcase, History Day, and St. Lucie County Science and Engineering Fair-STEM Competition.   Congratulations to the following students:   Project Citizen – 7th Grade Class/Team Projects 1st – Sam Gaines Academy Team Led by Ms. Aliana Moise 2nd – Westgate K-8 Team Led by Ms. Megan Shaver 3rd – Lincoln Park Academy … Read More

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – It was a night to be remembered as recognition and respect was bestowed upon individuals from all walks of education during the annual Night of the Stars gala on Saturday, February 18, 2017. In a live broadcast from Lincoln Park Academy, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) and the Education Foundation of St. Lucie County announced this year’s line-up of educational superstars. Mr. John J. Davino took top honors as St. Lucie County’s Teacher of the Year.  Mr. Davino is an AVID elective educator at Samuel S. Gaines Academy where he supports students on pathways to success … Read More

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) principals and select teachers received congratulatory notices from Florida Commissioner of Education Pam Stewart celebrating High Impact Teachers’ positive influence on student performance.  The identified teachers are recognized as having the highest impact in the entire state based upon a recent analysis of student performance on statewide standardized assessments.   In the communication from Stewart, she thanked teachers for their leadership and hard work in supporting student learning as well as their commitment to preparing Florida’s students for success in college, career and life.   Superintendent E. Wayne Gent along with … Read More

The SLPS Maintenance Department is happy to move forward with new painting and colors at PSLHS. This is part of the continued efforts to both waterproof schools and provide an attractive renewed look to the schools.