Category: School News

Southport Middle School (SPMS) recently buzzed with an incredible surge of school spirit as it celebrated a multi-faceted Homecoming week. This wasn’t just your average celebration; the school integrated Literacy Week and various Student Council initiatives into the festivities, ensuring that academic engagement and school pride went hand-in-hand. Throughout the week, students participated in a vibrant “spirit week,” dressing up and engaging in themed activities that fostered a strong sense of community and excitement across the campus. One of the biggest highlights of the week was the PBIS Pep Rally. This event served as a high-energy reward for students’ positive behavior, featuring a variety of fun activities … Read More

What an incredible House Day at Oak Hammock K‑8! From the very first rotation to the final transition, our students brought unmatched energy, teamwork, and house pride. The entire campus buzzed with excitement as students engaged in a full day of enriching, hands‑on activities designed to build community, strengthen collaboration, and celebrate what makes Oak Hammock such a special place to learn and grow. Throughout the day, students rotated through a wide variety of events—including escape rooms, obstacle courses, team‑building games, and friendly competitions. Whether balancing eggs on spoons, working together to crack escape room clues, or cheering on classmates … Read More

The excitement of Literacy Week continued at Fairlawn Elementary with a school-wide activity that truly helped foster a love of reading just GLOW. Students across all grade levels took part in a DEAR event—Drop Everything And Read—with a fun and creative twist. Each student received a finger flashlight, allowing them to shine a light on their books as they read in their classrooms. The glowing finger lights added an extra layer of excitement and engagement, turning reading time into a memorable experience for everyone. Classrooms across Fairlawn Elementary were filled with quiet focus, glowing lights, and smiling faces as students … Read More

As part of Literacy Week, Fairlawn Elementary proudly hosted Community Reader Day, a special event that brought reading to life in every classroom. Community members joined our students throughout the day, volunteering their time to read stories, share experiences, and model a love for books. From kindergarten to fifth grade, students listened eagerly as guest readers helped make stories engaging, meaningful, and fun. Community Reader Day highlighted the importance of literacy and the powerful role our community plays in supporting student success. Seeing familiar faces from the community reading alongside teachers reinforced the message that reading matters everywhere—at school, at … Read More

The SLW Centennial Navy JROTC “Black Talon” Company competed in the Cypress Creek NJROTC Drill Competition on Saturday, January 17, 2026. Navy Drill Competition Field Meets have multiple events that individual school unit drill teams compete in.  These events include an Academic Test, 5 separate drill events, Push-Ups, Curl-Ups, a 16x100Yard relay, and a Personnel Uniform Inspection.  All in all, there are 13 separate trophies that can be earned at Navy JROTC Drill Competitions. Congratulations to the Black Talon Drill Competition Team! They won the following awards at the Cypress Creek Drill Competition: 2nd Place in Academics (Trophy) 2nd Place … Read More

Palm Pointe’s 3rd–8th grade students and their families had an incredible time at our “Read, White and Blue Celebrating 250 Chapters of America” Literacy Night celebration! Guests rotated through interactive stations featuring vocabulary and comprehension games designed to stretch thinking and spark dialogue. Families sampled exciting new books during our book‑tasting experience, created one‑of‑a‑kind bookmarks, and collaborated to solve clues in our history‑themed literacy escape room. The energy was high as students and adults worked together, laughed, and embraced the joy of reading. We’re grateful to everyone who attended and helped make the evening unforgettable. Thank you for supporting literacy … Read More

As part of Literacy Week, Fairlawn Elementary brought learning to life with an exciting and interactive “Human Scrabble Day.” Students proudly wore a letter of their choice and worked together with classmates to form words, turning teamwork and creativity into a powerful literacy experience. Classrooms and hallways were filled with laughter, movement, and meaningful conversations as students arranged themselves to spell simple sight words, longer vocabulary terms, and everything in between. This hands-on activity helped reinforce spelling, phonics, and word recognition in a fun and memorable way. By collaborating with peers, students practiced problem-solving and communication while strengthening their reading … Read More

  The SLW Centennnial High School participated in the St. Lucie County Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026.  The parade originates on the corner of MLK Boulevard and I Avenue in Fort Pierce. All participants walk about 2 miles and finish near Lawnwood. It’s always an honor and a pleasure for the Navy JROTC to lead the SLW Centennial High School’s progression in the parade. This year the Navy JROTC seperated their company into four individual Platoons with each having their own Platoon Commander giving commands and cadences to their individual platoons. We look forward … Read More

We are incredibly proud of our Forest Grove Middle School Boys Basketball A Team, a group of student‑athletes who continue to demonstrate excellence both on and off the court. Over the season, the players have grown into a cohesive unit that communicates effectively, supports one another, and plays with strategic precision. Their dedication during practice and their commitment to improving their skills have truly paid off. This hardworking team celebrated an exciting victory against Synergy Charter School, adding to previous wins over Dan McCarty and Southern Oaks. These accomplishments reflect not only their athletic ability but also their determination and … Read More

Fort Pierce Central High School ushered in the winter‑season of school spirit with Stranger Things themed dress up days and a capstone of the lively campus bonfire. The event energized staff, students, and families as they gathered near the fire’s glow on a cold January evening at Cobra Nation. With staff in place at 5:30, student began making their way to the bonfire area at 6pm. Mr. Bradley, master of ceremonies and fire master along with Chef Strell, and the St. Lucie County Fire Dept. lit the fire at 7pm. Then, at 8pm, a special tribute featured SGA President Isabella … Read More

Fairlawn Elementary proudly celebrated Literacy Week with a fun and engaging “Read My Shirt” Day that put reading front and center across campus. Students and staff wore shirts featuring words, phrases, and messages, turning hallways and classrooms into living, walking books. Throughout the day, students were encouraged to read the words on one another’s shirts, sparking conversations, laughter, and a shared love of literacy. This creative activity supported Fairlawn’s commitment to building strong reading skills by reminding students that reading is everywhere—not just in books. Teachers used the opportunity to reinforce sight words, fluency, and comprehension in a joyful, low-pressure … Read More

Mrs. Lankow’s classroom was buzzing with creativity as students celebrated the 100th day of school. They showcased projects highlighting perseverance, counting skills, and fun. Students created vibrant posters with 100 stickers, stamps, or drawings, each telling a unique story. Students wore handmade shirts and hats adorned with sequins and fabric numbers, turning the classroom into a mini fashion show. A challenge involved building a structure with 100 Lego bricks, fostering problem-solving. Students worked on puzzles, matching pieces, while practicing math skills through grouping and estimating. The day was filled with laughter and learning. Great work, Mosaic Digital Academy Owls!  

We had such a wonderful time at our Read, White, and Blue Literacy Night last night! Thank you to all of our incredible families who bundled up and came out to join us — your support truly warms our hearts. Students and parents enjoyed moving through a variety of engaging literacy stations, exploring hands‑on activities, reading together, and celebrating the joy of learning. Every child received a free book to take home, and our Odyssey of the Mind team kept everyone energized with tasty snacks and drinks. Events like this remind us of the strength of our school community and … Read More

Brew Crew: Empowering Students Through Purpose Palm Pointe K‑8 is proud to introduce its new Brew Crew Coffee Program, a campus-wide initiative designed to provide select students with meaningful, real-world learning experiences that build confidence, communication, and independence. The Brew Crew Coffee Program offers selected students the opportunity to participate in a fully supported “work” environment, preparing and delivering iced coffee orders to staff across campus. Under the guidance and encouragement of school staff, students rotate weekly through key job roles—including Greeter, Barista, Cashier, and Delivery Assistant—to develop a broad range of functional and social skills. These structured experiences help … Read More

Bookman visited Ms. Budhram’s VPK classroom for Community Reader Day, and his presence truly felt like a gift. He shared a lively, engaging story all about numbers, encouraging the students to read along and become part of the adventure. His energy, warmth, and genuine love for books filled the room, creating an atmosphere where every child felt eager to participate. The students responded with the same excitement and joy they always show when he walks through our door, reminding us how deeply they value his visits. Moments like these highlight that reading is more than a skill we practice in … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School showed tremendous school pride as students and staff proudly participated in the annual Martin Luther King Jr. parade. This memorable event brought together groups from across campus, including the National Junior Honor Society, Cheerleaders, Track & Field team, Basketball team, and Student Council. Their involvement highlighted the diversity, unity, and excellence that FGMS strives to uphold every day. One of the highlights of the parade was the debut of our new bulldog mascot, who quickly became a crowd favorite! Students and spectators alike were thrilled to see the mascot bringing energy, smiles, and school spirit to … Read More

The SLW Centennial Navy JROTC “Black Talon” Academic Team traveled to Bayside High School in Palm Bay, Florida to compete in the Bayside NJROTC Area 11/12 Florida State Brain Brawl Academic Championship on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, to compete against 32 other NJROTC teams from all over the state of Florida. The “Black Talon” Team Alpha consisted of c/PO2 Andrew Witz-Schaffer, c/LT Brandon Ramirez, c/CPO Jacob Ramos, and c/CPO Eli Ross. They made it the first three rounds through the Quarter-Finals, survived the Semi-Finals and almost made it to the Finals! They finished in 6th Place out of 32 teams! … Read More

Fort Pierce Central High School’s courtyard came alive on Friday as students gathered for the annual Club Rush, held during both A and B lunches. With nearly 30 campus organizations represented, including almost 10 new clubs, the event offered an energetic snapshot of the school’s diverse student life and the many ways students can get involved. Our proud Principal, Mr. Gardner, believes that students should be involved and invested in their high school journey, by so doing, students should join at least one of these three opportunities: a sport, a club, or a Fine Art. Tables lined the courtyard under … Read More

Last week, our 11th and 12th-grade students had an incredible opportunity to attend the HBCU and HSI College Fair, which was held at the St. Lucie Public Schools District Office. This event was designed to introduce students to a variety of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) as well as Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs), giving them direct access to college representatives and valuable information about admissions, programs, and campus life. Our seniors, in particular, benefited from the fair; several received on-the-spot acceptance offers from a diverse array of schools, showcasing their academic achievements and readiness for higher education. These accomplishments highlight … Read More

SPMS hosted an engaging Literacy & History Night this past week, bringing together students, families, staff, and community partners for an evening centered around literacy. Students enjoyed a variety of reading activities designed to spark curiosity and strengthen literacy skills, all while sharing pizza and spending time together. The school’s History Fair projects were proudly displayed throughout the event, giving families the opportunity to explore the hard work and creativity students put into their research. The Book Fair added even more excitement, offering our students a chance to discover new books. Each family received a raffle ticket and was given … Read More