Category: School News

Mrs. Boham’s SLWK8 STEAM SHARKS added a touch of mint to sweeten the end of their semester and year.  Previously, students designed candy bars and then voted to pick the favorite from each class, then an overall favorite for all classes. The winning bar was “Snowy Days” which was created by 7th graders.  Students layered in the fun when they proved themselves as chocolatiers and made a batch of the bars for themselves. While not ready to go into full production, the candy bar was a yummy treat to enjoy before winter break. Students truly enjoyed and loved their delicious designs!

The 1st Grade Holiday Performance was truly a show-stopper! Each little star shone brightly, sharing their joy and creativity with us all. Their hard work and enthusiasm made every moment so special. A heartfelt thank you to our talented young performers, families, and the wonderful teachers who helped bring this magical event to life. Dr. Reynolds, Village Green’s music teacher, truly outdid herself with this year’s “Gnome for the Holidays” program. VGESS 4th graders were included as special guest narrators for the show. Our village knows how to put on a performance and we can’t wait for the next show!

Mr. Tygesson’s 8th-grade Advanced Science students demonstrate their knowledge of the composition of a star by utilizing their artistic ability to create a model of the Sun. In this activity, students worked collaboratively in groups to create a model of the Sun’s interior layers (core, radiative zone, and convection zone), atmosphere (photosphere, chromosphere, and corona), and solar activity (prominences, solar flares, and sunspots) and implemented the properties of all layers into their model. Standard: SC.8.E.5.6 Create models of solar properties including: rotation, structure of the Sun, convection, sunspots, solar flares, and prominences.

Southport Middle School is overflowing with gratitude for our amazing bus drivers!  On Thursday, when the temperatures were in the 40s, the bus drivers of Southport Middle School were greeted with a cup of hot cocoa and a special note to keep them warm.  The note read, “A special thank you from us, because you do so much on the bus.  Wrap your taste buds around this cozy hot cocoa-it’s like a warm hug in a mug.”   Southport Middle School staff is extremely thankful for all the work our bus drivers put in each and every day.  Huge shout out … Read More

What an epic day at Village Green Environmental Studies School! A whopping 222 students with perfect attendance during the month of December turned into wall-hanging artists as they taped our amazing Assistant Principal, Mrs. Drost, and Principal, Mrs. Boria to the wall in the cafeteria for everyone to see. Talk about an extremely sticky situation! Our students and staff had a great time watching their principals participate in this fun event. We could not be more proud of our awesome world-changing Manatees for making attendance a top priority. Can’t wait to see what fabulous incentive awaits us in January! Stay … Read More

Ms. Jordan and Mr. Tygesson co-taught a density lab to Ms. Jordan’s 8th-grade science class. Students learned that density is the relationship between mass, volume, density, and flotation. It explains why some objects float while other objects sink. The density of any material can be determined by dividing the material’s mass by its volume. Standard: SC.8.P.8.3 Explore and describe the densities of various materials through measurement of their masses and volumes. Big Idea: Properties of Matter – A. All objects and substances in the world are made of matter. Matter has two fundamental properties: matter takes up space and matter … Read More

Central’s Key Club continued their holiday tradition of participating in Fort Pierce’s annual Sights and Sounds Parade. Taking place in historic and scenic downtown Fort Pierce, the FPC Key Club had 244 members walk in the parade. Along with wearing their festival Santa hats, Key Club members carried and waved giant Crayola Crayons in honor of the theme of the parade Color Me Christmas. FPC has the largest and most active Key Club in the State of Florida with 335 members who have amassed more than 2,300 volunteer hours, serving and supporting needs in the community. Key Club is a … Read More

Last month, Manatee Academy K-8 held their annual Cookies for Santa Event. This festive gathering has become a cherished highlight for families, offering a variety of activities that captured the magic of the season. Children enjoyed making reindeer treats and decorating sparkling snowflakes, unleashing their creativity in the craft stations set up throughout the event. The school also featured their annual holiday shop, where kids could pick out and wrap gifts for their loved ones, adding an extra layer of excitement to the festivities. In the spirit of giving, families also brought toy donations for the Christmas 4 Kids organization, … Read More

Some of our sweet Village Green Manatees were able to participate in this year’s Winter Celebration at the Rotary Club of Port St. Lucie. This annual Christmas party helps alleviate some of the holiday stress for families in our community and we are very grateful to be able to give some of our students the opportunity to participate. Thank you to our school counselors, Mrs. Hood and Ms. Collins, who accompanied a few VGESS Manatees to this event. The students enjoyed a lunch provided by the Rotary Club and had the opportunity to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus who brought … Read More

On January 6th, SLW Centennial High School held its second annual Student Recovery Day. This is a heartfelt initiative aimed at reconnecting with students who had chronic absences and low GPAs during the first semester. Teachers, counselors, and staff members split into teams to visit approximately 65 families, reaching out to students who had been struggling with attendance and academic performance. The primary goal of these visits is to let students and their families know that they are missed and valued members of the school community. By emphasizing the importance of daily attendance, the school hopes to encourage students to … Read More

School Spirit weeks usually captivate an entire campus. In this case, the Fort Pierce Central Administrative Team took a different approach to Staff only Spirit celebrations. In its first-ever week-long event, Cobra Staff had their very own Spirit Week dedicated to collaboration, and comradery, along with a quiet quest to see how long it would take students to catch on to the daily staff spirit concepts! We had Monochromatic Day, Jerseys, Holiday Wear, Secret Service, and Dress Like a Student themes. Cobra Nation turned out with fun approaches to the dress-up challenges making this an interesting and fun-themed week that … Read More

The normally glittering purple and gold of Cobra Nation sparkled green and red for the holidays! Staff enjoyed festive themes and treats each day before winter break. From daily dress-up themes, selfies with the Elves contest, donuts, coffee, hot cocoa, fruit and yogurt parfaits, to personalized Cobra Nation Stanley-style tumblers, hand-delivered cards and ornaments, and of course, our most treasured Annual Poinsettia Luncheon, Central’s Administrators set Santa up with quite the celebrations to follow! Not to outdo ourselves from our debut single of Rocking Around the Christmas Tree from last year, we even managed to top the holiday music charts … Read More

Mosaic Digital Academy recently participated in the Friends and Family Weekend at the Treasure Coast Food Bank, contributing their time and energy to help those in need in the community. As part of the event, the students assisted in sorting, organizing, and packing various donations, which will provide critical resources to families in need. This volunteering experience offered students a valuable opportunity to connect with their peers, family members, and local volunteers while giving back to those in need. Their involvement reinforced the importance of service and compassion, as well as the power of collective effort in creating positive change.

Eighth-grade Northstars students in Mr. Fess’ STEM class have been working hard designing, constructing, and coding their own racecars! The students built and coded their designs using VEX robotics. This is one of many robotics projects these students will complete this year. The students have been studying gear ratios, coding, and mechanical construction prior to this exercise. Each racer was required to have an increased gear ratio for increased speed and a push-to-start button. A tournament was held to determine the fastest car. These students will now take a short break from robotics to complete a certification course in Artificial … Read More

The PBIS Hot Cocoa, Candy Cane, & Reindeer Games was a resounding success, showcasing the positive impact of our school’s PBIS program. During both lunch periods, students and teachers flocked to the Cobra Cafe to indulge in hand-crafted hot cocoa topped with your choice of whipped cream, marshmallows, and crushed candy canes, a reward earned through consistently demonstrating positive behavior. A Santa-sized thank you to Chef Strell and his Cobra culinary students for their amazing efforts in making this event a special treat. PBIS is delighted to witness so many students embodying COBRA PRIDE and earning purple tickets to participate … Read More

St. Lucie West Centennial is incredibly proud of our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students for achieving a 100% pass rate on their certification test. A special congratulations goes to Cameron Wright, who not only scored 100% on her exam but also became the first student from Cen10 to achieve this remarkable feat. Our nursing assistant students undergo a rigorous 18-week program that meets the high standards set by the Florida Board of Nursing. Their tireless dedication to learning and perfecting the skills necessary to care for patients with diverse medical needs is truly commendable. Throughout the program, students complete a … Read More

Many schools have holiday celebrations. What makes Fort Pierce Central unique is the heartfelt warmth through which our staff connects at special times of the year. The Annual Poinsettia Luncheon is a much-anticipated holiday tradition in Cobra Nation. With all the holiday magic collected, Chefs Strell and Swertfager, along with the Cobra Culinary students, seem to outdo themselves every year! An over-the-top menu this year featured mains of roasted pork loin with cranberry and orange glaze along with prime rib, glazed carrots, vegetable medley, sweet potato pasta with brown butter, and smashed potatoes two ways in accompaniment with caesar salad, … Read More

At Southport Middle School, students celebrated their PM2 growth with yummy treats!  Students were rewarded for making growth in one subject (reading or math) with chips and Takis.  However, students who made growth in both subjects (reading and math) were rewarded with chips/Takis as well as a Nacho Bar.  The Nacho Bar consisted of chips, meat, cheese, sour cream, salsa, and jalapenos.   Students enjoyed creating their own nachos. For being in attendance for their tests, students also received free dress code passes which allowed them to wear pajamas. Students had a great time and were excited to see their … Read More