Category: School News

Mrs. Whitehead’s first-grade class celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month with an exciting art project. Each student was given a paper hand to create a flag that represented different Spanish Countries. Four students enthusiastically presented influential figures in Hispanic heritage, showcasing their unique contributions to culture and history. Each student took turns sharing stories about their chosen individual. It was a wonderful way to appreciate the rich diversity of Hispanic cultures and to celebrate their differences while having fun!        

Congratulations to Village Green’s 100 Club Members! We are so proud of our students and teachers who achieved an incredible milestone by scoring 100% on their Unit and District Tests. To celebrate this achievement, our talented students and dedicated teachers gathered at Celebration Station to enjoy a special treat. A big shoutout goes to the teachers, who earned a special gold star for having the most participants in the 100 Club! Your hard work and encouragement play a significant role in our students’ success.

Girls on the Run at Morningside Elementary is back up and running after some time off due to the hurricane!   This wonderful organization teaches girls confidence and life skills through engaging weekly lessons.  The girls are currently learning about making positive connections with new friends.  They are also hard at work outside running laps to prepare themselves for a community 5K later on in the school year.  The coaches are very proud of how motivated and hard-working the girls have been!

VGESS faculty and staff wore orange for UNITY DAY!

Plory’s Prize Patrol swept through the halls and into classrooms, awarding students who met their i-Ready goals for the month of September. Students cheered each other on as names were called out. Students are experts at monitoring their own minutes, as well as encouraging peers.  

Congratulations to the Boy’s Golf Team (Aiden Shaw, Jaden Peterson, Malachi Davis, Bryce Shaw, Luke Goothouse, and Joey Rizzello) for winning the Al Griffin County Championship on October 15. The boys competed against 7 schools in the county and after 3 years of getting second place, they earned the trophy back! Special congrats to Jaden for shooting a 5 under and winning the individual county championship for the 5th year in a row. On to Districts October 28th! Go Greyhounds!

All LWN families were invited to attend our Annual Hispanic Heritage Family Night.  Together we learned about the contributions of influential Hispanic Americans like Roberto Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Cesar Chavez.  A delicious taco dinner was provided as we celebrated Hispanic/Latin music and culture. It was another awesome LWN family night!  GO LEOPARDS!

Staff at Lakewood Park Elementary partnered with American Smoke BBQ Company to support the community after Hurricane Milton destroyed homes and left many without power for days.  The team of volunteers provided free hot meals from the food truck and collected and passed out essential supplies on Saturday and Monday.  Families were invited to enjoy free food while spending some quality time with neighbors.  Thank you to American Smoke BBQ and to all who donated items and volunteered their time for these events!

Lincoln Park Academy Middle School students completed the Student Council elections on Monday, September 30, 2024.    The middle school student council elections were a resounding success, with an impressive participation of 646 students. The students eagerly took part in the voting process and cast their ballots in their social studies classrooms. Not only did they vote online to choose their candidates, but each social studies teacher also conducted a mock election, complete with voting booths, ballots, and the experience of waiting in line – allowing the students to fully immerse themselves in the democratic process.    Social Studies teachers … Read More

In celebration of a successful unit of study on Space, 5th-grade students at Village Green Environmental Studies School eagerly wanted to do a roundup of activities centering on the unit’s learning.  Students in Dr. Venzen’s Science class chose activities on creating an image of the sun (the Star of the Solar System), comets, and the phases of the moon, as some of their cherished learning experiences.

**Hispanic Heritage Night Shines at Dan McCarty Middle School** On Monday, October 7, Dan McCarty Middle School came alive with a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture during our annual Hispanic Heritage Night. The event was a true reflection of our school’s diverse community, bringing together students, parents, and staff for an unforgettable evening filled with music, food, and cultural pride. Parents beamed with pride as they watched their children perform songs in Spanish, take swings at colorful piñatas, and participate in a Parade of Flags, which honored the rich heritage of Hispanic and Latin American countries. The night showcased the … Read More

You can sit with us! Bayshore Elementary students and staff wore pink for bullying awareness and prevention.

The Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion hosted the First Raider Meet of the season on October 5th, 2024. The cadets who volunteered to help run the raider meet had an essential role in making sure the raider meet went smoothly.  The raider competition consisted of 5 events: a 3-mile team run, 1-mile litter carry, 35-pound kettlebell carry, fitness challenge. Overall, the Battalion’s Male and Female team finished 1st overall and the Mixed team finished 1st in fitness challenge. All three teams will compete in the South Fork Raider Meet on October 12th with expectations to keep our winning streak going. 

In honor of Hispanic Hertiage Month, elementary art students in Ms. Nedrow’s class learned about Miami based Artist Romero Britto. Britto is a Brazilian artist, painter, and sculptor. He infused elements of cubism, pop art, serigraphy and graffiti. His patterns are filled with bold patterns that express hope, dreams and happiness! They chose from 3 different Britto templates and filled them with bright colors and fun patterns. Elementary also learned about texture by creating cute monsters using crayon rubbing techniques.

On Saturday, September 28th, 2024, the Port St. Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion conducted their first car wash of the school year at O’Reilly’s, located off US-1. Cadets were placed in different stations, such as the washing, drying, and sign–holding stations. Overall, the cadets were able to work as a team to showcase their leadership skills as they completed their tasks.

Grandparents Day at school is a wonderful opportunity to strengthen the bonds between students, their families, and the community. Manatee Academy K-8 welcomed grandparents on 9/06 to be a part of their grandchild’s morning. Grandparents were served breakfast and afterward the ‘ManaTeam’ walked grandparents to their grandchild’s classroom – each had a small token of appreciation waiting for them. Thank you to all the families that made this day special for students!

 Mrs. Whitehead’s first-grade students have been learning about living things and life cycles. Life cycle is the series of changes in the life of an organism. They learned about the caterpillar turning into a butterfly. Over the course of a few days, they watched as the caterpillars spun into their cocoons and later turned into butterflies. Once the transformation was complete, they released them into our school’s garden.                                                                 … Read More

Fifth graders in Ms. Kalio’s class worked collaboratively to complete a science experiment about the Water Cycle! Students started by making predictions as to how water from the ocean becomes rain over land. They created a landscape model out of clay and poured water over the model. They covered their container with plastic wrap and secured it with a rubber band. It was placed in a sunny spot and students observed how water moved throughout the landscape. After, students analyzed and recorded their data!  

On a typical sweltering south Florida Friday afternoon, Key Club members helped set up the Pumpkin Patch at the Frist United Methodist Church. The church raises over $40,000 in pumpkin sales to help the community. Way to go FPC Key Club!

Fifth graders in Mrs. Portee’s class are sensational with strategies! Students competed in groups to solve multi-digit multiplication equations using various methods such as Area Model, Partial Product, and Traditional.