Category: School News

VGESS Faculty and Staff are thrilled to kick off another amazing year! Village Green’s incredible World Changers strutted down the green carpet, greeted by the cheerful cheers of teachers and staff celebrating their return! We are ready to make this year unforgettable, packed with learning, fun, and adventure. Here’s to new beginnings and a fantastic journey ahead!

Teachers had a fun time engaged in a learning activity on empathy where they worked in pairs on a paper plate activity.  This activity demonstrated that you do not always need to know the full picture in order to have empathy.  “Empathy is seeing with the eyes of another, listening with the ears of another and feeling with the heart of another.” – Alfred Adler.

Southport Middle School teachers and staff welcomed our students during open house.  Students met their teachers and visited their new classrooms.  Our new 6th-grade families met in the gym for an orientation presentation, which included information regarding SPMS expectations, curriculum, and school activities/clubs.  Families had the opportunity to clarify transportation needs, sign up for SAC/PTO, and complete meal applications.  Families also took this opportunity to purchase school shirts so our students would be ready for school on Monday!  To beat the heat, our families finished off the night with a refreshing treat from Kona Ice!

Students at Southern Oaks Middle School returned to school for the 2024-2025 school year with much fanfare. Students received a red carpet welcome making them the superstars and celebrities of the day. Teachers and staff lined the red carpet to contribute applause, cheers, and plenty of fanfare. Students smiled as they received high-fives, fist bumps, and hugs. Some students stopped for photos and others for interviews. Whether they arrived by car or bus, there was a red carpet awaiting them. There was one running from the parent drop-off zone and one from the bus drop-off loop. Students could immediately step … Read More

  On July 30th, Southern Oaks Middle School held an annual 6th-grade orientation and parent training. Parents and new incoming 6th-grade students attended either a morning orientation or an evening orientation. The orientation began with an introduction by the principal, Henry Sanabria, followed by a training session by the school counselors. Parents were educated on the role of middle school counselors, grading requirements, and the many mental health supports offered by the school and districts. The attendees were then separated into three tour groups. Each group had roughly twelve to thirty families in either the day or evening sessions. Then, … Read More

The Fort Pierce Police Department pulled up with cool pops on this hot summer day during Learning Adventure Camp!

St. Lucie Public Schools’ Office of Teaching and Learning devoted June to College Visit Month.  We took 34 rising seniors to the University of Central Florida, 30 rising seniors to Florida Atlantic University, 43 rising seniors to the University of Florida, and 22 rising seniors to Florida International University. The students were able to listen to the Admissions Department from each university, discuss admission steps/requirements as well as learn unique facts about each institution. The students were then led on a comprehensive tour of each universities’ campus. To wrap things up, all students were able to eat lunch on campus … Read More

Positive Behavior Intervention School is not just a model or method of facilitating Single School Culture and reinforcing positive expectations. At FPC, PBIS is a core principle of our way of life in Cobra Nation. Our lead champions are Mrs. Devries and Mrs. Mazzo who work tirelessly along with their other Cobra responsibilities to promote and ensure that FPC is a safe, caring, home outside of home for not just students, but faculty and staff as well. On top of their dedication, Mrs. Devries and Mrs. Mazzo wanted to thank the PBIS teachers by hosting a raffle of goodie baskets. … Read More

Our CAM babies have optimism learning about Iver Anderson who invented lead-free solder. Anderson challenges students to think about the “silver lining”, the thought, the “ah ha” moment when different pieces can be brought together to solve a problem that nobody thought was possible. Often after a rainstorm, the clouds part, and the sun comes out. When the sun shines on the back of the cloud, it is referred to as the silver lining. The sun comes out, the rainbow appears and gives the clouds a Silver Lining

The 2023-2024 Everglades School Champion Awards were announced. Morningside Elementary soared into Gold status for the second year in a row. Morningside has earned this award by integrating Everglades literacy into their curriculum in all K-5 classrooms, providing a strong connection in their community, and integrating Everglades advocacy into their culture. Not only did they receive GOLD championship status, but they also received the prestigious, George and Mary Barley Everglades award for going above and beyond throughout the school year. We are so proud of our bluejays for leading the way in St. Lucie County.

  Mr. Bolton has been the institution behind ninth-grade math in the district and at FPC for nearly four decades. His career spans 47 years stretching from the northeastern seaboard down to sunny south Florida. Cobra Nation came out, flanking the red carpet during a walk fit for a legend. At his farewell luncheon, Mr. Bolton shared stories that got him into education and kept him as a teacher. At the heart of it all and end of everyday it was people–students, faculty, and the community. His dedication showed through, setting the standard for Cobra pride. Rarely having taken a … Read More

  The end of the year staff meeting at Fort Pierce Central High School was more than a yearly wrap-up. This year, FPC’s Student Government Association (SGA) hosted the first annual Crystal Apple Awards. Dozens of teachers and essential staff members were awarded magnificent purple tinted crystal apples in wonderful keepsake boxes. The beautiful award was flanked with a green gem studded leaf and gold trimmed brown stem. From Courage to Grit, Passion, and Cobra Pride, our students saw the best in our faculty and staff. A special thank you to Mr. Bradley and Ms. Polite for sponsoring SGA all … Read More

Wishing our Blue Jay Family an Amazing Summer Break! ⛱️Thank you to our entire Blue Jay community for a tremendous school year!!!!☀️We had loads of fun closing out our last days! Student vs Staff kickball games, PBIS carnival, graduation, and smiles and hugs until the last day. For our Blue Jays moving on to new chapters, we wish you all the very best in all to come, and for our returning Blue Jays we look forward to seeing you in August!…”Once a BlueJay always a BlueJay!”…Happy Summer BlueJay Family!!! Stay safe!

DJ Corey visited Lawnwood Elementary School and encouraged students to always strive for excellence. This special music performance motivated students to make good choices and put forth good effort.  Students enjoyed dancing to DJ Corey’s hit song “Pass The Test”.   It was another amazing day at Lawnwood Elementary School.  GO LEOPARDS!