Category: School News

On Monday we celebrated the Top Ten Percent of each grade level at our Annual Top Ten Percent Ceremony! We also announced the Top Ten Students in the Class of 2024. Congratulations to all of these students for their academic achievements. Titans Prevail!

This past weekend on Saturday, April 13, 2024, Treasure Coast High School, Fort Pierce Westwood High School, and Southern Oaks Middle School participated in the T.R.E.A.S.U.R.E. Tournament Air Sea Land Challenge, hosted by Treasure Coast High School’s Robotics Team at their school. The event included an aerial scavenger hunt, an augmented reality maze for drones, as well as land and underwater events, which culminated in a Combined Event of all three types. Titan Born, Titan Bred!

Floresta partnered with the Cox Science Museum to host a fun Family STEAM Night. Families explored twenty interactive science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities.  Chase Dulemba and Jase Hutchinson eagerly designed and tested out their rollercoaster as they learned about force and motion.

Students in Mrs. Lankow’s K-2nd grade class created shape art in support of Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month! Students worked together to create art that demonstrates and symbolizes the importance of love and acceptance! “We are all fish in the sea at Mosaic Digital Academy!”  

Students in Mrs. DaCosta’s 1st grade class reviewed using an analog clock to tell time to the nearest hour and half hour using Twizzlers!

Palm Pointe students who won the March Attendance Challenges got to pie Palm Pointe’s administration team! During the month of March, homerooms in grades K-8 with the highest attendance average and homerooms in grades K-8 with the highest attendance on the early release day in March, proudly earned their spot to pie Mrs. Perez, Mr. Keelor, Ms. Markowitz, and Mrs. Newsome. Students were so excited for this opportunity! The Administrators were pied by over 300 students!    

This is the third in a collection of oral history interviews conducted by Lincoln Park Academy students to gather and preserve the memories of alumni of the school in its centennial year. Mrs. Linda Ivey is a 1970 graduate and a retired employee of Lincoln Park Academy whose history in Fort Pierce, Florida dates back to the first black cowboys in the area. View this video to find out more about her many contributions to education in St. Lucie County. YouTube Link – https://youtu.be/Wyn7-bT6BHE?si=x2zFnhYtfaFDBdLx  

During science, our fourth graders have been learning about different types of rocks, weathering, and erosion. Today as a celebration for doing so well on their science unit assessment, students were allowed to open up their very own geode from Morocco. Inside the geode, they found quartz crystal. We analyzed the rocks, luster, color, hardness, streak, cleavage, and inferred the way minerals could have leaked into their rock. At Morningside, fourth grade always ROCKS, but today it also shined like a crystal geode!

Congratulations to Gretchen Whitman of Fort Pierce Central High School for her outstanding participation at the 2024 Incubate Debate Championship. She advanced to the semi-final round in the national debate. Getchen’s coach, Mrs. Wright, worked hard this season to coach her incredible students. 

On Monday, April 15th, Student Government Associations from Fort Pierce Central and Westwood High Schools were recognized at the City of Fort Pierce Commission Meeting with a special proclamation for Student Leadership Week. Students from both schools interacted with City Commissioners and met with the Mayor, Linda Hudson, as a special proclamation was enacted to recognize their work in government at the school level.

St. Lucie West Centennial HS Eagle Culture (PBIS) celebrated students that have had great attendance and discipline through a Field Day, where students assembled their ultimate squad, showcased their creativity, and let their competitive spirit soar.  Students gathered in teams of 6 – 10, named their teams, matched up outfits, and competed against each other in various activities!  Food trucks were available for students, and they loved enjoying tacos and chicken wings while having fun with their friends!

10 seniors represented Fort Pierce Central on Friday, April 5 as our Young Floridian Candidates. These students were nominated by faculty and staff earlier in October. On this day, they were interviewed for their chance to win the Young Floridian Scholarship. The award ceremony was held Sunday, April 14th at 1 pm at the Sunrise Theater in Fort Pierce.  From left to right: Pamala Thompson-Sponsor, Makaria Sandlin-Journalism/ Communication/Language Arts; Cameron Webb-History/Social Studies; Valentina Niederhofer-Human Services; Rylee Kolostyak-Drama; Nico Tovar-Art/ Music; Mariah Roman-Science/Engineering; Emilie Thurston-Certifications/ Manufacturing; Carigan Cramer-Academic Excellence; Aliana Sterrett- Mathematics/Technology; Nikayia Wilder-Athletics, Principal Gardner   On the left is … Read More

On April 17, 2024, CAM honored its 54 business and community partners and volunteers. Attendees enjoyed a homecooked southern breakfast, reviewed school improvement data and goals, and heard from teachers, staff, and students about the impact of their support.

Village Green’s RACE TO SUCCESS FUN RUN! All students were able to participate in the fun color run hosted by Village Green’s PBIS team as a kick-off for a successful testing season! Students and families had a great time being active and enjoying the weather. Students who raised $100 or more through the MYBOOSTER fundraiser had the opportunity to pie a faculty or staff member in the face!

Fairlawn students in grades three to five dazzled Friday night in their performance of Aladdin Jr. at Riverside Theater in Vero Beach. Under the direction of music teacher Mrs. Quillinan, students have been practicing since January and their hard work was evident as they wowed the audience with their amazing performance!

Since Fort Pierce Central’s inception in 1970, the Cobra has been synonymous with the school. The Cobra, chosen as the mascot by Central’s first class, truly represents Fort Pierce Central’s PRIDE. The school has endured plenty of changes in its history, like a variation in populace, rivaling newer schools, and even building a new campus. And yet, Central’s PRIDE has stood the test of time, represented by the Cobra! The Fort Pierce Central Cobra Mascot was last entertained in the late 2010s by Charlie Highlands during his junior and senior year under the name “King.” Charlie embodied the meaning of … Read More

Faculty and staff at Village Green Environmental Studies School were encouraged to “Light It Up Blue for Autism” on Friday, April 19th. VGESS is helping to spread kindness and increase autism awareness during the month of April.

Mackenzie Dowdy is a cobra through and through! In January of this year, she was diagnosed with Leiomyosarcoma or soft tissue cancer. At 46, her bravery propelled her into treatment, future surgeries, and ongoing chemotherapy. In support of Ms. Dowdy, Cobra Nation came together at Duffy’s Sports Grill to raise funds toward her medical expenses. Thanks to Ms. Dowdy’s son (pictured above) who works at Duffy’s for championing this event honoring and supporting his mother. Mr. Gardner and Mr. Siminski join Ms. Dowdy. Well-wishes from colleagues, students, and Ms. Dowdy’s family!

Our St. Lucie West Centennial football team was given the opportunity to participate in college-level practices at FIU, FAU, and USF, with our senior and upcoming senior players receiving instruction from experienced college coaches. Our coaches also took away valuable lessons from the experience.  

Students, teachers, and staff enjoyed our monthly PBIS event at Morningside Elementary. This month, everyone dressed up in clothing from their chosen decade to celebrate having awesome behavior! Morningside Elementary is a PBIS GOLD model school. The hard-working PBIS team really know how to put FUN and one-of-a-kind experiences in our school year. Way to represent Bluejays!