Category: School News

With a new school year underway, Cobra Nation always finds a way to present our Cobra Best, our Cobra Pride, and roll out the Purple and Gold in style for new families and returning family members. This year was a packed campus for Open House 2024! From Cobra Clubs, student organizations and athletics, to meeting teachers, checking out classrooms, and learning the Cobra Way, students and families saw the side of Cobra Nation that makes everyone feel at home. We want our students to feel safe and supported, and to find their fit with their peers and our staff. As … Read More

Mrs. Quiles‘ third-grade students at SLWK8 explored mathematical concepts through hands-on manipulatives. This interactive approach helps them grasp abstract ideas and strengthens their problem-solving skills, making learning both effective and enjoyable!  

Dr. Jacqueline Venzen and Dr. Thomas Gay, fifth-grade science teachers at Village Green Environmental Studies School, engaged their classes in conducting hands-on scientific investigations regarding paper airplane flight.  Students had to identify a problem, develop a hypothesis, plan and carry out systematic observations, outline a plan of action, and test their airplane design as they recorded their results.  Students were actively engaged in demonstrating their understanding of the scientific process as they let their paper airplanes take flight in an outdoor setting.  Students also conducted additional research regarding airplane design and which designs were best suited for long-distance airplane flight.

At Forest Grove Middle School, Mrs. Proctor’s Math class was reviewing their learning goal- students will solve problems involving rational numbers and the four operations. “We are specifically working on the standard that students will add/subtract rational numbers with procedural fluency! Students are playing the head bands game in a new, cool way. Students must walk around the room, find a partner and pair up. Each person solves the other persons problem on their sheet of paper, they compare answers to see if they got it right or not. If an answer is wrong, they explain why and rework the … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School is hosting an after-school STEM program for our students, sponsored by Mr. Tygesson and “The American Dream Factory” Students display interest levels, creativity, and inherent leadership skills that they will have a chance to develop, sharpen, and put to full use as the year goes on. Mr. Tygesson’s classroom has been arranged for a number of brand new 3D printers, laser cutters, and various printing machines for cups and clothing that every student will have access to learn and use as we prepare to launch a number of fantastic products and Brands. I’d say it was … Read More

Lawnwood Leopards are WINNING! The students of Lawnwood Elementary participated in the Kids at Hope/ Tunnel of Hope Activity.  A special thank you goes out to all of the community members and leaders for making this event a success.  We believe all children are capable of success, no exceptions!  GO LEOPARDS!

Thank you to Jamaica Ex-Police Association for your generous donations during our open house. We appreciate your support and partnership.   Thank you to St. Lucie Cricket & Sports Association for your generous donation of school supplies for the fourth year in a row! We are blessed to have your unwavering support and partnership.  

Twelve Key Club members (Rowan Crandall, Roselyn Crandall, Sydney Daniel, Gabriel Guarnizo, Damon Harris, Jeremiah Henderson, Malachi Henderson, Gilberto Mendez, Isabela Mohindroo, Jayden Nargen, Nachbi Pierre, and Jaeda Wolfgram) attended the first activity at the Community Garden today. The students were taught how to flip the soil, even it up, and place and secure the irrigation hoses. The soil was left ready to rest for 6 weeks. At that time, we will come back and begin the gardening. The vegetables and fruits grown will be distributed on a regular basis to Sara’s Kitchen, the homeless, and members in need in … Read More

On Friday August 9th, 2024, the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion aided the incoming freshmen at open house. This was the school’s first event, the following cadets; MAJ Rebecca Guison as right guard, Cadet MAJ Sariely Yanez as state flag, Cadet CPT Alex Franchi as American Flag, and MAJ Gabriela Gomez as Left Guard, were all honored to present the colors. The cadets of JROTC introduced many incoming students and enrolled many new cadets into the program. Twenty-four new eager cadets were assigned that day. Cadets working at this event felt encouraged to reach out to young, motivated students who want to better themselves … Read More

Fourth-grade students in Mrs. Ascani’s math class participated in a stand-up, hand-up, pair-up activity to discuss place value relationships among different numbers.  Students found partners and had to explain their reasoning behind the relationships they identified between numbers.  

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