LPA Basketball Court Naming Ceremony ~ Wendell Adams Court

We are excited to relive the energy and enthusiasm of our recent Lincoln Park Academy Basketball Court Naming Ceremony held on February 2, 2024, in honor of Head Girls Varsity Basketball Wendell Adams.  He has the most basketball wins on the Treasure Coast.   The vibrant atmosphere echoed with the cheers of basketball enthusiasts and community supporters alike, making it a truly unforgettable occasion.  The ceremony unfolded with a sense of unity and pride, highlighting the rich history and promising future of the basketball court. The unveiling of the court rendering which includes the new name “Wendell Adams Court” was met … Read More

Education’s Shining Stars Announced!

Broadcast on Saturday, February 3rd, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) and the Education Foundation of St. Lucie County announced this year’s line-up of educational superstars. Lindsey Laurino from St. Lucie West K-8 took top honors as St. Lucie Public School’s Teacher of the Year. Joining her in the winner’s category were School Related Employee of the Year, Amelia Scott from Lakewood Park Elementary; Distinguished Minority Educator of the Year, Clifton Robinson from Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies; and Outstanding First Year Teacher Katlyn McCue from Palm Pointe Research School at Tradition. Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince said, “All … Read More

WLX Horizon Weekly

WLX Horizon is the school district’s TV channel that provides St. Lucie County with instructional television programming, school board meetings, along with what’s happening in our district, and local shows about our schools. WLX Horizon can be streamed on-demand for free via the WLX Horizon app! WLX Horizon can also be found on Comcast channel 13 (Ft. Pierce), Comcast channel 19 (Port St. Lucie), Blue Stream Fiber channel 19, and AT&T TV channel 99 (under St. Lucie County Community Channels) or check out the live feed. Join us this week for the Night of the Stars update! Outstanding First Year Teacher, School Related Employee … Read More

SLPS Celebrates Black History Month with Contests for Students and Educators

Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Encourage Students and Educators to Participate in 2024 Black History Month Contests About the Student Art Contest The Black History Month Student Art Contest is open to all Kindergarten through third-grade students in Florida. Each student will submit original, two-dimensional artwork based on this year’s theme. Four statewide winners will be selected for the month, and each winner will receive a $100 gift card for school supplies and a one-year pass to Florida State Parks. About the Student Essay Contest The Black History Month Student Essay Contest is open to all fourth through … Read More

FPC Beta Wins BIG

Fort Pierce Central’s Beta Club SHINED once again at the State Beta Club competition in Orlando. “A Voyage of Adventure” was the theme of the national competition where students competed against all of the Beta Clubs from schools around the country. Students competed against 56 other Beta Clubs across the state of Florida. Sponsors Ms. Collins and Mrs. Blackmon are incredibly proud of the hard work their Betas put into this competition.  The following is a list of the 15 wins they earned: 1st place Accessorized design – a team of students 1st place Engineering – a team of students 1st place Pottery … Read More

SOARing Behavior at Morningside

Positive Referrals for OUTSANDING BlueJays that demonstrate kindness and care for others!✨We are celebrating GOOD CITIZENSHIP and Positive Choices at Morningside!☀️Congratulations, Job well done to these Star Students!

TCHS Engineering & Manufacturing PreApprenticeship to Apprenticeship Connection

Treasure Coast High School’s (TCHS) Engineering and Manufacturing program students learned about Apprenticeship opportunities available to them after high school graduation.  Students in the program were then able to register for one of two available pre-apprenticeships (Welding or Industrial manufacturing) while enrolled in the program at TCHS.  Thank you to Ms. Colleen Gill (CareerSource Research Coast – Apprenticeship Navigator) for presenting to Mr. Phil DePuy’s students. (Photos courtesy of Mr. DePuy) #CTEmonth

LPA Centennial Oral History Project ~ Francina Mimms

LPA is celebrating its Centennial Year through the oral histories of its alumni. Sophomore Lily Zheng interviewed alumni, the first being Francenia Mimms, who graduated from LPA in 1959. Ms. Mimms shared her experience attending LPA and growing up in Fort Pierce. The interview can be found on LPA’s YouTube channel. The LPA Centennial Committee is committed to preserving LPA’s rich history and legacy in St. Lucie County. Stay tuned for future oral histories which will be released on LPA’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbiA_nGUNc0  

Village Green Elementary Honors MLK Jr.

Mrs. Ankiel’s Kindergartners recently learned about the life and teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The students learned about his powerful speeches and civil rights work. Mrs. Ankiel uses the teachings of MLK Jr to help her students learn to solve problems nonviolently and promote love and comradery in her classroom. The students read books, drew and colored a portrait, and participated in classroom activities to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

St. Lucie West K8 Celebrates the 100th Day of School!

SLWK8 students celebrated the 100th Day of School by showing their spirit. Students in Ms. Walker’s second through fourth-grade class celebrated the 100th Day of School by showing they are 100 Days Sharper! First-grade students turned into Dalmatians, 101 to be exact!

Young Scientists Learn Research Skills at Morningside

Morningside Elementary students in Mrs. Eibl’s second-grade class refined their research skills when they spent time during their enrichment MTSS block researching an animal that lives in Antarctica or the region. After becoming the class expert on their habitats and animals, they integrated technology by creating a PowerPoint presentation and then building a replica of their habitat before sharing their skills and knowledge with classmates.

Criminal Justice Collaboration with Clerk of the Circuit Courts & Comptroller, Michelle R. Miller

Students from the Criminal Justice programs (Career & Technical Education) participated in a special session hosted by St. Lucie County’s Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller, Michelle R. Miller.  This session included multiple presentations from the St. Lucie Sheriff’s Office, IT department, Detention staff, Probation & Parole officers, court staff, and more!  Students were then provided an opportunity to tour the Courthouse and sit in on a live trial. Thank you to Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller Michelle R. Miller and her team.  Together, they put a meaningful presentation and provided career exploration opportunities for St. Lucie … Read More

The Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion Strikes Again

The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion Drill Team competed in Santaluces High School Drill Competition against six other schools on January 19th. The competition consisted of Armed Squad, Unarmed Squad, male individual Exhibition, female Individual Exhibition, Let one squad, Male/Mixed dual exhibition, and Color Guard.  The Jaguars did incredibly well in their first competition of the season. Male Unarmed Squad earned 2nd place, Male Armed Squad achieved 3rd place, Male/Mixed dual exhibition took 1st place and Male individual Exhibition placed 2nd. Female unarmed earned 2nd, Female Armed took 1st place, Female individual Exhibition took 1st place, Female color … Read More

St. Lucie West K8 Sharks in Motion

Middle school students in Ms. Velazquez’s science classes learned how to describe motion with graphs. Students answered two essential questions; how an object’s motion can be recorded on a graph and how can a graph help you understand an object’s motion. They had four different tasks to perform: hopping, walking backwards, walking normally, and speed walking.  They were timed and given how quickly they arrived at the appointed destination (5 meters and 10 meters) which they then wrote down. Once they had completed all four of the tasks given and they had annotated their times, they were then instructed to … Read More

Fifth-Grade Writing is Colorful at Morningside Elementary

Fabulous fifth-grade teachers at Morningside collaboratively plan to engage students in the process of writing. Last week, students used color coding to write argumentative essays about whether zoos should exist. They analyzed different viewpoints and then wrote in order to express their viewpoints using evidence to back up their claims. Next, they were able to read their finished products with their buddy class. Learning sure is colorful at Morningside Elementary.

Jaguars Claim Victory Once Again in Dwyer

On Saturday, February 3rd, the Jaguar Battalion traveled to Dwyer High School. Our Female and Male Teams competed in an Unarmed/Armed Squad, Color Guard, and Exhibition duo/solo. PSL ended up placing 2nd in Female Armed Squad, 1st  in Female Unarmed Squad, 2nd in Female duo exhibition, 1st in female Color Guard, and 1st in solo exhibition. The males place 2nd in Male unarmed squad, 2nd in male armed squad, 2nd in male duo exhibition, and 1st in male Color Guard. The Jaguar Battalion finished 1st once again and is looking forward to next week’s competition at Jupiter High School on … Read More

K. Pearson Annual Beach Clean-Up

Please join us to honor the memory of our exceptional marine science teacher as we continue her legacy of love for students, learning, and the natural wonders of our coast.   The 5th annual Kimberly Pearson Memorial Beach Clean Up will take place on Saturday, March 2nd at Pepper Park, Pavilion 1, from 9am-noon. Schools, clubs, teams, and organizations wishing to participate, should email katherine.avra@stlucieschools.org to register. Students in middle and high school will receive volunteer hours. Families are welcome to attend. Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Please bring gloves and bags. Refreshments provided. Scan … Read More

Bayshore Elementary Literacy Week Day 2

Day two of literacy week was “Believe in your shelf and shine bright!”. Students and staff represented by wearing their most sparkly outfit! We shine bright when we read! #bayshoreshines

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