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NJHS got a chance to learn all about advocacy. Members learned how to self-advocate for their personal ideas or beliefs. Members were also given insights on what it takes to advocate for a city and push for change. 📢💬 #AdvocacyRocks #MeetingTheMayor #CommunityVoice
Congratulations to our Fort Pierce Westwood FFA students competing at the District Ornamental Horticulture contest. Emma Chancey- artistic arrangement 3rd place Saigence Holguin and Lilyana Gonzalez- Landscape 3rd place Toby Miller- Production
Three of Morningside Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind teams competed at the state tournament last weekend. We are so proud of all of our teams for representing our school well. Odyssey of the Mind is an international creative problem-solving competition where students completely take the lead and create the sets, props, costumes, and even the script without adult intervention. These teams work all year long to create a solution for one of the problems presented. Then at states, they are judged on their long-term solution, their spontaneous problem, and the creativity of their style. Additionally, one of the teams built … Read More
Thank you, Texas Roadhouse, for an amazing 2nd grade field trip! Students were able to learn about various jobs and tasks performed in a restaurant, tour their kitchen facility, create their own tasty rolls, learn how to line dance, AND enjoy some delicious food.
Introducing The Charlie Cart Program, made possible by Publix Super Market Charities, that rolled out at our Morningside Elementary Club! We are thrilled to introduce this groundbreaking opportunity for youth empowerment and healthy living, designed to provide hands-on learning experiences, changing how our youth approach nutrition and culinary skills. With a focus on accessible ingredients and practical cooking techniques, this program will equip our members with the knowledge and confidence to make healthy choices on any budget! Read more about our newest initiative here: https://bgcofslc.org/introducing-the-charlie-cart-project-empowering-youth-for-a-healthy-future/
Attendance Matters at Lawnwood Elementary School. K-5 students who met the Jan/Feb Attendance Goal of 92% were eligible to attend a MAGIC SHOW! The magician was amazing, and it was another GREAT day at Lawnwood. Students are strongly encouraged and rewarded for coming to school, arriving on time, and remaining in school for the entire school day. GO LEOPARDS!
On March 27th, the Treasure Coast High School ROTC FL-20081 staff flight was visited by Mr. Brett and Mr. Dewey from Stuart to present us with a $3,000 check for our participation as volunteers at the 2023 Stuart Airshow. This is an annual event that our unit participates in every year. Titan Born, Titan Bred!
Bayshore students had an opportunity to participate in a fun game of BINGO. This schoolwide PBIS event was a blast!!!
Palm Pointe students in grades K-5 raised money for the American Heart Association through the Jump Rope for Heart organization. Palm Pointe’s top fund-raisers got to slime their P.E coach Mr. Santoro. Our heart heroes raised $5,123.00 for the cause! Way to go Rockets!
At the 2024 Florida State Thespian Festival, troupe 6958 brought 8 individual events to compete with, and a one act. They came home with four excellents, four superiors, and top honors for their one act. 6958 got the pleasure of watching three main stages, watch other schools pieces, and take different workshops with Broadway professionals. Overall State Festival was an incredible learning experience for everyone who attended. LPA Theatre had an outstanding time at the state festival and can’t wait until next year!
We are so proud of all of our Bulldogs who represented Forest Grove at the St. Lucie Public Schools National History Fair this year. These students put a lot of hard work into their History Day projects and their work paid off. First Place Winners: Daniela Flores and Olivia Watson- 6th grade Exhibit- “Women of WWII” Josue Figueroa and Max Arguelles- 8th grade Exhibit- “Making a Home in Miami- Cuban Immigration” Viola Thompson- 8th grade Research Paper- “The Space Race” In addition, Daniela and Olivia from Mrs. Tate-Grandison’s World History class have been chosen as finalists to move on to the State-level competition. … Read More
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 new episodes of Community Connection with Sean Boyle and Ashley Mock and their … Read More
District Homeless Liaison, Kylee Fuhr, and Student Assignment Coordinator, Kandiss Moore, passionately advocated for students experiencing homelessness during their recent visit to Washington DC. Their advocacy efforts involved productive meetings with dedicated staff from both the offices of Brian Mast and Marco Rubio. The focal points of their discussions centered on the profound impact of the McKinney Vento Act, emphasizing the critical need for sustained legislative support and funding for this essential bill. Kylee illuminated the transformative power of the McKinney Vento Act by recounting poignant success stories from our very own SLPS McKinney Vento students. Through her compelling narrative, … Read More
Just before Spring Break, Centennial’s Eagle Culture Committee (PBIS) celebrated diversity and our students that have excellent attendance and behavior with our very first “Around the World in 100 Minutes!” The event consisted of music, games, activities, food trucks, and booths from countries around the world. Eligible students had an amazing time celebrating their heritage and learning more about the heritage of their fellow students and teachers!
West Gate K8 8th grade students enjoyed an educational experience as they toured Washington D.C. just prior to break. Some were even selected to participate in the “Change of Wreath” ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery.
Congratulations to the Fort Pierce Westwood Academy students who competed in the FFA Vet Assisting contest in Plant City! They placed FIRST in the state with Jayden Weil being the high individual of the whole contest. The team members (pictured) Briana Plaza, Samuel Rogers, Jayden Weil, and Ella Stark will be recognized during the State FFA Convention in June and then continue on to compete at the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis in October! Woo-hoo! Great job, Panthers!
Comcast’s “Internet Essentials” is geared to those who have at least one child who receives free school lunches through the National School Lunch Program. Other criteria include being located where Comcast offers Internet service. This Sign-Up Event is for families that do not have Comcast services or have not subscribed to Comcast Internet Service in the last 90 days. This sign-up event will be held on March 27, 5 PM – 7 PM at the Samuel S. Gaines Cafetorium CALL 429-HELP(4357) TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY. SIGN-UP EVENT IS PRE-REGISTRATION ONLY. NO WALK-INS.
Towards the end of the top-notch season, the Lady Cobra’s Champion Flag Football Team was invited to Tampa to meet the Buccaneers players and play a game on their home field. Coach Clements couldn’t be prouder of his team! From their dedication, hard work, and cohesive vision, the team members have made clear that while winning is always the goal, winning as a team means more to players. Llanos sisters sophomore Annali (left) and Alyssa (right) pose with Bucs Players for a selfie.
Congratulations to the LPA High School Orchestra and Orchestra Director Laura Hopkins for achieving superior ratings at this year’s Music Performance Assessments, which took place a Vero Beach High School on March 12, 2024.
