SLWK8 truly embraced the spirit of Hispanic Heritage Month. We organized an amazing door decorating contest that breathed life into our halls. Ms. Richardson’s Kindergarten class transformed their door into a beautiful work of art representing Prosperity, Power, and Progress! Our dedicated staff came together for a delectable potluck, offering culinary delights from various Hispanic countries. We also elevated our morning announcements by spotlighting prominent Hispanic figures who’ve shaped our world. It was a month where our students and staff united in honoring the rich and vibrant culture of Hispanic Heritage.    

The SLW Centennial High School’s NAVY JROTC Navy Eagles “Black Talon” Company provided a 50 State Flag Honor Guard to celebrate Senior Night on Friday, October 27th, 2023 at the St. Lucie County Regional Stadium prior to the varsity football game versus Lake Brantley. The Honor Guard honored all seniors starting with the NJROTC Seniors, then the Football Seniors, followed by Cheerleader Seniors. The “Black Talon” Seniors that were honored during Senior Night were Cadet Lieutenant Commander Alesha Alexandre (Black Talon’s Commanding Officer), Cadet Lieutenant Casey Scott (Black Talon’s Executive Officer), Cadet Ensign Faith Miller (Black Talon’s Operations Officer), Cadet … Read More

Meet Flo! For the past 21 days, our Floresta Dolphins have participated in a school-wide embryology project sponsored by our local 4-H.  Students explored the development of living things with this first-hand experience of incubating eggs and watching them hatch.

Students In Mrs. Madorma’s class engaged in exploratory science inquiry activities to explore the distance of stars. Students used flashlights, grid paper, and meter sticks to simulate the brightness of stars at different distances. Students discovered the answers to such questions as: How does the distance of a star affect how bright it looks?  How do you think the distance of a star will change its brightness?  What causes some stars to be brighter than others?

LPA’s National Honor Society, led by Presidents Noah Fox-Goodman and Alexandra Watson, went out to Sportsman’s Park’s Trunk or Treat event to bring smiles (and treats!) to children this spooky season. There were so many kids! Hopefully our skeleton didn’t scare them too much…  

The Treasure Coast High School Titan Sound Band participated in the FBA District 13 MPA (Music Performance Assessment) on Saturday, October 29th. They performed their 2023 field production “Finding Home” for a group of pristine adjudicators and earned straight superiors! The Titan Sound Band then went on to play at the TC football game, where they rallied the team to victory against Vero Beach High School. We are immensely proud of their hard work throughout this award-winning marching season. Titan Born, Titan Bred!

The SLW Centennial High School Key Club helped the Fort Pierce Sunrise Kiwanis Club clean Jaycee Park on Saturday, October 28.  Thank you EAGLES for making a difference in our community.

The Port St. Lucie High School Army JROTC Jaguar Battalion competed at the Fort Peirce Central Raider Meet at Fort Peirce Central High School on October 28th. The Jaguar Raider Cadets were among 11 schools from across the state of Florida competing. The raider competition consisted of 5 events: a 2.3-mile team run, 1-mile litter carry, Humvee push, tire flip, and constructing and crossing a rope bridge. The Jaguar Battalion Mixed team finished 4th overall, the Female team finished 2nd, and the Male team dominated the competition with 1st place overall in all 5 events. All three teams will be competing … Read More

The SLW Centennial High School’s NAVY JROTC “Black Talon” Navy Eagles Company performed the Opening Ceremony Color Guard for the 41st Annual Chili Cook-Off sponsored by the Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County. The event took place on Saturday, October 21st, 2023, at the Clover Park “Mets” Stadium in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Color Guard was performed by Cadet Ensign Faith Miller (Left Rifleman), Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer Sean Stewart (Ensign Flagman and Color Guard Commander), Cadet Lieutenant Commander Alesha Alexandre (Unit Flagman), and Cadet Senior Chief Petty Officer Mayreeana Neston (Right Rifleman).

The third-grade students in Mrs. Santos’ class used manipulatives to deepen their understanding of area. Students solved problems involving area by using a visual model and a multiplication formula.   Go Leopards!

Hispanic Heritage Night at Oak Hammock K8 was a huge success. Students and families enjoyed viewing a Hispanic exhibition, eating Hispanic food from the food trucks, dancing, and creating crafts that represent the Hispanic culture. Students of Oak Hammock K8 Leveled Up learning the Hispanic Heritage as they leveled up success.

The October Parent Night was a hit!  All LWN families were invited to our Hispanic Heritage Celebration.  Families toured the class projects, dined at the taco bar, and enjoyed a talent show. In addition, fifth grade students participated in a wax museum performance to honor the lives of Hispanic Americans like Roberto Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Cesar Chavez.  Go Leopards!

The LPA Chess Club has students learn and show their skills in this fun and historic board game! Playing chess has many benefits, including improved memory, developed perspective and problem-solving skills, and even a reduced risk of developing dementia. Founded this year by Ian Navas, the club welcomes both middle and high school students regardless of chess experience. Meetings are held on Mondays and Fridays after school in the cafeteria. +Members participate in a club tournament at the beginning of the year.      Members try not to blunder their pieces while having fun.  Our sponsor, Mr. James Flynn, and … Read More

Savanna Ridge Elementary Pre-K, VPK, and Kindergarten students enjoyed a fire safety presentation delivered by the St. Lucie County Fire District. Students were given an opportunity to use the fire hose and take a tour of a fire truck.

Chester A. Moore continues to open the doors to the most important resource (our families). Parents heard about data, and personal goals, and were provided certificates celebrating their students’ unique strengths during Student Led Conferences.

On Sunday, October 22nd , the Port St. Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion conducted a Color Guard for the Professional Golfers Association at their golf course in St. Lucie West. Our cadets opened the ceremony with the national anthem sung by Dave Bray. The event was the 15th Annual Liberty Mutual Invitational Benefiting Caddy For a Cure. Commanding the Color Guard was National Flag Bearer Cadet Lieutenant Michael Coccaro accompanied by Cadet Second Lieutenant Eathan Clayton as the State Flag Bearer, Cadet Captain Jeremiah Davis as Right Guard, and Cadet Master Sergeant Olivia Hunnell as the Left Guard. 

Why use a boring worksheet or textbook when you can have active engagement and learning with a fun roam-the-room activity, reviewing key standards? Today in Mrs. Proctor’s class we did just that, as we reviewed GCF, LCM, and GFC with the distributive property!!!  

Ms. Enoch’s and Ms. Pank’s Writing and Science Lab: “How does the distance affect how bright a star looks in the sky?” They also learned why the sun appears to be so much larger and brighter than the other stars.