White City Elementary students were recognized for their academic achievements during the second nine weeks Honor Roll assemblies.  Keep up the hard work!

First  graders at White City Elementary school celebrate reaching their first 100 step goal in Reading!

A wonderful breakfast was served by Principal Roberto Bonsenor and Assistant Principal Simmie Burns. Staff were treated to eggs, sausage, toast, grits, and pastries. All of the Wildcats are so thankful for a great Administrative Team!  

White City Elementary School congratulates first grader Madison Maclachlan in Ms. Bianchi’s class! Madison was the school-wide top fundraiser for Jump Rope for Heart! Madison raised $370. This money is donated to the American Heart Association whose primary mission is to help “build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular diseases and stroke.”  We are so proud of you Madison!  

On Saturday, December 5th, the Port St. Lucie HS JROTC Jaguar Battalion traveled to Keiser University to present the colors for the Wheels and Motors Car Show. The car show featured many different cars such as Corvettes and Maseratis, as well as classics such as Packards and a McLaren. Commanding the presentation of the colors was Cadet Command Sergeant Major Mayoliv Hernandez, followed by Cadet First Class Mery Fuentes as state flag bearer, Cadet First Sergeant Devin Callwood as right guard, and Cadet Second Lieutenant Catherine Cabellero as left guard. After the presentation of the colors, representatives of the car … Read More

Students from Nardi Routten’s fourth grade class at F.K. Sweet Elementary recently enjoyed an unique  learning experience at Blind Creek Park. Students rotated through four different activities: seining, beach clean-up, water testing, and mangrove planting/measuring.  Jennifer Fleschner, a  parent volunteer helped Jason Moore and Annamarie Brosnihan test the river water for oxygen levels.  The students concluded that the deeper the water level, the higher the oxygen levels.

@ccess Now is a fundamental shift in teaching and learning to support the mission of St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS): to ensure all students graduate from safe and caring schools, equipped with the knowledge, skills and desire to succeed. Students will have access to a digital learning device and personalized, blended, interactive curriculum to support their acquisition of personal learning goals. Teachers to more effectively facilitate instruction, manage curriculum, collaborate with their peers, and engage today’s digitally wired students. This initiative is not about a device per se; it is about providing 24/7 access to content. This is about learning … Read More

The Lawnwood campus was buzzing as special vehicles rolled in, and community members took time out of their day to connect with our students. Classes rotated through each visit, learning what it takes to do these important jobs and how each role supports our community every day. Students listened closely as they heard about daily responsibilities, the tools and equipment used on the job, and the training and teamwork required to serve others. They also came prepared with thoughtful questions—and our guests were wonderful about answering each one and encouraging curiosity. We are grateful to Lucky Chu Hibachi Food Truck, … Read More

It has been said that every cloud has a silver lining. If a cloud can produce a silver lining, just think what a hurricane like Irma can do. New friendships are formed, care for others is demonstrated, a chance to calm the nerves of those who are frightened is taken, food is provided, help is given, laughter becomes common language among those who come to seek shelter, and finally, sometimes even romance blossoms! As the winds blew and the rain poured outside the Lakewood Park Elementary Shelter, the flood water began rising. Inside, a flood of a different kind was … Read More

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.

A new tradition has begun at Westwood Academy – the signing of the Senior Square. We are so proud of the future class of 2023!  

Westwood’s Reading Department collaborated on the Quarterly STEAM lesson on Invasive Species.  The classes began with a Nearpod and videos that explained which animals are not native to Florida.  Students also answered riddles about the animals.  To demonstrate the impact on our native species, each of the 6 classes was designated a specific “invading” animal and, following a script, took turns “invading” the hallway where the native animals were gathered.  Invaders included feral pigs, red headed agamas, iguanas, monk parakeets, pythons, and Cuban tree frogs.  The script followed the timeline of when the animals first came to our state.  After … Read More

The PBIS Prize Patrol is in full swing at Fort Pierce Westwood Academy! Each week, members of the PBIS Committee visits classrooms to reward students who follow our S.M.A.R.T Expectations (Safety, Mindful, Accountable, Respectful, and Think Win-Win). Students are selected by staff and placed into drawings each week. They are eligible to win gift cards and tickets to athletic events. Staff that consistently nominate students are also placed into a drawing for a gift certificate to our fabulous Panther Pub! The Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports System is a school-wide approach that focuses on proactive strategies that work to create … Read More

The Panther Band learned so much from the first game and worked hard to improve their show! Their determination and dedication is everything. The band is focusing on their goals and utilizing Habit 2: Begin With the End in Mind. Keep it up!