SLPS on Parade for the Holidays!

December 4, 2023 By LAUREN PECZKO

Superintendent Dr. Jon Prince and board members were thrilled to participate in the Port St. Lucie Festival of Lights Parade as well as the Fort Pierce Sights and Sounds Christmas Parade this past weekend. He was joined by Board Chairman Debbie Hawley, Board Vice Chairman Jack Kelly, and Board Members Troy Ingersoll, Dr. Donna Mills, and Jennifer Richardson. A special thanks to the drivers of the school bus (Mitch Miller) and convertibles (De’Aundrea Myles, Beral Toney, and Trenecia Scott), as well as the communications department for the festive parade decorations.  

SLPS On Parade for the Holidays

December 5, 2022 By LAUREN PECZKO

SLPS welcomed the holidays this weekend as Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince, Board Members, and District staff participated in several holiday community parades, including the Port St. Lucie Parade of Lights and the Sights and Sounds on Second Parade in Fort Pierce.

SLPS Offers “Summer Slide” Activities

July 13, 2020 By Lydia Martin

What is Summer Slide?  Summer Slide is the tendency for students to lose some of the achievement gains they made during the previous school year.  DON’T LET SUMMER “SLIDE” AWAY!!! Click on https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/summer-slide/ to explore the wide range of resources available for your child(ren).  Activities range from those suitable for VPK to high school students. Get started today with some of these Summer Reading Tips. 1. Read aloud together with your child every day. Make it fun by reading outdoors on the front steps, patio, at the beach or park. Also, let your children read to you. For younger children, point out the … Read More

SLPS Odyssey of the Mind Winners

April 1, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

SLPS is proud to announce how our schools placed in the Odyssey of the Minds State Competition. Congratulations! Problem 3 Classics 2nd place Lincoln Park Academy and GOING TO WORLD! Coaches Judi and Mark Hueter Problem 1 Vehicle 4th place Morningside Elementary Coach Julie Moore Problem 4 Structures Division 1  4th place Windmill Point* Coaches Sean Caroglanian and Lacey Black *Structure built by second and third grader that held 555lbs! Problem 4 Structure Division 3 5th place Treasure Coast High School Coaches Sabaray Lazar and Monica Garcia

SLPS December STAR Awards

December 18, 2023 By LAUREN PECZKO

Congratulations to these STAR Award recipients from the December 12th board meeting! Congratulations to our STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) recipients for the month of December. This award is given to employees who go above and beyond their required duties in support of the District’s Mission and Vision. #bestplacestowork #slps_florida #wearestluciepublicschools #education

SLPS November STAR Awards

November 27, 2023 By LAUREN PECZKO

Congratulations to these STAR Award recipients from the November 14th board meeting! Congratulations to our STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) recipients for the month of November. This award is given to employees who go above and beyond their required duties in support of the District’s Mission and Vision. #bestplacestowork #slps_florida #wearestluciepublicschools #education

SLPS April STAR Awards

April 24, 2023 By LAUREN PECZKO

Congratulations to these STAR Award recipients from the April 11th board meeting! Congratulations to our STAR (Special Thanks and Recognition) recipients for the month of April. This award is given to employees who go above and beyond their required duties in support of the District’s Mission and Vision. #bestplacestowork #slps_florida #wearestluciepublicschools #education

SLPS October STAR Awards

October 17, 2022 By LAUREN PECZKO

Congratulations to these STAR Award recipients from the October 11th board meeting! Maciel Marcano, Work Order Specialist, and Larry Beckham, Custodial Area Manager, nominated by Principal Brad Lehman “We would like to recognize Larry Beckham and Maciel Marcano for their recent and ongoing support of our school community. Both Larry and Maciel have assisted our school maintenance department with daily cleaning, as a result of staffing issues. Due to their help, our teachers and staff report that our building continues to remain presentable and welcoming for our students. Most recently, Larry was instrumental in helping hang flags in our cafeteria to … Read More

SLPS Nearpod Educator of the Year Finalist

January 29, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Scott Nicks, 8th grade science teacher at Samuel S. Gaines Academy has been nominated as a Nearpod Educator of the Year Finalist! His daily use of Nearpod has not only made learning more engaging and accessible for his students but has also significantly boosted science testing scores across multiple schools in the district. Scott has proven that successful Nearpod implementation can lead to top results on district and state assessments. He thrives as an educator and leader among his peers through his ability to guide others on their journey toward success using the many features of Nearpod. Scott is a … Read More

SLPS Names Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year!

October 11, 2021 By Lydia Martin

On Wednesday, October 6th, Superintendent Gent, Board Vice Chairman Dr. Donna Mills, Board Member Jack Kelly, Education Foundation Executive Director Thom Jones, Dr. Jon Prince, Dr. Kevin Perry, Latricia Woulard, and Lydia Martin made surprise visits to announce the Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year! Congratulations to Principal Felica Nixon from Lawnwood Elementary School and Assistant Principal Jaclyn Velhuis from Oak Hammock K8 who were selected to receive these distinguished awards!

SLPS Names Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year!

November 10, 2020 By Lydia Martin

Superintendent Gent, joined by School Board Chairman Debbie Hawley, Board Member Troy Ingersoll and Assistant to the Superintendent Dr. Kevin Perry, made surprise visits to two SLPS schools this morning (November 10, 2020). The first stop was at C.A. Moore Elementary where they recognized Ms. Latricia Stubbs as the 2019-2020 Assistant Principal of the Year. Ms. Stubbs is now serving as a Principal at C.A. Moore Elementary. The second stop was at Allapattah Flats K8 School where they surprised Ms. Ana Rodriguez-Oronoz as the 2019-2020 Principal of the Year for SLPS! Congratulations to the two amazing administrators!

SLPS Named ‘Best Places to Work’ for Seventh Straight Year

November 6, 2023 By LAUREN PECZKO

With over 5,000 employees, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) was recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work. This is the seventh year in a row that the School District has received this honor in the “Extra Large Employer” (over 500 employees) category. Winning the distinction of Best Places to Work for the District was determined by several factors including; a low employee turnover rate and a 96% teacher retention rate, salary increases which resulted in over 900 employees receiving an average raise of 16.1%, a 99% fill rate on the first day of school for teaching … Read More

SLPS Mobile App

June 5, 2016 By Lydia Martin

SLPS To Go Access SLPS news, updates and notifications, calendars, lunch menus, sports, and more at your fingertips with SLPS To Go, our free mobile app. Click to download or find out more about SLPS To Go

SLPS Medici Project

September 10, 2019 By Lydia Martin

This past weekend, the SLPS Medici Project held its first “Beginning Band A Palooza” at Ft. Pierce Central H.S.  165 beginning band students from APK8, CAST, SGAET, SOMS, SPM, WGK8, PPREK8, MAK8, SLWK8 participated in a group workshop to learn how to put their instruments together, and learn to make their first note on their instruments! High school directors and their leadership students from FPC, TCHS, PSL, and FPWA lead the workshops and helped each musician get off to a successful start.    Thank you to  Music Man, Inc. who provided “Swag” for all participants.

SLPS Medici Project

October 1, 2018 By Lydia Martin

Teachers Katie Avra, Desiree Miller, Susan Wessel, and Cary Schott, are pictured with A.E. Backus Gallery Director J. Marhsall Adams. The teachers are learning about the works of A.E. Backus as well as learning how to use digital software to manipulate and teach Art elements incorporating the artist’s work. What is the SLPS Medici Project? ~Enhancing the practice of artist educators and student achievement through the Arts and Sciences. ~A professional development initiative supporting the natural integration of Arts and Science. ***The Medici family was the greatest supporter of Arts and Sciences during the Renaissance. An innovative, strong, standards-based professional development program. … Read More

SLPS Marching Bands Receive Superior Rating!

November 3, 2021 By LAUREN PECZKO

St. Lucie Public Schools celebrates a district first! SLPS High School marching bands made history when all 5 schools received Superior Ratings from the District 13 Marching Band Music Performance Assessment. Congratulations to marching bands from Fort Pierce Central High School, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy, Port St. Lucie West Centennial, Port St. Lucie High School, and Treasure Coast High School. Fort Pierce Central High School Show Title: Heroes vs. Villains Fort Pierce Westwood Academy Show Title: A Visit with Pop Culture Port St. Lucie West Centennial High School Show Title: Becoming You Port St. Lucie High School Show Title: Reign, … Read More

SLPS Launches Summer Feeding Program

June 6, 2022 By LAUREN PECZKO

Starting June 13th, SLPS is hosting a Summer Feeding Program, offering FREE food for children and teens, ages 2-18. All schools in St. Lucie County are open feeding sites for the community and students can go to any school for meals. Students that are not enrolled for summer school or camp must sign-in at the front office prior to receiving a meal. Breakfast Hours Elementary, K8 and Middle Schools | 7:45 am High Schools | 8:45 Lunch Hours Elementary, K8 and Middle Schools | 11:30 am High Schools | 11:45 am

SLPS Laptop Return Dates

May 23, 2022 By LAUREN PECZKO

All students must return their district issued laptop to their assigned school starting May 24 through June 1. Please be sure to bring the power card when returning the laptop.

SLPS Kindergarten Round-Up Open Enrollment

March 7, 2022 By LAUREN PECZKO

Join us for our Kindergarten Round-Up at these dates and locations: Tuesday March 8 (9:00-3:00) | Queen Townsend Head Start Center ll 2202 Avenue Q., Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Wednesday March 9 (8:00-6:00) | St. Lucie Public Schools District Office 9461 Brandywine Lane, Port St. Lucie, Fl 34986 Thursday March 10 (9:00-3:00) | ALPI Child Development Center 198 Marion Ave., Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 Enroll Now!: https://bit.ly/3gVrLaM

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