Students in Anatomy class listened to a Sickle Cell Anemia Presentation to recognize September as Sickle Cell Anemia Awareness Month. Students are applying the knowledge learned in Anatomy to real-world health issues. Thank you to our presenters!
Wear ORANGE to Stomp Out Bullying on Wednesday, October 24th. Stand with others on this day — National Unity Day. Stand together against bullying and united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
On December 8th, the Treasure Coast High School Titan Ambassadors hosted their 5th annual Shop With a Titan event at Target in Tradition. Each year, Treasure Coast High School students partner with local elementary school students at Windmill Point, Oak Hammock, and Manatee Academy K8 to take kids shopping. Over the last 5 years, Treasure Coast High School students, staff, and their partner schools have raised more than $10,000 and taken over 100 students shopping during the holiday season! Titan Born, Titan Bred!
Fairlawn Elementary School teacher Shirley Helton was recently presented with the 2012 “Excellence in Teaching History Award” for the state of Florida. This prestigious award is presented by the Florida Council for the Social Studies to recognize a teacher who encourages an appreciation and respect for history, involves students in the historical process, and evidences mastery of the subject matter. Congratulations to Ms. Helton for earning this distinction.
Fairlawn Elementary School fifth grade teacher Shirley Helton has been named the Distinguished Stock Market Challenge Advisor of the Year for the State of Florida for demonstrating excellence in teaching economics skills of free enterprise and financial literacy. Each year, the Florida Council on Economic Education and Publix Super Markets Charities recognize a Distinguished Stock Market Advisor who goes above and beyond in teaching children about how financial markets work, how to invest money, and entrepreneurship. Helton’s fifth grade students this year won first place in the state Stock Market Challenge Elementary Division in the Fall Competition and second place in the state Spring … Read More
The STAR program’s focus is to recognize employees for their behaviors, skills and actions that correlate with the District’s vision and acknowledge those who exemplify its core values. The St. Lucie School Board was very pleased to present the following employees with STAR Awards at this month’s School Board Meeting. Jennifer Glidden – Bayshore Elementary School Pam Hayes – Transportation Tabetha Jackson – Transportation Tara Nettles – Windmill Point Elementary School Yanet Pla – Student Assignment Fresnel Sanon – Student Assignment
This month’s STAR Award nomination comes from the Office of Teaching and Learning in support of their colleagues who support the technical side of education. Congratulations to: Tammy Pinkston, Susanne (Sue) Smith, and Gloriann Villalpando Many people do not know what goes on behind the scenes to get all of our technology and software programs up and running in St. Lucie. These three amazing ladies are the heart of the process when we adopt a new program in SLPS. They begin the conversations, find out the schematics, and then program to meet our needs. This tireless effort from Tammy, Sue, … Read More
Frances K. Sweet had their Shining Readers celebration to honor the fourth and fifth grade students that read 15 Sunshine Books and have earned 500 or more Reading Counts points.
Seven talented 5th grade students from Morningside Elementary were proudly selected to participate in this year’s district All County Chorus event, themed “A Brighter World.” Representing the Blue Jays with pride, these young voices joined fellow choristers from across the county to create a captivating performance that inspired hope and unity. Not only did they share their talents live, but the entire production was filmed and will be broadcasted, allowing family and friends to tune in from afar. The theme reflected a commitment to spreading positivity and uplifting spirits through song. These exceptional students embodied the power of music to … Read More
Third-grade math skills are shining bright at St. Lucie West K8! Mrs. Quiles’ students explored perimeter through an interactive activity, where numbers and shapes come to glow. Shine on, Sharks!
On a bright and engaging day, the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office Drone Team made a special visit to our school to demonstrate the innovative use of drones in modern policing. This event was a part of our ongoing unit on Careers in Criminal Justice, aimed at providing students with a comprehensive understanding of various roles within the field. The demonstration was led by experienced members of the Drone Team, who showcased the advanced technology and capabilities of their drones. Students were captivated as they watched live demonstrations of drone maneuvers, surveillance techniques, and real-time data collection. The team explained … Read More
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office detectives spoke to parents at Floresta Elementary School recently about internet safety. Risky internet decisions while utilizing social media include socializing, downloading, posting photos, music, and games were discussed. Parents were made aware of the dangers of unknown friending, posting personal information, embarrassing or harassing people, sending provocative images, sharing passwords, or clicking on pop-ups. Attendees were shown a presentation and videos focusing on internet safety. Warning signs include receiving gifts, making calls to unknown numbers, turning away from friends and family, or exhibiting extreme emotional behavior when they have no access to the internet. … Read More
Sheriff Mascara, deputies and firefighters along with School Board Member, Debbie Hawley, form a Kids at Hope Tunnel at Gaines Academy on the first day of school!
Congratulations to Allison Goldsmith from Fairlawn Elementary who was recognized by the Sheriff for her quick action in coming to the aid of her fellow classmate and to the members of the School Security Work Group, a collaborative team working to support safe schools. Allison Goldsmith (7:48) School Security Work Group (39:20) Awards Ceremony Stream Begins at 10:30 A.M. Posted by St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office on Wednesday, November 14, 2018
SLPS opened 12 schools to serve as shelters in St. Lucie County during the devastating rains and winds that swept through the area. Through it all, shelter residents were safe, well fed, and cared for by staff who were driven to put service before self. Thank you for all you do for your community!
St. Lucie Public Schools is proud to announce our 2014-2015 US Presidential Scholar, Ms. Shelby Durden. Shelby is a senior at Fort Pierce Westwood High School. Each year, we recognize a senior that has displayed leadership and character, been involved in community service and reached high levels of academic achievement while overcoming obstacles. As a young child of 18 months, Shelby was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis. She has been through periods of remission and also painful periods requiring hospital homebound services. Early on, Shelby decided that she would not let this stop her. She found selfless ways to connect with … Read More
SLWK8 Sharks were elated to explore their boundless curiosity. Ms. Paries’ third graders transformed into expert detectives on a mission to find relevant details that supported the central idea. Each page, a potential clue! The room buzzed with focused energy and collaboration as they hunted for textual evidence with colorful highlighters. Snippets of sentences, eye-catching images, and intriguing captions – all meticulously examined. While working together, students were able to compare findings and discuss text evidence. They also paid close attention to text features. At St. Lucie West K8, our Sharks continue to sharpen their critical thinking skills by utilizing … Read More
Students at St. Lucie West K-8 School in Mrs. Binns, Mrs. Dahms, and Mrs. Morales’ 4th and 5th-grade classes did an experiment during Science Resource with Mrs. Ramonas entitled “Diving Dolphin” in which they learned all about myoglobin stored in our muscles. After processing the information, they made connections to their learning of whales, seals, and dolphins. The Scientific Method was used and the comparison of data was shared between groups. JAWESOME JOB, SHARKS!
On March 3rd, St. Lucie West K-8 School’s Drama Department, led by teachers Shannon Case and Lindsey Harris, kicked off our first annual Sharks’ Got Talent show! Students from all grades shared their amazing talents with a packed crowd of parents, friends, and the community. A BIG thank you to everyone who performed as well as all of our amazing adult and student volunteers. JAWESOME JOB, SHARKS!
St. Lucie West K-8 students in Mrs. Ballenger’s 4th and 5th grade class created an “I Am…” board to help express self-awareness during their Social Emotional Learning (SEL) time. Each day they choose a word to help describe themselves, place it under their picture, and then share with their classmates and teachers. JAWSOME JOB SHARKS!
