Beta Club sponsor Carolyn Collins is beyond proud that FPC Beta members placed 14 times in the state competition in Orlando. Cobras competed against 45 Beta Clubs in the state of Florida. FPC Beta members are eligible to compete in the national competition this summer in Kentucky! Congratulations to: Black and White Photography – Olivia Donnelly – 1st place Digital Art Division 1 – Makayla Vasser – 3rd place Digital Art Division 2 – Nico Tovar – 1st place Engineering – Lucas Salcedo, Rocky (Mohammed) Hai, Nico Tovar, Carrigan Cramer – 1st place Spanish – Maria Granados – 2nd place … Read More

Lincoln Park Academy Orchestra is proud to announce that violinist Giselle Arana-Cisneros, grade 9, was recently awarded Concertmaster of the Florida Orchestra Association All State Concert Orchestra in January!  The Florida Music Education Conference was held in Tampa on January 11-14 and featured All State performing groups from various different areas of music performance. Giselle auditioned for her placement and was awarded this honor from 18 first violins.  This talented musician is not only in orchestra but in chorus as well and has performed with many area community orchestras including the Treasure Coast Youth Symphony.

Students with the Principal’s Honor Roll and A/B Honor Roll enjoyed time out on the patio to celebrate their hard work! We are so proud of their hard work!

Juniors & Seniors attended the HBCU College Fair at the Fenn Center to explore the next steps after graduation. Several students received offers and scholarships on-site! Keep up the great work! ?

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy hosted Innovation Zone – a night dedicated to students interested in all the wonderful things FPWA has to offer such as STEAM, History Fair, Leader in Me, CTE and Magnet programs, classes offered at the Marine Oceanographic Academy, and more!    

Fort Pierce Westwood’s MOA AICE Marine 1 students got an opportunity to learn about FAU Harbor Branch’s Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Program (MMRC). The mission of this program is to “Protect Wild Dolphins and Whales” through conservation, stranding response, research, collaboration, and education. Mr. Steve Burton, Director of Marine Mammal Stranding and Population Assessment at FAU’s Harbor Branch, along with his team, gave a hands-on demonstration to the students about the Marine Mammal Ambulance Transport System and rescue operations and answered all their questions. Students got to act as marine dolphins and worked in teams to learn rescue operations.

Representatives from the FPWA Army JROTC Program attended the Annual Treasure Coast Military Officers Association of America (MOAA) Scholarship Fundraiser Ball at the Santa Lucia River Club. The ball is held as a fundraiser event to benefit Treasure Coast JROTC Programs by building a growth-focused scholarship fund that is awarded at the end of each school year. Our local MOAA chapter gives the proceeds of the event to 8 High School JROTC Programs in Martin and St Lucie county. Cadet Major Nicholas Hammett, who plans to attend UCF following his completion of high school, was chosen to represent our program … Read More

The Jaguar Culinary Crew led by Chef Foerster rocked the Snowflake Dinner and Dance at the Sandhill Shores community in Fort Pierce over the weekend.  We are so lucky to have our own Culinary Program that fosters a love and learning of all things that happen in both the Front of the House and the Back of the House while preparing students to become professional chefs! #OnceAJagAlwaysAJag  

Westwood JROTC cadets read to kindergarten and first grade students at St. Lucie Elementary for Literacy Week. This was extra special for one of our cadets who went to SLE for elementary school; he reconnected with several of his teachers and shared his success in school so far! Thank you to all of our JROTC Cadets for your dedication to literacy and our community.

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy is beyond proud of the following students who excelled at their Color Guard Solo and Ensemble. Jazmyne Jones received a rating of Excellent on her Flag solo. Breauna Daniels-Cook, Shamarri Simmons, and Cassidy Wilson received a rating of Superior on their Flag and Dance Solo. The following students are on the indoor guard and received a Superior rating for their Performance: Breauna Daniels-Cook JazmyneJones Isabella Mascitelli Serenity Smith Jamaria Moody Iyunna Ross Cassidy  Wilson Yolanda Ferguson

Port St. Lucie High School students had a great experience at the HBCU/HSI College Fair while showing their Jaguar Pride.  We are so very proud of our outstanding students who dressed as business professionals while showing off their exemplary behavior. #OnceAJagAlwaysAJag  Thank you to all the amazing adults who helped these students in creating their portfolios and attending the college fair; school counselor Marcia Griffin coordinated the event with support from Chorus teacher Devon Hagans, the entire Guidance Team of Monica Brooks, Joseph Anton, Christine Derry, and Cassandra Adams, ELL teacher Yeny Duenas, Guidance Clerk Kathy Scherden, and the amazing … Read More

MOA students in the Ocean Conservation group worked with Forest Grove Middle School students to learn the importance of using a microscope. This partnership will give these future high school students the tools to be successful!  

Lakewood Park Elementary students, families, and community members enjoyed an engaging and fun-filled week for Celebrate Literacy Week.  Monday kicked off the week with community guest readers in each and every classroom.  Throughout the week students enjoyed buddy reading, themed dress-up days, and a Family Dinner and Literacy Night event. We would like to give a special shoutout to all of the community members and families that participated to make this a special week for our students!

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy is immensely proud of our band students on their performance at Solo and Ensemble this weekend: These students received a rating of Good for their solos: Daniel Tavera Cadence Preston These students received a rating of Excellent for their solos: Hailey Sheehan Charles White Devin Sanchez Ja’zariya Greer Andre Squire Vincent Cugini Lilah Kaeiser Armani Hall These students received a rating of Superior for their solos: Giselle Ontiveros Nahum Auguste Jared Saintil-Moorer Tylania Brandon Joandre Sanchez Nicholas Owens Hailey Sheehan Chelsea Donassaint Riley Kirschling Gabriel Andouche Nailah Auguste Janiel Figueroa Charisma Youngblood Kenneth Solano – Snare … Read More

The SLPS Talent Development Department had an amazing day with new teachers on the first of five Refining and Improving Starting Educators (RISE) 2 days for 2022-2023! RISE 2 days are designed to provide ongoing support and professional learning sessions to support teachers’ instructional strategies, classroom practice, and behavior management.  The Classroom Management Panel session also provided teachers an opportunity to ask questions and gain targeted support from Deans, Behavior Support Specialists, Behavior Analysts, Culture & Learning Environment Specialists, Exceptional Student Education Specialists, MTSS Specialists, School Psychologists, and School Counselors.  We are grateful to the St. Lucie County Education Foundation … Read More

On Friday, January 27th, all six comprehensive high schools competed in the District Commissioner’s Academic Challenge which consisted of two question rounds. St. Lucie’s Commissioner’s Academic Challenge District Team Winners: Treasure Coast High School Coach Stephen Maxwell Dominque Thomas Gabriela Baez Olivia Gust Jacob West Bryan Gardner Kayla Washington St. Lucie’s State Commissioner’s Academic Challenge Team: Coach Stephen Maxwell (TCHS) Dominque Thomas (TCHS) Gabriela Baez (TCHS) Olivia Gust (TCHS) Jeremiah Baldo (SLWCHS) Lauren Delapenha (PSLH) Robert Sansone (FPC) The state team will be heading to Orlando, April 21-23rd to compete at the state competition which is tentatively scheduled to take … Read More