The 4th and 5th Grade Chorus from Rivers Edge Elementary, under the direction of Mrs. Amy Martinkovic, entertained the participants at Relay for Life in St. Lucie West.  

On Thursday, February 11, Rivers Edge 3rd Graders were gifted their very own dictionary. Representatives from Rotary International brought one for every 3rd grader in the school. This supports their goal of increasing literacy in our country. Rivers Edge is grateful for our community helping our students receive the best education possible.

Second graders at Rivers Edge have been exploring the enchanting life cycle of butterflies, observing their incredible transformation from larvae to beautiful, winged creatures. Witnessing this firsthand reinforces the ideas of growth, change, and the wonders of the natural world. After studying the butterfly life cycle, Ms. Lago’s class finally had the chance to release them, and it was a breathtaking moment to watch them take flight! The students were thrilled to see the butterflies emerge from their chrysalises, a process they had eagerly anticipated for weeks. They learned about the different stages of metamorphosis, including the egg, larva, pupa, … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools congratulates St. Lucie West Centennial High School Athletic Director Steve Ripley as one of six named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association Hall of Fame! For the complete story, read the article recently published in TCPalm: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/2019/07/03/steve-ripley-centennial-florida-athletic-coaches-association-hall-fame/1638718001/

Students and parents had a great time becoming the “ringmasters” of their 7th Grade content at Palm Pointe’s 7th Grade Family Carnival. Students participated in “Escape 7th Grade,” a Civics Escape Room on the Articles of Confederation. Students also solved math problems to pop balloons for prizes, answered text-based questions in ELA to “go fish,” and made a laser maze in Science. Thanks to all who joined us!

Students at Oak Hammock K-8 are learning to make good choices that can be rewarding. Each month, one student from each grade, who has not received a BIR or referral for the month, is randomly selected to receive a gift bag from the Dean’s office. Congratulations to the students of Oak Hammock who do the right thing. We are watching and catching you at your best!

Parents, Grandparents and friends of third, fourth and fifth grade students at Morningside Elementary gathered on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 to celebrate Principal’s honor roll (all A’s including conduct), A/B honor roll, and perfect attendance.  Principal, Cortina Bell-Gray congratulated students and gave them special pencils and academic achievement bracelets.  

C. A. Moore hosted their first Business Partner Breakfast. Special visitors Jacklyn Davis, the granddaughter of Mr. Chester A. Moore and D’Andrea Davis, the great- granddaughter stopped by to visit their grandfather’s school while visiting from Miami. Our business partners were amazed by the history shared about the school.

Sixth grade Panther team students at Forest Grove Middle School had the unique opportunity to welcome and honor a returning veteran,  Captain Brandon Joseph Richard Gray, USAF. Captain Gray is the son of Rik Gray at Lincoln Park Academy and Pam Gray at Forest Grove Middle School. Captain Gray has just returned from a six-month tour in Afghanistan. He wanted to visit the school to thank staff and students for all of the cards, letters, and gifts that were sent to him and his troops during his deployment.  Sixth grade Language Arts teacher Ilyssa Greene sponsored the outreach. Students have been thrilled to receive letters as well as several … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools will reopen for traditional face to face instruction on August 10, 2020. If you would prefer your child attend school on-line, you must complete the parent commitment form http://survey.stlucie.k12.fl.us/TakeSurvey.aspx?SurveyID=762H599# so that a virtual schedule can be developed for your child.  Everyone else is expected to return to school in person on August 10. To assist you with making your decision, please visit the district website at www.stlucieschools.org and click on “return to school information” where you will find videos in multiple languages, frequently asked questions, a PowerPoint slide show, and the parent commitment form for you … Read More

Northport K-8 School was delighted to host retired United States Navy Lt. Commander Jerry Padrta recently as a guest speaker for students in Nick Carey, Georgia Stone, Carla Caldwell, Mindi Slater and Tracey Healy’s fifth and middle grades classes. LCDR Padrta spoke to the students about his upbringing as a child in Northern Minnesota, the hardships and the driving cold weather. He spoke about his school and college experience and perhaps most intriguing to the students and teachers, his naval career spent in a submarine. Padrta gave an eye opening talk about the history of the submarine. The first sub … Read More

Recently retired United States Army paratrooper Kenneth Frech came to visit students in Sandy Pagliughi’s fourth grade class during a Social Studies lesson Saluting Heroes, September 11, 2012 at Floresta Elementary School. Students were shown a PowerPoint presentation that included pictures from Operations Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Afghanistan and Iraq. There was also time for a question and answer period following the presentation. One students asked Mr. Frech if he was injured during his service. He answered that unfortunately he now has to wear a hearing aid in one ear because of damage to his eardrum during … Read More