Ms. Quinn’s K-2 InD ESE class is using Secret Santa’s Elf Delivery Service as an opportunity to work on their communication and social skills. Each day the Oak Hammock student elves deliver gifts to teachers and take the opportunity to work on social skills.  Students are learning the importance of knocking before entering a room, looking in the direction of the person they are speaking to, introducing themselves and being polite and respectful. The student elves are bringing such joy to all those they encounter along the way.

The CAST Middle School Dance Team, under the direction of Mrs. Megan Murphy, auditioned and were accepted to perform at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida. They will be performing Saturday, December 18th at 12:45pm on the Waterside Stage in Disney Springs! Get ready, the CAST Dance Team is Disney bound and ready to dazzle the stage!  

Students in the Southport Middle School band put on an outstanding performance at their annual Winter Band Concert. Under the direction of Bandmaster James LeBon, the beginning band featured music for the holidays, along with a variety of old favorites as they celebrated this exciting time of the year. The Advanced Band also did an outstanding job in front of a full house and an enthusiastic audience.

Last week the CAST Band Program, under the direction of Mr. Sandon Chevlin, presented their end-of-semester concert. The concert included four selections performed by the Sixth Grade Beginning Band, three selections performed by the Seventh/Eighth Grade Concert Band, “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” performed by the Wind Ensemble, and an arrangement of a theme from the Nutcracker performed by an advanced clarinet quintet made of students and the director. For half of the students in the concert, it was their first band concert ever. What an exciting and incredible experience!

Third and Fourth-grade CAST artists created Florida State Symbol Clay Tiles as a “practice run” for a larger tile mosaic that will be displayed permanently in the school’s administration building. Students focused on the Visual Art Standard VA.3-4.F.3.3: Demonstrate the skills needed to complete artwork in a timely manner, demonstrate perseverance, and development of 21st-century skills.

At Lakewood Park Elementary students have an opportunity to have an adult that checks in and out with them each day. They work together to improve behavior and students are rewarded with points, Falcon Bucks, games with staff members, and more. We are proud of all of our Falcons!!!!

  Students and faculty at Weatherbee got festive before Thanksgiving break! Students earned tasty treats for reaching their goals while faculty members participated in a competitive turkey hunt. Fun was had by all before enjoying a restful break.

We are thrilled to share that the Lincoln Park Academy Theatre, Troupe 6958, participated in the District 15 One Act Festival this past weekend and received a straight Superior Rating as well as Best In Show. This means that they will be moving on to State Festival in March! Other awards included the Strongest Dramatic Performance and All-star Ensemble Cast. Emily Bouchillon received an award for her performance in the Best Supporting Actress category, Kaitlyn Oravec received an award for All-Star Actor in their troupe, and Darian Brown received an award for his performance in the Best Supporting Actor category. … Read More

Lincoln Park Academy is proud to announce its Students4H2O chapter! Although recently established, the Students4H2O Lincoln Park Academy organization has over twenty members who are eager to expand Students4H2O’s mission of creating a sustainable community and planet by enhancing education, stewardship, and citizenship for all students in our community. On Saturday, November 27th, the LPA Students4H2O chapter held its first cleanup at its newly adopted meeting location: Veterans Memorial Park. There, members not only worked toward the beautification of Veterans Memorial Park, but engaged in conversations about the seventeen United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, which act as a blueprint to … Read More

We are honored to acknowledge and celebrate our Employees of the Year. Your dedication, passion, and expertise are truly inspirational! Congratulations to our Stars at CAST! Teacher of the Year: Mrs. Lillian Athill Distinguished Minority Educator: Ms. Melissa Phillips-Hill Outstanding First Year Teacher: Ms. Dalia Munoz School Related Employee of the Year: Mrs. Deborah St. Jacques

St. Lucie Public Schools hosted a well-attended event for students and families interested in learning about Attractor Programs at Fort Pierce Central High School, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy: The WEST Prep, and Lincoln Park Academy. Attendees met with current students and staff from each school to gain information about their extraordinary programs.

With suitcases in hand, Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies Kindergarten embarked on a journey around the world to learn all about the different holiday traditions in each country. With passports stamped, students read and wrote about one country each day and built their knowledge on holiday traditions celebrated everywhere!

Talented dancers in Mrs. Murphy’s and Mrs. Curtis’ dance classes just finished their fall performances. Our outstanding dancers shined on stage as they performed Jazz, Lyrical, Hip-Hop, and African-style dance routines.

During Jumpstart’s Read for the Record event on October 28, PNC bank generously donated copies of the book “Amy Wu and the Patchwork Dragon” to VPK students. During the event, Mariposa students drew pictures of their dragons while PNC bank employees read virtually to students. Thank you PNC bank!

Fort Pierce Central came out to the Annual Christmas Parade in Fort Pierce to share joy and cheer! FPC Marching Cobra Band and Key Club showed Fort Pierce that the new Christmas colors are Purple and Gold!  Over 100 Key Club members participated! Thank you to Mrs. Peschio, Ms. Nicole Hood-Child, and Mrs. Santoro for their assistance in making this year’s parade a Cobra success!

Students in 7th and 8th grade at Oak Hammock K-8 were surprised to receive to 3-5 books from Scholastic Books. Ms. Gallick, their support facilitator teacher, raised funds with the help of friends and family to buy the students their own books. After weeks of waiting due to supply issues (and thousands of times asking Ms. Gallick, when will the books be arriving), the students were so excited to finally receive their books in time for Thanksgiving break.

Breanna Myles, a 2021 graduate of Lincoln Park Academy, represented Florida, on Saturday, November 27th in the Miss Teen USA Competition in Oklahoma. Breanna won 1st place and was crowned “Miss Teen USA!!!”  This is the first time in the history of the competition that Miss Teen Florida won the competition! Breanna graduated from Lincoln Park Academy in 2021 with her A.A. degree from Indian River State College. She is currently enrolled at Florida State University where she is majoring in Computer Science. Her LPA Greyhound family and the entire School District wish her all the best as she represents … Read More

St. Lucie West Centennial High School sophomore,  Janelle Palmer, was selected by the Association of Fundraising Professionals Treasure Coast as the Outstanding Youth Philanthropist of the Year and was recently honored at the National Philanthropy Day event on November 18th. Janelle was selected because she consistently gives her time and talent to support the mission of Treasure Coast Hospice. She has encouraged her friends to do the same by sharing her personal story and engaging them in her efforts, resulting in volunteerism and awareness of their mission. Congratulations Janelle!