Sixth graders in Mrs. Alber’s and Mrs. Proctor’s science classes are learning about animal cells and the structure and function of major organelles. To help students understand this concept better, they created 3D animal cells using the collage art technique. Models help them to gain knowledge in the structures and organelles of a cell. The students compared their animal cells models to the 2D plant models they created last week.

Lawnwood Teachers are using technology to enhance instruction. Ms. Bellone uses the smartboard to help students as they use number lines to deepen their understanding of fractions.

Bayshore had a terrific “Twos”day 2/22/22! Students and staff celebrated with tutus, twinning, and pigtails.

In honor of Black History Month, FPC faculty and staff shared a thoughtfully prepared Soul Food Luncheon provided by the FPC Sunshine Committee and Cobra Culinary Dept. FPC employees were invited to the Cobra Café to partake in the Soul Food Feast during both lunches. The custom menu honored rich food traditions, favorite dishes, and wonderful desserts. Excitement was in the air for the FPCHS Black History Month Celebration. Staff and students were encouraged to dress in Afrocentric attire that highlighted our B.H.M. Celebrations. FPC held a door decorating contest, with three winners to be selected to win prizes. In … Read More

Mariposa Elementary students enjoyed having story time in the media center amongst themselves while using the app Novel Effect. The app follows along with interactive music and sound effects which makes for an extraordinary read aloud. Mason De La Haye Hendrix is seen here reading his favorite book, The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend by Dan Santat to his three friends David Sagre, June Collins, and Yalena Pastes . Mason’s friends enjoyed the magical moments listening to their friend read to them.

On February 26th, the Area 3 Regional State Qualifying Drill Meet was hosted at Port Saint Lucie High School. PSLHS JROTC competed in Male and Female Let 1 squad, Unarmed/Armed squad, Unarmed/Armed Platoon, Color Guard, Solo/Dual Exhibition, Exhibition squad, and Exhibition platoon. The top 2 teams in each event qualify for the state Drill Meet. Port Saint Lucie High School ended up qualifying in Unarmed/Armed squad, Unarmed/Armed platoon, Exhibition squad, Exhibition platoon, and Female color guard. On April 2nd, the cadets will travel to Lakeland, Florida to compete in the Florida State Drill Championships.

Mr. McGraw’s LPA visual arts students were invited to visit the Society of the Four Arts on Palm Beach for their 2022 season exhibit, In a New Light: American Impressionism 1870–1940. Students were able to view works from major American Impressionists from the 19th and early 20th century as well as learn about the history and mission of the society. “For students to have the opportunity to see the actual pieces in person significantly impacts their understanding of how paintings are made, and this knowledge positively impacts their own work/projects in the classroom”. Mr. McGraw and the Society’s Mrs. Harris … Read More

Fort Pierce Westwood Academy: The WEST Prep Magnet came out in solidarity to support the FFA/Ag students and their tremendous efforts showing their steer, swine, and small animals. St. Lucie County School Board members Debbie Hawley and Troy Ingersoll joined proud Principal Joseph Lezeau and the Admin team with several panthers in the food booth at the fairgrounds. The food booth is the largest fundraiser for the Agricultural program and it is no wonder why. The bbq served is excellent and the customer service is always stellar.

February marks Black History Month, a tribute to African American men and women who have made significant contributions to America and the rest of the world in the fields of science, politics, education, law, sports, the arts, entertainment, and many other fields. Bayshore kicked off February with a door decorating celebration!

  The Fort Pierce Central Medical Academy partnered with OneBlood and held a blood drive on Wednesday, February 23, 2022, in the Fort Pierce Central Auditorium. We collected 115 units of whole blood and performed 19 apheresis procedures for plasma and red blood cell donations. Total donations will equal 400 lives impacted by the FPC Cobra family participation in the blood drive! Thank you to OneBlood and all those who donated, organized, and participated to make this event successful. Cobras are making history and saving lives!

Students and staff were invited to dress up in pairs, things that come in a set, something with the number “two” and tutus, because some things are better TWOgether. It was a fun day at Lakewood Park Elementary.

BREAKING NEWS!! Village Green won THIRD place at the St. Lucie County Schools Fair Booth Display. The booth was a collective effort of artwork from all K-5 students through our PBIS Committee. Special THANKS to Kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Ankiel, for coordinating and designing the booth with all of the wonderful entries! Pictured here is the VGESS fair booth and representatives of the Robert K. Davis Construction Corporation awarding a $250 check to Principal Lehman!

Sixth graders in Mrs. Proctor’s Science class are learning about plant cells and the structure and function of major organelles. To help students understand this concept better, Mrs. Proctor’s classes used watercolor paints to paint a plant cell and its structures. Once painted, students labeled the structures and identified what function each one has.

SLW Centennial High School NJROTC celebrated their Annual Military Review and Inspection on February 25, 2022. Several students were recognized and given awards for outstanding personal appearance for their uniform inspections. Congratulations to all Cadets and Units on a job well done.

Kindergarten students at CAST have been observing the life cycle of chickens and they finally hatched! We named the chicks – “Little Chick, Baconator, Hardy, and Miss Flower.” Students wrote about the chicks hatching and enjoyed petting them.  

In honor of National Women’s Physicians’ Day and Certified Nurses Day, St. Lucie West K-8 School’s Kindness Club, headed up by School Counselor Ava Pupuhi, delivered kindness flower baskets on Random Acts of Kindness Day to physicians and nurses at Tradition Hospital. Each student wrote a special thank you and decorated each heart-shaped note that was organized into a beautiful bouquet. The physicians and nurses were very surprised and thankful for such a recognition. JAWSOME JOB, SHARKS!

Lawnwood teachers provide students with hands-on science inquiry lessons. Ms. Jacob’s fifth-grade students are learning how heat and pressure can change rocks. Students applied heat and pressure to starburst candies which deepened their understanding of weathering and erosion.

Second-grade CAST students celebrated 2-22-22 with fun academic games! Students practiced double-digit addition, homonyms, and vowel pairs!