Parkway Elementary held its annual school Spelling Bee.  First place was won by Jezabel Montero; second place by Kemya Davis; and third by Dayna Contreras.

Andy the Armadillo from Texas Roadhouse visited the Kindergarten classes with a yummy treat! Students enjoyed warm bread with friends because they were the winners in our Texas Roadhouse fundraiser. Andy the Armadillo was rocking after lunch when he joined the Pre-K-2nd grade Back to School Dance!

The Parkway Elementary Odyssey Team is going on to the state competition with the “Runaway Train” problem.  Seen here at regional competition are Coach Czajak, Alexina, Janelle, Kris, Elexus, Alex, Chris, Ricki and Coach Trabal.

Lilliana Turner, Maiya Shaw, Tiana Alexis and Zxariah Cooper enjoyed their field trip to the Treasure Coast Children’s Museum.  They are seen here engaged with the hands-on materials of the museum.

Ahoy Pirates! First-grade started a garden at Parkway Elementary! Our inspiring first-grade teachers kicked off the explorative science unit by conducting class outside. Students were engaged with hands-on investigations of plants, plant parts, living things, and even designing and constructing a garden. This year-long project will allow students to raise questions about the natural world, make observations, keep records of investigations, and generate appropriate explanations based on these explorations. Also, it was a lot of fun! #stemforkids #schoolgarden #MathandScience #ParwayElementarySchool #stlucieschools 

Alex Oge was one of the Parkway students who invited his grandfather to the annual Grandparents Day Celebration.  Over 100 grandparents came to lunch on September 17th.

Families at Parkway Elementary School recently held a fund-raising event for equipment for physical education equipment. During the event, student Barrington Francis won a bicycle! Pictured is Ronald McDonald presenting the bicycle to Barrington.

Third grade Parkway Elementary student Caitia Oge won first place in the elementary school category for the Martin Luther King, Jr., oratorical contest held at Lincoln Park Academy recently. Caitia captivated the audience with an inspiring speech worthy of first place honors.

Parkway Elementary School staff and students recently participated in STOMP Out Bullying! Blue Shirt Day, a worldwide event to stand together against bullying. Pictured is teacher Katya Sussman with students Mariah Herrara, left, and Alex Deal wearing their blue shirts.

Mr. Lewis’ Science classes were learning about invertebrates and the five groups of vertebrates. We learned most invertebrates are categorized as Arthropods, meaning segmented or jointed. Students explored once-living specimens, preserved in resin. After getting over the shock of holding an insect, crustacean, myriapod, or arachnid, students were able to identify the specimens using their expository journal notes.    

Parkway Elementary Teachers Rocked Their Boat! Parkway Elementary truly set sail for success during Rock Your Classroom Week, inspired by Get Your Teach On! Our incredible teachers didn’t just teach—they elevated standards-based instruction to new heights, creating classrooms where learning was vibrant, engaging, and unforgettable. Students were highly engaged and thriving as teachers brought creativity, energy, and rigor together. From hands-on activities to innovative strategies, every lesson was designed to challenge and inspire. The result? A school filled with excitement, collaboration, and a love for learning. We are so proud of our Parkway team for embracing this opportunity to “Rock … Read More

Students in Rosanna Oswiecinski’s kindergarten class at Parkway Elementary had a special visitor during Literacy Week. Lance Corporal Kyle Lancaster of the U.S. Marines stationed in 29 Palms, California, returned from Afghanistan about a month ago. Students enjoyed Lance Corporal’s reading of “The American Flag” by Patricia Ryan Quirt. Afterward, students wrote about why they are proud to be an American.

The Parkway Elementary School community enjoyed a remarkable Black History Program that included poems, skits and songs that reflected the contributions of African Americans to society.  The program was capped with Dr. Owen Roberts delivering a motivating presentation that encouraged Parkway students to “keep your goal in sight” by overcoming obstacles of misbehavior, skipping school, not completing homework and other behaviors that would prevent them from realizing their goals.  Pictured, from left, are students Hannah Troutman, Kiara Chiarolanzio,Logan Feldherr, and Veronica Jean.

Parkway Elementary, in collaboration with the SEL Department and the 21st Century Afterschool Program hosted a family SEL Night. Lauren Kappler, the district’s Social and Emotional Parent Educator visited and educated parents both in person and virtually. The main goal of the night was for families to learn about the five Social-Emotional competencies and what Social-Emotional Learning looks like at Parkway. Parents were provided tools that they can use at home with their child, such as mindfulness, check-ins, and family harmony goals related to the five SEL competencies.  In the picture, families were able to participate in a sample activity … Read More

Student-Led Conferences: Empowering Learners at Parkway Elementary! Parkway Elementary celebrated Student-Led Conferences, and what an incredible experience it was! Our students took center stage, confidently sharing their progress, goals, and achievements with families. These conferences weren’t just meetings—they were powerful moments of ownership and growth. Students Owning Their Learning Using clear learning targets and success criteria, students reflected on their strengths and areas for improvement. They showcased work samples, explained strategies, and set actionable goals for the next quarter. This process aligns with John Hattie’s Visible Learning research, which emphasizes that student self-assessment and goal setting have an effect size … Read More