PETER AND THE STARCATCHER For the past two years, Fort Pierce Central High School has been honored to have the famed Mr. Devon J. Goffman as its Drama Instructor. His talents on and off the stage have enraptured a generation of students to follow their passion of theatre and the performing arts. This year, Mr. Goffman and his exceptional cast presented Peter and the Starcatcher, a prequel to Peter Pan and a Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels. Peter and the Starcatcher reaches audiences of all ages. From those who grew up, never wanted to grow up, and are … Read More

Our Community’s Future is Rich through Cooking, Diversity, & Inclusion. In March of this year, students in Mrs. Swertfager’s Culinary Arts 1 class at Fort Pierce Central High School, read a brochure called “Roots to Recipes” to celebrate Women in History month. The brochure was given to Mrs. Swertfager by Doris Tillman, the manager of Fort Pierce Main Street. Stories in the brochure highlight immigrant women who moved to Seattle and opened businesses centered around culinary arts. After reading about these wonderful diverse women, the students answered three questions for their assignment. Doris then chose the best entries to highlight … Read More

FPC Cobra Chronicles In the midst of a complicating and trying year, Fort Pierce Central students wanted to share the lesser heard stories in Cobra Nation and the community and a school newspaper was the answer. In a decade’s long gap of a Journalism class, last year FPC offered a 100% virtual class, taught by Mrs. McPhee. Comprised of 9th and 10th grade students, one of the 9th grade students came up with the name and the Cobra Chronicles was born. The Chronicles reached more than just virtual students. An in-person student, who was not in the class, offered to … Read More

Lawnwood’s Teacher of the Year – Ms. Jacob, Fifth Grade Teacher Lawnwood’s Outstanding First Year Teacher of the Year – Ms. Solorzano, First Grade Teacher Lawnwood’s Distinguished Minority Educator of the Year – Mrs. Adams, Interventionist Lawnwood’s School Related Employee of the Year – Mrs. Whalen, Data Specialist Congratulations!      

Forest Grove Middle School’s Resource Officer, Deputy Smith saw a need and quickly jumped in to help! When working with a student, she realized that the student who was recovering from a recent injury was having a difficult time walking to and from school. She reached out to the Community Liaison Department of the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office for help. They were able to provide the student with a bicycle. Thank you Deputy Smith and the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office for your support of our students!

On Wednesday, Oct 20th, the sun rose over the east coast, illuminating Cobra Nation in a soft and bright glow. That glow was not just from the sun. The warm colors came on National Unity Day. Fort Pierce Central High School community came together, wearing orange to show unity for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. This visible message affirms that no child should ever experience bullying. If any Cobra experiences bullying, that is one family member too many. It doesn’t have to be October 20th and it doesn’t stop at wearing orange, Fort Pierce Central is united each day for everyone. … Read More

In recognition of her hard work and dedication to the students of Forest Grove Middle School, we proudly announce Ms. Nicole Collins as FGMS Teacher of the Year!

Weatherbee celebrated positive behavior with a Happy-Hat-O-Ween event. This was a great way to kick-off a week of fall festivities.  

Congratulations to Megan Schwenger, First Grade teacher at Mosaic Digital Academy! Megan has an innovative and progressive teaching style and loves to engage her students every day. Her students love her and so do we. We are so very proud to have Mrs. Schwenger represent the best of Mosaic Digital Academy at the district level Teacher of the Year.

This photo is Mrs. Jn Paul and her Pharm Tech 7 students celebrating Pharmacy Technician Day. Mrs. Jn Paul began our Pharm Tech program when Westwood High School transitioned into WEST Prep and this will be her first certified and employable class. These students will be completing a 7-course program in 4 years by having double block classes annually. The students have shown commitment and endurance and deserve this celebration with their teacher.

The Stallions of PBPA had the opportunity to listen to several departments from Indian River State College. On October 15th, IRSC presented to all of the students at PBPA about the wonderful opportunities available to our students. Representatives came and shared from the following departments: Career Services, Workforce Education (Air Conditioning, Cosmetology, Design Technology, Welding, Barbering, Carpentry, Automotive), Business, Health Science, Nursing, Public Service and CCAMPIS. Postsecondary education can be for ALL. PBPA is looking forward to future events with IRSC .    

The Port St. Lucie High School Army JROTC Jaguar Battalion attended their first away Raider challenge at South Fork High School, on Oct 16th.  Schools throughout St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, and Palm Beach counties participated in the meet. The Raider competition consisted of 5 events: a 2.8-mile run, 1-mile Litter carry, obstacle course, tire flip, and constructing, and crossing a rope bridge. The Jaguar Battalion Males captured 1st place overall and our Females placed 2nd.

Mosaic Digital Academy Middle School students came to campus for an engaging and fun-filled learning experience with peers and their online teachers. Our on-campus days are affectionately called “LIVE DAYS” and oh boy did it live up to its name! Dr. Purnell’s English Language Arts lesson delved into characterization since students are working on writing their own stories in 7th and 8th grade in their online course. Dr. Purnell brought in several pairs of shoes, and students were asked to choose a pair from the lineup to develop a character based on that pair of shoes. From leopard cowboy boots … Read More

Students are learning how to share, celebrate, resolve conflicts, and empathize.  LEVEL UP!