Check Out Deals and Discounts

August Rapids Water Park Deals Tuition Discounts Car Rentals Golf Discounts Much More! Visit the SLPS Deals and Discounts Site Today! https://share.stlucie.k12.fl.us/Pages/default.aspx      

Now Hiring Substitutes

Are you interested in becoming a substitute for St. Lucie Public Schools?  We’re hiring now. Get Paid Up to $100 Per Day. #SLPSSubs #stlucieproud Simply click the link below to begin the application process: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/human-resources/

Open House Schedules

SCHOOL Time Date Allapattah Flats K-8 3:30 – 5:30 August 8, 2019 Bayshore Elementary 3:30 – 5:30 August 8, 2019 CA Moore Elementary 4:00 – 6:00 August 8, 2019 Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie (CAST) 4:00 – 6:00 August 8, 2019 Dale Cassens Education Complex Elementary 5:30 – 7:00 August 8, 2019 Dale Cassens Education Complex Secondary 5:30 – 7:00 August 7, 2019 Dan McCarty Middle School 4:00 – 6:00 August 7, 2019 Fairlawn Elementary 3:30 – 5:30 August 8, 2019 FK Sweet Elementary 3:30 – 5:30 August 8, 2019 Floresta Elementary 3:30 – 5:30 August 8, 2019 Forest … Read More

CTE Summer PD

CTE educators completed professional development focused on robotics and photonics with IRSC and Best Practices for industry certifications with  Certiport representatives. They were also provided with the opportunity to take industry certification exam(s).

Sales Tax Holiday

The 2019 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday was passed by the Florida Legislature and signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis. This sales tax holiday begins Friday, August 2, 2019, and runs through Tuesday, August 6, 2019. During this sales tax holiday period, qualifying items will be exempt from tax including: certain school supplies selling for $15 or less per item; clothing, footwear, and certain accessories selling for $60 or less per item; and computers and certain accessories selling for $1,000 or less per item, when purchased for noncommercial or personal use.   For more information and a list of qualifying … Read More

Make A Difference

SLPS is seeking high performing teachers (see eligibility requirements on flyer) to make a difference in the lives and learning of children at Chester A. Moore Elementary and Lawnwood Elementary. Interested? Apply today!

Know the Signs

The Division of Student Services and Exceptional Student Education in collaboration with Sandy Hook Promise provided a Signs of Suicide (SOS) Training at Indian River State College for school psychologists, social workers, guidance counselors, and district leaders. The SOS program uses an educational curriculum to teach students to recognize the symptoms of depression and suicide, and can be implemented by existing school personnel within one class period. At its core, the SOS Program relies on three easy-to-remember steps, denoted by the acronym ACT: Acknowledge that you are seeing warning signs and that it is serious Care let your friends know how much you … Read More

New Teachers – Tunnel of Hope

You’re invited to help welcome and celebrate our new teachers by participating in the new teacher symposium Tunnel of Hope scheduled for Wednesday, July 31st at 8:00 a.m. at Fort Pierce Central High School.  The address is 4101 South 25th Street, Fort Pierce.  The Tunnel will be held in the Auditorium at the back of the school. Hope to see you there!

Kindergarten Enrollment

Is your student enrolled in kindergarten?  The start of an exciting school year is just around the corner, and registration is easy through the St. Lucie Public Schools on-line registration portal. You can register your child any day of the week or any time of the day.  Go to www.stlucieschools.org and click the “Register for Schools” box.

Student Assignment Temporary Location

Purpose: To assist parents/guardians with student enrollment  Location: Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies – Gymnasium (2250 S. Jenkins Road, Ft. Pierce) Time: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Dates: July 29, 2019 – August 14, 2019 (Monday through Friday) *For your convenience, on-line applications are available 7 days a week/24 hours a day. Visit: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/student-assignment/

Lego Robotics and Coding Camp

St. Lucie County’s Oxbow Eco-Center 2019 Summer Camps were full of adventure. Children ages 8-12 participated in a Lego Robotics and Coding Camp. Using Lego Mindstorm EV-Three and We-Do kits, children worked in teams to complete animal and nature themed science experiments with robotics and coding. Some campers recognized similar problem solving experiments in STEM and Odyssey of the Mind courses.

It’s Expo Time!

Mark your calendar for the 2019 Back-to-School Non-profit Expo at Grace Way Village. When: Thursday, August 1, from 11 am to 3 pm. Grace Way Village is one of many non-profits looking forward to supporting teachers in their efforts to care for our community’s children! There are many non-profit organizations in the area that can help with the needs of your students.

Student Assignment Pop-up Office

Purpose: To assist parents/guardians with Kindergarten enrollment  Location: The River of Life Fellowship                 3950 Juanita Avenue, Fort Pierce Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Dates: Monday, July 15, 2019             Tuesday, July 16, 2019             Monday, July 22, 2019             Tuesday, July 23, 2019   *The SLPS Student Assignment main office located at 501 NW University Blvd., Port St. Lucie, will remain open on these days.

Fenn Center – Back to School Expo

Fenn Center – Back to School Expo The Back to School Expo is scheduled for August 3rd at the Fenn Center. Don’t miss this annual event. Plan to attend and bring a friend for opportunities to obtain school supplies, backpacks, transportation and school breakfast/lunch information and so much more. #StLucieProud

Crocco Invited To Present At Carnegie Hall

Dr. Karen Crocco, SLPS Instructional Specialist for Visual and Performing Arts, was selected to present a session at the Carnegie Hall Summer Music Educator Workshop in New York City. Music educators from across the country came to Carnegie Hall to expand the impact of their work with young musicians. Dr. Crocco’s standing-room-only workshop entitled “Beginning with the End in Mind: Intention in Rehearsal and Assessment” focused on teacher learning to reinvigorate student creativity and musicianship, building a community of peers, and investing in one’s own artistry through creative activities and music-making ensembles. Participants focused on the Great Music Teaching Frameworks: … Read More

SLPS Student Assignment Pop-up Office

Purpose: To assist parents/guardians with Kindergarten enrollment Location: The River of Life Fellowship 3950 Juanita Avenue, Fort Pierce Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM Dates: Monday, July 15, 2019 Tuesday, July 16, 2019 Monday, July 22, 2019 Tuesday, July 23, 2019 *The SLPS Student Assignment main office located at 501 NW University Blvd., Port St. Lucie, will remain open on these days. *For your convenience, on-line applications are available 7 days a week/24 hours a day. Visit: https://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departmen…/student-assignment/

IRSC Tuition Assistance

Indian River State College (IRSC) has a long-standing collaboration with St. Lucie County School District through which school district employees are given tuition assistance. The tuition voucher allows employees to only pay for the first credit of each three-credit course.  IRSC provides a tuition scholarship for the remaining two credits.  I am pleased to announce that IRSC has established a defined scholarship allocation for the school district for Fall 2019, Spring 2020, and Summer 2020 which will include Associate and Bachelor level courses.   The District has been authorized to begin issuing vouchers per the normal process, effective now.  The school district is … Read More

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