Grand Parade Winners

January 23, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Judges Trophy for Overall Creativity and Participation St. Lucie West K-8 School Elementary 1st Place – Morningside Elementary 2nd Place – St. Lucie Elementary 3rd Place – C. A. Moore Elementary K-8 1st Place – Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies 2nd Place – Northport K-8 3rd Place – Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie Middle  1st Place – Forest Grove Middle 2nd Place – Southern Oaks Middle 3rd Place – Dan McCarty Middle High School 1st Place –  Ft. Pierce Westwood 2nd Place – Ft. Pierce Central 3rd Place- Lincoln Park Academy Week of Kindness First Place      Morningside … Read More

Students Shine

January 23, 2019 By Lydia Martin

The Career and Technical Education and the Magnet School Assistance Program (MSAP) teams were recognized at the Florida Career Pathways Network conference. Teams presented their own Best Practices in Education during the State’s conference.

SLW Centennial Medical Academy Students Collect Toys for Local Children in Foster Care

January 23, 2019 By Sandra Oliveira

Mrs. Durkee and Mrs. Higgins’ Allied Health classes and HOSA-Future Health Professional members partnered up with Communities Connected for Kids for their annual Making Christmas Bright project. CCK oversees child-welfare services in Okeechobee and the Treasure Coast, and Guardians for New Futures, which helps meet the unfunded needs of children in foster care. The project has served thousands of children in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. For the fourth year, students, student groups, faculty and staff from all over the Centennial campus, jumped at the chance to participate in this year’s toy drive. We were even fortunate … Read More

Partnership Continues To Grow

January 23, 2019 By Lydia Martin

The Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Lucie County support a myriad of activities and programs in our county including meal programs and before / after school programs. If you are interested in learning more or finding out how the Boys and Girls Clubs can support students at your school, please call Maygan Johnson at 460-9918 (ext. 108).

High Schools Compete for Top Honors at This Year’s Academic Challenge

January 23, 2019 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL — In a competitive academic competition, local high school teams competed for top honors and individual team members vied for a seat on the prestigious Team St. Lucie – an elite six-member team representing the School District at the 34th Annual Commissioners Academic Challenge scheduled for April 11-13, 2019, at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. Lincoln Park Academy, coached by Paige McMahon, won first place in this year’s local competition.   Maria Battaglino Hernandez (Lincoln Park Academy), Ryan Lu (Treasure Coast High School), Alan Senkus (St. Lucie West Centennial), Madeleine Sosa (Lincoln Park Academy), Callie Zheng (Lincoln Park … Read More

High Schools Compete for Top Honors at This Year’s Academic Challenge

January 23, 2019 By Lydia Martin

In a competitive academic competition, local high school teams competed for top honors and individual team members vied for a seat on the prestigious Team St. Lucie – an elite six-member team representing the School District at the 34th Annual Commissioners Academic Challenge scheduled for April 11-13, 2019, at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn. Lincoln Park Academy, coached by Paige McMahon, won first place in this year’s local competition.   Maria Battaglino Hernandez (Lincoln Park Academy), Ryan Lu (Treasure Coast High School), Alan Senkus (St. Lucie West Centennial), Madeleine Sosa (Lincoln Park Academy), Callie Zheng (Lincoln Park Academy), and Matthew Zoll (Fort … Read More

Soup’s On!

January 23, 2019 By Lydia Martin

On Friday January 11, 2019, the Culinary Department at St. Lucie West Centennial High School hosted StratherDuPree II, the Director of Articulation and Partnerships at Indian River State College, and Rachel Rosiak, an IRSC Recruitment Specialist. Mr. DuPree and Ms. Rosiak received an overview of the program from the teacher, Christina Gedke-Balaschak, and interacted with students as they prepared to make five different soups. 

Serving Up Smiles

January 22, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Child Nutrition Services make homemade dill pickles and a healthy seven layer dip for students at CAST! YUM!

K-9s On Patrol

January 22, 2019 By Lydia Martin

On Thursday, January 17, students in the Law Academy at SLW Centennial High School learned about K9 Patrols and how K9s are used in law enforcement. The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office shared information on how the dogs are trained, handled, and used in law enforcement.

Technology Tuesdays

January 22, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Every other Tuesday, Julia Hilburn and Laurie Boyer will host a Technology session for Teachers via Microsoft Teams. From the comfort of your home, classroom, office, or public location you can learn everything you need to know about Microsoft and Office365 products to better enhance technology within your classroom and work environment. Each session will run for roughly one hour. You can become a Microsoft Innovative Educator by attending all sessions and completing a “Check for Understanding” form at the end. Attendance will be recorded each session. A meeting invitation will be sent out to those enrolled in Frontline. Tuesday … Read More

Afterschool Meals Program at Performance Based Preparatory Academy

January 22, 2019 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – St. Lucie Public Schools announces its intent to participate in the Afterschool Meals Program, a subcomponent of the Child Care Food Program.  The Afterschool Meals Program is designed primarily to provide nutritious snacks and/or meals to children in participating afterschool programs.  Snacks and/or meals will be available at no separate charge to children attending the site listed below, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Site: Performance Based Preparatory Academy 2909 Delaware Avenue, Fort Pierce, FL 34947 About USDA In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) … Read More

Local Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

January 21, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Fashioned after a red-carpet celebration, the three St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) Teacher of the Year Finalists were announced and supported with a backdrop of cheers from the surprised candidates’ students and colleagues. Makeda-Ione Brome (Fort Pierce Westwood High School), Cheri V. Maxon (Southern Oaks Middle School), and Jami Williams (St. Lucie West K-8 School) were overjoyed as a throng of delegates from St. Lucie’s Education Foundation, School Board, and MIDFLORIDA Credit Union showered them with congratulations. SLPS Superintendent E. Wayne Gent said, “This is a great honor. Our teacher-of-the-year finalists represent a dedicated and highly qualified team of teachers … Read More

Northport Takes to the Sky!

January 21, 2019 By LYNNE Gruszka

As part of their Flight and Space curriculum, 8th grade Northstars students in Mr. Fess’ STEM class designed a flight obstacle course. Throughout the day, other students had the opportunity to fly through the course and try for the fastest time.

Bulldog Honor Band

January 21, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Congratulations to the Forest Grove Middle School students who were selected to participate in the IRSC Honor Band! Thank you, Mr. Colombo, for doing an outstanding job of preparing our Bulldogs for this honor!! Way to go Bulldogs!

Lady Colts Take First!

January 21, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Congratulations to Sam Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies!  Coach Crenshaw and the Lady Colts basketball team bounded into first place at the MLK Basketball Tournament!

Senior Pinning Celebration

January 21, 2019 By Lydia Martin

The Fort Pierce Westwood’s Class of 2019 senior pinning ceremony was a tremendous success! Alumni Ian Osking inspired students with his keynote address.  Once a panther, always a panther! Congratulations seniors!

Student of the Month Named for 2019

January 21, 2019 By LYNNE Gruszka

Northport community is so pleased to present our Northport Students of the Month for January 2019. Students are selected by their teachers for having good citizenship, being a good friend, being a positive role model or for just doing the right thing. There are so many reasons why a student might be selected to represent their peers as a Student of the Month. We are so grateful for all the parental support. Thank you to all parents who came to our celebration in support of their children. It means the world to the students and their teachers. Parental and family … Read More

Northport Is Proud of SLPS Health Aide of the Month

January 21, 2019 By LYNNE Gruszka

We are so PROUD of our Northport health aide, Sonja Simmons. Sonja has been named SLPS Health Aide of the Month. Sonja always has a friendly and welcoming smile for everyone. She is kind and patient with the children and is a great team player. Sonja is a terrific asset to our Northport family and she is loved by everyone!

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