Local Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced

January 21, 2019 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL — Fashioned after a red-carpet celebration, the three St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) Teacher of the Year Finalists were announced today 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 … Read More

School Community Draws Together

January 18, 2019 By LYNNE Gruszka

A wonderful program was recently held in the Northport Media Center! The entire fourth grade came together with their teachers to learn about the autoimmune disease, Alopecia. Jeffery Woytovich, a representative from the “Children’s Alopecia Project,” came to raise awareness about alopecia. Students and teachers learned that there are three types of alopecia, or hair loss, Alopecia Areata, which is patchy hair loss, Alopecia Totalis which is majority or total loss of hair above the neck, and Alopecia Universalis which is total body hair loss. The “Children’s Alopecia Project” has summer camps for children all across the globe. The program, … Read More

Honor Student Cierra Yuhas Nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, MA

January 14, 2019 By Lydia Martin

PORT St. LUCIE, FL – Cierra Yuhas, a sophomore at Port St Lucie High School will be a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, MA on June 23-25, 2019. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them … Read More

Honor Student Cierra Yuhas Nominated for The Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Boston, MA

January 14, 2019 By Lydia Martin

PORT St. LUCIE, FL – Cierra Yuhas, a sophomore at Port St Lucie High School will be a Delegate to the Congress of Future Medical Leaders in Lowell, MA on June 23-25, 2019. The Congress is an honors-only program for high school students who want to become physicians or go into medical research fields. The purpose of this event is to honor, inspire, motivate and direct the top students in the country who aspire to be physicians or medical scientists, to stay true to their dream and, after the event, to provide a path, plan and resources to help them … Read More

VPK Registration Starts Soon

January 14, 2019 By Lydia Martin

2019-2020 VPK/Title I School Year Program Registration Dates: February 12, 13, 14, 20, 21, 2019 Children must be four (4) years old on or before September 1, 2019. For additional information, please contact: SLPS Early Childhood Office (772) 340-4802 Step 1: Complete between January 7-February 8, 2019 Create an account and apply for a VPK Certificate of Eligibility through the Office of Early Learning at: https://familyservices.floridaearlylearning.com/ Step 2: Complete between January 7-February 8, 2019 Schedule a registration and screening appointment to determine your child’s eligibility for St. Lucie Public School’s VPK/Title I Program. (Screening consists of: developmentally appropriate academic and … Read More

MLK Calendar Of Events

January 14, 2019 By Lydia Martin

This year holds many opportunities to participate in the St. Lucie County Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. 35th Anniversary Commemorative Celebration. LEGACY OF JUSTICE PEACE & EQUALITY JANUARY 11 – 19, 2019 “WEEK OF KINDNESS” TREASURE COAST CHAPTER OF CHARMETTES, INC. LUVENIA H. MORGAN / (772) 577-0060 SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 “AWARDS BREAKFAST” INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE TREASURE COAST PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING COMPLEX 4600 KIRBY LOOP ROAD, FORT PIERCE TIME: 8:00 – 11:00 A.M. SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, INC. GLORIA JOHNSON-SCOTT / (772) 332-7193 SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 2019 “DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. WREATH LAYING CEREMONY” DREAMLAND PARK SOUTH … Read More

Golden and Silver School Awards

January 14, 2019 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is proud to announce that the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has awarded 32 schools with the Golden School Award and 13 schools with the Silver School Award. These awards are presented annually to both public elementary and secondary schools with exemplary volunteer programs that recruit, train, and place school volunteers. “We appreciate the community support we receive in our school centers.  Our District is experiencing growth because our students receive high quality instruction from their dedicated classroom teachers, a rigorous curriculum, and community support specific to the needs of … Read More

Transition Fair -Navigating the Roads Of Transition

January 14, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Don’t miss this year’s annual School to Work Transition Fair, a FREE event for students with disabilities, their families, educators, and more. March 2, 2019 8:00 am – 12:30 pm Kight Center for Emerging Technologies Indian River State College Main Campus, V Building 3209 Virginia Avenue Fort Pierce, FL 34981  

STAR Award: Stephen Malpass

January 13, 2019 By Lydia Martin

STAR Awards are special recognitions for employees who demonstrate outstanding service above and beyond expectations.  At the January School Board Meeting, the District was honored to recognize Mr. Stephen Malpass, a member of the maintenance team. According to administrators and staff at Lakewood Park Elementary, Mr. Malpass is always a tremendous help and is never seen without a smile on his face.  His positive attitude and willingness to do whatever he can, whenever he can, make him a valuable asset to their school and certainly to the St. Lucie Public Schools District.  Even though he is a member of the District’s … Read More

Elks Lodge #1520 Donation

January 13, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Mr. Lenny Smallacombe of the Elks Lodge #1520 is a powerhouse advocate for students and was honored for spearheading donation efforts for St. Lucie Public Schools students. What started out six years ago as a weekend backpack program for five children has turned into an ever-growing platform of support. Mr. Smallacombe and his fellow lodge members have expanded their weekend food backpack program to hundreds of children, fulfilled special school program needs, provided complementary summer camp opportunities to students, secured grants for literacy projects, and supported students’ family nutrition needs during special times of the year. The District appreciates the … Read More

Bluebird Foundation Donates Instruments

January 13, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Sunny Booker, president of the Bluebird Foundation, and director of alternative education for SLPS presented seven middle and high school students with instruments during the January School Board Meeting. Bluebird Education Foundation serves St. Lucie County and provides musical instruments for youth with the goal of helping them pursue musical interests and supporting the love of music.  The Foundation gifted violins, a cello, flute, trombone, and clarinet to students as part of the Recycling in the Key of E (RIKE) initiative in which the Foundation purchases or receives donations of gently used instruments.        

St. Lucie Public Schools Receives State Recognition for Golden and Silver School Awards

January 13, 2019 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is proud to announce that the Florida Department of Education (FDOE) has awarded 32 schools with the Golden School Award and 13 schools with the Silver School Award. These awards are presented annually to both public elementary and secondary schools with exemplary volunteer programs that recruit, train, and place school volunteers. “We appreciate the community support we receive in our school centers.  Our District is experiencing growth because our students receive high quality instruction from their dedicated classroom teachers, a rigorous curriculum, and community support specific to the needs of … Read More

Picturing Economics

January 13, 2019 By Lydia Martin

The students in Mrs. Harris’ first grade class at Village Green Environmental School participated in the Florida Council on Economic Education’s Fall 2018 Poster Contest. The students all drew pictures describing various economic terms such as entrepreneur, trade, goods and services, producers and consumers, etc. Students from all over the State participate in this contest (K-12) throughout the year. Shirly Ferrer and Evelina Silverberg both won!  Congratulations.

LPA GIRLS BASKETBALL COACH IS HONORED

January 9, 2019 By Candace Stone

On December 19th, Coach Wendell Adams was honored for winning his 400th girls basketball game. Coach Adams is in his 20th season, and in February 2018 he became the girls basketball all-time wins leader on the Treasure Coast. Pictured with Coach Adams are his long-time assistants, Nicole Erickson and Veryl Moore. Congratulations to Coach Adams!

LPA WRESTLERS TAKE FIRST PLACE

January 9, 2019 By Candace Stone

Lincoln Park Academy, for the first time ever, has a wrestling program. On December 22, the Greyhounds took 1st place at the Battle on the Lake tournament hosted by Okeechobee High School. Two LPA wrestlers at the tournament were Rakan and Rayan Abulathou. The brother duo pinned every wrestler they faced. Congratulations to Coach Pryor and all of our Greyhound wrestlers.

MILESTONE FOR LPA BASKETBALL STANDOUT

January 9, 2019 By Candace Stone

On December 12th, Leroyeisha Thomas joined an elite group of athletes by scoring over 1,000 points during her Greyhound career.  Pictured with Leroyeisha is Coach Wendell Adams.  Congratulations to Leroyeisha!

January is National Mentoring Month

January 9, 2019 By Lydia Martin

The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) is proud to celebrate January as National Mentoring Month. This nationwide initiative is in its 18th year and is a means of celebrating and promoting the value of mentoring to the students of Florida. FDOE encourages all schools to use the month of January as an opportunity to renew their efforts to recruit and train more mentors. National Mentoring Month 2019 celebrates mentoring and the positive effects it can have on young lives. The goals are to: • raise awareness of mentoring in its various forms; • recruit individuals to mentor, especially in programs … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Grad Rate Increases to 91.8 Percent

December 23, 2018 By Lydia Martin

For the second year, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) boasts a graduation rate above 90 percent with 1.7 percent growth this year landing the District at 91.8 percent – well above the State average. All comprehensive high schools in the District scored at or above 91.7 percent with an overall average of 96.5 percent. “This is a monumental accomplishment.  All demographic groups continue to perform at high levels as more and more students graduate each year.  This is vital to support college and career opportunities for our students and will continue to aid economic development in our community,” said Superintendent … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Grad Rate Increases to 91.8 Percent

December 23, 2018 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – For the second year, St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) boasts a graduation rate above 90 percent with 1.7 percent growth this year landing the District at 91.8 percent – well above the State average. All comprehensive high schools in the District scored at or above 91.7 percent with an overall average of 96.5 percent. “This is a monumental accomplishment.  All demographic groups continue to perform at high levels as more and more students graduate each year.  This is vital to support college and career opportunities for our students and will continue to aid economic development … Read More

MLK CALENDAR OF EVENTS

December 23, 2018 By Lydia Martin

LEGACY OF JUSTICE PEACE & EQUALITY JANUARY 11 – 19, 2019 “WEEK OF KINDNESS” TREASURE COAST CHAPTER OF CHARMETTES, INC. LUVENIA H. MORGAN / (772) 577-0060 FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2019 “OPENING RECEPTION” INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE, KOBLEGARD STUDENT UNION 3209 VIRGINIA AVENUE, FORT PIERCE TIME: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC. MELISSA NEWTON / (772) 334-0738 SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019 “YOUTH SYMPOSIUM” LINCOLN PARK ACADEMY AUDITORIUM 1806 AVENUE I, FORT PIERCE TIME: 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. ALPHA KAPPA ALPHA SORORITY, INC. DR. TAMIA McEWEN / (832) 309-5662 SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, 2019 “MLK SPELLING BEE” LINCOLN PARK … Read More

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