Morningside Elementary gifted students Cody Jennings, Elize Starr, Winter Pepitone, Kaylyn Redway perform a rendition of the Island of Misfit Toys during the school’s holiday show. Holiday Jeopardy was created and performed by the gifted students in first through fifth grade classes work with drama students from Port St. Lucie High School who coached and directed the young thespians in their holiday show.

Morningside Elementary third grade classrooms had the privilege of having Hobe Sound Nature Center come to all of the classes and present a lesson on owls.  Students were able to see a live owl and learn about their habitat, the foods that they eat and actually dissect an owl pellet. Ella Walby and Amaya Swelland are observing an owl pellet and identifying the parts of it.  Thanks to Tracy Boothby and DebbieFritz-Quincy for coming to the school for this great learning experience.

Morningside Elementary fourth grade students Kimmika Calixte, Brooke Murray and Anastasia Wilson from Allison Hargroves’ class proudly show off their newly created multi-media project game board they created on “Moon Phases” in their technology resource class with technology instructor Kelli Putz.

Morningside Elementary School proudly kicked off Kindness Week today with a schoolwide celebration focused on compassion and community. Every student took part by signing our large Kindness Quilt, symbolizing our shared commitment to treating one another with respect and empathy. Students wrote messages of kindness on paper chain links. We also launched our collection drive for Grace Packs, gathering Granola and Nutri‑Grain bars to support children in need throughout our community. Our school’s goal is to collect 1,000 bars to help ensure that no child has to worry about going hungry. We are excited to work together throughout the week … Read More

Promoting attendance in the classroom in Mrs. Herrera’s 2nd Grade! When these Bluejays have perfect attendance for 10 days in a month -students earn an ice cream party from Mrs. Herrera! ALL students in Mrs. Herrera’s class were present for the first 10 days of school! They Celebrated with an ICE CREAM PARTY today

On April 22, Morningside Elementary School joyfully celebrated Earth Day with a special hands-on learning experience in Ms. Black’s class. The students had the exciting opportunity to release their Painted Lady butterflies after carefully watching them grow and change. From tiny caterpillars to beautiful butterflies, the class observed each stage of the life cycle and learned about metamorphosis in a meaningful way. The experience sparked curiosity and excitement as students connected science lessons to real life. Watching the transformation unfold right before their eyes made the learning process memorable and engaging. By the time it was time to release the … Read More

Congratulations to Coach Sides and Coach McKenna for being awarded the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge Grant! This grant will provide health equipment and resources for our Morningside staff and students.

Students in Mrs. McKenna’s 1st grade class took part in a study of Frida Kahlo for Hispanic Heritage Month. After learning about Frida Kahlo’s inspirational story, students designed and created their own paintbrushes and completed self-portraits.

 Morningside Elementary School recently held it 2011-2012 Spelling Bee. Pictured, from left, are Assistant Principal Jennifer Hedeen, first place winnre Raisa Asim, third place winner Rodney Calixte,  second place winner Bianca Morris second place, Principal Cortina Bell-Gray and in the back, bee coordinator Jean Constantine.

Third grade students at Morningside Elementary participated in researching the life and art of abstract artists such as Pablo Picasso during their enrichment MTSS. They were able to identify how the illustrations and art enhanced the mood of the stories they were reading. Then, they replicated one of Picasso’s famous works called “The Three Musicians”. Students created collages by layering geometric shapes, construction paper cutouts, paint and other materials to create these eye catching masterpieces.  

BIG excitement for our 5th Grade Blue Jays! Morningside Elementary School 5th Grade Blue Jays brought incredible energy and curiosity to Saturday with Scientists! Five outstanding students jumped into hands‑on labs, exploring Biologist DNA Extraction, Paleontology, and Robotics. They uncovered pieces of the past, experimented with real scientific tools, and tackled each challenge with enthusiasm, teamwork, and confidence. Their passion for learning was unmistakable as they explored everything from ancient fossils to future‑focused technology. These young scientists are truly soaring, and their dedication and excitement make us incredibly proud of all they have accomplished. #When Learning is an Adventure Everyone … Read More

We are proud to announce that Morningside Elementary has been recognized as a PBIS Gold Model School, a prestigious honor that reflects the hard work and commitment of our entire school community. This recognition celebrates the incredible teamwork of our students, staff, and families who make Morningside a place where positive behavior and learning thrive. Through our strong Single School Culture, Blue Bucks rewards, which are spent at the PBIS store, fun PBIS events such as Hat Day and a carnival, teacher treasure boxes are always a positive reward within the classroom, and our commitment to living out S.O.A.R. expectations, … Read More

Our Everglades team wanted to spread the word about the importance of the Everglades ecosystem to our community. They used technology to help create information sheets based on the Everglades habitats. Tavola’s Pizzeria on PSL Blvd, a frequent supporter of Morningside Elementary students, agreed to allow us to feature these sheets at their pizzeria. We are so thankful for the community partners that join with us to celebrate the success of our students and help get the word out about the importance of the Everglades.  

On Thursday, December 11, 2014,  the Morningside Elementary Chorus under the direction of Donna Calvert presented a upbeat singing and speaking presentation for parents and guests to celebrate traditions around the world.  The students dressed in traditional costumes from their country or state and told about the  traditions that are part of that country’s holiday time. Student’s also played bells, tambourines and other percussion instruments throughout the program.             .

Over the past few weeks, students and teachers have worked very hard to “show what they can do” on the third progress monitoring assessment of the F.A.S.T. Assessment. Although all students tried their very best, a perfect score is hard to achieve. Morningside celebrated the students who achieved this amazing task. The MSE prize patrol came out to their homes and surprised them with a sign and a ten-minute party. Congratulations again to: 5th grade Math – Mikhail, Liam, Ethan (4th grade AMP); 3rd grade math- Charolette; 5th grade science- Mikhail, Andrew, Emersen We are so proud of all our … Read More

Both ladies celebrated their upcoming retirement with staff, teachers, family and other guests. Barbara (Mrs. I) has worked for 17 years in St. Lucie County working in our elementary schools with small groups of students to raise their confidence and achievement scores.  For the past 46 years, Peggy (Mrs. McBee) has taught high school students in Physical Education and has specialized in Gifted Curriculum throughout our county at the elementary level.  Best Wishes to you both! You will be missed!

In collaboration with drama students from Port Saint Lucie High School, 5th-grade students at Morningside Elementary experienced the performance of a lifetime. Over six weeks, high school students visited during PE and music resource classes to work with our 5th graders. Together, they learned and practiced routines to various songs, fostering teamwork and creativity. The high school students mentored the younger students, helping them build confidence and stage presence. The culmination of their efforts was a special performance held in the MSE cafeteria, where students showcased their routines to classmates, teachers, and other staff members. This engaging project not only … Read More

Fifth Grade students at Morningside Elementary learned lessons in motion and energy. They designed, built and launched rockets along with their teachers and former Morningside teacher, Tom Filipkowski. The students enjoyed their experience and gained a deeper understanding of science standards.