The Lincoln Park Academy Advanced Middle School and High School Orchestras presented a Fall Spooktacular in the Lincoln Park Academy Performing Arts Auditorium, October 25. The orchestras performed spooky pieces in addition to featuring several soloists. These soloists included Sofia Arias, vocal solo; Giselle Cisneros-Arana (Florida Orchestra Association All State Violin 2021-2022) on violin, Daniel Dawkins on piano, and Janaya Stephens on guitar. The orchestra took the audience through many eclectic pieces that included an interpretation of “Poe” by composer Gary Fagan, screaming cast members in “The Curse of the Rosin Eating Zombies from Outer Space” by Richard Meyer, and … Read More

Lincoln Park Academy took Shakespeare to a whole other level in presenting Twelfth Night, 80s style. Twelfth Night is a Shakespearean classic that follows Viola on her journey as she disguises herself to fit in a new town. Her twin brother shows up and chaos ensues. Set in 80s New York, the music of this time truly helped moved the story into a new universe. Don’t miss our Spring Musical: The Little Mermaid, March 9-11.

Mr. Mathison’s Cybersecurity classes had a wonderful trip today on our tour of IRSC. The students had fun exploring the robotics lab, and the programming that goes behind the robots. Then we checked out their IT lab and played the “Backdoors & Breaches” card game which simulates scenarios of IT pros vs hackers. Finally, we toured their manufacturing building to see the workshops, nanotech, and business labs. Students enjoyed the hands-on experiences during the field trip, which was paid for with the Cyber/IT Pathways Grant from the Florida Center for Cybersecurity.    

Congratulations to our Lincoln Park Academy students who placed in the annual Indian River State College Creative Writing Contest! Molly Thomas won 2nd place in the 10th grade category for her short story, “Bermuda Love Triangle.” Justin Heath won 3rd place in the 11th grade category for his short story, “Leviathan.” Lindsey Allgire won 2nd place for in the 11th grade category for her untitled story. Maya Donnell won 1st place in the 11th grade category for her short story “A Thousand Unwritten Pages.” Lincoln Park is very proud of our authors. Congratulations! Pictured from left to right: Maya Donnell, Lindsey Allgire, … Read More

Students in Ms. Merritt’s Creative Writing Class at Lincoln Park Academy earned several awards in the Indian River State College Annual Creative Writing Contest. Students submitted one original work of writing in the poetry, drama, or short story category. The students’ work was judged by IRSC faculty members, and the awards were received on March 29th at the 2018 Creative Writing Contest Award Ceremony held at IRSC. Casarah Dickson- 2nd Place Freshman Award Marissa Ward- 1st Place Sophomore Award Ryan Dakin- 3rd Place Junior Award Isabelle McConville- 2nd Place Junior Award The students are pictured with their teacher, Ms. Merritt.

Isabelle McConville represented Lincoln Park Academy in IRSC’s annual Creative Writing Contest. She won 1st place in the 10th grade category with her short story titled “When We Fall.” The award was presented at IRSC’s main campus during a reception for writers on March 30th. Isabelle is pictured with her Creative Writing teacher, Ms. Merritt. Congratulations to Isabelle!

A high-quality public education should empower today’s young people with the skills they need to forge a path to bright futures. With this in mind, GreatSchools is proud to announce the winners of the 2018 College Success Award. This honor recognizes 814 high schools across nine states that have a successful track record of going beyond simply graduating students to helping them enroll in college and succeed once they get there. The College Success Award-winning high schools stand out based on school-level postsecondary data collected and shared by their states. This data tells us whether students enroll in college, are … Read More

Congratulations LPA Chorus!  This past Monday, the LPA Choral Department participated in the Florida Vocal Association State Choral Music Performance Assessments which was held at American Heritage School in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This was the third and final segment of the Florida Vocal Association’s Music Performance Assessments. Both the Women’s Chorale and Belle Voix received Straight Superior Ratings for their stunning performances. They received rave reviews from the judges and numerous accolades from those who were attending this prestigious event. This has been a tremendous year for the LPA Choral Department as all Choruses, Middle and High School, received Straight … Read More

On April 25th, the Lincoln Park Academy Chorus participated in the Florida Vocal Association’s South State Choral Music Performance Assessments in North Palm Beach. The Women’s Chorale and the Women’s Advanced Choir, “Belle Voix” both received “SUPERIOR” ratings for their outstanding performances.  These performances concluded the FVA concert season and once again, the LPA Choral Department had a perfect “Superior” rated season with all of their performing ensembles. Congratulations to the following groups: LPA Women’s Ensemble “Rhapsody” (Superior Rating – District & State) LPA Women’s Chorale (Superior Rating – District & State) LPA “Belle Voix” (Superior Rating – District & State) … Read More

In March, the Lincoln Park Academy Choral Department participated in the Worldstrides OnStage Orlando National Choral Festival. Choirs participating in this festival were from Florida, Tennessee, Virginia, Alabama, and Maryland. Although Lincoln Park was one of the smallest choral programs in attendance, they were very competitive and came away from the festival with an unprecedented nine awards including the coveted “Sweepstakes” award which was awarded to the most outstanding choral program. Other awards presented to LPA were as follows: Women’s Chorale – Gold Award (Superior) Concert Chorale – Gold Award (Superior) and 1st Place Ranking Rhapsody Concert Choir – Gold … Read More

Congratulations to the following chorus students who participated in the Florida Vocal Association State Solo and Ensemble Music Performance Assessment which was held at Palm Beach Atlantic University. The results are as follows:  Angellesiea Cerda received a “Superior” rating for her remarkable solo performance!  Dalita DeCambre and Rayna Desmangles received a “Superior” rating for their stunning duet performance!  And finally, the LPA Women’s Ensemble received a “Superior rating with Distinction” the highest honor that choral ensembles can receive, for their astonishing choral performance!  The Women ‘s Ensemble consisted of the following choral students: Giselle Arana-Cisneros, Isabella Arana-Cisneros, Dann’Rose Beauvil, Danalee Bent-Rodriguez, … Read More

Lincoln Park Academy Chorus has been chosen to participate in the 2023 Candlelight Processional and Massed Choir Program at the Walt Disney World® Resort!  This is the 17th consecutive year that they have been selected. Being accepted for this Walt Disney World holiday tradition is an honor. LPA Chorus is scheduled to perform on Friday, December 15, 2023 @ 5:15 pm. Congratulations Mr. Rahming and the LPA Chorus!

On September 6, 2025, the Lincoln Park Academy Chorus, Encore, had the distinct honor of performing at the ribbon-cutting and grand opening ceremony for the new TD Bank in Fort Pierce. This community-centered event marked the introduction of a financial institution committed to serving and uplifting our local neighborhoods. The ceremony was attended by several distinguished guests, including the Regional Manager overseeing all TD Bank branches in Southeastern Florida—a proud alumnus of Lincoln Park Academy. Our students represented LPA with exceptional poise and artistry. Their performance was nothing short of remarkable, especially considering the limited rehearsal time since the start … Read More

The Lincoln Park Academy Chorus Department has been invited to perform in Paris, France in June 2025! The chorus was selected for this ten-day residency from June 6 to June 15, by guest conductor, Dr. Stacie Rossow who will conduct composer Michael McGlynn’s THE WIND AMONG THE REEDS with the Orchestre Symphonique Bel’Arte De Paris and distinguished soloists. The LPA chorus along with other selected choirs, will perform three concerts:  Two major public performances, and one Finale Gala Concert at the L’église de la Madeleine Paris – The home church of the famous French composer Gabriel Fauré.  Congratulations Mr. Rahming and the … Read More

On Friday, December 9th, the Lincoln Park Academy Concert Chorale participated in Disney’s Candlelight Processional which was held at Epcot Center. The Candlelight Processional tells the story of Christmas in words and music including a mass choir joined by a 50-piece live orchestra and a guest celebrity narrator. The guest celebrity narrator for this evening was Anthony Mackie who played the Marvel Superhero Falcon in the movie Captain America: Civil War. This is the Lincoln Park Academy Concert Chorale’s 10th consecutive year being selected to participate in this very prestigious event.      

Mr. McGarry’s Ceramics students from Lincoln Park Academy joined forces with Centennial and Central High students to fight hunger in our community. They created over 30 ceramic pieces to add to the more than 200 items that sold in the fundraiser hosted by the Treasure Coast Food Bank. The event was a huge success with over $13,000 dollars raised, thanks to the combined efforts of our district art students, local businesses, and private donations.  

Ms. Delores Johnson is an esteemed alumna of Lincoln Park Academy who dedicated her career to public service and community and was interviewed as part of the oral histories for LPA’s centennial year. Ms. Johnson not only returned to LPA as a dean and then counselor, but also championed education reform as a state representative. Learn more about her journey from student to state representative to now a dedicated Lincoln Park Academy volunteer in this recount of her oral history. YouTube Link ~  https://youtu.be/DA7yq8iypBQ?si=X1GvlSxO6S2Vp3TY  

This is the third in a collection of oral history interviews conducted by Lincoln Park Academy students to gather and preserve the memories of alumni of the school in its centennial year. Mrs. Linda Ivey is a 1970 graduate and a retired employee of Lincoln Park Academy whose history in Fort Pierce, Florida dates back to the first black cowboys in the area. View this video to find out more about her many contributions to education in St. Lucie County. YouTube Link – https://youtu.be/Wyn7-bT6BHE?si=x2zFnhYtfaFDBdLx  

LPA is celebrating its Centennial Year through the oral histories of its alumni. Sophomore Lily Zheng interviewed alumni, the first being Francenia Mimms, who graduated from LPA in 1959. Ms. Mimms shared her experience attending LPA and growing up in Fort Pierce. The interview can be found on LPA’s YouTube channel. The LPA Centennial Committee is committed to preserving LPA’s rich history and legacy in St. Lucie County. Stay tuned for future oral histories which will be released on LPA’s YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UbiA_nGUNc0  

The Lincoln Park Academy Centennial Career Expo was a huge success!  Former graduates were featured and also shared their expertise with our Juniors and Seniors. Students were able to chat with our LPA Alumni about the educational requirements for their career, the pros and cons that come along with their job, their benefits, and also what they love most about their career.  Ms. Lindo and Jonathan Castor were picked for prizes. It was a great day for all who participated!