Congratulations to Project Citizen Teams!

June 4, 2018 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools congratulates teams from Lincoln Park Academy, Manatee Academy, and West Gate K8.  Each school’s Project Citizen entry advanced to the state primary competition, and teams were invited to participate in the state finals of Project Citizen. Through the use of technology, students were able to virtually present to the judges in north Miami. The following projects competed: Lincoln Park Academy – Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Fresh Food The students want to bring attention to the lack of fresh food stores in the Lincoln Park area of Fort Pierce and proposed ways to incentivize stores or food … Read More

SLPS Continues Its Growth

June 4, 2018 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools 2017-2018 Graduation Rates Projections and Industry Certifications Point to More Growth Growing by leaps and bounds is the best way to describe St. Lucie Public Schools’ (SLPS) graduation rate and industry certification ascent over the last few years. Projections for this year’s graduating class indicate the upward trend will continue. This holds true for industry certification trends as well. The number of students passing industry certification tests through SLPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs is projected to surpass 2,300.  That’s an increase of 140 percent over a two-year spread. While the District currently has the fifth … Read More

CNA Scholarship Recipients

June 4, 2018 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie West Centennial High School hosted Senior Awards Night on May 17, 2018.  Midway Specialty Care Center awarded five scholarships to seniors having earned their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License. The CNA completer scholarship can be used for items needed for post-secondary employment in the healthcare field.  Students are being awarded this scholarship after meeting a specified criterion including pursuing a career in the health care industry.  Students scholarship recipients: Jasmine Castro, Dahnae McDonald, Melissa Stone, Marissa Powell, and Trinity Salisbury

The Honor is Ours!

June 4, 2018 By ILYSE BRAININ

The St. Lucie County Reading Council was presented with the Honor Council Award on June 2nd, 2018 at the University of Central Florida’s Reading Center. Honor Council is earned by meeting a very specific criteria over the course of one year for “Exemplary service to the education community for efforts to advance literacy in your district and for commitment to the spirit of volunteerism.” Board members: Ilyse Brainin (President), Nicole Eak (Vice President), Alison Thomas (Secretary) and Lori Foley (Treasurer) were on hand to receive this distinction; the first ever for St. Lucie County! Thank you to all who helped … Read More

CTE Celebrates Business Partners

June 4, 2018 By Lydia Martin

Career and Technical educators from the district were provided the opportunity to partake in two ribbon cutting events hosted by the St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners.  The celebrations included opening for the south county Drug Lab and the Heath Clinic on Lyngate Drive, Port St. Lucie.  This event was celebrated on May 22, 2018 alongside City and County Commissioners, Clerk of the Court, St. Lucie County Sheriff, and City of Port St. Lucie’s administrators.

Northport Eighth Graders Move On Up to High School!

June 1, 2018 By LYNNE Gruszka

What a wonderful evening at Northport! Our 8th graders are leaving the nest and moving on to high school. They have done the work, achieved success and are moving on to the next chapter of their lives. The evening began with the SLW Centennial JROTC unit posting the colors in a spectacular showcase. Principal, Glenn Rustay and Assistant Principals Lisa Cash and Mehgan Drost welcomed hundreds of parents, grandparents and friends to the event. Fellow 8th grade student Emmalyne Lewis welcomed her fellow classmates to enjoy each moment and to look forward to the future and all the successes that … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools 2017-2018 Graduation Rates Projections and Industry Certifications…

June 1, 2018 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – Growing by leaps and bounds is the best way to describe St. Lucie Public Schools’ (SLPS) graduation rate and industry certification ascent over the last few years. Projections for this year’s graduating class indicate the upward trend will continue. This holds true for industry certification trends as well. The number of students passing industry certification tests through SLPS Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs is projected to surpass 2,300.  That’s an increase of 140 percent over a two-year spread. While the District currently has the fifth highest graduation rate in the state, this year’s projected … Read More

Northport Students Make Huge Impact and Help Change Policy!

June 1, 2018 By LYNNE Gruszka

This year has been a year of achievement and success at Northport. The accomplishments of our students have been stunning. On the final day of school, Edie Majewski, City of Port Saint Lucie Sidewalks Projects Manager, visited the school along with the news crew from channel 20. Channel 20 is the government channel for the city of Port Saint Lucie. Mrs. Majewski brought great news to our students who worked on their seventh grade civics project this year with such gusto. Students researched, delved into the subject, spoke with SLPS Project Manager Marty Sanders, and checked incident reports on Curtis … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Provides Nutritionally Balanced Meals During Summer Months

May 30, 2018 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools Provides Nutritionally Balanced Meals During Summer Months ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL — St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is pleased to provide nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch meals during the summer to children ages 18 and younger. According to SLPS Director of Child Nutrition Services Deborah Wuest, eighteen sites across St. Lucie County have been selected to serve students (see chart). “All children need good nutrition throughout the year,” said, Wuest.  “We would just like to remind the students to register with the front office before they come to the cafeteria when they are on a school … Read More

Summer Meals

May 30, 2018 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools Provides Nutritionally Balanced Meals During Summer Months St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is pleased to provide nutritionally balanced breakfast and lunch meals during the summer to children ages 18 and younger. According to SLPS Director of Child Nutrition Services Deborah Wuest, eighteen sites across St. Lucie County have been selected to serve students (see chart). “All children need good nutrition throughout the year,” said, Wuest.  “We would just like to remind the students to register with the front office before they come to the cafeteria when they are on a school site.” The Summer Food Service … Read More

TCHS JROTC participates in Homeless Veterans Stand-Down

May 29, 2018 By Stephanie Stark

On May 17th, 2018 Treasure Coast High School AFJROTC participated in the first annual Homeless Veterans Stand Down in Fort Pierce, alongside many other organizations. They supplied items such as sleeping bags, care bags, food, boots, and many other helpful items to veterans in need. This is the first of many veterans outreach events for upcoming years, making it one of their unit goals to continue to help struggling veterans. None of this could have been possible without the help of the Treasure Coast High School AFJROTC cadets, culinary, and Care Bags Inc. We interviewed a homeless veteran who said … Read More

Restoring the Village Community Beautification Program

May 28, 2018 By Lydia Martin

Saturday, June 9th is the annual Restoring the Village Community Beautification Program. This year will include special projects in Sheraton Plaza, Paradise Park, Harmony Heights and Sunland Gardens. The 2018 projects will also include other areas of the Lincoln Park Community. Click on the link below to register as a volunteer: www.restoringthevillage.com            

Restoring the Village Youth Symposium

May 28, 2018 By Lydia Martin

Educational Youth Symposium Friday, June 08, 2018, 08:30am The Youth Symposium will take place at Lincoln Park Academy. Registration begins at 8:30. This is a FREE motivational and empowering activity for elementary, middle and high school students.    

Celebrating Graduates

May 28, 2018 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools congratulates its graduating seniors! The Class of 2018 is almost 3,000 strong and boasts nearly $33.5 million in scholarships to support next steps toward their college and career goals.  Some of the inspired young leaders have chosen to pursue pathways into the military service, 92 have elected careers in education and have received “A Promise is a Promise” certificates from SLPS, others have select varied college and career courses that will lead them on wonderful and exciting lifelong journeys including medicine, technology, engineering, political advocacy, artistic design, and journalism.  To all of the 2018 graduates, we … Read More

Microsoft Interactive Night

May 28, 2018 By Lydia Martin

Recently, parents and students had the opportunity to explore the innovative experiences that await students interested in preparing for careers that include the latest state-of-the-art applications in robotics, coding, gaming, virtual and augmented reality. Samuel S. Gaines Academy is now accepting magnet student applications for Kindergartners and 6th graders.  To learn more, visit the SLPS homepage at stluciepublicschools.org

Northport Salutes Vietnam Veteran With Love!

May 28, 2018 By LYNNE Gruszka

Roy Brewer, We want to thank you for being a wonderful friend to the children of Northport. Our principal, Glenn Rustay thinks the world of you. Your work at Northport, especially bringing Medal of Honor recipient Woody Williams to our school was the highlight of a long career and the highlight in the 32 year history of Northport. We all love you and are praying for your complete recovery. Texas doesn’t know that Hurricane Roy is on the way ❤ ? Thank you for coming and giving the final salute to our school. Roy served NP for many years as … Read More

Smallest Navigators Move Forward!

May 28, 2018 By LYNNE Gruszka

Northport community is so proud of our littlest Navigators. Great job Mrs. Frazier and Mrs. Tillman as well as parents and families. We lovingly present our newest graduates: VPK to kindergarten. ❤

Northport Kindergarten Graduation Priceless!

May 28, 2018 By LYNNE Gruszka

Wonderful job to the students, teachers, support staff and parents who have encouraged, prodded and demonstrated kindergartners into a successful end of their first year of school. The songs and showmanship were exemplary and the kindergartners were on their very best behavior when receiving their diplomas and accolades from the hundreds of parents waiting in anticipation for their very own pride and joy to cross the stage. The graduation was a wonderful event filled with thanksgiving for successes achieved and the emotion of little ones growing up! Many thanks parents, grandparents and school community for helping to make our brand … Read More

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