St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is ranked fifth overall in Florida and is the highest ranking district on the Treasure Coast with an overall graduation rate of 90.1 percent. Data released today by the Florida Department of Education shows that for the third year in a row, the District continues to demonstrate positive growth. “This is a historic and unprecedented measure of success for the School District and for the community,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent.  This surge represents a hike from 45th to fifth in the state as well as another 3.3 percent gain from the previous year, surpassing … Read More

Open Enrollment 2018-2019 School Year High School: The application period runs from January 2nd – January 29th, 2018 (The only schools for open enrollment without transportation are FPWW and PSLHS.) Elementary and Middle School: The application period runs from March 1st – March 29th, 2018. If you have questions about enrollment, please contact one of our helpful Student Assignment Specialists at (772) 429-3930 or email student.assignment@stlucieschools.org    

St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) officials are looking forward to hosting what promises to be a gateway to college opportunities for hundreds of high school seniors on Monday, January 22, 2018.  The School District will host the second annual Historically Black College/University (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) College Fair for its students.  With over 17 major institutions slated to attend at Samuel S. Gaines Academy, excitement is escalating about pending on-the-spot scholarship opportunities and prospects for local students to attend prestigious programs.   SLPS Superintendent E. Wayne Gent has been a major motivator behind the event since its inception.  … Read More

This year’s Martin Luther King Jr. Grand Parade is scheduled to begin at 10 AM on Monday, January 15 (Avenue I and Martin Luther King Blvd. in Fort Pierce). The Festival in the Park and Health Fair @ Festival in the Park will follow the Parade at Lawnwood Stadium (Noon to 5 PM). Awards Breakfast Saturday, January 13 IRSC, Treasure Coast Public Safety Training Complex 8-11 AM Sponsor: Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc. 5K Marathon Sunday, January 14 Old Fort Park 975 S. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce 6:30 – 10 AM Sponsor: SLW Lions Club/ Fort Pierce Lions Club … Read More

The Division of Student Services sponsored a bullying prevention poster contest. Judges from Student Services and FDLRS are pleased to announce the top three designs in this year’s creative challenge. Congratulations to: Charliz Castro – Allapattah Flats K-8 (4th Grade) Piper Hambleton – Allapattah Flats K-8 (4th Grade) Lillian Austin – Fairlawn Elementary (3rd Grade)        

Click on the link below to read: How St. Lucie Schools Fosters Communication And Appropriate Use Microsoft Reports On How St. Lucie Uses Technology Innovation Engaging and empowering students through one-to-one programs Revolutionizing collaboration opportunities and education experiences with Skype Promoting appropriate use through training and support Driving digital transformation beyond St. Lucie classrooms https://enterprise.microsoft.com/en-us/real-stories-of-digital-transformation/?wt.mc_id=AID630801_QSG_EML_NLTR_209536&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiTjJFeFlXTmhaRFV5WXpFeSIsInQiOiJ5a1RzVEhNVy82d2FES1JvaHhKVm5mRDJ6L2dKV3IwcTlPZ3BvMU1lQnBWd2hBN25Xa21GRTRFL3hydTJqQ3pWSlM0ZGdZL0RzV3pGeUpkdjZpQm5XT0NldUlvMUM3WjljZmwvdm5WZkRPK2ZEMjFaQmg2emdtTE1wcW5VUTA5S0xoc2M3THlFejdnWmJEU21oWk1MMWc9PSJ9#ufh-i-379223020-how-st-lucie-schools-fosters-communication-and-appropriate-use/428886              

Weight Watchers is launching a new program called Weight Watchers Free Style. This program encourages members to move for fun and will teach skills for a different mind set. If you are interested in having a Weight Watchers meeting at your school site or work location, contact SLPS’s Wellness Manager: Stacy Jacobson Donnelly stacy.donnelly@stlucieschools.org D: (772) 429-3974 F: (772) 429-5522   2018 is your year! Do something with it.      

Osvaldo “Serge” Ronda-Santiago braved the falling temperatures on Wednesday, January 3rd to wash his bus at the South Transportation Compound. St. Lucie Public Schools looks forward to welcoming students back to school on Monday, January 8, 2018.  

Allapattah Flats K-8              Saturday, Dec. 2 – Santa’s Breakfast 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. $3.00 per person Thursday, Dec. 7 – Night of the Arts at 5:30 p.m. Bayshore Elementary Tuesday, Dec. 12 – Grades 3-5 Holiday Concert at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria Wednesday, Dec. 13 – Grades K-2 Holiday Concert at 6:00 p.m. in the Cafeteria Dan McCarty Middle School Wednesday, Dec. 13 -“A Joyful Night” Holiday Concert featuring Dan McCarty Middle School Singing Eagles and Westwood High School Concert Choir at Dan McCarty Middle School in the Cafeteria – 7:00 p.m. Fairlawn Elementary School Monday, Dec. 11 – 15 … Read More

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