Morningside Elementary was thrilled to be given the opportunity to represent the amazing work that St. Lucie Public Schools is doing with the UFLI Foundation and the University of Florida to improve phonics instruction and core reading skills. This collaboration is a testament to the dedication and innovation in education within the community. It was an honor to work with James Patterson and his team, whose involvement brought an extra layer of excitement and prestige to the initiative. James Patterson visited with 1st grade students in Mrs. Madonia’s room to discuss how the implementation of UFLI is helping her students … Read More

On October 1st, 2022, the Port St. Lucie High School Army JROTC Raiders hosted the 1st Raider meet of their season. The Raider competition consisted of 5 events: a 2.3-mile run, 1-mile litter carry, HUMVEE push, constructing and crossing a rope bridge, and tire flip. The Jaguar Battalion male and female teams placed 1st overall and the mixed team placed 2nd. Congrats to all the teams as they compete next week at South Fork High School.

The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Raider team competed in Fort Pierce Westwood’s Raider Competition against 17 teams from 7 other schools. The competition consisted of six events: 3 mile team run, Cross Country Rescue, The Raider Fitness Challenge, 200lb tire flip over a 100-meter course, an obstacle course and the One-Rope Bridge event. Before the Cross Country Rescue, everyone takes a written first aid test, during the event the team simulates a casualty by carrying an 80-120lb stretcher over a mile long course while wearing three 30lb ruck sacks. To complete the Raider Fitness Challenge the team must … Read More

The Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion’s Drill Team competed at the Santaluces High School Drill Competition against six other schools on January 9th. The competition consisted of Armed Squad, Unarmed Squad, Male Individual Exhibition, Female Individual Exhibition, LET one squad, Male/Mixed dual exhibition, and Color Guard.  The Jaguars did incredibly well in their first competition of the season. Male Unarmed Squad earned 1st place, Male Armed Squad achieved 4th place, Male dual exhibition took 2nd place, and Male individual Exhibition placed 3rd place. Female unarmed squad earned 2nd place, Female Armed took 1st place, Female individual Exhibition took 1st place, Female … Read More

The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion’s Drill Team competed at the Santaluces High School Drill Competition against six other schools on January 9th. The competition consisted of Armed Squad, Unarmed Squad, Male Individual Exhibition, Female Individual Exhibition, LET one squad, Male/Mixed dual exhibition, and Color Guard.  The Jaguars did incredibly well in their first competition of the season. Male Unarmed Squad earned 1st place, Male Armed Squad achieved 4th place, Male dual exhibition took 2nd place, and Male individual Exhibition placed 3rd place. Female unarmed squad earned 2nd place, Female Armed took 1st place, Female individual Exhibition took 1st place, Female … Read More

The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion traveled to Lakeland, FL to compete in the Florida State Final Drill Competition on April 16th.  Out of the 396 Army JROTC programs in the state of FL 108 schools qualified to compete at the state finals. The Jaguars competed in the following events: Female Color Guard, commanded by Cadet Major Jamie Triplett; Female Platoon Unarmed Regulation, commanded by Cadet Major Catherine Zukowski; Female Squad Armed Regulation, commanded by Cadet Second Lieutenant Syanna Graham; and Female Squad Armed Exhibition, commanded by Cadet Staff Sergeant Kaycee Rhodes. Male/Mixed Squad Unarmed Regulation, commanded by … Read More

The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion showed their pride at the annual Martin Luther King, Junior Day parade in Fort Pierce. Marching in this parade is a tremendous honor and privilege for Port Saint Lucie High. The Battalion formation was led by the Jaguar’s Color Guard and was commanded by Cadet Sergeant Major Travis Cetin carrying the National Flag. Cadet Captain Savannah Cymbal carried the State Flag. Cadet Private first Class Marco Nadar and Cadet Staff Sergeant Damilola Jolaogun posted as Guards. Following behind the Color Guard was the Battalion Staff and shortly after that, the company formations. … Read More

On Saturday, April 1st, the Port Saint Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion competed at the Area 3 State Qualifier at Jupiter Community High School to see what teams will qualify for the Florida State Drill Competition.  Our Jaguar Battalion Male and Female Teams managed to achieve 1st place in Male and Female Unarmed Platoon, 1st place in Male and Female Unarmed Squad, 1st place in Female Armed Platoon, 2nd place in Male Armed Platoon, 2nd place in Male and Female Armed Squad, 2nd place in Let 1 Squad, 3rd place in Female Color Guard, 1st place in Female Exhibition … Read More

The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Raider Team travelled to South Fork High School to compete in the Area III Raider meet qualifier.

On Wednesday, February 8th at Port St. Lucie High School, the Senior Class of 2023 celebrated their final year in High School with a senior pinning event. During this year’s ceremony, the auditorium was filled with parents and supporters. Port St. Lucie High School was honored to include guest speaker, Dr. Adrian Ocampo. The Jaguar Battalion presented the Colors for the senior class of 2023. Cadet Captain Michael Coccaro as National Flag Bearer, Cadet First Sergeant Eathan Clayton as State Flag Bearer, Cadet Captain Isaac Mendez as the Right Guard, and Cadet First Sergeant Jeremiah Davis as the Left Guard.

The Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion hosted this year’s Treasure Coast Air Rifle Match sponsored by American Legion Post 318. This competition was made possible by the continuous support of the American Legion Post 318, which provided the competition’s trophies and medals. Competing against four other schools in St. Lucie County, Port St. Lucie placed second overall. This was a standard shoulder-to-shoulder match, shooting the three standard shooting positions: standing, kneeling and prone. Cadet Captain Michael Hutchinson was the “Top Shot” from Port Saint Lucie scoring 222 points. Each cadet preformed to the best of his or her … Read More

On Saturday, November 11th, all cadets from the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion participated in the Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to honor veterans who have served and continue to serve our country. Everyone was gathered at 1030hrs (10:30 AM) in formation as they spoke about the history and importance of Veterans Day. The cadets were honored to pay respect to our veterans.

                                Jaguars March in the MLK Jr. Parade By: Sarai Narvaez The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion showed their pride at the annual Martin Luther King Junior Day parade in Fort Pierce. Marching in this parade is a tremendous honor and privilege for Port Saint Lucie High. The Battalion formation was led by the Jaguar’s Color Guard and was commanded by Cadet Staff Sergeant Tesa May carrying the National Flag. Cadet Staff Sergeant Marco Nader carried the State Flag. Cadet Staff Sergeant Haley … Read More

The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion showed their pride at the annual Martin Luther King Junior Day parade in Fort Pierce. Marching in this parade is a tremendous honor and privilege for Port Saint Lucie High. The Battalion formation was led by the Jaguar’s Color Guard was commanded by Cadet Sergeant First Class Jamie Triplett carrying the National Flag. Cadet Second Lieutenant Jonathan Steiner carried the State Flag. Cadet Sergeant First Class Adam Pagan and Cadet Staff Sergeant Seth Taylor posted as Guards. Following behind the Color Guard was the Battalion Staff and shortly after that, the company … Read More

The Port St. Lucie High School Army JROTC Jaguar Battalion attended an away Raider challenge at Camp Tanah Keeta, hosted by Jupiter High School, on Oct 23rd.  Schools throughout St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, and Palm Beach counties participated in this meet. The Raider competition consisted of 5 events: a 1.7-mile run, 1-mile Litter carry, Gas can carry, Tire Flip, and constructing, and crossing a rope bridge. The Jaguar Battalion Males and Females captured 1st place overall.

On Saturday, November 11th, 2024, all of the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion’s cadets participated in the Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to honor veterans who have served and continue to serve our country. Everyone gathered at 1030hrs (10:30 AM) and began the ceremony at 1100hrs (11:00 AM). The cadets gathered in the formation with their company while they learned the history and importance of Veterans Day. The cadets were honored to pay their respects to the veterans and to be part of such an important event. 

On November 13th, the Port St. Lucie High School Army JROTC Jaguar Battalion attended The Florida State Raider Meet in Lake Wales. The Raider competition consisted of 5 events: a 3-mile run, 1-mile Litter carry, Fitness test, Tire Flip, and Constructing, and crossing a rope bridge. The Male team came in 3rd place in the fitness challenge. The female team captured their first-ever State Championship in the Rope Bridge Event and 2nd place in Tire Flip. Both teams qualified for Nationals Raider Meet next year in Molena, GA.  

On Friday, January 21st, 2022, the Jaguar Battalion started their Drill season by traveling to Santaluces High School. Our female and male team competed in an unarmed/armed squad, color guard, and solo/duo exhibition drill. PSL ended up placing 1st in both male and female armed squad, 2nd for female color guard, 3rd for female unarmed squad, and 3rd for female dual exhibition. Overall, the Jaguar Battalion finished 1st and it was a great way to start our Drill season.

The Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Raider team competed in South Fork’s Raider Competition against 17 teams from 7 other schools. The competition consisted of five events: 3 mile team run, Cross Country Rescue, The Raider Fitness Challenge, 200lb tire flip over a 100 meter course, and the One-Rope Bridge event.  Before the Cross Country Rescue everyone takes a written first aid test, during the event the team simulates a casualty by carrying an 80-120lb stretcher over a mile long course while wearing three 30lb ruck sacks.  To complete the Raider Fitness Challenge the team must go through a … Read More