Friday, Aug 11, 2017 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM Welcome Back Celebration Summer Crush Vineyard & Winery 4200 Johnston Road, Ft.Pierce. Dinner buffet, live music, games, prizes, classroom adoptions, and more! FREE for all District Employees $10 per guest For more information, please visit the Education Foundation website at https://www.educationfoundationstlucie.org/ Everyone planning to attend must RSVP online as well as pay online for all guests. Thank you! https://www.educationfoundationstlucie.org/event/detail/pid/2/id/59/instance/20170811#.WXyHFumQySQ

Back to School Bash and Health Fair Saturday, August 12, 2017 10 AM to 1 PM Percy Peek Gymnasium (Corner of N. 29th Street and Avenue D)  

Let’s hear it for Mr. Lee Langridge! Mr. Lee Langridge, a safety system technician who works with the District Maintenance Department was recognized as a Star recipient based on his outstanding service to Lakewood Park Elementary’s stage PA and sound system. According to school personnel, Mr. Langridge taught them the ins and outs of making sure the sound system was set up properly, and he took the time to get every single speaker, microphone, and amplifier adjusted to perfection.  The result was a VPK graduation that was spectacular and memorable for so many throughout the community!        

Special thanks are extended to the SLPS Transportation Team for providing exceptional service and attending to the needs of hundreds of children as they were safely transported to and from summer school this year. Providing transportation for students throughout the District to north and south school sites is a huge task, and our transportation department completes this charge each year with the utmost care and diligence.  Your service is of great value to our community!  

Star Awards are presented to individuals who demonstrate exceptional service.  Ms. JoAnn Aguila’s team in the Assessment and Accountability Department know that she is a shining example of someone who demonstrates unbelievable energy and support for her coworkers and for the schools. This became especially clear during a recent challenge in which the department experienced some water damage. Mrs. Aguila was supportive and did her best to insulate her colleagues and the schools from the concerns of that challenge in order to continue providing quality service.      

The Florida Retired Educators Association made a special presentation to Northport rising 6th grader Jayden Diago for her outstanding accomplishment in writing. Jayden Diago won the Florida Retired Educators Association District 9 essay contest this year. District 9 encompasses five counties including St. Lucie, Martin, Okeechobee, Highlands, and Indian River.  Students were asked to write about  “Moments with My Grandparents.”  Jayden wrote about her grandpa or jampa who lives in the Phillapines in her essay entitled “My Occasional Jampa.”  Even though she is only able to visit with her jampa occasionally, her memories are special ones and his energy as well … Read More

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Tips for Parents Students will return to school on Monday, August 14th.  There are many things you can do in advance to prepare for the first day of school including addressing nutritional needs. Parents are encouraged to make payments online through their Family Access Account (Available August 1). This will allow your child to maximize his or her time for eating a meal. If you believe your household qualifies for a meal benefit please complete a meal application. To help students develop/maintain a healthy lifestyle, the Child Nutrition Services Program offers sessions to students throughout the school day.  

FREE Admission for St. Lucie Public Schools Employees and Students Don’t Miss the Back-to-School Celebration and Pep Rally August 4th St. Lucie Mets First Data Field, Port St. Lucie 4:00 – Gates Open for Employees (Bring Employee ID) and Students 5:00 to 5:30 – Appreciation Ceremony/Pep Rally 6:30 – Game Starts Community-wide celebration for St. Lucie Public Schools Port St. Lucie/July 18, 2017 — State Representative Larry Lee Jr. (D-Fort Pierce) and local business and community leaders are throwing a party to celebrate the significant accomplishments made by the St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS).  The efforts of the school district’s … Read More

Discover the many things nonprofits can do for your students! Attend the Back To School Expo on Thursday, July 27th, from 11 am to 3 pm. Grace Way Village is one of many nonprofits looking forward to supporting teachers in their efforts to care for our community’s children! There are many non-profit organizations in the area that can help with the needs of your students.  

St. Lucie Public Schools administrators and school-based teams worked with school climate specialist and author Rick Lewis during a recent Restorative Practices workshop. Restorative Practices focuses on establishing a culture of working together to bring about positive behavior changes. The educationally focused goal of restorative practices is to create a generation of professionally capable, self-regulating, emotionally-intelligent, and ethically-minded citizens.    

Don’t miss the 10th Annual Back to School Expo on Saturday, August 5th, at the Havert L. Fenn Center in Fort Pierce.   There will be important information for back to school and supplies to help kick off the school year for students!     Are you interested in being an exhibitor at this event?  Molly Ferguson is accepting registrations (see below).

Grace Way Village is one of many nonprofits looking forward to supporting teachers in their efforts to care for our community’s children! There are many non-profit organizations in the area that can help with the needs of your students. For Information, you are invited to attend the Back To School Expo on Thursday, July 27th, from 11 am  to 3 pm. Discover the many things nonprofits can do for your students!

St. Lucie Public Schools Open House Dates   Wednesday, August 9, 2017 High Schools, Middle Schools, Lincoln Park Academy   Thursday, August 10, 2017 K-8 Schools, Elementary Schools   *Each School Will Publish Specific Times And Details Pertaining To Their Open House.