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SLPS Social Worker Kate McCormic was recognized by the Sheriff’s Office for her outstanding work with a local family in the fall. She, in collaboration with the SRD and two others, worked to locate a student who was truant, provide food for the family, and provide support services.
Students in the fourth and fifth grade Challenge Program at Frances K. Sweet participated in the Stock Market Challenge sponsored by the Florida Council on Economic Education. Teams were competing to win first, second, or third place for the Elementary Division in our region. Members of the first place team (Josiah Fullwood, Yazmin Sosa, and Carmela Bustamante) each earned a $50.00 Papa John’s gift card and shared a $100.00 cash prize.
Christina DiMeo, an 8th Grader at St. Lucie West K-8 School, was selected as the Weekend Weather Kid by CBS12. Nominated by Barbara Ricks, her business education teacher, Christina conducted herself like a pro during the December 30th broadcast. Congratulations, from your SLWK-8 family!
Morningside Elementary congratulates our Teacher of the Year Janice Elmasian-Therrien; First Year Teacher Michael Alvarez; Minority Teacher Sarah Williams; and School Related Employee Diana Crosdale. We are blessed to have staff that loves children and gives their all to helping them become the best they can be as people.
Our school is so proud of our partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters and the positive influence and impact that our mentors and tutors project on our students and school community. Pictured are third grader Josue Mondesir from Janine Wiecks class and his tutor, Sheila Atkins. Sheila started at Northport in August as part of a strong and comprehensive team of caring adults who train with BBBS to work with specific student needs. The positive growth is palpable at times. Josue is celebrating with Sheila because he improved one grade level in the specialized reading program called iReady. Josue also … Read More
AICE Photography student, Sarah Lennig at Treasure Coast High School, scored the highest score in the NATION on her completion of AICE Art and Design for the 2015-2016 school year.
Open Enrollment and School Choice Questions and Answers for Parents If my children currently attend a school within my zone, has anything changed for them? No. The new law says my child can enroll in any school in the District. Am I guaranteed a seat at the school of my choice? A seat must be available for your child’s grade at the school. If I want my children to attend the same school outside of my zone, is there any guarantee they will be assigned together? No. Seats must be available in each of your children’s grades. If my older … Read More
SLPS makes history with grad rates soaring to an all-time high of 86.8 percent! That’s an 11.35 percent gain from the previous year, surpassing state averages and laying claim to the fourth largest gain in the state. #STLUCIEPROUD
Do you or someone you know have a child who will be four years old on or before September 1, 2017? Registration for St. Lucie Public Schools 2017-2018 VPK Title I Program is now open. For registration information please visit: http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/our-programs/voluntary-pre-k/ Voluntary Pre-K – St
St. Lucie Public Schools Student Services, Exceptional Student Education, and FDLRS Division recently completed a two-month campaign to support Grace Packs. With a focus of bringing in food items each Friday during the months of November and December, the Division managed to fill numerous Grace Packs boxes with food item donations that help support families in need each week. This team’s benevolent spirit supports other causes as well. Earlier in the year, the Division raised over $325 for Bowl for Kids’ Sake, raised $300 for Northport’s Girls on the Run campaign, and in January will help raise funds for an … Read More
The Port St. Lucie High School Drama Department is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for Guys and Dolls! Show Times: Thursday, January 26th – 7:30 p.m. Friday, January 27th – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, January 28th – 2:00 p.m. SOLD OUT Saturday, January 28th – 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 29th – 2:00 p.m. SOLD OUT Thursday, February 2nd – 7:30 p.m. Friday, February 3rd – 7:30 p.m. Saturday, February 4th – 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 4th – 7:30 p.m. Sunday, February 5th – 2:00 p.m. Get your tickets early as this show will probably sell out quickly. … Read More
The WPBF First Alert Weather Class Team visited Fairlawn Elementary School. Students benefited from high energy and engaging lessons about weather systems shared by the professional meteorologists at WPBF.
WPEC News Channel 12 Anchor Suzanne Boyd visited Mrs. Melanie Francisco’s kindergarten class at Frances K. Sweet Magnet School. The students made a tree map and asked great questions about Suzanne Boyd’s job. She read them a book, How Santa Got His Job, and then they drew pictures and discussed what they would like to be when they grow up.
Click on the link below for upcoming shows: file:///C:/Users/kpa0406/Desktop/Weekly%20WLX%20TV.pdf
Physicians Immediate Care conducted a promotion during the summer months in which they pledged to donate $5 per sports physical conducted at their medical facilities. They raised $555 which the Education Foundation will apply towards the 2017 Teacher Matching Grant Program. Foundation President Thom Jones, Superintendent E. Wayne Gent, and School Board Members accepted the generous donation from Dr. Ken Palestrant, CEO of Physicians Immediate Care and Jeannie Jacobson, Director of Marketing, at a recent Board meeting.
Weatherbee hosted an episodic reading event on the last day before winter break. Members from the community, including SLPS District Office employees, St. Lucie County School Board Members, business leaders, St. Lucie County Commissioners, and law enforcement professionals came to Weatherbee to share their love of reading with our Mariners. Each guest reader visited three classrooms, read a book aloud, and shared how literacy has positively impacted their lives.
The Jaguar Battalion was cordially invited to The Daughters of the American Revolution’s annual meeting at the PGA Golf Club to present the colors. The color guard was led by Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Jamie Triplett carrying the national flag. Cadet First Sergeant Morgan Emerson carried the state flag while Cadet Major Savannah Cymbal and Cadet Major Kaylee Zuidema stood as their guards. After the color guard, each cadet had the opportunity to talk about what their future plans are after high school. The Cadets gave a wonderful presentation and the Daughters of the American Revolution members enjoyed having the the … Read More
To end their study of Holidays Around the World, Oak Hammock K-8’s Kindergartners had a special visitor today! Thanks to the Fire Department and our SRO for providing Santa’s escort!
