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!
ST. LUCIE COUNTY – It is a historic day for St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) as graduation rates hit an all-time high at 86.8 percent representing an 11.35 percent gain from the previous year, surpassing state averages and laying claim to the fourth largest gain in the state. According to a report released today by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), all SLPS comprehensive high schools made remarkable gains (Central, Westwood, Port St. Lucie, Centennial, and Treasure Coast), and three high schools boast graduation rates that exceed 90 percent. “As a diverse community, we celebrate that the graduation rates … Read More
It is a historic day for St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) as graduation rates hit an all-time high at 86.8 percent representing an 11.35 percent gain from the previous year, surpassing state averages and laying claim to the fourth largest gain in the state. According to a report released today by the Florida Department of Education (FDOE), all SLPS comprehensive high schools made remarkable gains (Central, Westwood, Port St. Lucie, Centennial, and Treasure Coast), and three high schools boast graduation rates that exceed 90 percent. “As a diverse community, we celebrate that the graduation rates for demographic groups showed … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools celebrates individuals each month for exceptional customer service with the STAR award. This month’s recipients were from Lakewood Park Elementary and the Finance Department. Mr. Blount, a music instructor at Lakewood Park Elementary School, provides support to the marching band program at Fort Pierce Central High School. After coaching his aspiring elementary musicians, he devotes hours supporting the older musicians in a voluntary capacity. During the Hurricane Matthew weather event, the Finance Team took measures to ensure that payroll was prepared and released early. With the uncertainties that weather conditions bring and the need to prepare … Read More
Bayshore Elementary School students and staff members participated in a toy drive for Toys for Tots sponsored by the United States Marine Corps. Second Grade Teacher Nancy Fallon coordinated the event and was excited to have Bayshore Elementary as a designated drop-off location. All donated toys will go to local families in need. Thank you for to our students and staff for your donations. Pictured, from left to right: Mrs. Silas (Bayshore Assistant Principal), Mrs. Reid (Bayshore Principal) and Mrs. Fallon.
Save the Chimps, the world’s largest chimpanzee sanctuary, asked for assistance during the holiday season creating safe decorations to be used for their Chimpmas Celebration. Bayshore students donated recycled boxes and created paper chains that will be part of the chimpanzees celebration. Pictured: Mrs. Reid, Bayshore Elementary School principal, donating the items to Save the Chimps representative.
Congratulations to the Ft. Pierce Westwood HS Teams of Cadets who competed in the Junior Leadership and Academic Bowls. The Academic team consisted of Cadets Andrews, Loschin, Soto, Flores, and the alternative cadet Rigsby. The Leadership team consisted of Cadets Payen, Egan, Lovell, Ocampo, Hartley, and Reese. Out of the 1,308 teams that participated across America to include Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Hawaii, Guam, and DOD Schools across the world; they’ve earned the bragging rights to say both teams will be moving on to Level 2. The next level of the competition will be held February 1-15.
ST. LUCIE COUNTY -State Representative Larry Lee was present at Tuesday night’s St. Lucie Public Schools Board meeting to accept an original artistic rendering from Palm Pointe seventh grader Kimberly Quigley. Quigley’s watercolor entitled “An Eye On the Future” will travel with Representative Lee to Tallahassee where it will be displayed and become part of the Art in the Capitol exhibit. Art in the Capitol is the result of a bill designed to bring attention to the arts in education. Annually, middle school art students submit art for selection at the District level, and winning entries are displayed in the … Read More
State Representative Larry Lee was present at Tuesday night’s St. Lucie Public Schools Board meeting to accept an original artistic rendering from Palm Pointe seventh grader Kimberly Quigley. Quigley’s watercolor entitled “An Eye On the Future” will travel with Representative Lee to Tallahassee where it will be displayed and become part of the Art in the Capitol exhibit. Art in the Capitol is the result of a bill designed to bring attention to the arts in education. Annually, middle school art students submit art for selection at the District level, and winning entries are displayed in the Capitol during the … Read More
