On Wednesday, April 17th, the Student Government Association (SGA) transformed Fort Pierce Central’s courtyard into a Cultural Celebration! Cobra Nation embarked on an enriched journey filled with different cultures from around the World! Peru, Haiti, Panama, Ireland, Mexico, Canada, United Arab Emirates, South American countries, Asian countries, and more were represented with flags, artifacts, props, food, and music. Students sampled offerings from table to table and culture to culture using a passport sheet. Students earned stamps at each station as SGA members interviewed each country/culture, broadcasted through the speakers, along with regional songs from each culture. Students also participated in … Read More

Theater Students Inspire Young Audiences Through Performance and Pen Pal Partnership! FPC’s Theatre Department brought the magic of Disney to life in a special performance for 300 young students from Lakewood Park Elementary School. The event marked the culmination of a unique quarter-long partnership, where our theater students embodied beloved Disney characters through a heartwarming pen pal exchange with kindergarten through second-grade classes. The Disney Cabaret showcased our students’ talents through an interactive performance featuring musical numbers, choreographed dances, and theatrical scenes. The young audience members were thrilled to meet their pen pals in person and participate in engaging theatrical … Read More

On Thursday, February 20th, Cobra Nation swelled with pride as we greeted our rising 9th graders and class of 2029! Our campus came alive with the energy and excitement of our annual Rising Freshmen Open House, welcoming over 700 incoming freshman families into our vibrant Cobra community. The evening commenced with an inspiring ceremony in our auditorium, where our current freshman class officials showcased our academic programs and student life opportunities. The celebration was elevated by our talented JROTC students, who presented the colors with precision and dignity under Sergeant Major Jackson’s guidance, followed by our choir’s stirring rendition of … Read More

Students photographed above were honored at the district level for excelling at the National History Day Fair. Fort Pierce Central High School students Marissa Clemens-Santos and Emily Mazuera did the Manhattan Project for “The Turning Point” in history and Ashley Hampton did “The Synthetic Voice.” Students photographed above are advancing from the district to the state level. From FPC, Ashley Hampton will advance. Congratulations Ashley! At the state level competition, students are given an appointment time in which she will meet with a judge or small team of judges and will answer questions about their project. The next day the … Read More

On Friday Cobra Nation’s courtyard was filled with the spectacular sound from our talented band students. Under the masterful direction of Mr. Gabin, the band delivered a show-stopping medley of songs that had both lunch periods savoring every moment. Students couldn’t resist recording the rhythm, spontaneously dancing, and tapping their toes to the dynamic performance. Rarely does Cobra Nation have an average or normal day and this Friday was nothing short of spontaneous, vibrant, and energetic! Mr. Gabin’s exceptional leadership and dedication to FPC’s band program continues to elevate our school’s culture of exceptional Fine Arts. His ability to inspire … Read More

Makaria Sandlin brought home the 2nd place trophy in Saturday’s Florida Civics and Debate Initiative State Championship in Original Oratory. More than 50 middle and high schools competed in Orlando for this year’s State competition. With Cobra pride, the Fort Pierce Central family joins the Speech and Debate Sponsor, Mrs. Lisa Embry, in congratulating Makaria!    

Literacy Week at Fort Pierce Central was one for the Books! A huge thank you to Mrs. Avra, Ms. Brown, Ms. Collins, and Mr. Marshalleck for reading on the morning announcements during literacy week. A special thank you to Mrs. Thompson for both reading on the morning announcements and setting up the free book fair.    

As the slight breeze came across the docks near the Manatee Center, volunteers set up on the evening of May 9th for the first-annual Kimberly Pearson Memorial Foundation “Friend-Raiser” in Fort Pierce. National Honor Society and Key Club members from Fort Pierce Central High School covered tables with purple and gold table cloths, carefully unpacked the sale items, and curated tables with paintings, ceramics, sculptures, and crocheted artworks. Mrs. Heather Blackmon’s sculpture students from Westwood Academy joined David Graham’s drawing, painting, and ceramics students from Port St. Lucie High School, as well as Fort Pierce Central High School artists from … Read More

Fort Pierce Central High School’s JROTC team emerged victorious at the annual “Do You Give a Ruck” Raiders Freedom Festival Cadet Competition in Port St. Lucie! Cobra Nation is thrilled to announce that our cadets earned first place in this challenging event, testing endurance, strength, and teamwork. Participants tackled a demanding course, including a 3-mile run/walk followed by a series of physical challenges: pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups. Congratulations and Go Cobras!  

Fort Pierce Central’s Cobra Jazz Band participated in the State Jazz Music Performance Assessment in DeLand. The Jazz Band received straight “superior” ratings! This is the highest possible rating a jazz band can receive within the state of Florida. This honor was especially significant as it was the first time Fort Pierce Central’s jazz program has earned a state superior rating in over 25 years! Cobra Nation is overjoyed with pride for all our performers and Mr. Daniels for their hard work, musicianship, and success!! Go Cobras!

FPC’s Ms. Alanis, Ms. Mazzo, and Senior Class Assistant Principal Mrs. Armada hosted FAFSA night Part 2 on February 1st. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid Part 2 at FPC was a success! IRSC’s Financial Aid counselors joined Cobra counselors to workshop with two rooms of Cobra families navigating the online financial aid application process. Additional workshops around St. Lucie County are available to further support and assist parents and families.

Applying for college can be a tricky and time-consuming process. Navigating unfamiliar websites alone can be intimidating. Mix in college entrance pressures, financial documentation, and pulling together all the pieces to plan your next four years is a heavy lift. Considering all these reasons and more is why Cobra Nation divides FAFSA night into two parts! FAFSA or Federal Assistance through the Federal Student Aid Program is a complex network of supplying paperwork and time-sensitive applications. Fort Pierce Central works with students and their families to inform, navigate, register, and complete the FAFSA application process.

Fort Pierce Central’s Culinary Academy and administration feed the football team! Not only do culinary students gain hospitality experience and volunteer hours while supporting our football team but they were also visited by Brandon Parks, FPC Culinary Academy graduate (farthest left in picture). Brandon is currently attending Valencia College in Orlando and just landed a job with Disney’s Animal Kingdom restaurant as a 2nd line cook! Disney hired him based on his work experiences in the Cobra Cafe and the St. Lucie CookOff (winning team member) as he never worked in the restaurant industry. Congratulations, Brandon Parks! Go Cobras!

Not all teenagers would be willing to wake up early on a Saturday morning, let alone volunteer their time to clean up a beach rather than enjoy the sun and sand. The teens of Fort Pierce Central High School’s National Honor Society, Gardening Club, and Key Club were joined by St. Lucie West Centennial’s Youth Advisory Council members for the 5th Annual Kimberly Pearson Memorial Beach Clean-Up. The event was held at Pepper Park on March 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon. Over 100 volunteers, including students, staff, administrators, and friends cleaned the beach, park areas, lots, and walkways in … Read More

Fort Pierce Central High School’s Wrestling Team won its first Regional Wrestling Title since 1995. The 3A Region 3 Champs qualified 11 athletes for the state tournament. That is the most qualifiers in school’s 49-year history, and it ties for the most in St. Lucie County History.  Coach Seidel said, “It’s well deserved for the athletes that put their blood, sweat, and tears into it.  I am so proud of what they have accomplished so far.”  The Cobras will travel to the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee, FL on Friday and Saturday for the state tournament. Go Cobras! Pictured:  Kevin … Read More

This exhibit showcases the work of the Creative Photography students from Fort Pierce Central High School. The school added photography courses four years ago, and in that time Heather Blackmon-Gordon’s students have grown in both skill and scope. With photography as their commonality, they search for their own creative style and vision. The students have spent the last few months documenting, critiquing and reflecting on physical and mental places in their lives. The photographs are of people and places, with a focus on utilizing lighting to portray moods. Many of the photos are pieces of seniors’ portfolios that they are … Read More

Fort Pierce Central High School students use drone technology to keep fellow students safe. Students in Fort Pierce Central High School’s Embry Riddle Aeronautical University program are working in collaboration with the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office. These amazing students are using drone technology to improve safety on our campus. This is an ongoing project and we are excited to see the next phase. Thank you to WPTV for featuring these wonderful students! Central Can! https://www.wptv.com/news/region-st-lucie-county/fort-pierce/students-use-drone-technology-to-keep-fellow-students-safe

Fort Pierce Central presents Meredith Willson’s The Music Man at the Fort Pierce Central High School Auditorium Friday, February 26th and Saturday, February 27th at 7:00 PM; Saturday, February 27th and Sunday, February 28th at 2:00 PM. Tickets are $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for students. Tickets are available at the Fort Pierce Central High School Box Office. For more information, contact 772-468-5888 or email lst0122@stlucieschools.org. The Fort Pierce Central Theatre Department, which is located at 4101 South 25th Street in Fort Pierce, Florida, performs mystery dinner theatre, fall, and spring productions for the public. As International Thespian Troupe #4618, … Read More

Ft. Pierce Central High School’s JROTC 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony honored the heroes and victims of 911.  

Middle school band students from around the district got a first-hand experience of what it takes to play in the bright lights of a Friday night football game on October 6, 2023. These students accompanied Fort Pierce Central High School’s Marching Cobras at Lawnwood Stadium when Central played the Palm Bay Panthers. Band students from Allapattah Flats, Southern Oaks, CAST, Renaissance Charter School of St. Lucie a,nd Palm Pointe got the opportunity to be a Marching Cobra for the night. The middle and high school band students played the National Anthem together at center field and the traditional fight song … Read More