Fort Pierce Central came out to the Annual Christmas Parade in Fort Pierce to share joy and cheer! FPC Marching Cobra Band and Key Club showed Fort Pierce that the new Christmas colors are Purple and Gold!  Over 100 Key Club members participated! Thank you to Mrs. Peschio, Ms. Nicole Hood-Child, and Mrs. Santoro for their assistance in making this year’s parade a Cobra success!

The proud sponsor of the Fort Pierce Central High School Speech and Debate team, Mrs. Jennifer Wright, coaches this group of bright and dedicated FPC Cobras who are concluding their season with remarkable strength. Throughout the year, these talented students have diligently honed their Civic Knowledge, Public Speaking, and Debate skills, culminating in their qualification and participation at the prestigious Florida Civics and Debate Initiative (FCDI) State Championship held at the esteemed New College of Florida. The state-wide competition showcased the exceptional talent within the team, with several members distinguishing themselves through their hard work and intellectual prowess. Among those … Read More

The Chapter Business Procedure team takes 1st place again in SkillsUSA Florida state competition. The same team placed 8th in the National competition in June 2014. The team will be unable to compete this June due to summer college orientation commitments. Congratulation to the following members of the Chapter Business Procedure team: Tchael Jeune, president; Precious Sneeze, treasurer; LaToya Montimer, secretary; Emily Phillips, and Deon Gamble.

A monumental congratulations to our FPC STEM Fair Students. Students did a phenomenal job presenting their projects on Friday, February 11th at the District STEM Fair. Ms. Amanda Buck, a proud Cobra science teacher, reports FPC presenting among the best projects at the STEM Fair! With such huge success, Ms. Buck anticipates a few FPC students competing at the state level, with one student perhaps even going all the way to compete internationally. Go Cobras! Home of STEM learning success!  

  A cool, late January morning was a milestone moment in the journey for seniors at Fort Pierce Central High School. This year, a pinning parade accommodated seniors and their supportive families. This rich, annual tradition featured all the flare, celebration, and festivities that this momentous rite of passage deserves. Congrats to our seniors! FPC is a proud family.  

Congratulations to Ivy Cooper who committed to play volleyball at Virginia Tech! Once a Cobra, always a Cobra!

  Miss Hailey Mangio was among the 15,000 finalists named in the 66th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically accomplished students are now eligible for continued competition in the program, which awards National Merit Scholarships worth more than $30 million each spring. With over 3.5 million students each fall taking the PSAT and only a little more than 3,000 qualifying for commended status, we are extremely proud of Hailey Mangio for her hard work and dedication to such excellence. Furthermore, we are thrilled that she was also recognized for her stellar performance and selected for the new Rural and … Read More

Senior Fest at Fort Pierce Central is more than a tradition, it is a rite of passage, a time-stand-still moment, and a freeing time to just be a Cobra with your fellow seniors! FPC seniors gathered on Friday, March 31st for an extravaganza of events, food, team challenges, and face painting. Cobra Nation puts a fresh, fun spin on field day! Tug-o-war, cotton candy, and tunnel races in the bounce houses were just some of the highlights! As we all recall our senior memories from high school, treasure each moment together and finish strong Cobra Nation! Even Principal Gardner joined … Read More

A Cobra Tradition Another wonderful FPC Senior Breakfast for the 23-24 Graduating Class! Thank you to the Senior Class Sponsors Ami Foreman and Marian Davis. A special thank you to Mrs. Santoro for the celebratory balloons. All students enjoyed the outing with their classmates. Experiences and moments like Senior Breakfast make senior year the most memorable time in young lives!

The 101st Scholastic Art and Writing awards seek students and their work that express authentic perspectives. These elite students soar beyond assignment parameters and social media trends. Adjudicators evaluate works that exemplify the Award’s core values of originality, skill, emergence of personal voice, and artistic vision. Mrs. Heather Blackmon-Gordon’s Scholastic Art & Writing Competition winners in Digitial Art, Painting, and Portfolios. Marc St. Louis won an Honorable Mention in Digital Art. Wade Jolteus won an Honorable Mention in Digital Art. Breanna Michel won an Honorable Mention in Portfolio and an Honorable Mention in Digital Art. Nico Tovar was awarded a … Read More

The Cobra cafeteria turned into the hot spot for hosting an incredible celebration! Fort Pierce Central honored more than 560 students who achieved significant learning gains on their ELA PM2 assessment! These dedicated students demonstrated the growth targets needed to show academic progress. To recognize their achievement, FPC faculty, staff, and administrators treated Cobra scholars to a festive celebration complete with cupcakes, refreshments, and an energetic dance party featuring our own DJ Mr. Bradley, who kept the energy high with amazing music. This is just the beginning! Cobra Nation is already planning an even bigger celebration for our PM3 Learning … Read More

Fort Pierce Central High School celebrated the academic achievements of its brightest stars by honoring the top 10 students of the 2025 graduating class with personalized yard signs. These heartwarming visits added a personal and neighborly touch highlighting the hard work, determination, and excellence demonstrated by these scholars throughout their high school journey. School administrators proudly unveiled the colorful yard signs celebrating the Top 10 Ranking of these outstanding seniors. Each sign serves as a public acknowledgment of their dedication and perseverance, recognizing not only their stellar academic records but also their contributions to the school and community. The event … Read More

Commemorating Heroes from 9/11 Saturday 9/9/2023, Patriots from across the Treasure Coast gathered to commemorate 9/11, first responders, and America’s Veterans. Ft. Pierce Central High School’s Raider team provided 10 volunteers and 6 competitors in the first Cadet Challenge physical fitness competition. Cadets from four JROTC programs and the Sea Cadets participated in a 3.43 mile ruck march and then the competitors each did as many push-ups, sit-ups, and pull-ups as they could in 2 minutes in each event. In the end, the Ft. Pierce Central team came out victorious. They received a plaque and a donation of $250. The … Read More

Thank you to all the students, staff, and leadership for supporting and representing Fort Pierce Central in this incredibly important commemoration of freedom, compassion, sacrifice for a better America for all.

This spring, Fort Pierce Central High School Drama Department took audiences on a heartfelt, magical journey with their remarkable production of Tuck Everlasting, The Musical. Based on the beloved novel by Natalie Babbitt, this musical explores themes of family, immortality, and the beauty of life’s fleeting moments—all brought to life by the incredible talents of the school’s drama department. The production, held in the school’s auditorium, drew crowds over three nights, each performance greeted by enthusiastic applause and standing ovations. From the enchanting set design featuring a towering tree and lush woodland scenes, to the intricate costumes that transported the … Read More

PETER AND THE STARCATCHER For the past two years, Fort Pierce Central High School has been honored to have the famed Mr. Devon J. Goffman as its Drama Instructor. His talents on and off the stage have enraptured a generation of students to follow their passion of theatre and the performing arts. This year, Mr. Goffman and his exceptional cast presented Peter and the Starcatcher, a prequel to Peter Pan and a Tony-winning play, based on the best-selling novels. Peter and the Starcatcher reaches audiences of all ages. From those who grew up, never wanted to grow up, and are … Read More

Cobra Nation Goes from Purple & Gold to PINK!   Cobra nation is known for a pallet of purple and gold. Once a year, FPC goes all out and all PINK to recognize, honor, and celebrate the bravery and pride of our breast cancer heroes. Adora Burkes Barbara Hisey Vanessa Solomon Cindy Swertfager Barbara Williams Though October is the designated month for breast cancer awareness, Central honors and supports our family throughout the year. More than survivors, they are exemplary heroes that we honor year-round. FPC warmly welcomes back Mrs. Adora Burkes to campus! A special thank you to Sharon … Read More

B-I-N-G-O was the game of choice for September’s PBIS lunchtime celebration. Campus PBIS events are a way for students demonstrating positive behaviors, role-modeling responsibility, and following school-wide expectations to earn extra prizes and be rewarded for their exemplary choices. Students with PBIS tickets gathered in the auditorium during both lunches for some riveting rounds of BINGO! Students show off their winning cards and cool prizes! With pride, great job and way to go Cobras!

Thanks to a generous and thoughtful donation from the Hess Corporation, students in Mrs. Baechle’s class were introduced to an exciting and hands-on way of learning STEM concepts. This memorable experience centered around the use of brand-new, 2024 Hess trucks, each meticulously crafted with intricate designs and innovative features. These vibrant trucks captured the students’ imaginations while serving as engaging tools for exploring science, technology, engineering, and math. The classroom buzzed with enthusiasm as students dove into lessons on motion and friction, discovering how these physical forces interact in the real world. The Hess trucks became more than just models—they … Read More