As dawn broke on the morning of Saturday, September 19, 2015, the Fort Pierce Central High JROTC Cobra Battalion held their annual beach cleanup at Pepper Park on North A1A in Fort Pierce. The Fort Pierce Central High JROTC Cobra Battalion is dedicated to helping maintain a clean environment and this event was just one in a series of Cobra Battalion events scheduled for this year that will help achieve that goal. The Cobra Battalion walked the beach for about an hour and collected 15 bags of garbage. After cleaning the beach, the cadets ran the obstacle course at the … Read More

No Power, No Problem! Singing our school’s alma mater on Friday mornings is a weekly tradition at Central. With pride and poise, Cobra Nation braved a campus with no AC and newly restored power on Friday morning after the massive storms from the night before left our campus down two transformers. No PA system didn’t stop FPC’s alma mater from being shared. With light comes more light. Mr. Harris, Central’s new chorus and vocal music instructor, led his choir into the courtyard for a morning of vibrant triumph. As the voices of FPC chorus rang through the courtyard, Cobra Pride … Read More

An elite eight Cobra Chorus members joined their director Mr. Martinez at Stetson University’s Choral Festival on October 6th and 7th. What started out as an early morning road trip to Deland, Florida became a trip of a lifetime. Over two days, chorus students worked with Stetson’s husband and wife team choral directors to workshop four arrangements at the festival’s conclusion. Singing for Stetson choirs and listening to Stetson students perform set an atmosphere of engagement, new connections, and mutual admiration. Mr. Martinez was pleased to reconnect with his alma mater while introducing his students to the next level of … Read More

If the water was hot, STEAM would be bellowing from these perfectly pouring teapots! STEAM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math. Physics and Geometry are alive and well in the Art turned STEAM studio! Juniors Hannah Trigg, (Ceramics III) and Vanessa Niederhofer (Ceramics II) preform a Laminar Flow Pour test with clay teapots.  Hannah, on the left, created her traditional Japanese-style teapot and lid on the pottery wheel. Vanessa, on the right, hand-built her “Cat Bus” inspired teapot using the pinch method, slabs, and coils. While still in a clay state, students must perform pour tests … Read More

Mrs. Avra’s Ceramics II students started off the year by sampling a dozen textures. Texture is an Element of Art that describes and interprets the perceived or actual surface feeling of an object. Students were encouraged to investigate textures from nature by taking a walk outside, exploring their homes from garage to kitchen, and observing textures during their day-to-day lives while filling up a sketchbook page of 12 texture thumbnails, some in color, exploring high contrast, overlapping, depth, and the four qualities of line: thin to thick, light to dark, straight to undulating, and continuous to interrupted. After compiling their … Read More

Cobra nation celebrated the tremendous accomplishments of students earning “A” Honor Roll and Principal’s Honor Roll. Students were treated to a festive atmosphere complete with cupcakes, refreshments, and energetic music courtesy of our talented DJ Armada. Earning the Honor Roll is a testament to more than just good grades. It speaks to the students’ ability to manage their time effectively, engage with challenging material, and consistently strive for their best. These are crucial skills that will serve them well in their future academic pursuits and beyond. The Fort Pierce Central High School administration and staff extend their warmest congratulations to … Read More

In honor of Black History Month, FPC faculty and staff shared a thoughtfully prepared Soul Food Luncheon provided by the FPC Sunshine Committee and Cobra Culinary Dept. FPC employees were invited to the Cobra Café to partake in the Soul Food Feast during both lunches. The custom menu honored rich food traditions, favorite dishes, and wonderful desserts. Excitement was in the air for the FPCHS Black History Month Celebration. Staff and students were encouraged to dress in Afrocentric attire that highlighted our B.H.M. Celebrations. FPC held a door decorating contest, with three winners to be selected to win prizes. In … Read More

On February 9, Fort Pierce Central celebrated the History Day schoolwide winners and district nominees at its annual History Day Luncheon. The theme this year was Debate and Diplomacy: Success, Failures, and Consequences. The students enjoyed the very best of what the culinary department had to offer, with a catered menu and elegant ambiance organized by the Cobra Cafe, under the guidance of Chef Strell. We are proud of the work put forth by our students and enjoy celebrating their accomplishments year after year. We are extremely grateful to the Fort Pierce Lions Club for sponsoring the yearly event. Our … Read More

A Spirited Valentine’s Week at FPC! Forget chocolates and roses—Valentine’s Spirit Week at Fort Pierce Central was where the hearts couldn’t help bursting with joy! This fantastic lineup of themes put on by our Student Government Association had everyone from the fashion-forward to the fabulously funny join in! Teddy Grams, secret cupids, hidden heart tests, and a cupid photo scavenger hunt kept campus buzzing with Valentine’s excitement all week! A special cupid thanks to Mr. Bradley, SGA’s tireless sponsor and dedicated Cobra! Monday: Rom-Com Characters Costume Day saw the ultimate Rom-Com character showdown. We channeled our inner Teen-drama with starry … Read More

  Cadet and FPC student Dominyck Jacob has been accepted to the honorable West Point Academy.  His cobra family joins his family with pride in witnessing the leadership of Dominyck and the many other JROTC cadets under LTC Saxton and SGT Lawson!!! #CobraProud Congrats Dominyck!

District Superintendent Dr. Jon R. Prince and School Board Member Mr. Troy Ingersoll visited the Cobras during a recent practice to congratulate them on their academic and athletic achievements throughout this memorable season. The Fort Pierce Central Boys’ Basketball Team won their first District Championship since 2011 by knocking off 3 straight higher ranked opponents on the road. By defeating rival Centennial 67-54 in the quarterfinals and Palm Beach Lakes by the score of 75-59 in the semifinals and Jupiter High School, 51-47 in the District Finals, the Cobras finally achieved their goal after losing the last two years in … Read More

Fort Pierce Central bowling teams competed at the State Bowling Tournament in Orlando. Team members brought home the first District title in school history. Boys finished 9th as a team. Charlie Passanante finished 12th in singles. Charlie Passanante rolled a perfect game 300 in the regular season against Somerset Academy who finished 2nd in Districts. Girls: Allison Kepfer and Madison Phillips have a 3-11 record. Boys: Charlie Passanante, Daniel Heidebrecht, Christian White, Nathan Mondo, William Auriemma, Jackson Willette, Nathan Gould, Adriel Alvarez have a 13-1 record for the regular season.

The Big Red Buses Visited Cobra Nation The Fort Pierce Medical Academy, OneBlood, and Mrs. Barbara Charles would like to thank the heroes who boarded the Big Red Buses to save lives on Thursday, February 1! Over 200 units of whole blood and many apheresis procedures (removing plasma and/or Red Blood Cells) were collected. This result equates to nearly 500 lives being impacted by FPC’s participation in the blood drive! A warm thank you to the administration, teachers, and staff that made the drive possible. Students earned scholarship dollars in Thursday’s blood drive to be used toward school activities such … Read More

Fort Pierce Central’s Beta Club SHINED once again at the State Beta Club competition in Orlando. “A Voyage of Adventure” was the theme of the national competition where students competed against all of the Beta Clubs from schools around the country. Students competed against 56 other Beta Clubs across the state of Florida. Sponsors Ms. Collins and Mrs. Blackmon are incredibly proud of the hard work their Betas put into this competition.  The following is a list of the 15 wins they earned: 1st place Accessorized design – a team of students 1st place Engineering – a team of students 1st place Pottery … Read More

FPC Beta Club was awarded “School of Distinction” by the National Beta Club. This honor recognizes clubs that have student participation from all grade levels. Way to go Beta Club Cobras!

While most of us were relaxing in the glow of summer break, Fort Pierce Central High School’s Beta Club swept up 7 wins in the Beta Club National Convention held in Savannah, Georgia! 875 schools across the nation participated. The competition was challenging but Cobra Nation was ready! Ms. Carolyn Collins was proud to sponsor the Betas all year along with Mrs. Christina Donnelly, a proud Cobra teacher and parent sponsor on the trip. Go Cobras! Pottery – 8th place – Jessica Aguilera Digital Art – 8th place – Nico Tovar Black and White Photography – 3rd place – Olivia Donnelly Color Photography … Read More

On Saturday, March 8th, students from Fort Pierce Central High School’s Beta Club joined forces with local volunteers for the annual “Great American Clean Up,” a nationwide initiative that encourages citizens to roll up their sleeves and work toward a cleaner, greener environment. Their efforts this year were focused on the scenic areas surrounding the Manatee Center and nearby beaches, leaving behind not just cleaner grounds but also an inspiring sense of community pride. Armed with buckets, trash bags and plenty of enthusiasm, Beta Club members and other volunteers scoured the area, picking up litter ranging from plastic bottles to … Read More

Central’s Beach Volleyball Makes a First Appearance in State Tournament! Congratulations to the Cobra Beach Volleyball team who competed in the Florida High School Beach Volleyball State Championships this past Friday and Saturday in Tavares!  Players include Presley Murray, Kendra Brown, Riley Wyatt, Maya Chase, Kailani Zezas, Kaleigh Becton, Kadiann Perry, Katie-Rose Wohlbold, Delaney Bolbach, and Lauren Woolley with Coach Quigley leading all the way! The team was presented with the Region 4AA Runner-up trophy before they began play!!!  Although the team did not bring home the Championship trophy, finishing in the top 12 in the state for their very … Read More

Cobra Band Director Mr. Joshua Daniels and the entire Cobra Nation family are proud to recognize the INCREDIBLE student musicians who have been selected to attend either the annual Festival of Winds Honor Band or the Tri-State Band Festival Honor Band for the 2023 year! These festivals are based on director nomination and will each host students from November 30th – December 3rd on their respective campuses for a week of outstanding music-making lead by some of the best band directors from universities across the country serving as clinicians.     The Festival of Winds is hosted by the University of South Florida and recognizes … Read More