Fort Pierce Westwood’s Tuesday Leadership Club (TLC) met for their first 2017/18 service project. TLC members stuffed 50 donated backpacks with school supplies for Panther students in need. TLC is a student driven group which develops positive leadership and characteristics to enhance themselves, their school and their community at large. The students involved with this service project are Trey Doilvien, Kenneshia Murriel, Matilde Mendez, Vanessa Vazquez, Kristina Thomas, Alvin Paschal, and Pharah St. Louis. Well done, Panthers! #fpwpantherpride #moalife1 @fpwhs

A big “Congratulations!” goes out to the (32) Cadets from our Army JROTC Program who were formally recognized at the annual End of the Year Awards Ceremony on April 9th. First, second, third, and fourth-year Cadets alike were presented with both leadership and academic awards, while others were promoted up in the ranks, for their recent efforts on the semi-annual promotion board. Representatives from 18 different external organizations traveled to FPWA to honor the Cadets for their efforts and accomplishments in the areas of: Academics, Community Service, Leadership, Perfect Attendance, and Physical Fitness. Two of the students were recipients of … Read More

Our members have been busy showcasing their dedication, leadership, and agricultural excellence! St. Lucie County Fair Steer Weigh-In & Tagging: Members exhibiting steers completed their official weigh-in and tagging—one step closer to an amazing fair! (Pictured: Abigail Brickley & Emily Castro) CPC Conference: Chapter President Alyssa Coppock and Vice President of Strengthening Agriculture Laila Chastine attended CPC, spending two days growing their professional development and gathering valuable insights to strengthen our chapter’s success. Showmanship Clinic: Chapter Secretary Sadie Buxton and member Rylee Lynch led the goat portion of the showmanship clinic—teaching project selection, daily care, and showmanship techniques. Their guidance built confidence and hands-on skills for future … Read More

Each year, one Senior from each Culinary Arts Program in the District is paired with one Indian River State College Culinary student. Fort Pierce Westwood entered the competition eager to bring their enthusiasm and love of cooking to this event. Each Team then creates a dish that they think will “WOW” the 5 judges at the Sunshine Kitchen Competition and are rated on presentation, taste, and sanitation. The winners each receive a $1,500.00 scholarship. Please extend your Congratulations to YESENIA GUADARRAMA- CASAREZ, from Ft. Pierce Westwood Academy, and ADIEL MAZARIENGOS- CORDOBA, from Indian River State College, for winning this year’s … Read More

Fort Pierce Westwood Veterinary students were at the St. Lucie International Airport on October 5th to support in the arrival of a plane from Puerto Rico carrying animals in need of homes and care. The veterinary students along with their teacher, Whitney Uribe, helped to unload the animals from the plane, unload them from their carriers for examination, as well as support the veterinarian with their examinations. That support included completing paperwork, getting the medication requested by the vet ready, as well as the vaccines as requested by the vet. The students earned volunteer hours as well as invaluable experience … Read More

Our students have been off to a busy start this year. Local veterinarians Dr. Adams and Dr. Smith from Midway Veterinary Hospital visited to perform annual exams on our classroom cats, giving students hands-on experience with physical exams. We also kicked off our Panther Paws Friday Pup Spa Days, where staff bring their dogs for baths, grooming, and playtime. This program helps students build real-world skills in animal handling, restraint, and grooming techniques. Anchor enjoyed his first day at the pup spa and had a great day! A big thank you to our community partners and staff for supporting our … Read More

Celestine Dorsey, a local teacher from Fort Pierce Westwood High school, has been selected as an NEH Summer Scholar from a national applicant pool to attend one of 21 NEH Landmarks of American History and Culture Workshops. The National Endowment for the Humanities is a federal agency that each year supports summer study opportunities so that teachers can work with experts in humanities disciplines. Celestine Dorsey will participate in a workshop entitled “Forever Wild, The Adirondacks in the Gilded Age and Progressive Era.” The one-week program will be held twice this summer in Upstate New York at Camp Huntington, the … Read More

Nicole Thomas, a senior at Fort Pierce Westwood High School, received a Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) grant from the National Future Farmers Association (FFA) for a Breeding gilt (a female pig that has not yet given birth). Nicole applied for the grant because she is starting to breed gilt’s for the local FFA and 4-H. She hopes to provide a service to 4-H and FFA students to be able to purchase their show pigs from a local breeder for the County Fair. The $1,000.00 grant that she received will offset the funds associated with breeding and the purchase of a farrowing … Read More

WFLM 104.5 radio station has selected our student – Tiara Evans as their Young Superstar of the week. This selection is based upon academic grades, primarily A and B ratings. She has earned $50 cash, along with name and school recognition announced during broadcasting.

Mr. Jesus Rivera recorded and edited the holiday greeting for Fort Pierce Westwood this year.  Faculty, staff and students sang to Feliz Navidad and Mr. Rivera created a video to highlight the best (or worst) of our campus talent.  Please visit the following link to view our holiday greetings for you and your families. Wishing you and your families a very happy holiday season. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6auARWSf7fY&feature=youtu.be        

HUGE praise goes out to the Westwood Army JROTC Raider Team who volunteered their Saturday, on April 6th, to compete in the 3rd Annual “Battle of the Branches” charity event held at the Florida Tech Challenge Course, in Fellsmere. The event is sponsored by Do You Give a Ruck? (DYGAR) which is a local veteran-run non-profit organization.  100% of the money that is raised at this annual event (from entries and donations) is used to help build homes for local homeless veterans and their families. Participants carried backpacks filled with donated non-perishable food and hygiene items. At the end of the … Read More

Fort Pierce Westwood was this quarter’s highlight location for the Chamber of Commerce Education and Business Committee Breakfast. Principal John Lynch and a team of Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors shared the innovative learning opportunities in which students participate. For more information on SLPS’s CTE programs, visit: www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/cte/