Congratulations are in order for the Fort Pierce Central Concert Choir and their talented vocal director, Mr. Harris, for their stellar showing at the Florida Vocal Association Music Performance Assessment. Held this past March at Jensen Beach High School, the event brought together some of the best young vocalists from across the state. Representing their school with passion and precision, the choir received high praise for their efforts—earning an excellent rating in choral singing and a superior rating in sight singing. We are COBRA PROUD of these students and the remarkable progress they’ve achieved in just eight months! Their dedication … Read More

The annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration and Parade in Fort Pierce is an honored tradition. More than a walk in a processional line, the students, staff, faculty, and families of Fort Pierce Central High School take part in something bigger and brighter. Each year, our celebration and dedication increase as we mark a point of remembrance that seeks to change and inspire generations to come. The entire FPC Cobra family thanks all the sponsors, participants, volunteers, clubs, organizations, and float creators for another year marking victory in unity. Change is possible and it begins with all of us. … Read More

  Cobra Pride Winners for 2016

On Thursday, September 11, 2025, the Fort Pierce Central Cobra Battalion came together to honor and remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. The ceremony served not only as a solemn remembrance of that tragic day, but also as a meaningful reminder of the bravery of first responders, the dedication of our service members, and the resilience of families whose lives were forever changed. Hosting a ceremony of this significance ensures that future generations continue to reflect on the importance of unity, sacrifice, and service to others. Our cadets led a moving tribute that included the presentation … Read More

During the excitement of Fort Pierce Central’s Homecoming football game, the spotlight turned to the heart of campus life—our student clubs. In a special moment of recognition, club members and sponsors were honored for their dedication, creativity, and leadership, reminding us all of the opportunities available to Cobras beyond the classroom. The featured clubs ranged from academic teams and service organizations to artistic groups and leadership clubs, highlighting the diversity of student involvement. Each club represents a unique space where students grow, connect, and contribute to the school community. This celebration also highlighted the tireless efforts of club sponsors, whose … Read More

Fort Pierce Central High School proudly recognized its outstanding nominees for the prestigious Night of the Stars awards, an annual district-wide celebration honoring excellence in education. This event highlights individuals who consistently go above and beyond to make a lasting impact on students, colleagues, and the school community. This year’s nominees represent the very best of Cobra Nation – Adan Esquivel-Garcia for Teacher of the Year, Carolina Wiener for School-Related Employee of the Year, Marvin Braddy for Minority Educator of the Year, and Maryanne Logsdon for Outstanding First-Year Teacher. Each nominee was selected by peers for their exceptional contributions through … Read More

The Fort Pierce Central High School JROTC recently hosted the 2013 Area III Drill Competition, and qualified in six categories for state competition. The five-county drill competition is the state qualifier for over 26 high school JROTC programs. The top three in each category win a trip to Lakeland for the Florida State Drill Competition. Each school is evaluated on their ability to demonstrate precision, originality, and overall showmanship within the routines. The Cobra cadets placed third overall, and first in Male/Mixed Armed Platoon Exhibition, Female Unarmed Regulation Squad, and Male/Mixed Color Guard. The cadets also earned second place in … Read More

The Fort Pierce Central High School (FPCHS) JROTC recently celebrated its 29th Anniversary Military Ball, which was a culmination of all the hard work the cadets have put into the program over the past semester. The event was nearly totally planned and executed by the cadet staff, headed by the Cadet Battalion Commander Nicole Geldmaker and Cadet Executive officer Leandro Troncoso. The event consisted of a formal diner and ceremony as well as a dance. The guest speaker was FPCHS Assistant Principal Mimi Hoffman. The cadets enjoyed themselves while still remaining respectful of the organization and the venue of their … Read More

Fort Pierce Central (FPC) High’s BETA Club celebrated a winning performance January 16-17 in Orlando at the State BETA Conference. They placed 3rd out of 17 teams in the Quiz Bowl Competition and qualified to compete at National BETA Convention this summer in Nashville, TN. Since this was the first time they participated at State Convention the team was thrilled with their results! Congratulations Cobras! The winning team is pictured: from left Cody Nichoson, Sara Ramkissoon, Bryce Starr, Riley Kicker, Andrew Caputo and Andrew Collins. Look for more great things to come from BETA Club at FPC!

Beta Club sponsor Carolyn Collins is beyond proud that FPC Beta members placed 14 times in the state competition in Orlando. Cobras competed against 45 Beta Clubs in the state of Florida. FPC Beta members are eligible to compete in the national competition this summer in Kentucky! Congratulations to: Black and White Photography – Olivia Donnelly – 1st place Digital Art Division 1 – Makayla Vasser – 3rd place Digital Art Division 2 – Nico Tovar – 1st place Engineering – Lucas Salcedo, Rocky (Mohammed) Hai, Nico Tovar, Carrigan Cramer – 1st place Spanish – Maria Granados – 2nd place … Read More

Cobra’s Commit: Melissa Markowitz – Webber International University, Bowling; Alekzandria Primm – Brevard College in North Carolina, Soccer; Kenrick Mendez – Florida Memorial, Baseball; Kevin Markowitz – Webber International University, Bowling; Collin Sullivan – University of South Florida,  Baseball; Janelle Pierre-Louis – Rainey River Community College, Basketball; Charity Joseph – Rainey River Community College, Basketball; Ashley Rodriguez – Neosha County Community College, Basketball; Laquazion Minnis – Neosha Community College, Basketball.    

Fort Pierce Central Army Junior Reserve Officers‘ Training Corps (JROTC) hosted its 27th Annual Military Ball recently. The evening began with a reception line. Student cadets in uniform or floor-length dresses greeted senior officers and guests before finding their assigned chairs. The Cadet Color Guard Posted the Colors, and ceremonies began,  including an address by Assistant Superintendent Kevin G. Perry, and the night ended with a traditional dance. JROTC cadets at Fort Pierce Central spend five hours of class time, plus homework and a test, learning etiquette to prepare for the ball, according to LCT Al Nevarez, the senior program instructor. This includes instruction … Read More

The Fort Pierce Central JROTC program started a food drive to support Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties in order to provide Thanksgiving meals for families in need. With the help of the Army JROTC program, led by LTC Nevárez and 1SG Randall, the Fort Pierce Central High School faculty and students, with the help of the girls’ soccer team, collected enough non-perishable food items to feed over 30 families, successfully exceeding their goals and expectations of 15 families. Each family received a large bag, containing Thanksgiving-related items plus a whole turkey. The program has held … Read More