Forest Grove Middle school students recently spent a week “Shining a Light on Reading” in celebration of literacy. The soft lamplight provided great atmosphere for reading their favorite books.  From left, students Elijah VanDenHam, Kevin Duan and Joseph Serafini from Charlene Carter’s reading class are engrossed in reading their books by lamplight.

Forest Grove Middle School is ecstatic to recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of our STEM Fair winners. The excitement of their accomplishments has spread throughout our entire campus as they were recognized during our morning announcements. They also received certificates and gifts for their hard work, effort, and success. We would also like to thank Mrs. Brick and Mr. Lucien for working with our students throughout the process of researching, analyzing, and creating their winning projects! Our dedicated teachers have done a great job preparing our students for success. We are so proud of all of our Bulldogs who worked … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) hosted their annual Fall Festival. Our NJHS students work tirelessly to organize this event, making it truly special. Our incredible staff played a vital role, utilizing their exceptional talents to ensure the event’s success. This event serves as a testament to the positive impact of empowering students to lead. We are incredibly grateful to the most supportive parents in the district. Their unwavering dedication involved donating supplies, resources, and their precious time to promote and actively participate in the event. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Turner for sponsoring NJHS … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School’s new media specialist, Ms. Geiger, has done a phenomenal job beautifying our media center and getting it ready for our students. She and her volunteers have put in many hours of sorting and organizing books as well as decorating the Media Center with a warm and inviting touch. We are very excited to provide our students with the opportunity to love reading. Let’s READ!! “Today a reader, Tomorrow a leader”—Margaret Fuller

Mr. Parkinson’s 8th grade Geometry students utilize a variety of engaging techniques to solve problems. Students are using manipulatives to organize proofs that prove angle relationships with parallel lines.

Forest Grove Middle School hosted their 8th-Grade Pinning Ceremony, celebrating the upcoming end of their middle school journey and welcoming the bright futures our 8th-graders will experience as high school students. We would also like to give a special thank you to our guest speaker, Westwood Academy’s Assistant Principal Ms. Smith. Ms. Smith shared an inspirational message to our 8th-grade students as they prepare for their transition to becoming high school students. Although we will miss them tremendously, we know that our Forest Grove faculty and staff have prepared them for success! Once a Bulldog always a Bulldog!  

Mrs. Brick’s 6th grade MOA students are learning how to test the salinity of water using refractors. Students are also working with triple beam balances to determine the mass of a variety of objects.  

Forest Grove’s Winter Concert was an outstanding celebration of talent, dedication, and creativity. Students impressed the entire audience with their poise, preparation, and confidence as they showcased the musical and artistic skills they have developed throughout the year. Their performances reflected hours of practice and a strong commitment to excellence. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Ms. Allen, our Band Teacher; Mr. Ames, our Chorus Teacher; and Ms. Grant, our Art Teacher. Their leadership, passion, and guidance help our students shine brighter each day. A special thank‑you also goes to Fort Pierce Westwood Academy for their incredible support with concert … Read More

The Arts Dept. presented a phenomenal Winter Concert in the Forest Grove Gym. We’re extremely proud of our talented students and dedicated Band, Chorus, and Art teachers. We appreciate Ms. Allen, Mr. Ames, and Ms. Grant for their hard work and diligence in preparing this concert to be such a success! The band and chorus students who performed in the concert presented a real musical treat for the audience. In addition, our talented art students created a beautiful oil pastel holiday treat that was organized to display as guests entered the concert. Music is a magic like no other, which … Read More

Our students and staff wore orange for Unity Day, during National Bullying Prevention Month. Unity Day unites students, parents, educators, and community members across the nation to spread the message that we stand together against bullying.  

Congratulations to our Lady Bulldogs on their first WIN of the season!  They won their first game against Southern Oaks Middle School. (Set 1: 25-15) (Set 2: 25-23)  

At Forest Grove Middle School, instructional time is treated as a precious resource, and teachers work intentionally to ensure that not a single moment is wasted. From the moment students step onto campus until the final dismissal, our staff is dedicated to maximizing every opportunity for learning, enrichment, and meaningful academic growth. This commitment is rooted in the belief that strong instruction, high expectations, and positive relationships create the foundation for student success. During recent classroom observations, students demonstrated a clear understanding of expectations and remained fully engaged in rigorous lessons. Teachers provided structured, purposeful instruction designed to strengthen knowledge … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School’s Math Department has begun a new initiative this year. Our math teachers are creating a culture of celebration while building a positive relationship with their students. Each week teachers are nominating students for portraying Excellence in math. These students persevere through challenging equations, never give up, maintain a positive attitude, and always try their best!  

FGMS is proud to highlight the incredible creativity of our students through a recent multimedia art project led by our talented art teacher, Mrs. Grant. In this unique assignment, students used shredded media articles and images to create textured backgrounds that set the stage for vibrant animal portraits. Using oil pastels, they brought their animal faces to life, blending color and expression in ways that truly pop against the layered backdrop. As part of the project, students explored key concepts in color theory, focusing on the use of tints, tones, and shades to add depth and emotion to their artwork. … Read More

The Chart Your Course Marine & Maritime Career Expo offered Forest Grove Middle School 8th graders an exciting opportunity to explore career possibilities within the marine and maritime industries. Hosted by the Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation in partnership with St. Lucie Public Schools’ Career & Technical Education department, the event introduced students to the many thriving career pathways available right here on the Treasure Coast. During the expo, students participated in hands‑on demonstrations and listened to industry professionals share what skills, training, and education are needed for success. Forest Grove students expressed genuine enthusiasm as they discovered new interests … Read More

Students in Colleen Wilson’s sixth grade science class at Forest Grove Middle worked on a class science project, “Can you protect a falling egg?” Students created “protectors” for their eggs out of different materials with the goal of dropping an egg from the second story balcony and ensuring that the egg arrived on the ground unharmed. Pictured are Guadaloupe Rubio, left, and Marissa Garcia.

The FGMS STEM Club recently hosted an exciting Parent Night, where students proudly showcased their innovative projects and hard work. Families had the opportunity to explore student-designed skateboard parks, custom fishing lures, and impressive 3D-printed creations. These hands-on projects reflect the club’s commitment to real-world learning and creativity. In addition to their design work, students are pursuing certifications in Fusion 360, a professional-grade 3D CAD software, and studying to earn their commercial drone pilot licenses. Their dedication and enthusiasm are driving remarkable success. FGMS continues to foster a learning environment where students are inspired to excel both in and beyond … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School’s instructional staff recently participated in a professional learning session focused on enhancing the quality of classroom instruction. Led by Ms. Barriner and Ms. Nichols, the training highlighted the importance of modeling think‑alouds and using active processing strategies to support students’ cognitive understanding. Teachers explored how demonstrating their own thinking helps students better grasp complex skills and concepts. A central focus of the session was the “I Do” component of the Gradual Release of Responsibility model. Presenters emphasized that this step is essential because it provides clear, structured guidance and can be incorporated at any point in … Read More