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With the support of Special Olympics Coordinators from local high schools, St. Lucie Public Schools hosted its first Unified Track and Field Meet on Wednesday, March 8th at Lawnwood Stadium in Fort Pierce. The Meet started out as a practice run, but it soon turned into a full-fledged event that engaged all participants in a spirited day. The excitement of the track and field events was infectious and everyone left with smiles on their faces.
Students participated in a Unified Track Meet at Lawnwood Stadium in Fort Pierce on Thursday to compete in track and field events including the 4×100 meter relay, 4×400 meter relay, 100 meter dash, and softball toss. Students and staff had a wonderful day together. Enjoy the photos of various events by clicking here: http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/pdf/Unified-Track-Meet.pdf
On Saturday, September 27, Treasure Coast High School’s Unified Bowling Team competed in the District Tournament in Orlando. The team included four athletes and three unified partners, all coming together for a day of bowling, teamwork, and school pride. Coaches Cisneros and Kemp supported the group throughout the event, which was filled with friendly competition, encouragement, and plenty of high fives. The team demonstrated what inclusion looks like in action, students of all abilities working side by side, supporting one another, and having fun. It was a great day for TCHS, and we’re proud of how our bowlers represented the … Read More
Southport Middle School celebrated a week of music and memorable moments with two outstanding concerts. The advanced band showcased their talent at Port St. Lucie High School, while the beginner band delivered an impressive performance right here at SPMS. During the beginner band concert, the audience witnessed an unforgettable surprise. A student was reunited with her mother, who had been deployed in South Korea for over a year. The emotional moment truly embodied the spirit of the season. Thank you to PSLHS for allowing us to use their facility. A heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Ajpacaja for organizing these exceptional … Read More
SLPS would like to extend an invitation for parents and students to attend a webinar hosted by the College Board Florida Partnership that will provide them with the information they need to better understand the PSAT Student Score Reports (PSAT 8/9 and PSAT/ NMSQT). This session on January 25, 2022, will focus on how PSAT scores and reports can provide insightful information about individual student performance on the assessment, including a predicted SAT score and student progress towards meeting the college readiness benchmark. Connecting to the PSAT online score report allows students to: Link their College Board account with their … Read More
Lakewood Park teachers have taken off with the implementation of our new phonics program UFLI. The interactive, quick-paced program is engaging for all participants. We look forward to analyzing the growth of our students since the inception of UFLI.
Students in Mrs. Kasey Ascani’s second grade class at Frances K. Sweet had a visitor from UF USDA lab. Sean Reif, parent of Arianne Reif, came in to do a presentation about plants and afterwards the class enjoyed some of the delicious fruit that grows on them. Pictured from left to right: Sean Reif, Jeffery Stephens, Tyleb Phinzee, Arianne Reif, Danny Parrish
Last week, our senior students had the privilege of hosting a visit from the University of Central Florida (UCF) in our auditorium. This informative session provided students with crucial insights into UCF’s admission requirements, vibrant campus life, and diverse degree programs. Such university visits play a pivotal role in shaping students’ future academic and professional paths. By exposing students to various higher education institutions, we empower them to make informed decisions about their college journeys. These visits also foster a sense of excitement and anticipation for the next chapter in their lives.
The U.S. Census Bureau’s Statistics in Schools (SIS) program has released four parent/caregiver toolkits that includes valuable resources for parents and guardians to use at home with students from Pre-K through high school. These new toolkits provide fun Census Bureau interactives that school-age children can enjoy at home while e-learning. “The Statistics in Schools program has always been focused on providing additional resources to make learning about statistics and the 2020 Census fun and engaging,” said Dr. Steven Dillingham, Census Bureau Director. “Many students have transitioned to learning at home to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The program has adapted … Read More
Students in Caryol-Lynn Hallahan’s second grade class at Windmill Point Elementary participated in the National Society DAR Junior American Citizens contest. This year’s theme was “Invest in America’s Future.” The students were able to create a poster or write a short story depicting the theme. The local Cora Stockney Harper Chapter submitted two entries for judging by the state organization, and Efrain Pellot’s entry received a second place award for his short story from the Florida State Society and Anthony Phillip’s entry received a third place award for his poster category from the state. Pictured are Efrain, left, and Anthony.
Richard Gray of Lincoln Park Academy and Kathleen Ems of St. Lucie West K-8 School were recognized as St. Lucie Public Schools’ Social Studies teachers of the year for 2013 at an awards dinner during the Florida Council for the Social Studies 56th annual conference October 26 and 27 in Daytona Beach. St. Lucie’s honorees, as well as recipients from other Florida school districts, are selected from principal nominations at the elementary, middle, and high school level for their outstanding professionalism, instructional practices, and ability to build student-teacher relationships. Ms. Ems was recognized for high expectations for all students and implementation … Read More
Two St. Lucie Public Schools students were chosen by the regional judges as international finalists at the recent 58th annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida, and 10 were recognized as state finalists. Lincoln Park Academy students Robert Bacchus and Neha Reddy are now eligible to participate in the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair next month in Phoenix, Arizona. Robert is studying cancer cells in the brain and Neha is studying citrus greening. The St. Lucie County Education Foundation has established a fund to help support the students and a teacher/chaperone to attend. The link is https://www.educationfoundationstlucie.org/education-funding/project-detail/pid/14/id/10. Pictured, … Read More
Manatee Academy pre-veterinary science teacher Lisa Friend and Port St. Lucie High School biology teacher Michael Mimnaugh spent their summer conducting STEM related research at formal research institutions. Ms. Friend spent six weeks at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory in Tallahassee, actively experimenting with superconducting magnets and spectral equipment to test crystals for magnetic properties. She co-authored a published scientific article as a result of the experience. “Bringing back insights into how scientific inquiry is conducted to the classroom will result in my students having more realistic and beneficial learning experiences,” she remarked. Mike Mimnaugh spent eight weeks at … Read More
Ready to FALL into a good book? How about Learn an Effective Strategy to Teach Your 3rd – 5th grade Students? “Color Your Way to the FSA Writing Prompt” These are 2 events you’ll not want to miss! Wednesday, October 25th – Fall Into a Good Book, with Good Friends at our first SLCRC Social! The event is FREE to members and $5.00 for non-members. Bring your favorite book, read aloud or poem to share. Of course you can sign up to become a member at the event and learn more about the council. Where – Applebee’s Restaurant 10501 S. … Read More
Congratulations to Morningside Elementary (Coach Julie Moore) – Problem 1 – Pirates and the Treasure – Division 1 – 1st place and Windmill Point Elementary (Coaches Lacey Black and Sean Caroglanian) – Problem 4 – Where’s The Structure? – Division 1 – 2nd place Additionally, Morningside Elementary (Coaches Brittany and Martin LaChance) – Problem 4 – Where’s The Structure? – Division 1 – 5th Place and Rivers Edge (Coach Eric Redding) – Problem 5 – The Most Dramatic Problem Ever – Division 1 – 5th Place are ranked in the top 5 in the state! Odyssey of the Mind (OM™) … Read More
5th grade teacher at Mosaic Digital Academy, Marsha Mimnaugh, and Earth Space Science & AP Environmental instructor at Port St. Lucie High, Michael Mimnaugh, have been selected from a pool of nationwide applicants to attend “G-Camp” this summer through Texas A&M’s Geology and Geophysics department. G-Camp is a 14-day field camp for 5th – 12th grade science teachers that provides first-hand experience with the principles of Geology in the field. Aligned with NGSSS standards required for grades 5-12, Mr. and Mrs. Mimnaugh will collaborate with other teachers to develop new curriculum materials and virtual fieldtrips for their classrooms. During the … Read More
St. Lucie West Centennial High School’s Jaynell Pittman and Kevin Smith have been selected as the Florida Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association’s Female and Male Sportsmanship Award winners in Class 8A-9A.
Lincoln Park Academy senior Robert Bacchus, Jr., and eighth grade student Haniyah Shareef took the top prizes in their respective age groups at the recent Florida Junior Academy of Sciences (FJAS) speaker competition. Only 10 students were chosen in the state per research category for the competitive contest. Robert took first place in High School Medical Sciences, and received the FJAS Senior Scholarship; Haniyah took first place in Middle School Environmental Sciences. Robert was also named a semifinalist in the Intel® Science Talent Search (Intel STS) in 2014, the nation’s most prestigious pre-college science competition. –
Two Fort Pierce Central High School (FPCHS) staff members, and a volunteer, were honored as S.T.A.R.S (Special Thanks and Recognition), the district’s employee recognition program, at the St. Lucie County School Board meeting on February 11, 2014, for their quick thinking that potentially saved the life of a FPCHS student athlete. The focus of the STAR program is to RECOGNIZE employees for their behavior, skills and actions that correlate with the district vision, to REWARD employees on the results of their behavior and outcomes by clarifying what we value most as an organization, and to RECLAIM passive employees by rewarding … Read More
Students in Shirley Helton’s fifth grade class at Fairlawn Elementary took top honors in the VFW (Veteran’s of Foreign Wars) essay contest promoting citizenship and patriotism. Jillian Markle, left, placed first in the district and Sariah Strunk came in second. They won for the district and will go on to the state competition. Congratulations!
