A contingency of St. Lucie County School Board members, Superintendent Michael Lannon, district administrators and executives of the St. Lucie County Education Foundation surprised three finalists today for the school district’s 2012 School Related Employee of the Year honor on Thursday, January 5. The finalists were selected from nominees of support personnel from departments and schools representing such school operations as finance, food services, maintenance, transportation, clerical and office support, student assignment and instructional technology. Applications require selection criteria, including professional support, continuing education and community service. The nominees for the annual award include Dan McCarty School attendance clerk Sharon … Read More

On Saturday, March 8th, Fort Pierce Central Cobras proudly volunteered at the 17th annual Empty Bowls event benefiting the Treasure Coast Food Bank. The Empty Bowls project is a national campaign to fight hunger and end food insecurity in communities. The Empty Bowl is a symbol representing that one in four children in America still doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from. Patrons pick out a handmade or wheel-thrown bowl for $25 and get a to-go bowl of yummy soup donated by local restaurants. The potters from Indian River Clay also donated silent auction artworks. Pictured above is … Read More

Fabulous fifth-grade teachers at Morningside collaboratively plan to engage students in the process of writing. Last week, students used color coding to write argumentative essays about whether zoos should exist. They analyzed different viewpoints and then wrote in order to express their viewpoints using evidence to back up their claims. Next, they were able to read their finished products with their buddy class. Learning sure is colorful at Morningside Elementary.

Students in Leigh Bretherick’s fifth grade class at St. Lucie Elementary have been working on precise measurement and accurate note taking while conducting science experiments.  Pictured, from left, Michael Swartz, Pedro Escobedo and Hakem Jean-Baptiste use a trundle wheel to measure the distance a javelin was thrown.

Fifth grade students at Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition participated in a Moving Up ceremony recently. The group is pictured as they wait for their turn to take the stage and accept their awards. 

Morningside fifth graders participated in a fun-filled, yet educational pep rally under the direction of Deb Hitsman, our guidance counselor.  They ran relays, tried to keep that hula hoop going, and dug in sand to find answers to questions about Math.    

Floresta’s fifth-grade dolphins had a fin-tastic time at Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute.  Students were fascinated while seining along the Indian River Lagoon exploring marine life up close.

K-5 Students enjoyed Field Day Activities.  Field day is the perfect opportunity for students to use the skills they have learned during physical education.  Students enjoyed the friendly competition as they were encouraged to put forth their best effort and work as a team.  A special thank you goes out to Coach Paul, Coach Fredryk, and Mr. Ortiz for coordinating our 2024 Field Day Events.  GO LEOPARDS!

Over 500 Forest Grove students attended a PBiS Pep Rally and Assembly to celebrate their positive behavior! Over 700 students on our campus have not received a discipline referral this school year!!! We were excited to welcome the Westwood Academy basketball team, cheerleaders, marching band, and dance team to celebrate our wonderful students! The exhibition game, cheers, music, and dance routines were enjoyed by all! It was great to see so many returning Bulldogs that are now proud Panthers! During half time, FGMS AND Westwood participated in friendly and entertaining competitions. Westwood staff and students provided words of wisdom and … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School students participated in their annual Black History Wax Museum. They showed their creative personalities as they studied and highlighted important contributions made to our country by the influential Black Americans they represented. Students created a visual display, dressed as their characters, and gave speeches highlighting their achievements.   

Forest Grove Middle School students recently traveled to Medieval Times in Kissimmee, FL for a day of information, entertainment and lunch. Students viewed medieval artifacts and then watched medieval games, sword-fighting, and jousting while feasting on a hearty lunch. Shown in the photo are participants from FGMS.

Mrs. Proctor’s class went on a shopping spree! Students were working on being able to analyze and use proportional relationships when problem-solving. Students looked up an item on sale, a sporting goods item, and a game/toy to purchase. Students had to choose which coupon they wanted to use for each item, making sure to get the biggest discount possible. Then, students had to calculate how much they would have to pay to purchase their item once the coupon amount was discounted! The sky was the limit, students were buying cars, houses, pools, yachts and so much more.  

On Wednesday, November 15th, sixth grade world history students stepped back in time by taking a field trip to the St. Lucie Regional History Center. Students were excited to be joined by the new FGMS principal for the 2017-2018 school year, Mrs. Monarae Miller-Buchanan, and many staff members. All enjoyed seeing and hearing about the early Ais Indians, the later Seminole Tribe, artifacts and displays from the fishing industry, commerce and the furnished Gardner House. Many thanks to the St. Lucie Historical Society and to Nancy, employees, and volunteer staff at the museum.    

We are so proud of all of our Bulldogs who represented Forest Grove at the St. Lucie Public Schools National History Fair this year. These students put a lot of hard work into their History Day projects and their work paid off. First Place Winners: Daniela Flores and Olivia Watson- 6th grade Exhibit- “Women of WWII” Josue Figueroa and Max Arguelles- 8th grade Exhibit- “Making a Home in Miami- Cuban Immigration” Viola Thompson- 8th grade Research Paper- “The Space Race” In addition, Daniela and Olivia from Mrs. Tate-Grandison’s World History class have been chosen as finalists to move on to the State-level competition. … Read More

Our Bulldogs were able to enjoy refreshing Kona Ice on a warm, sunny, early release Wednesday!! Our early release events encourage high attendance on early release days and gives our students the opportunity to end the day with a sweet treat! Taking the opportunity to reward our students for coming to school is a good way to teach good attendance habits and share a positive interaction with our amazing students. We love celebrating progress and success for our students. Our attendance Committee has consistently worked to improve our students’ attendance over the past two school years and will continue to … Read More

Question: On a steamy hot day what’s Cooler than Kona Ice? Answer: BULLDOGS enjoying Kona Ice Days at Forest Grove.  

At Forest Grove Middle School attendance matters! Even on early release days! Every student in attendance received a sweet treat during their lunchtime.