Registered voters recently received a mail-in ballot. To ensure your vote counts, it must be mailed by this Friday — April 19th. This referendum supports teacher pay, safety on our campuses, and mental health services for our children.
Enjoyment is an incredible energizer to the human spirit. John C. Maxwell Team members at the District Office enjoyed a healthy breakfast and a bit of fun to kick off a productive day.
The early bird gets the worm or better yet — coupon discounts! Coupon book sales will start in early August! Each year the Education Foundation sponsors the annual Coupons for Classroom fundraiser benefiting both St Lucie Public Schools and the Education Foundation. Participating schools will start selling these popular books in early August. Each book sold earns $10 to the participating school and $5 to the Education Foundation. Each coupon book is packed with discounts from local businesses such as restaurants and national companies like car rentals and major department stores, worth thousands of dollars in savings. Last year, the … Read More
The St. Lucie Mets will provide two special nights for students and teachers! All K-12 students get in free on June 5th. *Students will report to the ticket window and share the name of the school they attend. All Teachers get in free on June 6th. *Teachers will report to the ticket window and show their teacher ID.
St. Lucie Public Schools staff visit with the parents of English Learners who attend the English Learning Center at Weatherbee Elementary. The District hosts four different locations through the Title III Program. Parents shared traditional holiday food. They were also serenaded by one of our parents. Norma Miller is the dedicated site manager for this center .
A team of engineers from Fort Pierce Utilities Authority met with students and instructors in engineering classrooms at Fort Pierce Central High School and Lincoln Park Academy. Building solid partnerships between our schools and our community is an important aspect to quality education. About Our Programs: An exciting partnership between St Lucie Public Schools and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU) offers students interested in a career in Aerospace or any Engineering discipline the opportunity to learn from the premiere aviation and aerospace university in the world. Aerospace engineering deals with the design, construction, and study of the science behind the forces … Read More
Students in Mr. Hammond’s 6th-8th grade Gifted Math classes were asked to design a bridge that could support itself over 10 inches. The surprise was that these mountains had landslides, so rocks were dropped on their bridge to test the strength. Each group was assigned a role of site manager, designer, and two builders. After their construction and before the test, students watched the Tacoma Bridge video to show what happens when engineering goes wrong. Students had fun testing their engineering skills and being taught a real-world application of mathematics!
Engineering is the creative application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain structure, machines, devices, systems, materials and processes. The discipline of engineering is extremely broad including aeronautical, civil, electrical, industrial, and mechanical. Engineering Technology studies incorporates foundational concepts that apply to all of these areas. (Lincoln Park Academy, Treasure Coast High School)
At Morningside Elementary, teachers teach the engineering design process beginning in Kindergarten. These students in Mrs. Spurr’s MTSS stem group used materials to try to build the tallest tower that could stand on its own! 😍 By working with others, and thinking outside of the box, these amazing bluejays designed and then redesigned until they arrived at a winning structure. The winner was a structure that was 18 inches tall!
Engineering at its finest in Mrs. Spurr’s kindergarten class at Morningside Elementary— Recently, students watched Mrs. Forman, our principal, get “pied” for students meeting their attendance goals. During Play with a Purpose, Emrys built a “pie school” where you learn how to pie the principal! Also, Mrs. Forman’s new favorite gentle pie thrower made a rocket and a rocket launcher in MTSS steam. The goal was to make something that can move or be moved.
Brain Break + Math Fun in Ms. Jacob’s Class! Ms. Jacob’s 5th graders at Lawnwood Elementary School turned an ordinary brain break into an exciting learning opportunity with a twist—Rock-Paper-Scissors with math! After each round, the winner challenged their opponent with a math question like: “What’s a tenth times a tenth?” “What’s 4 × 8?” “Can you solve 40 × 800?” This creative activity combined movement with mental math, helping students stay energized while reinforcing key concepts. It’s a fantastic way to keep those math minds sharp and make learning fun. Way to go, Lawnwood Leopards—showing that math can be … Read More
Throughout February, SLW Centennial High School celebrated Black History Month with engaging and educational activities. The festivities included weekly trivia, a 90’s Black music karaoke session, and an arts and essay contest focused on understanding and embracing diversity. Students and staff also participated in a door-decorating contest, showcasing their creativity and appreciation for Black history and culture. These and other activities honored Black individuals’ contributions throughout history and fostered a more profound sense of community and inclusivity within the school. Centennial’s Black History Month celebrations were very successful. They highlighted the importance of diversity and the rich cultural heritage of the … Read More
Village Green Environmental Studies School’s PBIS team hosted their annual end-of-year carnival celebration on Friday, May 23rd, to celebrate the hard work both Village Green students and staff demonstrated throughout the year! Students and their families were delighted to enjoy an afternoon of bounce houses, obstacle courses, carnival games, and even a petting zoo! There was a DJ who kept everyone entertained with fun and energetic music, and a 360-degree photo booth that was a hit with the kids and the adults! No carnival is complete without games, delicious treats, and a dunk tank where students had the opportunity to … Read More
The Treasure Coast Food Bank along with Fort Pierce Central High School, Lincoln Park Academy, Fairlawn Elementary, and Centennial High School participated in this year’s annual Empty Bowls event. Students and Art teachers from across this district participated in creating soup bowls to address the growing issue of food insecurity in our community. This year’s Empty Bowls looked very different. Instead of the usual event at the Ft. Pierce Farmers Market, this year’s sales were online. We raised a total of $12,819.00. This amount includes the online sales and the virtual silent auction. Many people made a direct donation, … Read More
TCHS is proud to support the Classroom2Careers initiative by actively engaging with students at Manatee Academy. Today, our dedicated counselors visited the academy and spoke with middle school students about a wide range of potential career paths, helping them to envision their futures beyond the classroom. This outreach is a testament to our commitment to empowering young learners with knowledge and opportunities, making sure they are aware of the possibilities available to them as they continue their education. We are especially proud of our TCHS students who accompanied the counselors and represented our school with professionalism, enthusiasm, and integrity. Their … Read More
Forest Grove Middle School celebrated Kids at Hope Day with an inspiring and entertaining event featuring Chase the Magician. His performance wasn’t just about tricks—it was about teaching life lessons that every student can use to succeed. Chase shared three powerful principles: Be teachable, focus on your goals, and reach out with kindness. These reminders show that what we sow today will grow into tomorrow’s success. A big thank you goes to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) for sponsoring this motivational magic show. It was more than fun—it was a call to action for our Bulldogs to believe in … Read More
Two employees were honored at the March 11, 2014, St. Lucie County School Board meeting for the S.T.A.R. (Special Thanks and Recognition) program, which recognizes employees for their behaviors, skills and actions that correlate with the district vision, and exemplify the district’s core values. Pictured, from left, are Superintendent Genelle Yost, honorees Palm Point Research School at Tradition music director Christine Hill, and WestGate K8 School dean Narvelene Lucas, with School Board chairman Debbie Hawley and student assignment director Michelle Jerger who manages the recognition program.
The winners in each of four employee categories for St. Lucie Public Schools were announced at the annual Night of the Stars gala celebration February 23 at Lincoln Park Academy. The recognition program is sponsored by the St. Lucie County Education Foundation and the school board. Fort Pierce Central High School 32-year veteran math teacher and coach Harry B. Williams was named 2014 Teacher of the Year, and Palm Point Educational Research School at Tradition plant manager Eric Henik, who has been in that position since the school opened five years ago, was named 2013 School Related Employee of the … Read More
Fort Pierce Central High School (FPCHS) culinary arts teacher Margaret (Peggy) Ash and school plant manager Barbara Hisey were honored at the January 28, 2014, St. Lucie School Board meeting for the inaugural presentation of the S.T.A.R. (Special Thanks and Recognition) employee recognition program. The two long-time school district employees were honored for doing “whatever it takes” to get the job done, as evidenced in their vital contribution to the success of the district’s Early Childhood Discoveries conference held on January 11, 2014 at the school. Ms. Hisey and her team stayed late and their responsiveness to the needs of … Read More
Finalists for two of the four annual employee recognition groups for St. Lucie Public Schools were awarded plaques and presented during the February 11, 2014, school board meeting. The St. Lucie County Education Foundation recognized and presented plaques to Teacher of the Year (TOY) finalists Oak Hammock K-8 media specialist Heather Bolitho, Fort Pierce Central High School band and choral director Matthew Boswell, and Fairlawn Elementary School media specialist Kelly Ridle. School Related Employee of the Year (SREY) finalists recognized were Palm Pointe Educational Research School health paraprofessional Michelle DeGarmo, Allapattah Flats K-8 School office clerk Adela DellaCroce, and Parkway … Read More
