Culinary Cook-Off

February 27, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Join us for the 2nd Annual Student Culinary Cook-Off, a collaboration of Child Nutrition Services and the Career and Technical Education Culinary Arts Program.  The purpose of the event is for our student chefs in the Middle School and High School Culinary Arts Program to create enticing entrees that their peers would enjoy while following the USDA guidelines for the National School Lunch Program.  The winning entrée will be placed on the menu for the 2019-2020 school year. When: Wednesday, April 10th from 4-6 pm (Tasting will be at 5:30 pm) Where: Treasure Coast High School Cafeteria

Culinary Arts Teachers Host Virtual Field Trip to the Cake Lady

November 13, 2020 By Dana Caputo

Chef Chris Gedke, Culinary Arts Instructor at St Lucie West Centennial High hosted a virtual Field Trip to visit the Cake Lady in Fort Pierce!  Chef Staci Dunn is the Cake Lady who has been a Culinary Advisory Board member involved with the high school culinary programs for more than eight years!  Stacie discussed Covid19 changes to her business, answered many student questions, conducted a hands-on tour, and provided a cookies n cream layer-cake demonstration.  Wow, a great virtual field trip.  Students from culinary classrooms across St Lucie participate LIVE and recorded.  Level up CTE!  https://www.thecakeladybakes.com/  #cakelady772       … Read More

Culinary Arts Teachers Host Virtual Field Trip

October 12, 2020 By Dana Caputo

Marianne Daly, Culinary Arts Instructor at Treasure Coast High hosted a virtual Field Trip to visit Chef Hillary Blasberg at Nordstrom’s in Tampa!  Students from culinary classrooms across St Lucie participate LIVE and recorded.  Level up CTE!  

Culinary arts students get first hand look at industry at trade show

October 16, 2012 By

Culinary students from St. Lucie West Centennial, Treasure Coast, Fort Pierce Westwood and Fort Pierce Central high schools recently attended a restaurant industry state trade show. Students were accomapnied by culinary arts instructors Calvin Lewis and Jesse Strell from Centennial, Janette Champagne from Treasure Coast, Maureen Greenberg from Fort Pierce Westwood, and Margaret Ash from Fort Pierce Central, along with Centennial principal Dr. Kim Stephanic, and resource officers Deputy Shirley Lindstadt, Christy Wood from Fort Pierce Westwood and Cheryl Fredericks of Allapattah Flats K8. Students sampled new food items vendors, viewed the newest technology in pizza delivery vehicles, point of … Read More

Culinary Arts Cooks at Derby Day

May 13, 2024 By Dana Caputo

Culinary Arts students from Northport K8, Port St. Lucie High School, and St. Lucie West Centennial High cooked up a storm at the Derby Day celebration at Monarch Country Club. Students cooked Kentucky Derby-themed recipes including Port St. Lucie High School’s Kentucky Hot Brown Wontons, Louisville Chicken Sliders, and Shrimp on Savory Grits Cake, St. Lucie West Centennial’s Chilled Tomato Shooter Gazpacho, Pork Sliders with Chow-Chow & Apricot Jam served in a Brown Butter & Caramelized Onion Biscuit, Mint Julep Almond Vanilla Cupcake With Blackberries and Bruleed Bananas, and Northport’s Chicken and Waffles bites, Deviled Eggs, Cucumber Canapés, Rosewater/Cardamom cupcakes, … Read More

Culinary Arts at Cinco de Mayo Feast

May 9, 2022 By Dana Caputo

St. Lucie Public School Culinary Arts students cooked at Cinco de Mayo festivities. Culinary students from St. Lucie West Centennial High and Port St. Lucie High Preapprenticeship along with their teachers Chef Chris Gedke-Balachak and Chef Roland Foerster were the highlight at the Monarch Country Club’s Cinco de Mayo event. Student’s dishes included elote (fresh grilled corn with cotija cheese and cilantro), carne asada with pico de gallo and salsa de queso, sayulita shrimp, homemade corn tortillas with slow-braised shredded pork, homemade guacamole cups, sopa de frijol negro, salsa verde, tomatillo salsa, churros with fresas con crema, and agua fres … Read More

Culinary Arts Advisory Board Members Meet

February 19, 2024 By Dana Caputo

St. Lucie Public Schools Culinary Arts Program teachers virtually met with their Advisory Board members. Teachers and business partners discussed plans for Derby Day, IRSC Open Houses, the Sunshine Kitchen Cookoff, SERV Safe, and Food Safely industry certification testing. The culinary teachers and students are busy, busy, busy this time of year planning catering events, Proms, sports concessions, senior celebrations, ProStart Competition, SkillsUSA competition, and more.

Culinary Arts

March 13, 2016 By Lydia Martin

Culinary Arts means “the art of cooking.” Culinary Arts is much more than simply cooking to those involved in the industry. Those working on an education in Culinary Arts can become chefs at small establishments or large, fine-dining restaurants. If you’re comfortable in the kitchen and enjoy the art of cooking, a career in culinary arts could be right for you. (Fort Pierce Central High School, Fort Pierce Westwood High School, Port St. Lucie High School, St. Lucie West Centennial High, School, Treasure Coast High School)  

CTE- Westwood Academy Students Engaged in Presentation by Epilepsy Florida

October 5, 2020 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Fort Pierce Westwood students from Dr. Danielle Garcia’s Health Unit Coordinator program, participated in a virtual guest speaker presentation from Epilepsy Florida.  Students were very engaged and were able to apply the presentation content to their current lesson.  Students in Career and Technical Education programs are still connected to industry and business partners!

CTE visits Embry-Riddle for Gaetz Aerospace Leadership Conference

September 16, 2019 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

The Career and Technical Education department traveled to Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University to attend the Gaetz Aerospace Institute’s District and School Leadership Conference.  Our very own Professor of Aerospace Technologies at Fort Pierce Central High School, Dr. Bispham, was one of the panelists for the conference.  Dr. Bispham was discussed the growing demand for the sUAS certification, and took students to the next level by working on drone security projects!

CTE Treasure Coast High School Titans Inspire Future Leaders at White City Elementary

February 2, 2026 By NATASHA BANTON

We are thrilled to share that CTE students from Treasure Coast High School recently visited White City Elementary to connect with inquisitive, respectful, and energetic 5th graders for a special Career Day event! In preparation for the visit, students brainstormed different career options, exploring a variety of fields and discussing what interests and skills might lead to exciting futures. Through our ongoing partnership with United Way within White City, Senior Titans shared insights about TCHS academies and opened young minds to the wealth of opportunities ahead. These outstanding seniors spoke professionally, encouraging students to choose careers they are passionate about, … Read More

CTE Teachers Visit Piper Aircraft

February 22, 2019 By Dana Caputo

As part of the Piper Apprenticeship kickoff, Mark Hueter, Engineering Pathways and Technical Design instructor at Lincoln Park Academy and Rafael Ordonez, Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering instructor at Treasure Coast High School, toured Piper Aircraft in Vero Beach. They are pictured here with John Bowman, Senior Manager for Piper Aircraft. Piper Aircraft is a manufacturer of general aviation aircraft.

CTE Teachers Value Time to Collaborate

October 29, 2018 By Lydia Martin

Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers participated in district-wide professional development on Friday October 26th. CTE teachers collaborated on lesson plans and activities to enhance the college and career readiness of students.

CTE Students Tour Keiser University

February 15, 2019 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools Criminal Justice students from Fort Pierce Westwood High School, Fort Pierce Central High School, St. Lucie West Centennial High School, and Treasure Coast High School were invited to Keiser University.  Students were afforded the opportunity to partake in guided tours, hands-on demonstrations, and an informational session on college scholarships and planning.  Thank you Keiser University for providing this experience to our students!

CTE Student Visit Federal Courtroom

February 15, 2019 By Lydia Martin

Students from Fort Pierce Westwood High School, Performance Based Academy, and Treasure Coast High School attended a Civil Discourse and Teen Decision Making session at the Federal Courthouse.  U.S. Magistrate Judge Maynard and U.S. District Court Judge Rosenberg invited the students to this unique opportunity to have a Federal Courtroom tour and simulation of a civil case.  The students enjoyed this special experience!

CTE Student Entrepreneurship Showcase

April 8, 2024 By Dana Caputo

Career and Technical Education (CTE) students from middle and high schools across St. Lucie Public Schools participated in the CTE Student Showcase. The Showcase was all about entrepreneurship, the entrepreneurial mindset, and the resilience needed to be an entrepreneur.  The CTE classroom is a perfect place for teaching these skills since CTE teachers already cover many lessons and projects in entrepreneurship. Across the board, CTE has produced many small business owners in St. Lucie County and across the State of Florida.  Many of the Showcase participants someday want to own a business and be an entrepreneur. Thank you to our … Read More

CTE Programs Expand Opportunities

March 21, 2016 By Lydia Martin

Career and Technical Education Programs expand students’ opportunities for college and career readiness.   As the world gets more and more competitive, it’s imperative that we provide the opportunity for students to continue their education beyond high school and train them in the skills that our businesses need today. Our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs offer a range of opportunities in everything from engineering technologies to culinary arts to automotive repair to accounting and finance. Take a closer look at the CTE Programs SLPS has to offer. You will like what you see. http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/cte/

CTE Month – Opportunities for Career Success

February 2, 2016 By Lydia Martin

CTE Month® is a public awareness campaign ACTE holds each February to celebrate Career and Technical Education and the achievements and accomplishments of CTE programs across the country.  “Opportunities for Career Success” is the theme for this year. https://acteonline.org/ctemonth/#.VrB81ubCBhY    

CTE Month, February 2023

March 20, 2023 By Dana Caputo

Thank you Career and Technical Education Teachers, Coolest Teachers Ever! CTE Month is observed to recognize the accomplishments of students and educators and highlight the collaboration among local leaders, businesses, and industry partners that contribute to the success of CTE programs across Florida.   Florida has nearly 800,000 K-12 CTE students – the highest in the state’s history – more than 380,000 postsecondary CTE students, and over 17,000 registered apprentices.

CTE Medical Program Students Participate in Virtual Employment Sessions

April 25, 2022 By LEINITIA ROBINSON

Career & Technical Education (CTE) Medical program seniors from all over the district participated in various virtual employment sessions. Local industry partners represented the following agencies: Cleveland Clinic (Tradition, Martin, and Indian River), Legacy Private Care of the Treasure Coast, and CareerSource Research Coast. Students attending the sessions were from Allied Health, Health Unit Coordinator, Nursing Assistant, or Pharmacy Technician CTE programs.

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