Mr. Agin sponsored the Fort Pierce Central High School World and U.S. History students as they embarked on an unforgettable journey to St. Augustine, a city brimming with historical significance and fascinating landmarks. This immersive field trip offered students a unique opportunity to step back in time and experience history in a way that textbooks simply cannot capture. The adventure began with visits to some of St. Augustine’s most iconic locations, each offering its own slice of history. At the Fountain of Youth, students delved into the legend that has captivated imaginations for centuries, exploring the site where the mythical … Read More

On Thursday October 24th, the normally purple and gold flooding Cobra Nation went red for a good cause. The national Red Ribbon Week is a long-standing campaign of anti-drug communities and schools across America. (photo courtesy The Drug Enforcement Administration) The history of Red Ribbon Week has its roots in the mid-1980s. First Lady Nacy Reagan brought national attention to the campaign by highlighting the importance of the sacrifice made by Enrique (Kiki) S. Camarena, former U.S.  Marine, Sheriff’s deputy, and special DEA agent. Agent Camarena made the ultimate sacrifice trying to keep billions of dollars’ worth of drugs out … Read More

Whether on or off campus, you will likely hear Fort Pierce Central staff and students proclaim to be a proud part of Cobra Nation. So, what does Cobra Nation look like? Once a Cobra, Always a Cobra is more than a motto–it is a chant you can hear ring across campus and feel through the air throughout Cobra Nation. Cobra Nation fans have been coming out to celebrate in a big way, before and during the game for fellowship and festivities. Thank you to Athletics, Culinary, Band, and Color Guard for their dedication to making a successful season. Stay tuned into … Read More

Come one, come all Cobra Nation to the first Club Rush of 2025! From Psychology to HYPE, Cobra Pals, SWAT, Spiritual Clubs, Gardening, Crochet, National Art Honor Society, STEM, Fashion, Thespians, Aeronautics, Puzzling, Spanish, French, Speech & Debate, BETA, KEY, Majorette & Dance, D & D, Board Games, and two dozen more, Fort Pierce Central student organizations contribute to a vibrant campus life! With so many student organizations to join, Cobras place academic priorities at top of mind! Sponsors at Central encourage students to be their best selves, stretch their abilities, and push for positive impact. Volunteering, service, community investment, … Read More

Celebrating our academically excelling students is an honored tradition at FPC. Last week, Cobra Nation took time to recognize our outstanding Quarter 1 honor roll students with a memorable event. The celebration began with a personal touch as seventh-period teachers presented students with their well-earned honor roll certificates in their classrooms. Following the presentations, the festivities continued in the cafeteria, where these exceptional scholars were welcomed into a vibrant atmosphere filled with upbeat music and refreshments. Students enjoyed cookies, lemonade, and iced tea while celebrating their academic achievements with peers and teachers. This special celebration not only recognized our students’ … Read More

FPC truly means family Deann Justice, head girls softball coach at Central shows us the true meaning of family coming together to support one another.  Cobra softball player, Kieanna Angelotti, lost her father Keith in a tragically unexpected accident, during his own softball game.  “Kieanna is a major part of our softball team as well as being one of Chef Strell’s amazing culinary students” Coach Justice shares.  Family comes together, so the softball team partnered up with the culinary department to put on host a spaghetti lunch to-go fundraiser with all proceeds going to Kieanna and her mother, Michele.   The … Read More

Before winter break, Fort Pierce Central freshmen leadership techniques students benefited from in-person visits to sample CTE program offerings. CTE or Career Technical Education courses offer real-world training for students to graduate high school with needed job readiness skills, training, and certificates to enter the working world. These snapshots into Central’s Criminal Justice and Culinary Arts Programs gave students firsthand glimpses into the experience-based and skill-building rigor of these certificate-earning tracks of study. Fort Pierce Central also offers Health Sciences, Automotive Services Technology, and Embry Riddle Aviation and Aerospace CTE learning academies. Thank you to Mr. Allcroft, Chef Swertfager, and … Read More

We commonly consider JROTC as an honorable, refined service organization. Did you know they volunteer with tech!?! At Fort Pierce Central, JROTC cadets collected and turned in 38 computers for repair. This task took visiting teachers and classrooms all over campus. After repairs were completed by Mr. Albritton FPC’s I.T. consultant, 28 devices have been returned to teachers. Thanks to Retired Lieutenant Colonel Saxton for his Cobra leadership.

The countdown is over and football season is here! Gathering at the game starts at the heart of Cobra Nation. FPC Boosters give a grand send-off to our Cobra football team by sharing their game-winning enthusiasm and filling their plates with a hearty spaghetti dinner! Cobra Nation staff are spotted supporting their team with another fun-filled and food-filled time before kick-off. Cobra Nation fans are ready for another great season! Go Cobras!

On May 14, students from Fort Pierce Central High School’s ESE department visited the Culinary and Nursing Programs to learn more about how they work. Students went to the Nursing Program and learned about sanitation and how to properly don and doff gloves. Next, they went to the Culinary Program and learned to how properly set tables and provide a comfortable atmosphere. Students were treated to a delicious meal from Big Apple Pizza. This experience was made possible through the collaborative efforts of Assistant Principal Christie Torres, Lori Applebee, Chef Jesse Strell, Chef Cindy Swertfager, Joycelyn Gumbs and Jeannette Baechle. Special … Read More

For many of us who work in schools—we wake up, live, and breathe education. The motivation of supporting student success gets us through our day; however, our mornings can likely benefit from the addition of a hero-strength cup of steaming fresh coffee! Friday mornings at Fort Pierce Central have a very special treat brewing! Our Cobra Cafe is transformed into the Cobra Coffee Cafe! Culinary students now baristas, brew fresh coffee and steam espressos all topped, whipped, or infused with the flavors of Italian and French favorites! Thanks to Chef Strell and his motivational team for filling our cups and … Read More

Cobra Nation beams with pride for our choirs and their director Mr. Eric Martinez! At this year’s District Music Performance Assessment or MPA, both Fort Pierce Central groups got straight “superiors” ratings! Now, the choirs are state-bound to continue their great performance work. Congratulations to all of our multi-talented performers and Mr. Martinez!

Delegates from the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office met with the Cobra CERT, or the Cobra Community Emergency Response Team, and provided a donation for $1,000.00 to support the group’s continued efforts. A special thank you is extended to the Sheriff and his officers for their support. Cobra CERT is an extracurricular program available to students at Fort Pierce Central High School. The club aims to equip students with lifesaving Emergency Response skills; such as: Disaster Medical Operations, First Aid, Search and Rescue, Fire Suppression, Radio Communications, Hazardous Weather Spotting, etc. Students are also given the opportunity to work in … Read More

A PBIS Event With over 30 student organizations, teams, clubs, and class groups participating, Cobra Nation came together for free activities and refreshments for purchase. From refreshing flavored lemonade from the Gardening Club to National Art Honor Society’s crave-worthy chicken wings, popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, cupcakes, pancakes, fruit cups, chips, and hot dogs, students purchased tickets to exchange for their favorite treat. Beyond food, students could purchase tickets for the dunk tank to dunk a dean or assistant principal as well as the obstacle course. From old favorites of throw & pitch games, ring toss, corn hole, limbo, photo … Read More

When the new school year starts, new Cobra students are welcomed to campus. Part of the welcome and acclimation process is a campus tour for all ninth graders. Mr. Hoyos, a veteran automotive instructor takes extra time to introduce students to the skilled trades opportunities at Fort Pierce Central High School. Mr. Hoyos not only walks students through the automotive department and back dock, he also explains the learning processes and skills training offered in the program. Through their leadership seminar course, new Cobras get a glimpse of student life at FPC. From a tour of the fine, creative, and … Read More

Fort Pierce Central High School proudly celebrated the grand opening of the Cobra Café’s student-run culinary space “Espresso Edge & Bites” designed to showcase talent, foster hospitality skills, and serve as a vibrant gathering spot for the school community thanks to Chef Strell’s leadership! Operated by students in the Culinary Arts program, the Cobra Café offers hands-on experience in food preparation, customer service, and business operations. Students rotate through roles from barista to line cook, gaining real-world skills in a supportive, high-energy environment. A highlight of the café is its Espresso Edge & Bites service, offered on a rotating Thursday … Read More

FPC congratulates our boy’s dive team on their recent victory on 10/11 and Cobra senior dive team honorees! Nicolas Tovar: 200 IM and 100 breaststroke Maddox Mules: 500 and 200 freestyle Maverick Mules: 100 butterfly and 100 backstroke Dominic Pizzimenti: 50 freestyle and 100 breaststroke Aiden Gaines: Diving event Junior Ryker Mules: 200 freestyle and 100 butterfly Sophomores Aidan Richards: 200 IM and 100 freestyle Thomas French: 500 freestyle and 100 backstroke   

Fort Pierce Central High School (FPCHS) Cadets from the Cobra Battalion crossed the 100 community service-hour threshold this year. They sacrificed personal time to ensure the support of community stakeholders including civic groups, service organizations, neighborhood associations, and religious organizations. Cadets achieving 100 community service hours who will be recommended for the President’s Volunteer Service Award for FPCHS this school year are: Aide Aguilar: 194 hours Shasly Brooks: 100 hours Baldomero Cardenas: 154 hours Kevin Gudino: 106 hours Nicklaus Halter: 311 hours Abigail Hetherington: 370 hours Victor-Andre Jacob: 247 hours Artyanna Kitchen: 280 hours Evan Kohuth: 346 hours Amber Kolbinskie: … Read More