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

Fort Pierce Central athletes have committed to colleges and universities, and look forward to pursuing their goals and dreams while participating in the sport they enjoy! Jerimiah Hyde : Hutchinson Community College (football) Brett Oliver- Stetson University (football) Jalen Mason- Jacksonville University (football) Branson Stone- Boston College (baseball) Teddy Zervos- Stetson University (football)

Anthony Knighton, a graduate of Fort Pierce Central High School is currently attending Southern Illinois University (SIU) where he was named as a finalist for the Jerry Rice Award.  Weighing in at 246 and clearing six feet by two inches, this defensive end from Fort Pierce, Florida set SIU freshman records and led all MVFC freshmen in sacks (6.5) and tackles for loss (11.0) this season. Knighton finished 11th in voting among the elite group of final contenders being considered for the Jerry Rice Award.  This award, named for the renowned Hall-of-Famer credited by many for being the greatest wide … Read More

On Wednesday, September 20, 2015, the Fort Pierce Central High JROTC Cobra Battalion continued their commitment to a cleaner environment. More than 70 students headed out with pokers and garbage bags to clean up on South 25th Street. The Cobra Battalion has participated in the “Adopt-A-Road” program for many years cleaning up the section of South 25th Street between Midway Road north to Bell Avenue. After picking-up numerous bags of garbage and making the road cleaner, the Cobra Battalion headed back to the school to enjoy an afternoon bar-b-que and fellowship.

Palm Pointe Educational Research School @ Tradition recently participated in the Jump Rope for Heart fundraiser for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. This fundraiser helps teach students to value their health and to help those less fortunate and don’t have healthy hearts.  The top three student fundraisers from each class earned the opportunity to slime the physical education coaches. The middle school Hoops for Heart will be in February with the proceeds also going to the American Heart Association. Palm Pointe would like to thank Nicole Perez, the school representative from the American Heart association, for all her help. Pictured, from left, are … Read More

Congratulations to Coach Wendell Adams on achieving a remarkable milestone of 500 wins! With dedication, leadership, and a passion for the game, Coach Adams has not only shaped victories on the scoreboard but has also inspired and mentored countless athletes throughout their coaching journey. This impressive achievement is a testament to his expertise, resilience, and positive impact on the sports community. Here’s to many more wins and continued success for an outstanding coach!     .  

All of Cobra Nation congratulates our very own Coach Nick Clements for winning the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation’s Coach of the Week Award! In recognition of his hard work and dedication, Coach Clements will receive a $2,000 grant from the Bucs Foundation and new gear from US Nike Football. Mr. Clements coaches our winning lady Cobras Flag Football team. Way to go Coach Clements!

Northport K-8 School kicked off its second book fair of the school year themed “Cruise Into Reading” by inviting Clifford the Big, Red Dog to shake the hand of parents in the parent drop off area and to welcome students into school to check out the book fair. Big Brothers, Big Sisters AmeriCorps tutors Renee Simpson and Alex Neelan are taking turns donning the red suit to intrigue the students into visiting the book fair and to promote the joy of reading to the students and parents at Northport K-8 School. The AmeriCorps tutors have become an integral facet of … Read More

As part of Black History month, Joseph E. Smith, Clerk of Circuit Courts for St. Lucie County, spoke with second grade students at Garden City Early Learning Academy about his life and how they, too, can reach their goals and be successful. Mr. Smith is a native to Fort Pierce and graduated from Lincoln Park Academy. He worked in Washington, D.C., and then came back to St. Lucie County to serve the community. Smith is the first African-American Clerk of Circuit Courts in St. Lucie County, and is tireless in his efforts to give back to the community.