White City Students are celebrating Black History Month. All VPK through Grade 5 classes are learning about the contributions of influential African Americans; see below for some beautiful student work samples.
The students of White City Elementary have created a Black History Hall of Fame which celebrates the accomplishments of African Americans. Students are learning about the contributions of influential African Americans. Classes are conducting research and discovering the accomplishments of historical figures.
Tickets are only $5 for adults and $2 for kids up to 18 years of age! Thursday, February 2 6:30 PM St. Lucie West Centennial High School Auditorium
The Industrial Biotechnology program (Mr. John Williams’ students) at Treasure Coast High School (TCHS) collaborated with Keiser University’s Biotechnology department. This virtual lab session was led by Dr. Weir of Keiser University to provide a simulated lab experience for the TCHS students preparing for their Biotechnician Assistant industry certification exam.
During the first year of the Port Saint Lucie High School’s Biomedical Program taught by Ms. Irene Ruiz, students are introduced to “The Case of Anna Garcia.” Students spend the year solving the case of this fictitious character, reading through autopsy reports, medical records, and learning about her medical conditions. On Tuesday, 9.18.2018, Bridget Coghlan, from St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Crime Scene Unit, came to speak to the students about crime scene investigating, fingerprinting, and analyzing blood spatters at the scene. Photos include the simulated crime scene, and Coghlan speaking to the classes about CSI. A great thanks to Bridget … Read More
Morningside Elementary PBIS team hosted their very first Bingo for books to reward students with books and to inform parents about our behavior procedures for the classroom, hallway, cafeteria and playground. Parents, grandparents and friends joined their children for an evening of fun, food, and at least two books per student.
Bingo for Books was a blast at Lawnwood Elementary last week! Students and their families played bingo to build their home library collection. Thank you to all of those who came out to participate and make this event a success!
Bayshore students had an opportunity to participate in a fun game of BINGO. This schoolwide PBIS event was a blast!!!
Weatherbee’s PBS/Kids at Hope Bingo for Books event was a smashing success! Over 500 students participated in playing bingo and many won books for their efforts. Thanks to the media center for donating books for the event. Several thanks to our PBS-Events Committee for organizing such a fun activity for our students. Our October event will be an Ice Cream Social. YUM!
The next mini Billion Steps Challenge entitled Fall Festivals of America starts 9/22 and will run for 2 weeks. Get back on track, and help contribute to St. Lucie County reaching a billion steps by the end of 2018. https://healthystlucie.walkertracker.com/
St. Lucie Public Schools is already making great strides with the Billion Steps Walking Challenge, an exciting new component of our employee wellness program. Everyone is invited to join in this challenge. It is a great way to begin a personal commitment to exercise, and it should prove to be a lot of fun as well! The Billion Steps Walking Challenge is a chance to join your family, friends, and co-workers to develop healthy habits that will extend your life. For example, every minute of walking increases your lifespan by three minutes. St. Lucie Public Schools is making a commitment to … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools is already making great strides with the Billion Steps Walking Challenge, an exciting new component of our employee wellness program. Everyone is invited to join in this challenge. It is a great way to begin a personal commitment to exercise, and it should prove to be a lot of fun as well! The Billion Steps Walking Challenge is a chance to join your family, friends, and co-workers to develop healthy habits that will extend your life. For example, every minute of walking increases your lifespan by three minutes. St. Lucie Public Schools is making a commitment to … Read More
Help support Healthy St. Lucie Coalition, a project focused on promoting health where we live, learn, work, and play. The 2018 Billion Step Challenge is open to anyone who lives in the County. Think about linking a wearable activity tracker device to your “Walker Tracker” account. If you are interested in participating as an individual or as a team, contact Stacy Donnelly for more information. Stacy Jacobson Donnelly Wellness Manager St. Lucie Public Schools stacy.donnelly@stlucieschools.org (772) 429-3974
The Florida Health Department offered a valuable program focused on bike safety for students at Morningside Elementary. Participants learned the importance of wearing helmets, bright clothing, and appropriate footwear to enhance visibility and protection while cycling. As part of the curriculum, kids practiced essential safety measures, including stopping at stop signs and dismounting their bikes to walk across crosswalks. A key lesson included the critical habit of looking left, right, and then left again before crossing any roadway, reinforcing awareness of their surroundings. Through interactive discussions and practical exercises, this initiative aims to instill lifelong safe biking habits, ensuring that … Read More
St. Lucie Public Schools recognizes that bicycle riding is a fun, healthy, and great way to get to school. But it is important to remember that a bicycle is not a toy; it’s a vehicle! Follow some basic safety tips when you ride: Always wear your helmet. Obey all traffic laws. Be careful in and around driveways. Always watch where you are going. For additional bike safety tips, visit: https://one.nhtsa.gov/people/injury/pedbimot/bike/kidsandbikesafetyweb/index.htm Watch videos about bicycle safety here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkoVxBnnGko Walking to school can be fun and healthy too! Here are some basic pedestrian safety tips to follow: Walk on sidewalks if possible. Put cell phones away and pay attention. Look both left and right … Read More
Palm Pointe K–5 students proudly showcased their writing skills at our Young Authors Celebration, sharing original books filled with imagination, effort, and a true love of writing. Each student author demonstrated perseverance and creativity, and it was inspiring to see their voices come alive on the page. We were honored to welcome a special guest speaker, our very own Carletta Lawrence, a second-grade teacher and published author, who inspired students with her journey as a writer—special congratulations to the students moving on to represent Palm Pointe at the District Young Authors Celebration. We are incredibly proud of all our authors! … Read More
The annual Big Heart Brigade is ready to serve the community again this year by delivering Thanksgiving meals. To request a meal delivery on Thanksgiving morning, please call 621-3328. Note: This phone line will only be monitored between: Monday, October 29 and Friday, November 16.
What a pleasure and a real help to have Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) tutors on campus. With their love and support we have gone from a “C” school to a strong “B.” Thank you so much for your powerful assistance with some of our neediest children. Pictured are Esther Ruppel, Samantha Taylor, Bruce Kitson, Johanna Kitson and Leroy Cohen. Best Wishes BBBS for a wonderful year of assisting children.
Dr. Judi Miller presented St. Lucie Public Schools with certificates and awards for participation in this year’s Bowl for Kids’ Sake fundraising event. One hundred percent of SLPS participated in this unique glow bowl opportunity to have fun and raise money to support the efforts of Big Brothers Big Sisters in our community. 1st Place: Floresta Elementary 2nd Place: Rivers Edge Elementary 3rd Place: F. K. Sweet Elementary
A huge shout-out and sincere thank you are in order for three of our incredible Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Student Support teachers who go above and beyond for our students! While they tirelessly manage their demanding CTE classes and work to prepare students for critical industry certifications, Jasmine R. Shepherd, Nolan G. Shepherd, and Brittney A. Wegner have dedicated their time to providing extraordinary experiential learning opportunities. They were recently found “galivanting” (their words!) around the nation’s capital with their DECA officers! Why this matters: Expanded Horizons: These trips give our students a chance to see the world … Read More
