During the month of May, Northport celebrates Better Speech and Hearing month.  We are so thankful for our very own speech and language therapists, Jennifer Carey and Nicole Sedan.  Speech and Language therapists are some of the unsung heroes that make a school a successful learning environment. School based Speech and Language Therapy addresses sound articulations, stuttering issues, reading comprehension, vocabulary, syntax problems as well as pragmatic issues such as eye contact, turn-taking and coping strategies and many other integral aspects of speech and hearing. Helen Keller once noted that of all of her impairments, she was perhaps troubled most by her lack … Read More

Fort Pierce Central High School student Valerie Collins won 4th place for poetry in the National Beta Club competition in Oklahoma! Valerie was joined by thousands of other students at the 2019 National Convention for Beta Clubs around the world.  This convention offers a unique experience for Beta members to gather and collaborate on project ideas as well as share academic and leadership abilities with peers from around the globe.

Florida’s Best and Brightest Teacher Scholarship Program, established by the Florida Legislature, offers classroom teachers a monetary scholarship based on SAT or ACT scores and job performance evaluations. To qualify, a classroom teacher must have received a “highly effective” rating on their most recent performance evaluation and have scored at or above the 80th percentile on the SAT or ACT.  Beginning classroom teachers who have not been evaluated must only submit official documentation showing that their score on the SAT or ACT meets the eligibility requirements.  The amended statute indicates that a school district or charter school employee who is eligible … Read More

Jacqueline, a 5th grader at Fort Pierce Magnet School of the Arts, designed  the first annual “Believe in Yourself” day. Students celebrated the positive qualities within themselves and others to motivate one another to be their best every day.

Recently, Mrs. Jennifer Richardson, SLPS board member, spent a day with the Food Service team at Centennial High School. Her visit provided a firsthand look at the dedication and creativity of our staff, who work tirelessly to provide nutritious meals to our students. Mrs. Richardson was impressed by the team’s ability to innovate and create a positive atmosphere, enhancing student satisfaction. Her experience also brought back memories of her time working in an elementary school cafeteria, highlighting the significant advancements in school food service over the years. She emphasized the essential role our Food Service personnel play in supporting our … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools has opportunities for qualified candidates to join our substitute teaching team. Interested candidates will hold a minimum of an Associate’s Degree or 60 college credits and must agree to work at least two days per month. · Substitute teachers in Long Term Assignments (21 days or more) earn $100.00 per day. · Substitute teachers in our Critical Needs sites earn $90.00 per day for day to day substituting. · Our substitute teachers earn a base rate of $71.00 per day and receive a rate increase to $90.00 per day after meeting our frequency requirements.   We … Read More

Apply today to become a substitute teacher!   http://www.stlucie.k12.fl.us/departments/human-resources/

Ms. Piekara’s class at Bayshore Elementary celebrated their hard work with a delightful “SHOW YOUR WORK” Pancake Party! Students who diligently showed their work during their FAST tests were rewarded with a morning filled with delicious pancakes and lively dancing. The classroom buzzed with excitement as students enjoyed their well-deserved treats and fun activities. It was a fantastic way to recognize their efforts and encourage a positive attitude towards learning. The event not only celebrated academic achievements but also fostered a sense of community and joy among the students. Kudos to Ms. Piekara for creating such a memorable and motivating … Read More

Bayshore Elementary brought the fun during the day with our PTO-sponsored Back-to-School Dance—and what a celebration it was! Our Jaguars showed up with excitement and school spirit, turning the dance floor into a joyful space filled with music, movement, and smiles. It was the perfect way to take a break, celebrate the start of a new school year, and recognize the hard work our students have already put in. Thanks to our incredible PTO, the event was beautifully organized and full of energy.  Every detail helped to create a festive atmosphere that students and staff alike enjoyed. We’re so proud … Read More

Our pep rally was amazing! We have no doubt our jaguars will shine FAST! Focus Ask questions Strategize Take your time Pictures are from the k-2 and 4-5 pep rally!

Bayshore Elementary’s Odyssey of the Mind Team competed on Saturday, February 25, and received 2nd place! The team created a humorous story about a family that brings home an “Odd-a-Bot.” Instead of being programmed to perform tasks, this Odd-a-Bot robot learned from watching others. The team designed an original robot character that demonstrated human characteristics when performing tasks. In the performance, the Odd-a-Bot character moved and learned human actions from watching characters perform activities such as household chores, singing, and dancing. The Odd-a-Bot learned more than it was expected to learn, and confused its actions with humorous results. The team was … Read More

Bayshore’s MTSS team is always ready to support, care, encourage, motivate and inspire.