Port St. Lucie High School students attended a ceremony during third period on September 11, 2018, to recognize and recollect the tragedy that happened on September 11, 2001. The ceremony began with the Presentation of Colors by the Jaguar Battalion’s Color Guard commanded by Cadet Captain Brianna Harris, accompanied by Cadet Sergeant Justin Locklar as state flag, Cadet Sergeant Alexis Morris as national guard and Cadet Sergeant Shane Canady as state guard. In the ceremony, students witnessed videos and heeded a speech given by Deputy Milton Rosario who was an eyewitness and first responder at ground zero when this event … Read More

We are so proud of our 8th grade Musical Theater students; they did an amazing job at their last CAST performance! Their skits and monologues were led by Mr. Rahming. We will miss them! 

Oak Hammock’s 8th-grade students enjoyed a fun-filled night at the theme park. They had an opportunity to enjoy peers and teachers outside of the school and classroom setting. This was a memorable night for students. For some students, this was the first time that they had visited a theme park. A good time was had by all who attended.    

During the recent 8th‑grade math classroom visits at Forest Grove Middle School, students were actively engaged in independent practice designed to deepen their understanding of key mathematical concepts. Although each classroom had its own instructional approach, several important elements were consistent across all observations. Teachers provided clear explanations, monitored student progress, and offered targeted support to ensure that every learner had the opportunity to succeed. Ms. Thompson effectively guided students through the “We Do” portion of the lesson, focusing on identifying and calculating interior and exterior angles of triangles. Meanwhile, Mr. Donnelly and Mr. Cancino supported students as they independently … Read More

8th grade MOA students planted slash pine seedlings for the Moore’s Creek, Wesley Island restoration project. They will continue taking care of them until they are large enough to transplant where they are needed! What a great way to support our local waterways and learn proper growth care of plants! Way to go Bulldogs!!  

Seven Fort Pierce Central High School football players signed letters of intent on National Signing Day to play football. Cobras who have officially committed and are pictured, from left, include: Josh Knight, Marshall University; Stacey Noble, Jackson University; Cobras head football coach Josh Shaffer; Garrett Smith, Mercer University; Marcus Levy, Bowling Green University; Jerandious Works, Jacksonville University; and Joseph Figueroa, Colgate University. Not pictured is Maurice Campbell, who signed a letter of commitment to Southern University for football.

Members of several St. Lucie County high school HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) organizations attended a leadership conference in the beautiful facility of Camp Kulaqua in High Springs, Florida, accompanied by their teachers. The Leadership Development Camp, or LDC, was definitely worth it all. St. Lucie West Centennial HOSA officers left for that weekend in hopes of learning skills to become more effective leaders, and that goal was accomplished. HOSA members from Treasure Coast and Fort Pierce Central high schools also attended, along with over 300 HOSA students from all over Florida. participants learned skills in communication, public speaking, … Read More

$75,000 Top Award Goes to 17-year-old Robert Sansone of Fort Pierce Central High School for a pioneering invention to improve electric motor efficiency in the largest international STEM competition for teens. TARRYTOWN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 13, 2022) – Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: REGN) and Society for Science (the Society) announced that Robert Sansone, 17, of Fort Pierce, FL, won the $75,000 top award in the 2022 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF), the world’s largest global high school competition, for a project that explored high-efficiency alternatives to induction motors. Other top prizes went to projects in … Read More

To celebrate the grand opening of their newest store on Orange Avenue in Ft. Pierce, community partner 7-Eleven gifted a generous donation of $711 to C.A. Moore Elementary. In attendance was SLPS board member Debbie Hawley, who was joined by C.A. Moore principal Dr. Thelma Jackson and assistant principals Alisha Kennedy and Makeda Brome. Thank you to 7-Eleven for their support of our schools!

The 6th Grade Eagles and Falcons Teams invited parents to take a tour of their student’s classrooms to experience their child’s daily experience in class. Parents were informed of the core subject schedule as they learned of the student curriculum, expectations, and credits, and were able to sign up for future conferences. The guidance counselor gave an overview of how to access student information in Skyward and how the breakdown of assignments calculates the overall grade. This event was very informational, and the parents left with a sense of enlightenment.                     … Read More

Mrs. Mckeliver’s 6th grade students at Palm Pointe investigated Earth’s systems focusing specifically on the geosphere where they constructed the layers of the Earth using Play-Doh!

Two of Oak Hammock’s K-8 6th grade teachers joined together to teach their students about Veterans Day. Mr. Sherrer, Social Studies, and Ms. Campbell, Language Arts, spent the week before Veterans Day teaching students about the importance of the holiday. Students also learned about the sacrifices members of our armed forces made to guarantee their freedoms as Americans. The students were given an opportunity to create summaries of biographies in Language Arts and expressed their new knowledge through art in Social Studies.

On a breezy Saturday morning, the Fort Pierce community came alive with a shared purpose. Over 70 Fort Pierce Central High School students, accompanied by an LPA student, gathered at the Manatee Center for the beloved tradition of the Kimberly Pearson Memorial Oceanside Cleanup. This sixth annual event proved to be yet another joyful success, embodying the spirit of dedication and togetherness that has become a hallmark of this Cobra initiative. Kimberly Pearson’s life-long legacy shone brightly as her mother, Susie Pearson, joined the volunteers to honor her memory. Alongside her were enthusiastic supporters, including Mrs. Armada, Mrs. Devlin, and … Read More

The following students represented St. Lucie Public Schools at the 67th Annual State of Florida Science Fair last week in Lakeland, Florida: BEST IN SHOW: Robert Sansone Special and Placement Awards Dominique Thomas TCHS $25 Cash Award:  Lake County Regional Science and Engineering Fair Kai Valco -SOMS $200 Cash Award:  Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration -Third Place:  Earth and Environmental Sciences Category Gerald Smith Jr.  APF -$50 Cash Award:  Florida Association of Science Supervisors Robert Sansone FPCHS JASON Colloquium Opening Ceremony Speaker -$1000 Cash Award:  Best in Show, one of eight Florida students representing the State of Florida (in addition … Read More

The students in Ms. Jacob’s 5th Grade class explored decimal multiplication by solving problems multiplying decimal numbers and whole numbers. Using place value blocks, visual models, and whiteboards, students applied place value strategies to multiply decimals by one-hundredth, deepening their understanding of NSO.2.5 (Multiply a multi-digit number with decimals to the tenths by one-tenth using place value strategies and models. Multiply a multi-digit number with decimals to the tenths by one-hundredth using place value strategies and models). This promoted the concrete representations and collaborative problem-solving. The students enjoyed building and engaging with other students. According to a student, she stated … Read More

Students in Mrs. Saunders’ 5th grade at FPMSA researched, prepared, and presented projects on Pre-Columbian North Americans. Students created posters or dioramas to display the information they acquired. Classmates learned from each other and learned from the past. Realizing how landscape, climate, and resources shaped the customs and homes was evident in their work.

Bayshore Elementary’s 5th graders recently conducted a fascinating science experiment to explore how different factors affected the rate at which sugar dissolved in a solution. They examined the impact of temperature, stirring, surface area, and particle size. By changing these variables, students observed how quickly sugar dissolved under various conditions. This hands-on experiment not only enhanced their understanding of scientific principles but also encouraged critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The students meticulously recorded their observations and analyzed the data to draw meaningful conclusions. We were thrilled to see their discoveries and the enthusiasm they brought to this project. Their findings … Read More

Fifth grade students, Jaden Finch, Levi Jackson and Liliana Rivera, worked together as a group to complete their STEAM design challenge. Their goal was to create a water slide that was tall and safe by bringing a marble to the bottom and landing in a cup. In this design challenge the students incorporated their knowledge of force, motion, friction, building, measuring and creating prototypes!