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!

The 5th graders researched and reported on an impactful historical figure. To encourage their use of oral communication, the teachers helped students represent their historical figure in the form of a “Wax Museum” figure and they presented information to the attendees from their research while dressed as their historical figure. Parents were invited to attend this after-school activity.

Fifth grade students at Allapattah Flats K-8 know all about matter! They used shoe boxes to explore their creative side to display the three states of matter. Students were able to use correct vocabulary and elaboration with their provided “explanation” boxes. Some students showed the particle behavior of states of matter while others showed examples of solids, liquids, and gases. This was an optional extra credit grade and many students participated. Way to go everyone!  

A HUGE congratulations goes to Village Green Environmental Studies School’s fifth graders who had an outstanding performance on Thursday for their families and schoolmates. They have been working hard all school year to perfect their dances and showcase their talents. Each fifth-grade class had a specific song they performed, including classics from Footloose, Grease, Mamma Mia, and Annie. Three special students from Port St. Lucie High School’s Drama Department coached the fifth graders and led them to an unforgettable performance. Thank you to Noah Lehman, Keira Ashby, and Kalia Alexander for your commitment, time, and dedication to our students. Village … Read More

CAST fifth-grade teachers and students “kicked” off our September PBIS events with a kickball game. Students enjoyed time together as a grade level and having an opportunity to compete against other classes.   It was a great learning experience for many, as some students had never played kickball before.   Students were excited to use their “CAST Cash” for this fun time with classmates and teachers. All other grade levels at CAST will be participating in teacher-led activities this week for the month of September to spend their CAST cash as well.  This will include Bingo games, board games and outside games … Read More

Weatherbee 5th-grade students recently met with a head engineer at NASA who grew up in Fort Pierce. They learned about his job, how it relates to the space science they are learning in class, and how he became a head engineer with NASA.  Go Mariners!

5th graders at Fort Pierce Magnet School of the Arts visited the SLC Aquarium on October 14th. Students were able to learn about the habitats of the Indian River Lagoon as well as the Atlantic Ocean. Students also had the opportunity to dissect oysters! Who knew learning could be so fun?

2014 Statistics:  37 regional fairs held throughout the state representing 67 counties 890 students participated in the State Fair at Lakeland St Lucie County Results:  12 of the 14 students representing St Lucie Public Schools won awards. (Pictured) Robert M. Bacchus  (BIOCHEMISTRY) LPA High School Senior Division 1st  Place Senior Division Biochemistry ($300 cash award) 1 of 8 senior students chosen as BEST IN FAIR-GRAND AWARD YING SCHOLARS to represent St. Lucie Public Schools and the State Of Florida at the International Science Fair ($1,000 cash award) Stephanie B. Fisher (BOTANY)  SLW Centennial High School Senior Division National Youth Science … Read More