On a recent visit to Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and Florida International University (FIU), basketball players from SLW Centennial had the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of Division 1 (D1) basketball. The trip began with a tour of FAU’s athletic facilities, followed by an observation of their spring practice. Then, the athletes traveled to FIU to watch the FAU vs. FIU spring game. This visit provided them with a firsthand look at the intensity, effort, and focus required to perform at the collegiate level. The experience was designed to inspire and educate the young athletes, showing them … Read More

Village Green’s 1st and 5th-grade students showcased their science and social studies projects at the St. Lucie Public Schools Elementary Science Showcase that was held on Saturday, April 12, 2025. This educational opportunity allowed students to show off their hard work- scientific investigations, social studies projects, science displays- demonstrating their dedication to learning by engaging in efficient and effective learning experiences. VGE presenters, including first graders – Tristan Jackson, Te’Asia Aaron, Emery Leger- and 5th grader- Maxwell Cameron, were able to share information about their projects with the attendees. Students, parents, and other attendees were also able to get insight … Read More

SLW Centennial High School seniors recently celebrated their prom with an unforgettable “A Night in Miami” theme. The event was a dazzling affair, filled with vibrant colors and lively music. The seniors arrived in stunning attire, ready to enjoy a night of dancing, laughter, and making memories with friends. The evening featured a variety of entertainment, including a DJ spinning the latest hits, photo booths capturing the night’s best moments, and delicious Miami-inspired cuisine. Students danced the night away, celebrating their achievements and the end of their high school journey. The “A Night in Miami” theme provided the perfect backdrop … Read More

Village Green Environmental Studies School’s PBIS team held their annual Color Fun Run this past Saturday, April 12th. Students had the opportunity to raise funds that will help Village Green create Building Thinking Classrooms to help enhance student engagement. Additionally, the PBIS team aims to support student incentives that encourage positive behavior and staff incentives to foster a strong, positive school culture. VGESS students have been working hard to fundraise to meet our goal, and they have been attending after-school practices to help them get ready for the big Fun Run event. Village Green families came out to support their … Read More

Bayshore recently hosted student-led conferences with strong support from the community and the SLPS district office. Students had the opportunity to discuss their unit assessment data, PM data, and goals for PM 3 data with their parents, teachers, or staff. They also shared things they could work on at home, their aspirations, and their future career interests. Each student presented a folder containing samples of their work and data, which they shared with their families. For students whose parents couldn’t attend, conferences were held with teachers and other school staff. This event fostered meaningful conversations and empowered students to take … Read More

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

In an interactive event at Allapattah Flats K-8, the Centennial Boys’ Basketball team took time off the court to inspire young readers. As part of a unique March Madness-themed activity, the athletes visited first-grade classrooms to read to the students. The players enjoyed sharing their favorite stories with the eager young audience. Their presence brought a sense of excitement and engagement as the students listened attentively to each story. Following the reading sessions, the athletes participated in a question-and-answer session, where they interacted with the students by answering questions about their experiences both on and off the court. This event … Read More

Bayshore Elementary’s attendance committee recently hosted a lively “attenDANCE” event to celebrate the classes with the highest perfect attendance in Q3. Each student had a blast dancing and enjoyed a refreshing Icee as a reward for their dedication. The top classes were: VPK: Ms. Budhram’s class with 91.08% Kindergarten: Ms. Cugini’s class with 94.06% First Grade: Ms. Centrone’s class with 95.53% Second Grade: Mr. Phillabaum’s second graders and Ms. DSilva’s class with 95.49% Third Grade: Ms. Kinsey’s third graders and Ms. Murphy’s homeroom with 95.74% Fourth Grade: Ms. Rolle’s homeroom with 96.91% Fifth Grade: Mr. Shield’s homeroom with 96.26% The … Read More

Port St. Lucie Biomedical students recently engaged in a valuable hands-on learning experience at Keiser University, collaborating with Dr. Weir and his dedicated team. This unique opportunity allowed them to delve into the complexities of disease transmission through a compelling HIV simulation experiment. Working with simulated samples representing both infected and non-infected individuals, the students took on the critical task of identifying the participant who initiated the spread of the disease within the study group. This exercise provided a tangible understanding of the often-rapid dissemination of infectious agents like HIV. The students were actively involved in the scientific process, conducting … Read More

Ms. Piekara’s third-grade class has been enthusiastically working on telling time and understanding elapsed time this week. The students engaged in various interactive activities to grasp these concepts. They used analog clocks to practice setting and reading different times and digital clocks to compare and contrast. One fun activity involved timing their favorite classroom tasks, like reading or drawing, and then calculating the elapsed time. They also played games where they had to solve time-related puzzles and challenges. These hands-on experiences not only made learning enjoyable but also helped the students develop a strong foundation in time management skills. Ms. … Read More

On Saturday, April 5th, 2025, the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion conducted their yearly Service-Learning project with the help of “Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful”. This year’s project was held at their school, Port St. Lucie High School. Cadets all met at the flagpole by their school, and they were separated depending on their companies. Each company was assigned to a different location around the school and 4 surrounding neighborhoods. The cadets cleaned the roads and sidewalks with grapplers, gloves, and trash bags provided by Keep Port St. Lucie Beautiful. Overall, the cadets managed to collect multiple bags of garbage … Read More

SLWK8 third grade students investigate their very own community of St. Lucie County! Students from Mrs. D’Andrea’s Gifted Class had a chance to deep dive into the history of our community. Students picked a historical place in St. Lucie County to research ranging from the stunning Sunrise Theatre to the Roosvelt Bridge. Students then displayed information in a shoebox model. Students wrote their information along the outside on the box. Inside the box is a display of the historical place. Students were thoroughly excited and engaged to complete their investigative project. Students worked with their teachers, classmates, and families to … Read More

SLWK8 Entrepreneurs competed in the CTE Showcase on April 2, 2025, at the St. Lucie Public Schools District office. Students prepared business plans, PowerPoint presentations, posters, and a pitch for a panel of judges against other middle school students in the county.  Students from Ms. Tremblay and Mrs. Boham‘s classes polished their pitches to perfection to be ready for the showcase.  It was great to see them helping each other get their posters ready in the morning, encouraging each other, and cheering everyone on.  After the showcase, a student said she thought this helped her self-esteem, and another echoed that … Read More

The SLW Centennial annual JV and Varsity Soccer Boys Banquet was held at Duffy’s Superplay to celebrate the end of an exciting soccer season. Players, coaches, and families gathered to honor the achievements and hard work of the teams. Several awards were presented during the banquet, including Coach of the Year, which was given to the coach who demonstrated exceptional leadership, strategy, and success throughout the season. Freshman of the Year was awarded to the most outstanding first-year player, highlighting their significant impact and potential. The Best Performance award recognized a single game or moment where a player or team … Read More

Forest Grove Middle School would like to congratulate our Band Director, Mrs. Allen, and our FGMS Concert Band students for the Excellent rating at the District 13 Middle School Florida Band Masters Association Music Performance Assessment. We are so proud of all of our Bulldogs for wonderfully representing our school community. Mrs. Allen promised students that she would color her hair the color of their choice if they received an Excellent or higher. Mrs. Allen is now proudly wearing hot pink hair to show her pride in her students’ performance. Sometimes you have to do what it takes to encourage … Read More