On Saturday, December 14, the Fine Arts Department of Centennial High School hosted its second annual Winter Arts Festival, welcoming students, staff, families, and the community to a day of festive celebration. The event was a magical showcase of talent, featuring captivating performances by our school’s dance teams, art department, drama club, choir, and band. The festival was filled with the joyous sounds of holiday music and spirited dance routines, complemented by the harmonious voices of our talented choir. Attendees enjoyed a variety of activities, including a silent auction to benefit the performing arts department, face painting for students and … Read More

A Pep Rally was held at Oak Hammock to inspire enthusiasm in students as they prepare to take the PM2 assessment.  Students enjoyed a fun filled day as they listened attentively to the sounds of music from Centennial High School Jazz Band. They also enjoyed a basketball shootout as they cheered on their peers. It was a lively way to pep up the students and get them into testing mode. This was a great way to get the students excited and motivated to do their best on their assessment. Fun was had by all who participated. Osprey’s Train Your Brain … Read More

Shark Nation’s Yearbook Staff has worked tirelessly to create our stunning SLWK8 Yearbook. Throughout the school year under the guidance of their incredible advisors, Mr. ” Jessie” Steckler and Mrs. Quiles, they worked to set the creative tone through capturing incredible photos of our school events. This school year, they were awarded Leonard’s Rookie of the Year Award for their exquisite job done on the 23-24 yearbook. The Yearbook Staff is hard at work on the 24-25 yearbook. We are so excited to see the finished product. Thank you for all you do to encapsulate the spectacular things happening at … Read More

Mrs. Boham’s STEAM students designed and built bridges to test the efficiency of failure points. SKWK8 STEAM Sharks brought the bridge down this week! Sharks explored careers in construction and civil engineering to design and build bridges from balsa wood as a concept for a future bridge over the Indian River Lagoon.  They spent time analyzing the environmental and structural requirements needed for location, climate, and population. After learning bridge terminology, they applied the terms to design a bridge that would hold up under compression and tension forces. Teamwork triumphed to complete the preplanning including thumbnails of truss bridges. They … Read More

Village Green Environmental Studies School hosted their annual “Pancakes With Santa” event this past Saturday, it was a festive and fun way to bring together students, families, and the community during the holiday season. Families enjoyed a delicious pancake breakfast with their loved ones. Santa and his elves were busy visiting with the children and creating lasting memories! There were Christmas-themed activities and crafts and plenty of photo opportunities for families to enjoy. A huge thank you goes out to the PBIS team for putting together another fun-filled event for our students, we appreciate your dedication.

Dr. Jacqueline Venzen,  Dr. Thomas Gay, and their fifth-grade students celebrated recent learning gains by engaging in a large-scale interactive math activity. Utilizing the hallway walls, a vast coordinate grid was constructed to support student learning based on current math curriculum standards.  Students first rolled their colored dice to represent numbers along the X and Y axes, then the numbers were identified and plotted on the coordinate grid in the quest to find a sweet treat.  Each student had the opportunity to locate the selected plotted points as they enjoyed this student participatory activity.  After this whole group activity, students … Read More

It is finally here! This week marked the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for Morningside Elementary’s much-anticipated book vending machine! After a year filled with fundraising, business sponsorships, and intricate logistics, we proudly unveiled a shiny new addition destined to ignite a love of reading in children. This innovative machine will provide easy access to a myriad of books, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to explore the joy of literature. Exciting details on how to earn tokens for purchasing books will be shared soon, so stay tuned! Together, let us all nurture young minds and foster a lifelong passion for … Read More

Fairlawn second-grade students in Mrs. Chowdhury’s class discovered the world of fractions.  The students sorted fractions based on whether they were partitioned equally and worked cooperatively to solve problems.  By the end of the lesson, students were able to identify academic vocabularies such as denominator, numerator, partitioned equal, halves, thirds, and fourths.  Our second-grade students are now confidently able to sort and identify fractions up to fourths and apply what they have learned in real-world situations, they may have even benefited from an equally partitioned giant Hershey chocolate bar to wrap up the lesson. What will they learn next?

It was a magical morning at Morningside Elementary during our cherished Breakfast with Santa event, bringing families together in festive joy. Santa listened intently to each child’s wishes, posing for photos that captured the essence of the season. Families savored a delicious breakfast, as the atmosphere buzzed with community spirit and holiday cheer. This special occasion created lasting memories that families will treasure forever. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Natalie’s Orchid Island Juice Company, Gregory’s Coffee of the Treasure Coast Square Mall, and The Florida BBQ Company for their generous support in helping to make this wonderful event a … Read More

In recognition of their commitment and consistency, SLW Centennial’s junior students were honored for their exceptional attendance during the month of November. These dedicated young learners were rewarded with a special treat from Mr. Softee ice cream. This sweet gesture not only celebrated their achievement but also served as a motivation for other students to strive for better attendance in the coming months. The celebration was a delightful event, with students eagerly lining up to enjoy their well-deserved ice cream. The atmosphere was filled with joy and a sense of accomplishment. Teachers also joined in the fun, enjoying the delicious … Read More

A big CONGRATULATIONS goes out to the Cadets of the Westwood Army JROTC program who were formally recognized at the Mid-Year Awards and Promotion Ceremony on Wednesday, 11 DEC. Over (40) Cadets were rewarded for their outstanding efforts during the 1st Semester in a multitude of areas to include: Fundraiser Participation, Participation in Varsity Athletics, Honor Roll, Community Service Project Participation, as well as being a competing member of the JROTC Leadership Academic Bowl (JLAB) Team and in the Top 10% of the Raider Team.   In addition to the awards, (16) Cadets were promoted to their next respective ranks due … Read More

Every year, the Port Saint Lucie JROTC program has the privilege of working with Guardians for New Futures and Communities Connected for Kids to collect toys during the holiday season. Port Saint Lucie High School staff and JROTC cadets sponsored 25 kids, giving 3 toys each to ensure a memorable holiday season. Thanks to the efforts of our teachers, staff, and booster club parents, we were able to collect 75 gifts this year, and looking forward to seeing these kids open these presents on Christmas morning. Lastly, the Jaguar Battalion is happy to continue with Guardians for New Futures and … Read More

It’s the most wonderful time of the year ♫ Each year, our Treasure Coast High School Titan Ambassadors sponsor elementary students for a special holiday shopping experience. This event is a fantastic opportunity for our high school students to spread the holiday cheer and mentor younger students. By participating, they not only help the elementary students pick out gifts but also build meaningful connections and foster a sense of community. This tradition allows our students to embody the true spirit of the season, creating lasting memories and making a positive impact on the lives of these young children. Titan Born, … Read More

Treasure Coast High School Jr. Reserved Officers Training Corps Cadets were selected to participate in the 2025 Sumer Flight Academy program. Cadets Nora Brant, Micheal Brant, and Juan Paez-Aguirre will represent Treasure Coast High School in the 2025 Summer Flight Academy program. This program is an 8-week program where cadets learn the flight principles and learn how to fly one-on-one with instructors. Upon successful completion, cadets may be eligible for their Private Pilot’s License. This is an amazing opportunity for our cadets as only 150 scholarships are awarded annually for this program.  We are so proud of our dedicated students … Read More

We are thrilled to announce that TCHS senior Zoe S. received a full scholarship through the Questbridge Scholarship program to attend Colby College in Maine. The Questbridge Scholarship program is an intensive process that begins in the student’s junior year and requires three levels of applications and elimination rounds. Zoe will be majoring in Performance, Theater, and Dance, with a minor in Cinema Studies. Not only is Zoe an amazing scholar, but she also is a member of our Titan Tennis Team and is currently curating her solo routine for her dance class! We are extremely proud of Zoe and … Read More

C. A. Moore Elementary’s 5th and 6th grade students were sworn into Safety Patrol by our School Resource Officer, Officer Goz. Students had to complete an application and receive recommendations from their teachers in order to be a part of the Safety Patrol. Students were chosen based on their dedication to the school and what their teachers said about them. This year, both 5th and 6th grade students will be a part of the team. During the ceremony, Officer Goz, read a portion of each student’s application and gave them their belts. Family and faculty pinned the students with their … Read More

Southern Oaks Middle School’s Afterschool Robotics/STEAM Program: Shaping Future Innovators  Southern Oaks Middle School has embarked on an exciting journey into the world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) with its new after-school robotics program. This initiative, spearheaded by 7th grade science teacher Matthew Glover, aims to ignite students’ passion for technology and innovation by exposing them to cutting-edge fields such as 3D design, 3D printing, and robotics.  The program, which meets twice a week, offers students hands-on experience in designing and building robots that can operate on land, in the air, and underwater. This comprehensive approach ensures … Read More

It was a proud moment when on Wednesday, December 4th in the presence of over 210 guests, 48 new members were inducted into the Fort Pierce Westwood Academy Chapter of the National Honor Society. New inductees selected members of the faculty who had inspired them to be a part of the ceremony. Each new member was pinned by their selected member of the faculty or a current NHS member at the ceremony at 500 Orange Ave. in Fort Pierce. The evening was a team effort as the JROTC presented the flags, the Jazz Band played, Mr. Auguste sang the National … Read More