First Graders at Palm Pointe had the pleasure of hosting special visitors from the St. Lucie Mets—Mr. Traer Van Allen and their mascot, Klutch. They shared with our students how the St. Lucie Mets actively contribute to our community by supporting various local organizations. It was a great opportunity for the students to learn about the positive impact sports teams can have beyond the field.

This past Monday, the Treasure Coast High School ROTC color guard proudly participated in two Veteran’s Day parades, showcasing their dedication and respect for our nation’s veterans. The cadets posted the colors and performed a flag folding ceremony. Their performance was a moving tribute, honoring the bravery and sacrifices of those who have served. The cadets’ display of honor and respect was a testament to their hard work and the values upheld by the ROTC program. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing TCHS with such distinction and for paying homage to our veterans in such a meaningful … Read More

For many of us who work in schools—we wake up, live, and breathe education. The motivation of supporting student success gets us through our day; however, our mornings can likely benefit from the addition of a hero-strength cup of steaming fresh coffee! Friday mornings at Fort Pierce Central have a very special treat brewing! Our Cobra Cafe is transformed into the Cobra Coffee Cafe! Culinary students now baristas, brew fresh coffee and steam espressos all topped, whipped, or infused with the flavors of Italian and French favorites! Thanks to Chef Strell and his motivational team for filling our cups and … Read More

Middle schoolers celebrated Principal and A/B honor roll with a picnic in the park and a visit to the snack shack. West Gate listened to the Mustangs regarding finding different ways to celebrate academics aside from traditional ceremonies.   

Village Green Environmental Studies School hosted a Fall into Success: Title 1 and Curriculum Night. This wonderful event provided families with helpful information and resources to ensure their children’s success. A huge thank you goes to VGESS Faculty and Staff, parents, students, and community partners for joining us for Success Night. Your participation and enthusiasm truly made this event special and meaningful!  

Palm Pointe Kindergarten students were thrilled to have Rosa from MIDFLORIDA Gift of Reading come read to their classes. Each student and teacher received a free book to take home.

Mrs. Johnson’s 2nd-grade MTSS class did a research inquiry project and presented their findings. Utilizing books and online resources, students researched the season of their choice—identifying weather conditions and plant/animal adaptations and changes. 

Kindergarten and 1st-grade students at OHK8 participated in a voting activity as they learned how to count tallies during math.  They stood in line to vote on a matter that was very meaningful to them, which food item they liked most, hamburgers or hotdogs. Each student had a laminated voter registration card to present to vote.  We talked about what it means to be a good citizen in our country.  After a long day at the polls, hotdogs won most votes. The students celebrated by doing the hotdog dance.  They enjoyed learning about voting and cannot wait until they are … Read More

According to the Harvard School of Law, many students show interest in careers in law as early as their high school years. At TCHS, our criminal justice program offers engaging and enriching opportunities for students to connect with accomplished professionals in the field of law and criminal justice. On Thursday, Mr. David Dodd from the State Attorney’s office was our guest speaker for the criminal justice class. He spoke about his office, career paths, work benefits, and the journey to becoming a prosecutor. Our students had a fantastic time and asked several insightful questions. Titan Born, Titan Bred    

On Thursday, November 14th, 2024, the Port Saint Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion conducted our first Blood Drive of the year. A total of 35 students, teachers, and staff contributed to help save 150+ lives to support the One Blood cause. The cadets that were chosen to help One Blood were assigned different roles, such as the two cadets checking in the students to make sure they were eligible to donate, the “runners” to go out and get the students from class, and lastly, the recovery room to watch and assist whoever donated. Overall, One Bloods “BIGREDBUS” was well supported by … Read More

In honor of national parent involvement month, a parent conference night was held at Lawnwood Elementary School.  Teachers, students, and parents met to analyze progress monitoring data, review academic goals, and discuss strategies for improvement.  Parents also learned how to use Skyward to track their students’ academic growth, attendance, and behavior.  It was another awesome parent involvement event.  GO LEOPARDS!    

We’re thrilled to announce that St. Lucie Public Schools has partnered with Inwater Research Group to launch Marine Marvels: Bilingual Adventures in Marine Science. This NEW program introduces 4th-grade to bilingual role models in marine science, helping them grow their awareness about marine conservation topics and expand their communication skills about scientific concepts in both English and Spanish. For our first live event, students at Weatherbee Elementary got a virtual visit from International Program Coordinator, Yvette Fernandez! She shared her journey into sea turtle conservation and discussed how her Hispanic and bilingual identity amplifies her impact as an educator and … Read More

West Gate K8 first graders, third graders from Mrs. Jurek’s and Ms. Bowman’s class, and Mrs. Franklin’s 5th grade class, wrote to the Veterans on this past weekend’s Honor Flight to Washington DC. The amazing part of how stars aligned is that Alex Beck, a student in Mrs. Franklin’s class mentioned to her that he believed his grandfather would be on this exact flight and that he would love to surprise his grandfather with his thank you card. Such a gratitude lesson for our students in support of their service to our country.

Mosaic Digital Academy students in grades K-5 met St. Lucie’s backyard wildlife during a fun and interactive journey through the Oxbow Eco-center Preserve. Students compared local native, exotic, and invasive plants and animals, learning how they interact within our Florida ecosystems. By collecting data through hands-on exploration, students determined the status of the Oxbow Preserve’s flora and fauna as friend or foe. Solution oriented discussions gave students an opportunity to think deeply about how they can protect this fragile ecosystem they call home for the future.

On Saturday, November 11th, 2024, all of the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion’s cadets participated in the Veterans Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park to honor veterans who have served and continue to serve our country. Everyone gathered at 1030hrs (10:30 AM) and began the ceremony at 1100hrs (11:00 AM). The cadets gathered in the formation with their company while they learned the history and importance of Veterans Day. The cadets were honored to pay their respects to the veterans and to be part of such an important event. 

The Office of Teaching and Learning is devoted to exposing SLPS students to college and university campuses. We took 43 seniors to the University of Central Florida on November 4th, 36 seniors to the University of North Florida on October 29th, and 37 seniors to the University of South Florida on November 12th. The students were able to listen to the Admissions Department from each university and discuss admission steps/requirements as well as unique facts for each institution. The students were then led on a comprehensive tour of each universities’ campus. To wrap things up, all students were able to … Read More

Forest Grove’s annual NJHS Fall Festival was filled with fun, food, families, friends, and festivities!! So many people came out to support our Fall Festival… we have the best community members!!! A huge thank you to FGMS staff, students, and parents for working collectively to make this event a success!! Every year it gets bigger and better!!!      

Our third graders did an outstanding job with their annual Living Wax Museum. The creativity and research they put into their projects to embody Influential Americans was exceptional! Kindergarten, first and second-grade students cheered as the students made their way to the parent pick-up area. When they arrived, parents were able to drive through and cheer them on. Way to go 3rd Grade!  

In Mrs. Quiles’s vibrant 3rd grade class, math came to life with a glow-tastic area and perimeter activity! Students lit up their learning with glow lights and highlighters as they tackled real-world problems involving composite figures. With the visual models and essential formulas, students illuminated their understanding of area and perimeter, making math both fun and memorable. What a colorful journey where creativity meets critical thinking!