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St. Lucie Public Schools Outstanding Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year Named

October 26, 2018 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Wide smiles and tributes to the efforts of their school teams were the remarks that echoed from St. Lucie West Centennial High School Principal Andrea Popwell and Dan McCarty Middle School Assistant Principal Samantha Piscopo as they were surprised with the news that they are, respectively, this year’s Outstanding Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year for St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS). “Outstanding school leaders set the pace for positive student achievement,” said Superintendent E. Wayne Gent. “Both administrators have a proven track record for supporting collaborative school cultures and sustaining positive academic growth for their … Read More

St. Lucie public schools open Nov. 25-26

November 19, 2013 By

St. Lucie County Public Schools will be open on Monday and Tuesday November 25-26, 2013, for students and staff. District offices will be open Wednesday, November 27, and all school operations will be closed November 28-29 for the Thanksgiving holiday. For more calendar information, please check the district calendar posted on the district web site.

St. Lucie Public Schools Open House Dates

August 1, 2017 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – Mark your calendar for St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) open house dates. Wednesday, August 9 is slated for high schools, middle schools, and Lincoln Park Academy. Thursday, August 10 is earmarked for elementary schools and K-8 schools with one exception. C.A. Moore Elementary’s Open House and Family Fun Day is scheduled from 11 AM – 2 PM on Saturday, August 12. Individual open house dates and times are included in the chart below and are published on the SLPS home page as well as the District’s social media outlets. In addition, parents and students can … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Open Enrollment

January 2, 2024 By LAUREN PECZKO

Open enrollment is now available for incoming Kindergartners, 6th graders who are not enrolled in a K8, and new students to the District. ROUND ONE | January 2-31 ROUND TWO | March 1-31 Visit Student Assignment for additional information and enroll today!

St. Lucie Public Schools – Night of the Stars Gala

February 9, 2016 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY — Excitement is in the air as the 28th Annual Night of the Stars gala draws closer. This ticketed event scheduled for Saturday, February 20, at the Lincoln Park Academy Auditorium in Fort Pierce will honor outstanding educational and support staff professionals in St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS). A VIP welcome reception is planned for 5:00 PM and the awards ceremony is set to begin at 6:00 PM. This year’s categories will include: Teacher of the Year, School Related Employee of the Year, Distinguished Minority Educator of the Year, and Outstanding First Year Teacher of the … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Names the Distinguished Minority Educator Award Finalists

January 24, 2022 By Lydia Martin

Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jon Prince, accompanied by School Board Chairman Dr. Donna Mills, Board Member Debbie Hawley, Assistant to the Superintendent Dr. Kevin Perry, and Education Foundation President Thom Jones paid surprise visits last Friday to this year’s finalists for the Distinguished Minority Educator Award (DMEA). Dr. Vanessa Capo, a Reading Interventionist at St. Lucie West Centennial High School; Tamika Adams, an Interventionist at Lawnwood Elementary School; and Melissa Phillips-Hill an ESE Specialist at the Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie are the finalists who have the distinction of representing the School District at this year’s Night of the Stars … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Names the 2020-2021 Outstanding First Year Teacher Finalists

January 11, 2021 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – Today, Superintendent E. Wayne Gent accompanied by School Board Chairman Debbie Hawley, Board Member Jennifer Richardson, Board Member Jack Kelly, Thom Jones from the Education Foundation, and Dr. Kevin Perry, Assistant to the Superintendent, paid surprise visits to this year’s finalists for Outstanding First Year Teacher (OFYT). Tyler Evans, a Music Teacher at Mariposa Elementary School; Jewel Edwards, a U.S. History Teacher at Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie; and Alyssa Fairbrother, an English Language Arts and Social Studies Teacher at Rivers Edge Elementary School are the finalists who have the distinction of representing the … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Names the 2020-2021 Distinguished Minority Educator Award Finalists

January 19, 2021 By Lydia Martin

On Wednesday, January 13th, Superintendent E. Wayne Gent accompanied by School Board Chairman Debbie Hawley, School Board Vice Chairman Dr. Donna Mills, Board Member Jennifer Richardson, Board Member Jack Kelly, Leslie Kristof from Keiser University and the Education Foundation, and Assistant to the Superintendent Dr. Kevin Perry, paid surprise visits to this year’s finalists for the Distinguished Minority Educator Award (DMEA). Mildred Brown, a Criminal Justice Teacher at Ft. Pierce Westwood Academy; Sophia Scott, a third-grade teacher at Allapattah Flats K8 School; and Erika Baculima, a Speech Language Pathologist at Mariposa Elementary School are the finalists who have the distinction … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Names New Principals

July 5, 2016 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – According to St. Lucie Public Schools Superintendent E. Wayne Gent, “Effective school leadership is paramount to the overall success of a school and to the success of a thriving school district. That is why we take such care in identifying leaders who have a strong belief system that fosters support for high quality instruction and high expectations that all students can learn at high levels.” Gent named the following individuals as new St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) principals for the coming school year: Keith Davis (Performance Based Preparatory Academy), Adrian Ocampo (Port St. Lucie High School), … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Names New Principals

July 1, 2016 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools Named Best Places to Work for Fourth Consecutive Year

November 2, 2020 By Lydia Martin

With over 5,600 employees, St. Lucie Public Schools was just recognized as one of St. Lucie County’s Best Places to Work for 2020. This is the fourth year in a row that the School District has received this honor in the “Large Employer” category. Determining factors include robust professional training programs, a valued new teacher induction program, and a fully-funded retirement program. St. Lucie Public Schools 5,607 employees 16.9% Promotion Rate (Survey Average: 7.5%) Averaged $1,463 per employee spent on Training and Development (Survey Average: $1,198) Averaged 71 hours of training per employee in 2019 (Survey Average: 71.4%) 100% of … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Named 2023 Cognia System of Distinction

September 18, 2023 By LAUREN PECZKO

Cognia® names St. Lucie Public Schools a 2023 Cognia® System of Distinction for excellence in education. This year Cognia, the global nonprofit school improvement organization, recognized eight school systems in the United States and in four other countries across the globe as Schools and Systems of Distinction – Cognia. “I am pleased to congratulate St. Lucie Public Schools for their designation as a 2023 Cognia System of Distinction, a program which recognizes public and non-public institutions that exemplify excellence in education and service to learners,” said Dr. Mark A. Elgart, President and CEO of Cognia. Cognia selected St. Lucie Public Schools as one of the eight … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Makes Great Strides in Academic Performance

July 2, 2018 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL – St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) has continued the positive trends with today’s Department of Education release of school grades. SLPS strengthened its B rating, gaining 38 points to 664 and earning a top third district ranking in the state, now ranked 22nd among districts moving up from 32nd in 2017. The district is only 1.5% from an A. When compared to other districts with more than 20,000 students, St. Lucie Public Schools ranked 2nd in improvement between 2017 and 2018. Superintendent E. Wayne Gent attributes this continued upward trend to our students and staff. “In … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Launches New STEAM and Emerging Technology Programs with LEGO®…

December 10, 2018 By Lydia Martin

WHO: St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) will launch new STEAM and emerging technology programs with LEGO® Education Solutions. WHAT: You are invited to create and innovate in these unique Makerspaces. Nearly 3,000 kindergarten through high school students will participate in the programs, bringing first-of-its-kind hands-on learning opportunities to students in St. Lucie Public Schools. WHERE AND WHEN: Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie (CAST) December 13, 2018 9 AM to 10:30 AM 1100 Delaware Ave. Fort Pierce, FL 34950 Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies December 12, 2018 1 PM to 3:30 PM 2250 S. Jenkins … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Launches Free Resources for Continued Summer Growth

June 1, 2019 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FL — The summer months are upon us, and St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) is pleased to provide FREE online resources to help all children continue learning throughout the summer. These resources are part of the “Summer Slide” program which includes engaging web-based resources for students in prekindergarten through grade 12. According to Director of Elementary Curriculum Kimberly Jay, “We have built a rich repository of any time, any place resources that are designed to help our students maintain their academic momentum.” She explained that during the summer, many students have a tendency to lose some of the … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Launches Free Resources for Continued Summer Growth

June 1, 2019 By Lydia Martin

St. Lucie Public Schools Is Recognized as a Florida Healthy School District

July 5, 2016 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE COUNTY – St. Lucie Public Schools Superintendent E. Wayne Gent received notification from the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) that the District is recognized as a Florida Healthy School District for the period of 2016-2018. The Florida Coordinated School Health Partnership (CSHP) and Florida Action for Healthy Kids (FLAFHK) congratulated St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) for its continued efforts to support the physical, mental and social health of students and staff. “In keeping with Florida’s vision for our children to be healthy, fit, and ready to learn, we strive to be exceptional in creating healthy teaching … Read More

ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INVITES YOU TO AN EXCLUSIVE MICROSOFT INTERACTIVE NIGHT

May 16, 2018 By Lydia Martin

ST. LUCIE PUBLIC SCHOOLS INVITES YOU TO AN EXCLUSIVE MICROSOFT INTERACTIVE NIGHT Learn About the New Magnet Program at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies WHO: Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies (District Staff will be on hand to answer questions and assist with the magnet application process) WHAT: Microsoft Interactive Night WHEN: Monday, May 21st from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. WHERE: 2250 S. Jenkins Road, Ft. Pierce, FL 34947 WHY: Samuel S. Gaines Academy is now accepting magnet student applications for Kindergartners and 6th graders This exclusive Microsoft Interactive Night will provide students and parents the opportunity to … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools Human Resources Executive Director Announced

March 11, 2016 By Lydia Martin

St. LUCIE COUNTY — Superintendent E. Wayne Gent announced Rafael Sanchez as the new executive director of Human Resources for St. Lucie Public Schools (SLPS) which is St. Lucie County’s largest employer. Sanchez will relocate from his role as Human Resources Assistant Director of Montgomery County Public Schools in Rockville, Maryland to assume his new position in April. “The recruitment and retention of quality educators and support staff is critical to the quality education all students deserve,” said Gent. “Hiring the best and the brightest is our goal for our schools and our community. We recognize the need to maintain … Read More

St. Lucie Public Schools to Host a Virtual Teacher Career Fair

February 14, 2021 By Lydia Martin

Virtual Teacher Career Fair Register here: https://app.brazenconnect.com/events/5P9LwS3?utm_medium=Facebook&utm_source=Facebook