Is There Anything Better Than a Good Book? -YES, Free Books! At FPC, time spent by friends, colleagues, and Cobra family members was time well spent by enjoying yummy Cobra Cookies, fresh coffee and tea, and free books! The Fort Pierce Central High School Sunshine Committee, led by Mrs. Kelly, put on their first ever book swap. At this free event held in the media center, FPC staff were invited to bring a book and take a book. Fun catch-up conversations, light laughter, browsing, and casual comparisons of which book to take-home made the event a great experience for all … Read More

In celebration of Black History Month, Amanda won third place for creating a video presentation on the topic of The Influence of The African Diaspora. We are so proud of you! Titan Born, Titan Bred

FPC sets the Gold Standard on the Treasure Coast! Congratulations to Ms. Emily Royo and her artistic team of Cobras that created the Out-of-the-Box award winning school display at this year’s SLC Fair. This year, we lent our Purple and Gold to guard all the bright futures of SLC students. The Gold flowing from Cobra Nation is not visible in coins or bricks, but in safeguarding the academic, extracurricular, and athletic interests of all those growing up and growing strong in our county. A larger-than-life paper-mâché cobra encompasses hand-drawn images of each school in the district. Flanking the display are … Read More

This week, School Resource Officer McCarty and Officer DeJean presented to our 9th-grade students the Port St. Lucie Police Department Officer Steve Brown Model Traffic Stop Program. This program is to promote positivity between teens and law enforcement by teaching them how to have a positive interaction during a traffic stop. This program is to honor the late School Resource Officer Steve Brown who was once the SRO at Treasure Coast High School. Officer Brown loved enriching teens’ lives through positive interactions with law enforcement. Titan Born, Titan Bred

Fort Pierce Central’s month-long Black History celebrations peak with a show-stopping series of performances by Cobra students, faculty, staff, and honored guests. Mrs. Ami Foreman works tirelessly to organize the vibrant yearly performances. Thank you to the musical performers, their leaders, and those who lent their voices and talent to make this year’s celebration a stand-out capstone! Thank you to the talented chefs-in-training of the Cobra Culinary Arts Program and Chef Strell for an amazing array of Afro-centric dishes and delights. Cobra faculty, staff, and guests dined by glowing candlelight on a feast fit for honoring the occasion! Thank you … Read More

Man Your Battle Stations! Fifth graders in Mrs. Portee’s class put their mathematical skills to the test. Students strategically placed their ships on the battlefield and took turns firing at their opponent’s fleet by naming their coordinates. Awesome strategies, Sharks!  

Our business partner Kona Ice challenged students to level up their reading with a challenge that rewards one lucky class with a sweet surprise! At Oak Hammock, we used a Read Across America Read-Tac-Toe activity to encourage more reading engagement leading up to Read Across America Day. Mrs. Buchanan’s 3rd-grade class won the challenge and received a Read-a-Loud and Kona Ice reward. Students at Oak Hammock continue to Level up Learning, and Level up Success!                  

Not all teenagers would be willing to wake up early on a Saturday morning, let alone volunteer their time to clean up a beach rather than enjoy the sun and sand. The teens of Fort Pierce Central High School’s National Honor Society, Gardening Club, and Key Club were joined by St. Lucie West Centennial’s Youth Advisory Council members for the 5th Annual Kimberly Pearson Memorial Beach Clean-Up. The event was held at Pepper Park on March 2nd from 9 a.m. to noon. Over 100 volunteers, including students, staff, administrators, and friends cleaned the beach, park areas, lots, and walkways in … Read More

Students in Mrs. D’Andrea’s 3rd grade Gifted Class discovered and investigated real-world examples of the three states of matter: solid, liquid, and gas. Students identified the characteristics of each item and compared the item’s masses. Way to go, scientific Sharks!    

Mr. McGarry’s Ceramics students from Lincoln Park Academy joined forces with Centennial and Central High students to fight hunger in our community. They created over 30 ceramic pieces to add to the more than 200 items that sold in the fundraiser hosted by the Treasure Coast Food Bank. The event was a huge success with over $13,000 dollars raised, thanks to the combined efforts of our district art students, local businesses, and private donations.  

In celebration of Black History Month, the judges of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida held a creative arts and essay contest that was open to high school students in St. Lucie, Indian River, and Martin counties. This year’s theme was “Connecting and Celebrating the African Diaspora.” Out of 69 entries, Treasure Coast High School student Autumn won third place celebrating the Carribean/American connection! We are so proud of you! Titan Born, Titan Bred

All of Cobra Nation congratulates our very own Coach Nick Clements for winning the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Foundation’s Coach of the Week Award! In recognition of his hard work and dedication, Coach Clements will receive a $2,000 grant from the Bucs Foundation and new gear from US Nike Football. Mr. Clements coaches our winning lady Cobras Flag Football team. Way to go Coach Clements!

Village Green’s PBIS Committee hosted their annual students vs. teachers kickball to kick off Spring Break. Students got to enjoy extra outdoor time and watch a friendly, but competitive, game of kickball. Fifth graders who met PBIS expectations for the 3rd quarter played against faculty and staff while their peers cheered from the sidelines and enjoyed an icy treat to battle the heat. It was a close game, but the teachers stunned the crowd and came out on top!

Chester A. Moore’s 5th graders are on their way to visit Full Sail University and Bethune Cookman University. We would like to give special thanks to our business partners Dr. Helwey Mustafa, Mrs. Latisha Fuller-Mustafa, and La Central Grocery for their generous donations. This is a once-in-a-lifetime learning experience. Go Explorers, keep rising!

Mrs. Collins’ 4th-grade class at Lawnwood Elementary recently completed a timeline and test questions project. After studying nonfiction texts with timelines, they explored another text without a timeline. Students constructed a timeline solely from the information provided in the text.  Then, they created three test questions and answers to deepen their learning.  It was an enjoyable learning experience.  GO LEOPARDS!

Our JROTC Titan Cadets raised nearly 400 pounds of food items during the March Food Drive for the Treasure Coast Food Bank. They also supported our local Bread of Life Food Pantry by providing meals to families in need during the Drive-Up Donation Event. Titan Born, Titan Bred

Cobra Nation and Big Apple Pizza’s Van Duzer Foundation rallies with one our own! On Wednesday, February 21, 2024, Big Apple Pizza hosted a fundraiser for Fort Pierce Central High School Chemistry teacher, Adora Burkes. Mrs. Burkes is diagnosed with stage four cancer. Although it is not curable, the chronic condition is considered treatable but is very expensive. For the foreseeable future, she is bravely facing rigorous radiation, chemo, and physical therapy treatments. Mrs. Heather Blackmon-Gordon along with former and current teachers at Fort Pierce Central High School worked with The Van Duzer Foundation to raise money towards Mrs. Burkes’ … Read More

Fairlawn Elementary wrapped up spirit week with their annual fun run. Students in all grade levels participated in the boosterthon event and 5th graders had their own special color run!

Northport K-8 students in Mr. Fess’ eighth grade STEM class continue to work on their robotics and problem-solving skills. This week, students designed, coded, and built their own solutions to the problem of getting a small block through a “minefield” into a bin at the other end. Their varied solutions are a testament to the creativity and engineering skills these students are developing.

Congratulations to the Lincoln Park Academy Jazz Ensemble and Wind Ensemble for earning straight superiors at the District 13 Music Performance Assessments. Both ensembles will be advancing to State MPA in March and April. GO GREYHOUNDS!!