Images

What does “The Rule of Law and the American Dream” look like through a child’s eyes? At Mosaic Digital Academy… it looks like creativity, voice, and purpose in action. We are incredibly proud to celebrate that 5 of our students from K to 12 who earned top honors in this year’s Law Day Art Contest. Thank you to the Friends of the Rupert J. Smith Law Library for providing this meaningful opportunity for our students to connect learning to real-world impact. This is what we believe in at Mosaic: Students don’t just learn concepts… they internalize them, apply them, and … Read More

In an inspiring display of community spirit, the Global Perspectives students at Southern Oaks Middle School organized a holiday food drive aimed at helping families in St. Lucie County cope with food insecurity. This initiative, which took place during the busy holiday season, brought together students, faculty, and community members in a collective effort to provide nourishment to those in need. The holiday food drive was not just an opportunity for the students to give back, but also a chance to learn about the importance of service and the impact of community involvement. Through their efforts, the students raised an … Read More

On Wednesday, October 28th, Southern Oaks Middle School marked Red Ribbon Week with a spirited display of teamwork and community values. Students and staff participated by wearing jerseys to promote a drug-free lifestyle, emphasizing the importance of making informed choices regarding substance use. Red Ribbon Week serves as an annual campaign dedicated to raising awareness about the risks associated with drug use while encouraging open discussions about making healthy decisions. By donning their favorite team jerseys, students and staff came together to show their commitment to supporting this important message. This event was part of a series of activities planned for … Read More

What’s for lunch? This week was National School Lunch Week, and our Jaguars were treated to a multicultural lunch experience!  Take a look at our Themed Options! Tuesday-Japan/Wednesday-Italy/Thursday-Mexico/Friday-Brazil. The students and staff could not wait to see the cafeteria daily! Our Jaguars were exposed to so many sights, smells, and sounds! Ms. Rodriguez would have music playing, and the whole crew decorated the doors and kitchen, so as the students walked in, they were taken on a mini trip. The students said they don’t want it to end!  Thank you to our amazing Cafeteria Staff for making our Lunch a … Read More

Incoming sixth graders had an exciting and engaging morning at Southport Middle School during their transition camp. The event was designed to help students acclimate to their new environment by introducing them to SPMS expectations and encouraging social interaction through various activities. One of the highlights was a campus-wide scavenger hunt, which allowed students to explore and learn the layout of the school. Breakfast and lunch were provided, ensuring students were well-fed and energized throughout the day. Families also participated in a morning meeting where they received valuable information about the school’s achievements, including its A rating. The camp successfully … Read More

Congratulations to our incredible students for writing and illustrating their very own book! Students were asked to write and illustrate an original story.  Through their writing, students have opened the door to a “World of Wonder”. From brainstorming ideas to shaping stories and bringing characters to life, they’ve poured their hearts into this project—and it shows. Each book is full of imagination, curiosity, and adventure, and it proves just how powerful writing can be.  We are so proud of our Jaguar writers! Students pictured from left to right: Ava Singleton, Anastasia Piccolo, Ayva Vera, Allison Reneau, Amerie, Norcilus, Emilia Ortiz … Read More

On February 7th, 2025, 120 talented students from St. Lucie Public Schools, spanning grades 6-12, showcased their skills at the 37th Annual St. Lucie County Regional STEM Fair held at Indian River State College. These exceptional young minds engaged in insightful interviews with esteemed judges from our community throughout the morning. Following the interviews, the students had the opportunity to explore the college campus, including an exclusive tour of the robotics lab and the various STEM career departments available at IRSC. Thank you to our students, parents, teachers, and school site STEM Fair Coordinators for all of their hard work! … Read More

Mosaic Digital Academy teachers, Marsha Mimnaugh, Megan Thomaselli, Tara Borsman, April Mincey, and Courtney Lorange along with Principal Jeanne Ziemba attended the FLBOLD – Blended Learning and Online Learning Discovery of Florida Conference in Tampa on January 30th and 31st to learn and lead sessions surrounding virtual learning best practices.  Annually, BOLD, Inc. also known as FLBOLD, has a 2-day Symposium to bring all virtual educators in the state together with vendors and suppliers of products and services that are important to virtual educators for a productive time of professional development.  During the conference, instructors Marsha Mimnaugh and Megan Thomaselli showcased … Read More

Another merry holiday season in Cobra Nation saw over a dozen jolly participants decorating their doors in festive fun! As ribbons of paper and well-thought-out trimmings came together, staff carefully curated their bright ideas, cutting and gluing galore, transforming the hallways of Fort Pierce Central into the North Pole! From candy cane lanes to frosted gingerbread houses and snowy winter wonderlands, Fort Pierce Central sees this time of year as celebrating through spreading joy and making special moments a Cobra family tradition! Coming in first place, congratulations to Mrs. Glenn’s crew! Coming in second place, congratulations to Mrs. Gonzalez’s crew! … Read More

In a heartwarming display of gratitude, our self-contained students recently made delicious homemade chicken noodle soup and vegetable soup to share with teachers throughout the school. With a spirit of kindness, the students delivered their creations, spreading warmth both in flavor and in spirit. As they visited classrooms, they cheerfully wished each teacher to “have a soup-er day,” adding an extra touch of joy to the school day. This thoughtful gesture not only brightened the teachers’ day but also showcased the students’ cooking skills and their ability to give back to the community. We are proud of their effort and … Read More

November 1st is National Kids at Hope Day. Southern Oaks Middle School, an official Kids at Hope school, joined in the celebration. Principal, Henry Sanabria, students, and staff recite the Kids at Hope pledge daily, so it was only fitting that they evidence that belief on Friday, the 1st. The colors of the Kids at Hope organization were on display throughout the campus. Teachers, students, and staff wore blue and yellow attire for the day. It was their outward statement of the Kids at Hope pledge that “all children are capable of success, no exceptions.”  

Creative Arts Academy of St. Lucie (CAST) Middle School Musical Theatre students had the wonderful opportunity of visiting the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts in West Palm Beach. Students watched the matinee performance of Shrek, The Musical.  Students also experienced their very first “talk back” with the Shrek cast.  A special thank you to Mr. Wallace Rahming, Musical Theatre director, for providing CAST students with such a wonderful experience.

The annual Family Fun Fair took place on Saturday, April 13th at the Fenn Center. SLPS VPK teachers and paraprofessionals from Parkway Elementary (Kimberly Davis and Melissa Tucker) and Mariposa Elementary (Claudia Bonilla and Terri Johnson) engaged children and families in learning about the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards and how to support student learning through creating, playing, and pretending. Every child took home materials and a handout of ideas to continue learning at home. A special appearance was made by Curious George (Mary Huffstetter).   

Southern Oaks Middle School celebrated February’s Black History Month encompassing the 2024 theme, African Americans and the Arts, a concord with the theme established by The Association for the Study of African American Life and History. For February, students and staff were invited to contribute art they owned or created. Students and staff of all races contributed work celebrating Black history and culture. The museum curator and Media Specialist, Kaitlyn Kloser, displayed the art as a walkthrough of history to modern-day Black life. Students and staff toured on their own all month long. However, on February 23rd, classes were able … Read More

An Art Club has been created by teachers at Village Green to allow elementary students to tap into their creative sides! Students who have an interest in art now have an opportunity to explore arts and crafts beyond what is offered in the curriculum. VGE students are having a blast expressing themselves in different ways!

The staff from the Children’s Home Society “Teen Life Choices” visited Mrs. Wester’s early childhood classes and had the students try on an “Empathy Belly”, which allows the students to feel like they are 9 months pregnant. The students walked around the classroom, tried to tie their shoes, tried lying down and getting up, and bending down to pick up toys on the floor. After wearing this for five minutes the students were exhausted and ready to take it off. This is part of the “Baby Think it Over” program where the students take home the infant simulators to take … Read More

Village Green students had the opportunity to tour a fire engine and ambulance truck this week. Stacey Carter, from the Fire Safety Program, along with St Lucie County Firefighters, delivered an educational and interactive fire safety message to our students. The firefighters explained the equipment and tools carried on the trucks and the students learned how the equipment might be used in various types of emergencies. This was such a great experience for our students!

Some of the 8th graders at SGAET recently had the opportunity to be accountability partners for Ms. LaBare’s class.  They paired up to share their Leadership Portfolios with each other.  Leadership Portfolios are created and maintained by ALL students K-8 at Samuel S. Gaines Academy of Emerging Technologies.  The portfolios are a piece of the Leader in Me program and include each student’s individual goals, tracked data, work samples showing growth, leadership roles, and more.  These students practiced presenting their Leadership Portfolios to each other and provided each other with feedback for improvement.  A big thank you to Ms. LaBare … Read More