Education
Historian Exposes Distortions in Black History at Treasure Coast Lecture
Dr. Michael Butler led the Jadie Barringer Jr.-organized event for about 40 attendees, urging a rethink of slavery-era narratives and modern misconceptions.
Dan McCarty Middle Rewards Sixth Graders With Supplies Via Eagle Bucks
Fort Pierce school's PBIS program lets students redeem points for pencils, notebooks and epic lunches to combat spring slump and boost focus.
Seven St. Lucie Students Tour Smithsonian Marine Station in Fort Pierce
Treasure Coast High and St. Lucie West Centennial teens explored marine science careers, including Everglades restoration and coral reef research, via the district's Classrooms2Careers program.
St. Lucie West Centennial NJROTC Secures Sixth in State Drill Events
The Black Talon unit earned sixth-place finishes in academics and armed basic drill while competing against 18 other top Florida programs in Riverview on March 7.
Fort Pierce Central Bands Nab Superior Ratings at District Assessment
Director Stephen Gabin guided the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band to top honors at the FBA District 13 event on March 6, boosting St. Lucie County pride during Music in Our Schools Month.
Fort Pierce Central's Ambassador Choir Earns Superior Rating at District Assessment
Directed by Elker Harris, the St. Lucie County ensemble highlighted student dedication and teamwork, gearing up for April's Heritage Festival in Atlanta.
Oak Hammock K-8 Students Meet Holocaust Survivors in Port St. Lucie
Sixth graders heard personal stories from Palm Beach County survivors, while eighth graders attended an immersive theatrical performance for Holocaust Remembrance.
St. Lucie Bus Driver Arrest Raises Safety Questions as District Faces $7M Crisis
A child molestation charge against a school transportation employee lands as the district grapples with enrollment loss, budget cuts, and questions about oversight
St. Lucie Parent Academy Files 2024 IRS Return on Sept. 14
The nonprofit, dedicated to educational fundraising and parent engagement in St. Lucie County, has submitted Form 990 annually since 2011, federal records indicate.
St. Lucie Education Foundation Files 2024 Tax Return
The nonprofit supporting local schools submitted its Form 990 on April 18, 2025, maintaining over two decades of transparent financial disclosures.
St. Lucie Schools Bleed $7M as Charter Policy Shifts Reshape Treasure Coast Education
Enrollment decline and a statewide rule change raise hard questions about where public school dollars are going — and who's making the decisions
St. Lucie Schools Lost $7M as Enrollment Craters — But Where Did the Kids Go?
District faces historic student decline with no clear public accounting of losses — or where families are fleeing
