Mar 13, 2026
The three-night run from Feb. 26 to 28 showcased talents from three county schools, linking past, present and future students in Port St. Lucie's arts scene.
Southport Middle School wrapped up its annual spring musical this week, staging three performances of "Alice in Wonderland, Jr." from Feb. 26 through Feb. 28 for families, friends and faculty across t...
Mar 16, 2026
On March 3, the Holocaust Studies class heard a firsthand account during their guided visit, offering irreplaceable insights into history's horrors.
Students from Treasure Coast High School traveled to the Holocaust Memorial in Miami Beach on March 3 for a guided visit that included a rare, first-person account from a Holocaust survivor.
The trip...
Mar 16, 2026
The Fort Pierce Yacht Club Foundation teamed up with St. Lucie Public Schools to connect students with Treasure Coast maritime professionals through hands-on demonstrations.
Eighth graders at Forest Grove Middle School got a firsthand look at careers on the water last week when the Chart Your Course Marine & Maritime Career Expo brought industry professionals and hands-on...
Mar 17, 2026
Teachers and staff joined top-performing Cobras for a celebratory meal at the Cobra Café, spotlighting academic excellence in St. Lucie County.
Fort Pierce Central High School honored a select group of students who earned perfect scores on their U.S. History assessments, celebrating their achievement with a dedicated luncheon held in the scho...
Mar 17, 2026
St. Lucie County students showcased months of creative problem-solving at the competition, highlighting original solutions and teamwork.
Five teams from Morningside Elementary School in St. Lucie County competed at the regional Odyssey of the Mind competition, capping months of collaborative problem-solving and creative work by the sch...
Mar 17, 2026
St. Lucie County school's Read Across America event weaves literacy, leadership and career dreams into buddy sessions tied to the Classrooms2Careers initiative.
Palm Pointe Educational Research School K-8 marked Read Across America Day by pairing its eighth graders with kindergarteners for a cross-grade reading and career-dreaming event built around a Dr. Seu...
Mar 17, 2026
Lawnwood Elementary's K-5 classes researched influential African Americans, created displays and performed as historical figures during the annual Black History Month celebration.
Every student at Lawnwood Elementary School in Fort Pierce took part in the school's Annual Black History Showcase, a schoolwide celebration that wove together research, performance, and cultural prid...
Mar 17, 2026
Five-year-old Ruby Charles from Fairlawn Elementary collected the funds through Temple Baptist Church to support missionaries establishing new congregations worldwide.
A kindergartner at Fairlawn Elementary School in Fort Pierce raised $217 for a global missionary effort, demonstrating that community generosity can start well before a child reaches first grade.
Rub...
Mar 17, 2026
Under Ms. Grant's guidance, middle schoolers showcase neon insects, origami butterflies and oil pastel illustrations on transformation at St. Lucie County Fair.
Forest Grove Middle School students are displaying a vibrant collection of science-inspired artwork at this year's St. Lucie County Fair, showcasing original pieces built around the theme "Growing Min...
Mar 18, 2026
Guided by a paraprofessional with pizzeria experience, the hands-on lesson at the St. Lucie County high school taught culinary skills and career paths in a fun environment.
Fort Pierce Central High School students in two Career Planning and Career Exploration classes spent Friday, Feb. 28, learning to make pizza from scratch — dough and all — guided by a paraprofessional...
Mar 18, 2026
St. Lucie County students dressed up and stacked ingredients into towering striped hats, blending creativity and teamwork in a Dr. Seuss-inspired literacy finale.
First graders at Fairlawn Elementary School in St. Lucie County closed out Read Across America Week with a hands-on celebration inspired by the stories of Dr. Seuss — and a snack they could eat when i...
Mar 18, 2026
St. Lucie math coach Mrs. Proctor transformed a district assessment review into a team competition with sticky-note flags in Mrs. Frisby's classroom.
Students in one Weatherbee Elementary classroom traded worksheets for strategy last week when the school's math coach turned a Unit 5 District Assessment review into a fast-paced game of Capture the F...
Mar 26, 2026
Every squad at South Fork, Jensen Beach and Martin County high schools hit at least a 3.0 GPA, ranking in Florida's top 10 across sports for the 2025-26 season.
Every winter athletic team in the Martin County School District earned an FHSAA Academic Team Champion designation for the 2025–26 season, the Florida High School Athletic Association announced.
The ...
Mar 26, 2026
Musicians from every district school perform at Martin County High School's Don Wallen Arena, celebrating Music in Our Schools Month with the theme 'United Through Music.'
The Martin County School District will celebrate half a century of student performance when it hosts the 50th Annual Music in Our Schools Concert on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 7 p.m. in the Don Wall...
Mar 30, 2026
The Cobra Battalion scored 99% on its accreditation inspection, secured first place in regional drills and advanced a cadet to nationals at Fort Knox.
Fort Pierce Central High School's Cobra Battalion capped a standout third quarter by earning JROTC's highest program honor and a first-place finish at a regional drill competition, the St. Lucie Count...
Mar 30, 2026
The Triple-A Boston affiliate visited the local elementary school during spring training at Clover Park, inspiring young Mariners with stories and literacy enthusiasm.
Players from the Worcester Red Sox stepped off the diamond and into a classroom at Weatherbee Elementary School in Port St. Lucie during their spring training stay, spending time reading alongside stu...
Mar 30, 2026
Lawnwood Elementary hosted a hands-on event where kids explored essential jobs like firefighting, law enforcement and hibachi cooking through interactive stations.
Lawnwood Elementary School in Fort Pierce welcomed fire trucks, ambulances, sheriff's deputies, utility workers, and a hibachi food truck to campus for a hands-on community career day, according to of...
Mar 31, 2026
Niche's latest report ranks the district fourth out of 67 statewide, spotlighting top-tier education for Treasure Coast families.
The Martin County School District earned the No. 4 overall ranking out of 67 Florida public school districts, according to the latest ratings published by Niche, a national school-quality research pla...
Mar 31, 2026
Thirty young artists from second through fifth grade showcase their work in the Arts in Education Month exhibition, open to visitors through April 10.
Student artwork from Fairlawn Elementary School is on display at the St. Lucie County School District's school board office through April 10 as part of Arts in Education Month.
The third-floor exhibi...
Mar 31, 2026
Sixth-grade history instructor Mrs. Miller-Grant leads volunteers in restoring the aging campus gathering space in St. Lucie County.
A teacher-led volunteer effort is breathing new life into the school garden at Oak Hammock K-8 in St. Lucie County, with students and staff working together to restore one of the campus's most cherish...
Mar 31, 2026
Instructors from Westwood Academy joined St. Lucie career coaches for a hands-on visit, gaining real-world insights to prepare students for clinical work in local healthcare jobs.
Pharmacy Technician teachers from Fort Pierce Westwood Academy stepped outside the classroom and into a working pharmacy, joining St. Lucie Public Schools Career Coaches for an educator learning round...
Mar 31, 2026
The Port St. Lucie school's winning exhibit highlights student creativity and salutes art teachers Mrs. Schott and Mrs. Wessel's guidance in the 2026 contest.
Palm Pointe K-8 claimed first place in the Middle School Division of the 2026 St. Lucie County Fair School Display Contest, earning top honors for an exhibit that showcased the school's student talent...
Mar 31, 2026
Veteran groups and the Jaguar Battalion recognized top performers for service, character and achievement during the March 25 event.
The Port St. Lucie High School JROTC Jaguar Battalion celebrated its 33rd Annual Award Ceremony on March 25, 2026, honoring dozens of cadets for their dedication, discipline, and accomplishments both ...
Apr 01, 2026
Families cheered young talents in fashion shows, poetry readings and step performances that transformed the Port St. Lucie school into a vibrant showcase of creativity.
Bayshore Elementary School in St. Lucie County celebrated student creativity across art, fashion, and performance at its annual Art Expo, drawing families and community members for an evening that tur...
Apr 01, 2026
St. Lucie County students from kindergarten through fifth grade dashed laps and burst through powder clouds, raising extra funds for their school.
Fairlawn Elementary School surpassed its fundraising goal during its annual Fun Run, drawing students, staff, and families together for a day of school spirit and community support.
Students in kinde...
Apr 01, 2026
Visits to eighth-grade geometry classes in Port St. Lucie highlight teachers' clear explanations, monitoring and targeted help, reflecting district emphasis on structured practice.
Eighth-grade math classrooms at Forest Grove Middle School in St. Lucie County drew praise from district observers after classroom visits showed students working through geometry concepts with consist...
Apr 01, 2026
Young Sharks in Mrs. Harvey's class analyze text features and structures across two readings, citing evidence to sharpen critical thinking and comprehension.
Third-graders at St. Lucie West K-8 School tackled a rigorous reading challenge in Mrs. Harvey's English Language Arts classes. Working in pairs and small groups, students compared and contrasted how ...
Apr 02, 2026
The cancellation strips local parents and residents of a key chance to observe deliberations on school resource allocation for the coming year.
The Martin County School Board has cancelled its monthly workshop, including a budget session, that had been scheduled for Tuesday, April 7, 2026, district officials confirmed.
The cancellation elimi...
Apr 06, 2026
Fairlawn Elementary's fourth- and fifth-graders designed contraptions and rehearsed performances to win the Odyssey of the Mind competition, upholding the school's championship streak.
Fairlawn Elementary School's fourth- and fifth-grade problem-solvers didn't just make it to the Odyssey of the Mind State Competition — they won it, punching their ticket to the World Finals in Iowa.
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Apr 08, 2026
Port St. Lucie kindergartners through second graders celebrated academic growth from PM1 to PM2 with an outdoor ice cream party on April 2.
Kindergartners, first graders, and second graders at Oak Hammock K-8 in Port St. Lucie traded their desks for the outdoors on April 2, celebrating measurable academic growth with ice cream, sprinkles,...
Apr 09, 2026
Palm Pointe K-8 students embraced themed dress-up days after spring break, celebrating the importance of showing up every day and meeting the school's goal.
Palm Pointe K-8 students returned from spring break last week not to the usual Monday grind, but to a full week of costumes, music, and a mission — and by Friday, they had met their school's daily att...
Apr 09, 2026
The college's program offers debt-free associate degrees to qualifying students in Martin, St. Lucie, Indian River and Okeechobee counties, boosting local access and a $1 billion economic impact.
Indian River State College is marking Florida College System Month this April by pointing to a stretch of numbers that would have seemed impossible a generation ago — and to a tuition-free promise tha...
Apr 18, 2026
Ms. Frazier led her Voluntary Prekindergarten students on a schoolyard walk, collecting leaves, rocks and pine cones to foster early science skills.
Kindergartners-to-be at Lawnwood Elementary School in Fort Pierce traded their classroom chairs for fresh air recently when Ms. Frazier led her Voluntary Prekindergarten students on a hands-on nature ...
Apr 18, 2026
Chorus and band students inspired middle schoolers with performances honed over months of practice at the St. Lucie County Music In Our Schools event.
Port St. Lucie High School's chorus and band programs took the spotlight at the St. Lucie County School District's Music In Our Schools performance, with students earning district-wide recognition for...
Apr 19, 2026
Martin County's Elizabeth Fitzwater and Danielle Bell each earn $1,700 scholarships and compete for an extra $4,600 as Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
Two Jensen Beach High School student-athletes have earned spots on the 2025 Florida Dairy Farmers Academic All-State Team, winning statewide recognition for achievement in the classroom and beyond, th...
Apr 20, 2026
The governor named two new trustees and reappointed two incumbents to guide the Gainesville college's $82 million budget and 22,000 students, pending Senate approval, as state policies impact local students attending there.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday named four people to the Santa Fe College District Board of Trustees, tapping two first-time members and returning two incumbents to lead the Gainesville institution. All f...
Apr 21, 2026
National Junior Honor Society members partnered with Keeping Fort Pierce Beautiful to pull weeds and clear debris, marking at least their second cleanup effort at the popular waterfront spot.
Members of Lincoln Park Academy's National Junior Honor Society rolled up their sleeves at South Causeway Park in Fort Pierce recently, spending part of their day pulling weeds, clearing debris, and h...
Apr 21, 2026
St. Lucie County students reviewed their academic progress, set personal goals, and showcased test strategies on April 15 ahead of the May FAST assessment.
Third graders at Oak Hammock K-8 School in St. Lucie County took charge of their own parent-teacher conferences on April 15, walking family members through their academic progress, personal learning g...
Apr 24, 2026
HR 8476 mandates federally funded schools and colleges, including Indian River State College and Martin County districts, enforce antisemitism protections like other Title VI discriminations.
Rep. Randy Fine, who represents Florida's 6th Congressional District along the Treasure Coast, introduced legislation in April that would force federally funded schools and universities to treat antis...
Apr 30, 2026
Fifth graders from all 12 Martin County schools competed April 18 in the district's fourth annual event, marking the first repeat champion in its history.
Fifth graders from Felix A. Williams Elementary School claimed the top trophy at the Martin County School District's 4th Annual Math Olympics on April 18, making the Stuart school the first back-to-ba...
May 01, 2026
Palm Pointe K-8 students used costumes, props and presentations to interpret phrases like 'raining cats and dogs' in a hands-on classroom project.
Third-graders at Palm Pointe K-8 in Port St. Lucie turned their classroom into a stage this week, dressing up and performing their way through one of the trickier corners of the English language: idio...
May 02, 2026
St. Lucie County school honors K-8 kids meeting 'The Osprey Standard' with grade-specific fun like glow parties and student-staff sports showdowns.
Oak Hammock K-8 School capped its school year by throwing a campus-wide celebration for students who consistently demonstrated positive behavior under the school's PBIS program, the district announced...
May 03, 2026
Local students claimed top presidential award and third-place video finish among statewide peers in Daytona, boosting their elite service status.
Fort Pierce Central High School's Key Club returned from the annual DCON conference in Daytona with a sweep of individual and club-wide honors that placed the student service organization among Florid...
May 03, 2026
Kindergarten through fifth-graders in St. Lucie County showcased self-written and illustrated stories at the Fort Pierce school's Young Authors Celebration, highlighting early writing skills.
Young writers at Palm Pointe K-8 in St. Lucie County filled the school with original stories this week, debuting handcrafted books at the campus's Young Authors Celebration and sending a group of stan...
May 03, 2026
Jaguar Battalion members earned the April 25 trip to Tampa Bay, complete with rides and dining, for excelling in academics, leadership and community service.
Cadets from the Port St. Lucie High School Jaguar Battalion traded their uniforms for a day of roller coasters and team camaraderie on April 25, traveling to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay as a reward for a ...
May 05, 2026
Treasure Coast districts have until May 18 to apply for the pilot program; statewide rollout set for 2027-28
Florida education officials on Tuesday approved a new state-designed U.S. history course that earns high schoolers college credit and takes direct aim at the Advanced Placement program that has long b...
May 05, 2026
Three fifth graders imagined lunch with a Founding Father — and impressed judges with history and storytelling
Three fifth graders from Lawnwood Elementary School in Fort Pierce placed among the top finishers in the Daughters of the American Revolution Essay Contest, earning recognition through the local Cora ...
May 05, 2026
Assistant State Attorney Daniel Mittleman and staff spent time April 29 with Certified Legal Assistant students at St. Lucie West Centennial High School
Prosecutors and legal office staff traded their courthouse for a classroom last month, visiting St. Lucie West Centennial High School on April 29 to give students an unfiltered look at what a career i...
May 09, 2026
A hoax threat at Jensen Beach High School shadowed an otherwise celebratory board meeting that brought rare statewide recognition to the district's cafeteria staff.
A security scare at Jensen Beach High School cast a shadow Tuesday over what was otherwise a night of celebration for the Martin County School Board — one that ended with the district's nutrition staf...
May 09, 2026
Public can attend in person or watch via livestream; district debuts new agenda platform
The Martin County School Board will hold its monthly workshop Tuesday, May 5, 2026, beginning at 4 p.m. at the School Board Meeting Room, 1939 SE Federal Highway in Stuart.
Board members may particip...
