Events

The St. Lucie County Education Foundation is 20 years old

For 20 years the organization has awarded grants, recognized district employees, and provided scholarships. The organization has grown gradually, and now, at 20, it is ready to double the great works provided.

The St. Lucie County School Board and district staff participated in a festive kick-off at the May 11 school board meeting. Handing over $20 bills signified the commitment and support coming from the top to show that this is important for the entire school system.

20/20 works this way: with nearly 5,000 school district employees donating $1 per pay period, we can raise $100,000 more in 2010-2011 than ever before. Every penny is used for the school district family. The Education Foundation can double the number of grants for schools and classes and the number of student scholarships with this kind of internal support.

The community is encouraged to continue to contribute, as well. Foundation board members have 20/20 pins to hand over for your $20 donation, on the spot.

For more information please contact executive director, Mary Holmgren, 772-429-5505 or holmgrenm@stlucie.k12.fl.us.

Night of the Stars

One of the most exciting events of the Foundation is the annual Night of the Stars Awards Ceremony:  A Celebration of Excellence in Education.  During the awards ceremony, Saturday, February 27th, the St. Lucie County Education Foundation and the St. Lucie County School Board recognized teachers and support staff who inspire, stimulate, and transform our children daily.  Over 800 guests honored the 152 nominees for their dedication to excellence in education.

We would like to thank the category sponsors that helped make this event possible:  Teacher of the Year: The Morganti Group, School-Related Employee of the Year: Tropicana, Distinguished Minority Educator of the Year: Keiser University and Outstanding First Year Teacher: AT&T.

Rock Around the Clock for Education

Joel Green and Lacy Ward, National Swing Dance performers and instructors had everyone rocking Saturday, March 13 at the St. Lucie County Education Foundation Second Annual Spring Event, “Rock Around the Clock for Education.”

Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies in Tradition was transformed into a Fifties Diner with black checked tablecloths, fuzzy dice, pompoms and 33 rpm records hanging from the ceiling. Guests dressed in poodle skirts, t-shirts, cuffed up jeans and leather jackets enjoyed a casual dinner of salads, hamburgers, hotdogs, root beer floats, milk shakes and banana splits as music from the fabulous fifties played in the background.

Everyone in attendance received a souvenir photo to take home with a backdrop of a fifties scene that was painted by students from Fort Pierce Magnet School of the Arts under the direction of Mr. Gerard Saltus.

All proceeds from this event will benefit education in St. Lucie County by providing grants to teachers and scholarships to St. Lucie county public high school students.

Foundation Ball

Education Foundation Raises over $50,000

Raising over $51,600 the tenth annual St. Lucie County Education Foundation Ball, “Education is Magical” was a big success! Thanks to our talented and dedicated Foundation Ball committee, it was an evening to remember. On behalf of the board of directors, I would like to thank Bridget Abernethy, Donna Benton, Danielle Biglin, Susan Helms-Smith, Beth Hoskins, Debbie Langley, Sara Lloyd, Laura Reilly, SueEllen Sanders and Janice Sizemore, for transforming the Pelican Yacht Club into a magical evening.

Thank you to our premier sponsor for a second year Torrey Pines Institute for Molecular Studies, and Dr. Richard and Mrs. Pamela Houghten.

The Foundation honored and celebrated the thirteen individuals and businesses who have sponsored all ten balls. Thank you Abernethy Family Foundation; AT&T; First Peoples Bank; FP & L; Gold Coast Federal Credit Union, Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute; National City (PNC); NIE Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers; Proctor, Crook, Crowder & Fogal, CPA’s; Riverside National Bank; St. Lucie Medical Center; the Law Offices of Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd & Lloyd; and Tropicana.

2009 Ball Sponsors
Platinum Sponsor: Mallonee Family Foundation;
Gold Sponsor: W.G. Mills, Inc.;
Silver Sponsors: First Peoples Bank; Florida Power & Light; Gold Coast Federal Credit Union; Paul Jacquin and Sons, Inc; Klewin Construction Company; Mr. and Mrs. R.N. Koblegard, III; Mann Research Center; National City (PNC); Proctor, Crook, Crowder & Fogal, C.P.A.’s; Ken and Aileen Pruitt; Reilly Construction; Richeson & Coke, P.A.; Riverside National Bank; Sam’s Club; St. Lucie Eye Associates; St. Lucie Medical Center/Lawnwood Regional Medical Center and Heart Institute; The Law Offices of Hoskins, Turco, Lloyd and Lloyd; Treasure Coast Dermatology and Tropicana;
Bronze Sponsors: Bruce and Bridget Abernethy; AT&T Florida; Berger, Toombs, Elam, Gaines & Frank; Brush Strokes Art & Frame; CTA/CU; Florida Atlantic University; Gulfstream Business Bank; Daniel B. Harrell; Carl and Kathryn Hensley ; Homewood Suites/Port St. Lucie Tradition; Keiser University; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lannon; Martin Memorial Health Systems; NIE Scripps Treasure Coast Newspapers; Mr. and Mrs. Steve G. Pinney; Schenkel & Shultz, Inc; Spherion; WPSL 1590, WSTU 1450, WJNX 1330; Weitz Company and many Friends of the Foundation.