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Board proclaims Arts in Our Schools Month, honors student musicians and recognizes Kids Heart Challenge fundraising
Summary
St. Lucie County School Board proclaimed March as Arts in Our Schools Month, recognized multiple students and teachers for all-state and county arts achievements, and accepted a presentation from the American Heart Association on the Kids Heart Challenge program and local fundraising.
The St. Lucie County School Board proclaimed March as Arts in Our Schools Month, recognized student musicians who advanced to All-State honors and heard a presentation from the American Heart Association about the Kids Heart Challenge.
Assistant to the superintendent Dr. Kevin Perry and Chief of Communications Lydia Martin introduced an arts-month proclamation noting national observances for music, dance, theater and visual arts and stating that arts learning "heightens engagement for all students," as read during the presentation. The board unanimously approved the proclamation; Mr. Ingersoll moved and Ms. Holly seconded the motion.
The board recognized a list of students and teachers for recent honors, including students from Lincoln Park Academy, Fort Pierce Westwood Academy and Saint Lucie West Centennial High School who earned placements in All-State middle and high school ensembles and choirs. Presenters named teachers and directors including Miss Laura Hopkins (orchestra director at Lincoln Park Academy) and Mr. George Ramming (choral director) during the ceremony.
The meeting also included a presentation by Emma Edgar, School Engagement Director for the American Heart Association, about the Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart). Edgar said the program connects families to CPR training and stroke awareness; she noted that Palm Point Kâ8 raised more than $5,200 last year and that participating schools in the county engaged more than 10,000 families with heart-health information.
The board shared photos and applauded student and staff honorees. No formal motions beyond the proclamation vote were recorded for the recognitions; the items were presented as part of the meeting's special orders of business.
