Communications

The District Communications Department supports the flow of internal and external communications as well as the growth of community-based networks for sustainable partnerships.  St. Lucie Public Schools and our community are closely linked, and through vibrant partnerships, the characteristics of a world class quality education system will be realized and promoted.

Please note that access to school properties including parking lots and bus loading/unloading zones may not be granted without prior consent or invitation by the Superintendent or his designee. For inquiries, please contact the District Communications Office at 429-4631.

St. Lucie Public Schools recognizes that building strong partnerships with businesses and organizations is essential to supporting student success and preparing them for their future careers. To this end, the district has established the St. Lucie Public Schools Business/Organization Alliance, a program that encourages collaboration between the district and the business community to help support innovative programs, projects, and activities that benefit students, teachers, and the community as a whole.  Apply here

Business/Organization Alliance members can support SLPS through a variety of ways including donating supplies or equipment, sponsoring a scholarship to be managed through the Education Foundation, job shadowing internships, career fairs and career materials, or being a member of a CTE Advisory Council Board.

In return SLPS will provide participating businesses/organizations:

• Recognition on Social Media
• Recognition on the District Website
• Spotlight on WLX Horizon
• Invitation to Annual Business Recognition Event

St. Lucie Public Schools supports positive, safe, and secure learning environments. We take the safety and privacy of our students, teachers, and all District personnel very seriously.

Media inquiries and requests for statistics should be submitted to the Communications Department. In the event that any incident involves a formal investigation, St. Lucie Public Schools will respect the investigation process and defer comments to the investigating agency, including but not limited to, local, state and federal law enforcement, and/or fire districts.

Faces and recognizable images of persons under the age of 18 may not be published or broadcast without the written consent of a parent/guardian.

St. Lucie Public Schools regularly receives requests from businesses and organizations to share their products, services, events and offers with our students, families and staff. We appreciate the community’s interest in our schools.

Private Businesses and Commercial Promotion

Under School Board Policy 9700.01, Advertising and Commercial Activities, the School District’s name, students, staff members, and District facilities shall not be used for any commercial advertising or otherwise promoting the interests of any commercial, political, nonprofit or other non-school agency or organization, public or private, without the approval of the Board or its designee. This includes:

• District and school websites
• Social media accounts
• Newsletters and family messaging systems
• Flyers sent home with students

We apply this policy the same way to every business. That keeps the process fair and avoids any appearance that the district endorses, favors or recommends a business, product or service.

Nonprofit Organizations

The district has long-standing working relationships with nonprofit organizations whose services directly support our students, families and schools. These include organizations that provide academic, health, mental health, family support and enrichment resources. Because these partners are nonprofits whose work aligns with our educational mission, the district may, at its discretion, share information about their free or low-cost programs, services and events that benefit students and families.

All requests from nonprofit organizations are reviewed by District Communications and information may be shared when it is:

• Directly relevant and beneficial to students, families or staff
• Age-appropriate and consistent with the district’s educational mission
• Free of commercial advertising, fundraising for outside interests, and political or religious promotion

Sharing a partner’s information does not mean the School Board or the district endorses that organization. Requests are reviewed under applicable School Board policies.

Working with the District

• Doing Business with the District: Businesses interested in providing goods or services to the district can visit the Purchasing Department.
• Business/Organization Alliance: Businesses and organizations that want to support our students are encouraged to join the St. Lucie Public Schools Business/Organization Alliance. Members can help by donating supplies or equipment, sponsoring scholarships, supporting career awareness activities or serving on a CTE Advisory Council. The district recognizes members for their support of students. This recognition is not advertising or an endorsement. To learn more, visit Business / Organization Alliance Agreement.
• Questions: Contact District Communications at (772) 429-4631.

We look forward to working with you in a mutually respectful environment that honors both your mission and ours.