TOOLS FOR SCHOOLS ST. LUCIE
Tools for Schools St. Lucie is a resource program by the United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee, dedicated to supporting teachers in select St. Lucie County Title I schools. This free store provides essential school supplies year-round to help economically disadvantaged students succeed in the classroom.
Currently, the program prioritizes schools with the highest needs, focusing on those where at least 70% of students receive free or reduced lunch. As Tools for Schools continues to expand, more schools will be included in the future.
Schools interested in participating for the 2025-2026 school year can contact Jeff Howard, Director of Collaborative Impact, at jeff.howard@uwslo.org for more information.
A message from St. Lucie Public Schools 2021 Superintendent E. Wayne Gent C
Full-time teachers, including classroom teachers, Art, Music, Theater, ESOL, and ESE teachers can shop once per month.
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Allapattah Flats |
Amy Clements |
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Bayshore Elementary |
Kelly Reynolds |
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Creative Arts Academy |
Deborah Saint Jacques |
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Floresta Elementary |
Janine Young |
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Forest Grove MS |
Patricia Corley |
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Fort Pierce Central |
Barbara Charles |
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Lakewood Park |
Debora Dawson |
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Lawnwood Elementary |
Susan Helms-Smith |
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Northport K-8 |
Diana Lankow |
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Parkway Elementary |
Chaundra Saylor |
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Port St. Lucie HS |
Kathleen Manchester |
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Rivers Edge Elementary |
Amber Murphy |
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Samuel S. Gaines Academy |
Melissa Coleman |
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Savanna Ridge Elementary |
Samantha Lamora |
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Southern Oaks MS |
Mara Marrero |
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Village Green Env. Studies |
Meghan Drost |
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Weatherbee |
Stacy Miller |
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St. Lucie Elementary |
Ineitza Stromak |
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Westwood |
Sharol Smith |
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Performance Based Prep Academy |
Stewart Reese |
Are you a teacher at one of the schools listed? Register to shop now.
All eligible teachers from participating schools MUST register prior to shopping.
Follow these steps:
- Be sure you are a teacher at a school that is eligible for shopping.
- Click here to visit the Tools for Schools web portal and register.
- Then choose "Schedule Shopping" from the menu.
Tools for Schools St. Lucie, a service program of the United Way of St. Lucie & Okeechobee, opened its doors to select St. Lucie County Title I schools. This resource store provides teachers free school supplies year-round for the economically disadvantaged students attending these schools.
We understand the majority of schools in our district are eager to participate in this important program. Please review the following for information regarding school participation.
Tools for Schools St. Lucie is beginning its operation with a small number of highest needs schools and will build our service capacity annually. Priority criteria for participating schools included public schools within St. Lucie Public Schools with 70% of students on free or reduced lunch.
If you would like your school considered for shopping in the 2025-2026 school year, please contact Jeff Howard, Director of Collaborative Impact, at jeff.howard@uwslo.org to discuss requirements. Our future goal is to grow to help as many classrooms as possible to meet their resource needs.
Who qualifies to shop at Tools for Schools St. Lucie:
- Pre-K-12 Classroom Teachers
- Art, Theatre & Music Teachers
- ESOL & ESE Teachers
- Designated School Liaisons
Who does not qualify to shop at Tools for Schools St. Lucie:
- Part-time Teachers
- Primary Teachers
- Social Workers
- ESE Coordinators
- Resource Teachers
- Supplemental Academic Instructor
- Principals & Assistant Principals
- School Psychologists
- Licensed Speech Therapists/Pathologists
- Guidance Counselors
- Media Specialists
- Coaches
- Day Care Providers
- Personnel who do not provide instruction to students all day, everyday
- Custodial Staff
- Substitutes
- Bus Drivers
For inquiries on school and teacher eligibility, please e-mail Jeff Howard, Director of Collaborative Impact, at jeff.howard@uwslo.org