St. Lucie County School Students Create Water Conservation Messages

Published on April 29, 2024

Water Saver Program winners picture

What: St. Lucie County school students in grades K-12 were invited to create a poster depicting a water conservation idea in the “Drop Savers” Poster Contest. 

When: Winners were recognized on April 22, 20224 at Port St. Lucie City Council Meeting 

Where: Port St. Lucie City Hall 

Who: Port St. Lucie Utility Systems, in conjunction with Florida Section American Water Works Association (FSAWWA) 

Why: The contest teaches elementary-aged school children, and reminds middle and high school-aged teens, about the importance of water conservation. We feel that our best opportunity to conserve water is through a long-range education and awareness program. The winners from each grade level were selected and recognized by the Mayor and City Council. 

Details: 240 St. Lucie County students entered the annual Drop Savers Water Conservation Poster Contest, hosted by Port St. Lucie Utility Systems, in conjunction with the with Florida Section American Water Works Association (FSAWWA). Entries were received from students in Kindergarten through 9thgrade. The entries came from 7 different schools, including a homeschool group. 

The posters were judged on their message, creativity and originality.  

Each winner received a $25 Walmart gift card, a shirt with their poster printed on it, plus lots of other great prizes. The students were also recognized for their efforts during a special presentation at the City Council Meeting on April 22.

 

2024 “Drop Savers” Poster Contest Winners:   

  • Kindergarten: Cole Drouin, Savanna Ridge Elementary
  • 1st Grade: Hinata Springs, Ivy League Academy
  • 2nd Grade: Timothy Kitchens, Ivy League Academy (2023 1stgrade winner)
  • 3rd Grade: Mia Macuga, Ivy League Academy
  • 4th Grade: Catalina Gonzalez, Savana Ridge Elementary
  • 5th Grade: Gabriella Babilonia, Savanna Ridge Elementary
  • 6th Grade: Ny’Asia Dudley Dan McCarty Middle
  • 7th Grade: Daniel Ruggian, Ivy League Academy
  • 8th Grade: Isaiah McLeish, Homeschool
  • 9thGrade: Daniela Nicado, St. Lucie West Centennial High

 

Honorable Mentions

  • 2ndGrade: Ryland Hoffman, Savanna Ridge Elementary
  • 4thGrade: Gianna Grasso, Morningside Elementary (3-time winner)
  • 7thGrade:Frank Martinez, Ivy League Academy
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