Colleen Wixon

1 week ago | tcpalm.com | Colleen Wixon

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SCHOOLSOn April 4, a Sebastian River High student student was let through an unauthorized gate. The student had vapes he was trying to sell, officials said. Law enforcement removed the student and charged with with trespassing. INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — A teen trying to sell vapes on the Sebastian River High School campus earlier this month proved to be a lesson in security protocols, the School Board discussed Monday.

2 weeks ago | tcpalm.com | Colleen Wixon

A Martin County High School teacher noticed a man on campus around 7:53 a.m. TuesdayUsing the CrisisAlert button that every employee has on their badges, the teacher alerted law enforcement. The man was removed from campus, and the brief lockdown at the school was lifted before the beginning of the school day. MARTIN COUNTY — When a Martin County High School teacher noticed someone on campus Tuesday morning, they notified school resource officers with a simple click of a button.

2 weeks ago | tcpalm.com | Colleen Wixon

The 2025 Principal Achievement Award For Outstanding Leadership Program recognizes top Florida school leaders. The program is sponsored by the Florida Department of Education. Felix A. Williams Elementary School principal Sarah Tuthill is one of three finalists for the principal of the year award. STUART — Felix A. Williams Elementary School Principal Sarah Tuthill has been named a finalist for state principal of the year. Who: Sarah Tuthill has been principal of Felix A. Williams since 2022.

2 weeks ago | tcpalm.com | Will Greenlee |Colleen Wixon

INDIAN RIVER COUNTY − Two high school students were detained Friday morning at Sebastian River High School, though details surrounding the incident were not immediately clear. According to the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office in a 7:57 a.m. report, one of the students tried to flee and grabbed their waistband as officials tried to detain the student.

2 weeks ago | tcpalm.com | Colleen Wixon

Indian River State College is launching its new branding on Wednesday. The rebranding includes a new logo and redesigned website to launch next month. Indian River State College plans to approach its branding as a business instead of a college. FORT PIERCE — Indian River State College is getting a new look. Gone are the IRSC abbreviation and the 41 versions of the college's logo. The college is moving forward, and will be known as the River instead of the Pioneers.