MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍎HEAD START ENROLLMENT IS OPEN🍎

Registration is now open for the 2026–2027 Martin County School District Head Start Program—giving our youngest learners a strong start through early learning, family support, and school readiness opportunities.

Head Start is a federally funded program serving three-, four-, and five-year-old children and their families in Port Salerno, Stuart, and Indiantown. Children must be 3 years old on or before September 1, 2026, to enroll.

🔗 Learn more & apply: https://www.martinschools.org/page/what-is-head-start

✨ Reminder: VPK enrollment is also open for children who will be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026. Learn more about VPK: https://www.martinschools.org/page/what-is-vpk

Your key to success starts in our A-rated District—enroll today!

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🎓FRESHMEN PREVIEW AT SOUTH FORK HIGH🎓

Tonight, families of rising freshmen are invited to experience all that South Fork High School has to offer!
Freshmen Preview Night is a chance to explore academic programs like International Baccalaureate (IB), career and technical programs, clubs, athletics, and the many opportunities that help students find their path and prepare for what comes next.

📆 Thursday, February 26
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 South Fork High School Athletic Complex

All families are welcome—no matter your zip code. If you’re still exploring high school options, this is a great place to start. Enrollment is open ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E

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🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY COMING SOON🗓️

Families: We have an early release day next Wednesday, March 4! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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🎓FRESHMEN PREVIEW AT MCHS🎓

Tomorrow, families of rising freshmen are invited to visit Martin County High School!

Freshmen Preview Night is an opportunity to explore MCHS academic programs, including AICE, career and technical pathways, clubs, and activities designed to help students build confidence, discover their interests, and prepare for life after graduation.

📆 Tomorrow — Wednesday, February 25
🕠 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
📍 Martin County High School

All families are welcome—no matter your zip code. If you’re still exploring high school options, this is a great place to start. Enrollment is open ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E

Upcoming Freshmen Preview:
📆 South Fork High School: Thursday, February 26, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

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🎉VOTE NOW!🎉

Join us in celebrating this week's TCPalm Teacher of the Week nominee, Ms. Janine Malavasi from Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School! 💜🐴

Ms. Malavasi is a dedicated educator who inspires her gifted students every day. Her nominator shared that she makes learning creative, engaging, and fun, leaving a lasting impact on her students.

➡️ Vote today and every day through Friday afternoon: bit.ly/3MnHzGX

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MORE FROM UNSTOPPABLE U🎓💪 What a day at Unstoppable University! Our educators and staff went ALL IN—learning, collaborating, and sharpening the strategies that make a difference for students every day. Huge thanks to our amazing Professional Learning team, the presenters who shared their expertise, and the Boys and Girls Club’s Forks of the Road for keeping our team fueled. Class is back in session tomorrow, and we can’t wait to see today’s learning in action across our A-rated District. 🍎 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

🍎PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD🍎

Public Schools Week starts tomorrow, Feb. 23!

All week, we’ll be sharing short stories from across the Martin County School District—students, educators, families, and staff sharing why public education matters to our community.

For 100 years, our public schools have helped shape Martin County, and the impact continues every day. Join us as we celebrate the individuals who make our schools a place of excellence. 📚🤩

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📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚 What a day!! The District’s 2nd Annual Black History Month Event brought out talent, pride, and a whole lot of community spirit at Stuart Middle School. Students showed up with their best. Teachers, families, district leaders, and community members packed the room and brought the support that makes days like this possible. A well‑deserved shoutout to Mark Cowles (Coordinator of Executive Initiatives), Dr. Anita Caswell (Murray Middle School Choral Director), and Shameeka Forbes (Assistant Principal at SMS) for shaping this event and making sure every detail reflected the purpose of the day. Thanks also goes out to Georgia Boy & Ethel’s Famous Wings for offering delicious food and the NAACP of Martin County for support! What stood out most wasn’t just the performances and beautiful displays…it was the way everyone came together to honor history, celebrate the present, and keep pushing toward the future our students deserve. We move forward by lifting each other up, and today was a reminder of just how strong we are when we do it together. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925

🎉CELEBRATING CTE SUCCESS🎉

Florida has officially been named the #1 state in the nation for workforce education—and right here in the A-rated Martin County School District, our schools are helping lead the way.

Announced by Governor Ron DeSantis, this recognition reflects the real opportunities our students experience every day through Career & Technical Education:

✅ 69% of MCSD high school students take at least one CTE course
✅ 9,551 industry certifications earned by current MCSD K–12 students
✅ 85% of MCSD career academy seniors graduate with certifications in hand
✅ 70 industry-connected experiences connecting MCSD students to real careers

Excellence means preparing students for what comes next—college, careers, and beyond. Enrollment is open, and there’s never been a better time to discover what makes MCSD schools stand out! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E

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🌱🥗 FROM CLASSROOM TO CAFETERIA! 🥗🌱

At SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, learning was fresh this week — literally. 😄

Thanks to a $1,910 grant, Mrs. Remian’s 3rd-grade gifted students have been using an AeroGarden as a living classroom to explore plant science and the engineering design process. Their hard work paid off when they harvested their student-grown lettuce and teamed up with our Food & Nutrition Services staff to create fresh salad cups for lunch.

Rocking chef hats and learning food safety along the way, these students stepped into the role of junior chefs while seeing science come to life.

Experiences like this highlight how our A-rated District connects classroom learning to real-world skills, helping students grow, create, and thrive every day! Enrollment is open! Learn more today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E

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🍎GROWING OUR OWN EDUCATORS🍎

During Tuesday evening’s School Board meeting, the Martin County School Board proudly recognized the newest graduates of our “Grow Our Own” teacher initiative—a program created through the School Board’s investment to help dedicated paraprofessionals earn their bachelor’s degrees and become classroom teachers right here in the Martin County School District. 👏

Through a partnership with BloomBoard and Lake Erie College, 12 team members have already earned degrees in Exceptional Student Education and/or Elementary Education, with another graduate on the way this spring. Join us in congratulating:

🍎 Rose Andrews, The Pinewood Elementary
🍎 Keandra Bell, The Pinewood Elementary
🍎 Andrea Garcia, The Pinewood Elementary (earning TWO degrees!!)
🍎 Marisela Garcia Espinoza, Indiantown Middle School
🍎 Maria Marroquin, South Fork High School
🍎 Erin Murray, Crystal Lake Elementary School
🍎 Angelica Perez, Warfield Elementary School
🍎 Daniella Principe, SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL
🍎 Maria Ramirez-Huerta, Indiantown Middle School
🍎 Gloriana Tillet, ESE Department
🍎 Diana Velez, Citrus Grove Elementary School
🍎 Diana Varroney, Crystal Lake Elementary School

These educators have already been making a difference in our schools, and we are excited to welcome them into new roles as teachers as they continue serving the students and families of Martin County. Thank you for choosing to grow your careers right here at home. 💙🍎

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🍎NO SCHOOL MONDAY🍎

Reminder: Students will not have classes on Monday, February 23, as our teachers and staff take part in a professional learning day focused on collaboration, growth, and enhancing instructional strategies to support student success.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24!

View the full instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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🤝INVESTING IN STUDENT FUTURES🤝

During Tuesday evening’s School Board meeting, The Able Trust presented the Martin County School Board with a $22,000 contribution to support transition and workforce readiness opportunities for our secondary ESE students.

This funding helps expand programs like High School High Tech, giving students hands-on experiences that build independence, encourage career exploration, and prepare them for meaningful employment after graduation.

We are grateful for The Able Trust’s continued partnership and investment in our students’ futures!

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🇺🇸ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT🇺🇸

We are incredibly proud to honor two #Classof2025 graduates who have officially earned the title of United States Marines, completing one of the most rigorous military training programs in the world—a milestone reflecting their courage, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to our nation.

🇺🇸 PFC Cameron V. DeShazo — South Fork High School
🇺🇸 Pvt. Greidy N. Alvarado Romero — Jensen Beach High School

Both graduated from Alpha Company at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island on February 13, 2026.
After boot leave, Cameron and Greidy will continue their U.S. Marine Corps training at Camp Lejeune, NC, and Camp Pendleton, CA, respectively.

Please join us in celebrating PFC DeShazo, Pvt. Alvarado Romero, and all of our graduates who have answered the call to serve—we thank them for their courage, bravery, and sacrifice. 🇺🇸🦅

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🎉VOTE NOW!🎉

Join us in celebrating Felix A. Williams Elementary’s Mrs. Colleen Dougherty, who was nominated at this week’s TCPalm Teacher of the Week! 🎉💙💚

As the music teacher at FAWE, Mrs. Dougherty instills a passion for music and performing in her students. Here’s what her nominator shared: "Mrs. Daughterty is inspiring our children to play instruments, sing and enjoy the music. Her entire family is so musical and encouraging to try new things in life and experiment with children’s many talents. My oldest son loved to play the recorder at Felix A. Williams Elementary. Now he is in seventh grade and he joined band at SMS and was playing trumpet for two years. We appreciate all our teachers do for their students!"

➡️ Vote for her today and every day through Friday, February 20, at noon: bit.ly/4rnct1g

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🎓🔧CELEBRATING CTE MONTH🔧🎓

During tonight’s School Board meeting, Martin County High School student Adam Soto was honored in front of the School Board and Deputy Superintendent Dr. Miller as being named the Presidential Nominee for Career & Technical Education for the Martin County School District! 👏

A lifelong MCSD student, Adam has earned multiple industry certifications, won State Gold in Automotive at SkillsUSA, and grown into a student leader through CTE programs. After graduation, he plans to join the U.S. Army and continue serving with purpose. 🇺🇸

Congratulations, Adam — we are proud of all you’ve accomplished and excited for what lies ahead!

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💗FULL OF HEART💗

Valentine’s Day may have passed, but the compassion shown by our students continues to ripple throughout our community. ❤️

Students at Felix A. Williams Elementary shared the love by creating Valentine’s cards for residents at a nearby assisted living facility, while Murray Middle School's Pink Lions delivered handmade cards and carnations to brighten the days of seniors in a local retirement and memory care community.

And at Martin County High School, the football team showed that teamwork goes far beyond the field, shopping for and assembling heartfelt gift bags so children at Ms. Rina's House of Blessings could surprise their moms with something special. 🏈💗

These moments go beyond celebrations or holidays—they reflect who our students are becoming: leaders who serve, care, and lift others up.

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"Observe good faith and justice toward all nations. Cultivate peace and harmony with all." — George Washington

Happy #PresidentsDay, Martin County! 🇺🇸

Classes resume tomorrow, February 17.

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✨ACHIEVING DREAMS✨

Join us in celebrating Paris Cole, one of our Project SEARCH students, who has officially earned a standard diploma after securing full-time employment!

Through hard work, determination, and real-world experience (and guidance from incredible job coaches and teachers!) gained in Project SEARCH, this milestone marks an exciting transition from school to the workforce and the start of a new chapter.

Congratulations on this incredible achievement! 👏

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📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚

The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month with our 2nd Annual District-Wide Black History Month Event!

Join us as schools from across the District come together to showcase student artwork and live performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history in a meaningful celebration of culture and community.

🗓 Saturday, February 21
🚪 Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
⏰ Program begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School

We’re excited to welcome Georgia Boy & Ethel’s Famous Wings this year, with food available for purchase during the event. 🍗

It's an event you don't want to miss!

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