THANK YOU, FIRST RESPONDERS! 💙🚑🚒🚔
Martin Means More because of the people who show up for our community, protect our schools and go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students.
From keeping our community safe to stepping into classrooms to connect with students, our local first responders make a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the call of duty.
Today, and every day, we’re grateful for the men and women who serve and protect Martin County. Thank you for being ALL IN for our students, our schools and our community!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Martin Means More because of the people who show up for our community, protect our schools and go above and beyond to make a difference in the lives of our students.
From keeping our community safe to stepping into classrooms to connect with students, our local first responders make a lasting impact that reaches far beyond the call of duty.
Today, and every day, we’re grateful for the men and women who serve and protect Martin County. Thank you for being ALL IN for our students, our schools and our community!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🎉🍎CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION🍎🎉
Tonight, we’re celebrating Ivette Combass, Citrus Grove Elementary School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Combass’ impact extends well beyond the classroom. A former student remembers her for making school worth coming to and for always being understanding and supportive, a testament to the lasting difference she makes in the lives of her students.
👏 Help us celebrate Mrs. Combass and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Tonight, we’re celebrating Ivette Combass, Citrus Grove Elementary School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Combass’ impact extends well beyond the classroom. A former student remembers her for making school worth coming to and for always being understanding and supportive, a testament to the lasting difference she makes in the lives of her students.
👏 Help us celebrate Mrs. Combass and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🎉VOTE NOW!🎉
Congratulations to our newest TCPalm Teacher of the Week nominee, Ms. Jenifer Zagars from Jensen Beach Elementary School!
Ms. Zagars is a kindergarten teacher at JBE who helps make Vikings feel loved, supported, and excited to learn. Her nominator shared: "She consistently demonstrates positivity, patience, dedication, and compassion as the teacher of our VE/ESE kindergarten class. Even on challenging days, she comes with a smile and remains patient, encouraging, focused on her students. She is committed to doing whatever she can to help her students succeed. She creates a welcoming, supportive classroom and is always willing to collaborate and problem-solve. Her perseverance is admirable."
➡️ Vote today and every day through Friday afternoon to help Ms. Zagars win: bit.ly/4smSDEL
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Congratulations to our newest TCPalm Teacher of the Week nominee, Ms. Jenifer Zagars from Jensen Beach Elementary School!
Ms. Zagars is a kindergarten teacher at JBE who helps make Vikings feel loved, supported, and excited to learn. Her nominator shared: "She consistently demonstrates positivity, patience, dedication, and compassion as the teacher of our VE/ESE kindergarten class. Even on challenging days, she comes with a smile and remains patient, encouraging, focused on her students. She is committed to doing whatever she can to help her students succeed. She creates a welcoming, supportive classroom and is always willing to collaborate and problem-solve. Her perseverance is admirable."
➡️ Vote today and every day through Friday afternoon to help Ms. Zagars win: bit.ly/4smSDEL
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎CONFERENCE NIGHTS🍎
Martin County School District families, Conference Nights are HERE!
High School: Tuesday, October 27
Middle School: Wednesday, October 28
Elementary School: Thursday, October 29
Conference Nights are a great way to check in with your child’s teacher, see how things are going in the classroom and talk about ways to keep your child on track for the rest of the school year.
High school families, we will see you tonight!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Martin County School District families, Conference Nights are HERE!
High School: Tuesday, October 27
Middle School: Wednesday, October 28
Elementary School: Thursday, October 29
Conference Nights are a great way to check in with your child’s teacher, see how things are going in the classroom and talk about ways to keep your child on track for the rest of the school year.
High school families, we will see you tonight!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎✨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION✨🍎
Today we’re celebrating Ms. Jacqueline Davis, Port Salerno Elementary School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Davis brings kindness, patience and a genuine love for teaching into her classroom every day. Her dedication to making every student feel seen, supported and valued is leaving a lasting impression on her school community.
👏 Help us celebrate Ms. Davis and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Today we’re celebrating Ms. Jacqueline Davis, Port Salerno Elementary School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Davis brings kindness, patience and a genuine love for teaching into her classroom every day. Her dedication to making every student feel seen, supported and valued is leaving a lasting impression on her school community.
👏 Help us celebrate Ms. Davis and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🏛️🚒LEARNING IN ACTION🚒🏛️
Bessey Creek Elementary School third graders took their learning outside the classroom for a closer look at the people and services that keep Martin County running!
From visiting the Martin County Board of County Commissioners and meeting local leaders to exploring fire trucks, students had the opportunity to see the many ways local government serves our community.
It’s one thing to learn about local government in a textbook, but getting to meet the people behind these important roles brings those lessons to life! Experiences like these help students understand their community and the role they can play in its future!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Bessey Creek Elementary School third graders took their learning outside the classroom for a closer look at the people and services that keep Martin County running!
From visiting the Martin County Board of County Commissioners and meeting local leaders to exploring fire trucks, students had the opportunity to see the many ways local government serves our community.
It’s one thing to learn about local government in a textbook, but getting to meet the people behind these important roles brings those lessons to life! Experiences like these help students understand their community and the role they can play in its future!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎✨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION✨🍎
Today we’re celebrating Ms. Ireland Awe, Murray Middle School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Awe has a way of making every student feel like they belong! One community member praised her positivity, passion for teaching and dedication to making sure no one feels left out. It’s that kind of care and enthusiasm that makes a difference in her classroom.
👏 Help us celebrate Mrs. Awe and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Today we’re celebrating Ms. Ireland Awe, Murray Middle School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
Ms. Awe has a way of making every student feel like they belong! One community member praised her positivity, passion for teaching and dedication to making sure no one feels left out. It’s that kind of care and enthusiasm that makes a difference in her classroom.
👏 Help us celebrate Mrs. Awe and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎✨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION✨🍎
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Heather Ryan, Stuart Middle School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
For Mrs. Ryan, teaching science is about more than understanding the material. One student shared how her encouragement, kindness and enthusiasm make lessons easier to understand while creating a classroom where everyone feels welcomed and ready to learn.
👏 Help us celebrate Mrs. Ryan and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education
Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Heather Ryan, Stuart Middle School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
For Mrs. Ryan, teaching science is about more than understanding the material. One student shared how her encouragement, kindness and enthusiasm make lessons easier to understand while creating a classroom where everyone feels welcomed and ready to learn.
👏 Help us celebrate Mrs. Ryan and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education
Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🎀PINK IS POWERFUL🎀
Another wave of pink across the Martin County School District! 💓
Our students and staff are keeping Pink Fridays going throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Behind every splash of pink is a message of care and support for those impacted by breast cancer.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Another wave of pink across the Martin County School District! 💓
Our students and staff are keeping Pink Fridays going throughout October in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Behind every splash of pink is a message of care and support for those impacted by breast cancer.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🌟CELEBRATING GOOD CHARACTER🌟
It’s been a week full of color across the Martin County School District as students and staff celebrated Character Counts Week!
From trustworthiness and respect to fairness, caring, responsibility and citizenship, our schools spent the week highlighting the six pillars and the importance of putting these values into practice every day.
The celebrations may be wrapping up, but these values remain constant, helping shape the kind of classmates, friends and community members our students become.
A special thank you to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County for helping make Character Counts Week special for our students!
📸Swipe through to see the highlights!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #CharacterCounts
It’s been a week full of color across the Martin County School District as students and staff celebrated Character Counts Week!
From trustworthiness and respect to fairness, caring, responsibility and citizenship, our schools spent the week highlighting the six pillars and the importance of putting these values into practice every day.
The celebrations may be wrapping up, but these values remain constant, helping shape the kind of classmates, friends and community members our students become.
A special thank you to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County for helping make Character Counts Week special for our students!
📸Swipe through to see the highlights!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #CharacterCounts
🍎✨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION✨🍎
Today we're celebrating Ms. Amy Orr, Crystal Lake Elementary School's 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
For Ms. Orr, making students feel loved and supported starts from the very beginning! One parent shared how her patience, kindness and thoughtful communication made her daughter's first kindergarten experience so special.
👏 Help us celebrate Ms. Orr and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Today we're celebrating Ms. Amy Orr, Crystal Lake Elementary School's 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
For Ms. Orr, making students feel loved and supported starts from the very beginning! One parent shared how her patience, kindness and thoughtful communication made her daughter's first kindergarten experience so special.
👏 Help us celebrate Ms. Orr and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🤝BUILDING BRIGHT FUTURES TOGETHER🤝
Our MCSD College & Career Readiness team recently brought together industry partners, educators and students for a Career & Technical Education (CTE) Taskforce meeting.
Representatives from the marine, aviation and manufacturing industries shared insights into workforce needs, skills and career opportunities. Students and teachers also had a chance to share their perspectives during a panel discussion.
These conversations help us strengthen our CTE programs and pave the way for students to explore opportunities beyond graduation!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #GetThereFL
Our MCSD College & Career Readiness team recently brought together industry partners, educators and students for a Career & Technical Education (CTE) Taskforce meeting.
Representatives from the marine, aviation and manufacturing industries shared insights into workforce needs, skills and career opportunities. Students and teachers also had a chance to share their perspectives during a panel discussion.
These conversations help us strengthen our CTE programs and pave the way for students to explore opportunities beyond graduation!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #GetThereFL
🍎CONFERENCE NIGHT🍎
Martin County School District families, mark your calendars! Conference Nights are right around the corner.
High School: Tuesday, October 27
Middle School: Wednesday, October 28
Elementary School: Thursday, October 29
Conference Nights are an opportunity to check in with your child’s teacher, see how things are going in the classroom and talk about ways to keep your child on track for the rest of the school year.
Keep an eye out for more information from your child’s school.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Martin County School District families, mark your calendars! Conference Nights are right around the corner.
High School: Tuesday, October 27
Middle School: Wednesday, October 28
Elementary School: Thursday, October 29
Conference Nights are an opportunity to check in with your child’s teacher, see how things are going in the classroom and talk about ways to keep your child on track for the rest of the school year.
Keep an eye out for more information from your child’s school.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎✨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION✨🍎
Today, we’re celebrating Mr. Marc Turull, South Fork High School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
Some teachers become part of a family’s story, and Mr. Turull is one of them! One parent shared how he played an important role in both of her sons’ lives, making an impression that extends far beyond the classroom.
👏 Help us celebrate Mr. Turull and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Today, we’re celebrating Mr. Marc Turull, South Fork High School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
Some teachers become part of a family’s story, and Mr. Turull is one of them! One parent shared how he played an important role in both of her sons’ lives, making an impression that extends far beyond the classroom.
👏 Help us celebrate Mr. Turull and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🌱LEADING THE CONVERSATION🌱
Martin County School District educators recently shared their innovative work on a national stage!
MCSD Coordinator of Student Services Mercedes Thurston and Spectrum Academy teacher Nayomie Duran presented at the 36th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference, highlighting Spectrum Academy’s schoolwide garden initiative and its focus on building resilience, fostering connections and creating a sense of belonging among students.
We’re proud to see our educators representing MCSD, connecting with education leaders from around the world and bringing back valuable ideas to better support our students!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Martin County School District educators recently shared their innovative work on a national stage!
MCSD Coordinator of Student Services Mercedes Thurston and Spectrum Academy teacher Nayomie Duran presented at the 36th Annual National Dropout Prevention Conference, highlighting Spectrum Academy’s schoolwide garden initiative and its focus on building resilience, fostering connections and creating a sense of belonging among students.
We’re proud to see our educators representing MCSD, connecting with education leaders from around the world and bringing back valuable ideas to better support our students!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🧡UNITY DAY🧡
Our schools were filled with ORANGE on Wednesday for Unity Day!
Students and staff across the Martin County School District came together to stand against bullying and spread kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
While Unity Day may be over, its message continues every day. A little kindness can go a long way in helping every student feel safe, supported and like they belong.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #UnityDay
Our schools were filled with ORANGE on Wednesday for Unity Day!
Students and staff across the Martin County School District came together to stand against bullying and spread kindness, acceptance and inclusion.
While Unity Day may be over, its message continues every day. A little kindness can go a long way in helping every student feel safe, supported and like they belong.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #UnityDay
🍎REPORT CARDS🍎
First-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! View your child’s grades by logging in and selecting the “Reports” tab. Choose “Grade Report” for elementary students or “Report Card” for secondary students.
Click here to view grades and attendance: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Need to set up your FOCUS account? Follow the instructions here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
First-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! View your child’s grades by logging in and selecting the “Reports” tab. Choose “Grade Report” for elementary students or “Report Card” for secondary students.
Click here to view grades and attendance: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Need to set up your FOCUS account? Follow the instructions here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎✨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION✨🍎
Some teachers have a way of making everyone around them feel supported, and Mrs. Holly Jo Sheltra is one of them!
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Sheltra, Warfield Elementary School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
From lending a helping hand to fellow educators to bringing positivity and enthusiasm into her classroom, Mrs. Sheltra makes a difference throughout her school community.
👏 Help us celebrate Mrs. Sheltra and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Some teachers have a way of making everyone around them feel supported, and Mrs. Holly Jo Sheltra is one of them!
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Sheltra, Warfield Elementary School’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
From lending a helping hand to fellow educators to bringing positivity and enthusiasm into her classroom, Mrs. Sheltra makes a difference throughout her school community.
👏 Help us celebrate Mrs. Sheltra and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
📚EARLY LITERACY IN THE SPOTLIGHT📚
Port Salerno Elementary School welcomed Florida Sen. Gayle Harrell and researchers from the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning to see early literacy instruction in action in the Martin County School District!
Joined by District leaders, guests visited kindergarten and first-grade classrooms to see how students are building foundational literacy skills through the UFLI curriculum.
The visit was also part of UF’s statewide Listening Tour, bringing together educators, parents and community stakeholders to share perspectives on how education data and information can better support teaching and learning.
When educators, families and community partners come together, our students benefit. That shared commitment to strengthening early literacy and building strong foundations for our youngest learners is what Martin Means More is all about.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Port Salerno Elementary School welcomed Florida Sen. Gayle Harrell and researchers from the University of Florida Lastinger Center for Learning to see early literacy instruction in action in the Martin County School District!
Joined by District leaders, guests visited kindergarten and first-grade classrooms to see how students are building foundational literacy skills through the UFLI curriculum.
The visit was also part of UF’s statewide Listening Tour, bringing together educators, parents and community stakeholders to share perspectives on how education data and information can better support teaching and learning.
When educators, families and community partners come together, our students benefit. That shared commitment to strengthening early literacy and building strong foundations for our youngest learners is what Martin Means More is all about.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎✨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION✨🍎
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Nayomie Duran, Spectrum Academy’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Duran’s passion for science goes beyond teaching lessons. She encourages curiosity, inspires critical thinking and helps students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Her dedication makes a difference in the Spectrum Academy community!
👏 Help us celebrate Mrs. Duran and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Today we’re celebrating Mrs. Nayomie Duran, Spectrum Academy’s 2026-27 Teacher of the Year!
Mrs. Duran’s passion for science goes beyond teaching lessons. She encourages curiosity, inspires critical thinking and helps students build the skills and confidence they need to succeed both inside and outside the classroom. Her dedication makes a difference in the Spectrum Academy community!
👏 Help us celebrate Mrs. Duran and all our Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
