🍎✅FIRST NINE WEEKS COMPLETE✅🍎
Where did the time go?! Just like that, the first quarter of the 2026-27 school year is in the books!
First-quarter report cards and progress reports will be available Wednesday, October 21.
View your child’s grades and attendance information through the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Where did the time go?! Just like that, the first quarter of the 2026-27 school year is in the books!
First-quarter report cards and progress reports will be available Wednesday, October 21.
View your child’s grades and attendance information through the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🎀PINK IS POWERFUL🎀
From classrooms to campuses across the Martin County School District, today was a sea of pink as students and staff came together to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Each Friday in October, we wear pink to honor the fighters, celebrate the survivors and remember those we’ve lost, all while spreading awareness and hope. 🎀🩷
Because Martin Means More is about the people who show up for one another, the compassion we share and the community that stands together through it all.
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
From classrooms to campuses across the Martin County School District, today was a sea of pink as students and staff came together to show their support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month!
Each Friday in October, we wear pink to honor the fighters, celebrate the survivors and remember those we’ve lost, all while spreading awareness and hope. 🎀🩷
Because Martin Means More is about the people who show up for one another, the compassion we share and the community that stands together through it all.
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
🍎✨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION✨🍎
We’re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Mr. Richard Acosta, representing The Pinewood Elementary! 💛🖤🐾
We love hearing from parents about the difference our educators make! One parent shared how Mr. Acosta goes above and beyond to nurture students’ curiosity through his passion for science, cheer on students at extracurricular activities and give his time to support the school community. His impact reaches well beyond the classroom!
👏 Help us celebrate Mr. Acosta 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
We’re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, we’re shining the spotlight on Mr. Richard Acosta, representing The Pinewood Elementary! 💛🖤🐾
We love hearing from parents about the difference our educators make! One parent shared how Mr. Acosta goes above and beyond to nurture students’ curiosity through his passion for science, cheer on students at extracurricular activities and give his time to support the school community. His impact reaches well beyond the classroom!
👏 Help us celebrate Mr. Acosta 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✨🍎
We’re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Ms. Anna Harkins, representing Felix A. Williams Elementary School!
Ms. Harkins’ dedication to her students, willingness to support her colleagues and commitment to creating a positive learning environment are just a few of the many reasons she represents the very best of Martin County education.
Help us celebrate Ms. Harkins and all of our incredible Teachers of the Year by visiting the Education Foundation of Martin County’s page and casting your vote by Nov. 1!👇
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
We’re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Ms. Anna Harkins, representing Felix A. Williams Elementary School!
Ms. Harkins’ dedication to her students, willingness to support her colleagues and commitment to creating a positive learning environment are just a few of the many reasons she represents the very best of Martin County education.
Help us celebrate Ms. Harkins and all of our incredible Teachers of the Year by visiting the Education Foundation of Martin County’s page and casting your vote by Nov. 1!👇
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Our hearts are with the Polk and Brevard County School Districts during this difficult time.
The Martin County School District extends its deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by these heartbreaking and unimaginable losses. Our hearts and thoughts are with the families, staff, students and communities.
The Martin County School District extends its deepest sympathies to everyone impacted by these heartbreaking and unimaginable losses. Our hearts and thoughts are with the families, staff, students and communities.
🌊🐢ESC OPEN HOUSE 🐊🌿
Want to explore one of the coolest places in the Martin County School District?
The Environmental Studies Center is opening its doors this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! 💎🐢
Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.
And, of course, you’ll want to say hello to some of the ESC’s residents!
🐊 Joey the Alligator
🐍 Casey the Red Rat Snake
🐢 Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle
📍 Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach
Come see what makes the ESC such a special part of our District and the gem of Martin County! 💎
#ALLINMartin👊 #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore
Want to explore one of the coolest places in the Martin County School District?
The Environmental Studies Center is opening its doors this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! 💎🐢
Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.
And, of course, you’ll want to say hello to some of the ESC’s residents!
🐊 Joey the Alligator
🐍 Casey the Red Rat Snake
🐢 Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle
📍 Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach
Come see what makes the ESC such a special part of our District and the gem of Martin County! 💎
#ALLINMartin👊 #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore
🍎✨CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION✨🍎
We’re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Mrs. Rosa Bradford, representing J.D. Parker Elementary School!
Mrs. Bradford’s dedication to her students and the lasting impact she makes both inside and outside the classroom are just a few of the many reasons she represents the very best of Martin County education.
Help us celebrate Mrs. Bradford and all of our incredible Teachers of the Year by visiting the Education Foundation of Martin County’s page and casting your vote by Nov. 1!👇
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
We’re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, we’re putting the spotlight on Mrs. Rosa Bradford, representing J.D. Parker Elementary School!
Mrs. Bradford’s dedication to her students and the lasting impact she makes both inside and outside the classroom are just a few of the many reasons she represents the very best of Martin County education.
Help us celebrate Mrs. Bradford and all of our incredible Teachers of the Year by visiting the Education Foundation of Martin County’s page and casting your vote by Nov. 1!👇
https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🛠️SPECIAL DELIVERY🛠️
How cute are these?! 🥹 South Fork High School construction students put their skills to work building picnic tables made just for our littlest learners at the Port Salerno Learning Center in the Martin County PreK Programs!
The project gave our high school students the opportunity to apply what they’re learning in the classroom to a real project that makes a difference for students right here in our District—a meaningful way to build skills, confidence and experience for their futures. That's Martin Means More!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #GetThereFL
🎉VOTE NOW!🎉
Congratulations to Warfield Elementary School's Ms. Rachel Nine for being nominated once again for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week!
This 5th-grade teacher was nominated by her husband, so who knows better than why she deserves to win! He shares: "Rachel treats every student like her own, giving them her heart and time...She arrives early, stays late, and spends weekends planning for her students. Her compassion, dedication, and selflessness inspire everyone around her. Rachel truly makes a difference every single day."
➡️ Let’s show our support for Ms. Nine and all she does for students—cast your vote today and every day through Friday at noon: bit.ly/4ARMNz6
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Congratulations to Warfield Elementary School's Ms. Rachel Nine for being nominated once again for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week!
This 5th-grade teacher was nominated by her husband, so who knows better than why she deserves to win! He shares: "Rachel treats every student like her own, giving them her heart and time...She arrives early, stays late, and spends weekends planning for her students. Her compassion, dedication, and selflessness inspire everyone around her. Rachel truly makes a difference every single day."
➡️ Let’s show our support for Ms. Nine and all she does for students—cast your vote today and every day through Friday at noon: bit.ly/4ARMNz6
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎
Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4 p.m.
View the agenda: https://bit.ly/4xYpWPr
Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4zln94b
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4 p.m.
View the agenda: https://bit.ly/4xYpWPr
Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4zln94b
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
💙GO BLUE FOR BULLYING PREVENTION💙
Today, students and staff across the Martin County School District wore blue to recognize World Day of Bullying Prevention and kick off Bullying Prevention Month.
Wearing blue is a simple way to show that kindness matters, every student deserves to feel safe and respected, and we all have a role to play in creating welcoming and caring school environments.
Because in Martin County, Martin Means More. More kindness. More care. More looking out for one another. 💙
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Today, students and staff across the Martin County School District wore blue to recognize World Day of Bullying Prevention and kick off Bullying Prevention Month.
Wearing blue is a simple way to show that kindness matters, every student deserves to feel safe and respected, and we all have a role to play in creating welcoming and caring school environments.
Because in Martin County, Martin Means More. More kindness. More care. More looking out for one another. 💙
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎✨ CELEBRATING WORLD TEACHERS DAY ✨🍎
Today, we celebrate and thank the incredible teachers who inspire success, open doors to opportunity and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.
What better way to celebrate World Teachers Day than by kicking off 26-27 Teacher of the Year highlights! Today, we’re putting a spotlight on Heather-Ann Covington, Teacher of the Year at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School.
Help us celebrate Heather-Ann and all of our incredible Teachers of the Year by visiting the Education Foundation of Martin County's website to vote: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote?fbclid=IwY2xjawUw75BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTdXYm4yczRFWmpkOHh0U3BzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEesNnRCoNvFfGlxtgXlL6moWDLUsS-zhN687KOR-ekHQ-gxcSH80GxkE4Iuvc_aem_i6C2agxZXeo7xOSBSb41dg
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
Today, we celebrate and thank the incredible teachers who inspire success, open doors to opportunity and make a lasting impact on the lives of our students.
What better way to celebrate World Teachers Day than by kicking off 26-27 Teacher of the Year highlights! Today, we’re putting a spotlight on Heather-Ann Covington, Teacher of the Year at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School.
Help us celebrate Heather-Ann and all of our incredible Teachers of the Year by visiting the Education Foundation of Martin County's website to vote: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote?fbclid=IwY2xjawUw75BleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMTdXYm4yczRFWmpkOHh0U3BzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEesNnRCoNvFfGlxtgXlL6moWDLUsS-zhN687KOR-ekHQ-gxcSH80GxkE4Iuvc_aem_i6C2agxZXeo7xOSBSb41dg
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
🏆🐾DAWGS TAKE THE MARTIN BOWL🐾🏆
For the first time since 2019, the Martin Bowl trophy belongs to South Fork High School!❤️🖤
And WOW. What a game!
A true rivalry from start to finish, with both teams battling it out until the final seconds.
FINAL: Bulldogs 14 | Tigers 13🏈
One point. That’s it. 😮💨
Congratulations, Dawgs! And shoutout to both teams for giving it their all and giving us a Martin Bowl worth talking about. 🏈🔥
#MartinMeansMore #ALLINMartin👊 #publicschoolproud
🎉✨CELEBRATING EMPLOYEES WHO SHINE ✨🎉
For #NationalCustodianDay, we’re putting a spotlight on the incredible custodians who help make our campuses shine every single day! ✨
Every day, our custodians do so much more than keep our schools clean. They take pride in their work, care about the people in our buildings and help create an environment where students and staff can do their best.
That’s Martin Means More, and we’re grateful for our amazing custodial teams who help make it possible every day!
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
For #NationalCustodianDay, we’re putting a spotlight on the incredible custodians who help make our campuses shine every single day! ✨
Every day, our custodians do so much more than keep our schools clean. They take pride in their work, care about the people in our buildings and help create an environment where students and staff can do their best.
That’s Martin Means More, and we’re grateful for our amazing custodial teams who help make it possible every day!
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
💚💙START WITH HELLO!💙💚
Eleven years of choosing kindness, connection and a simple hello. 👋
This week, Felix A. Williams Elementary has been bringing a little extra kindness throughout the campus and today, the Jensen Beach High School Band and SGA helped bring the 11th annual Start With Hello Week to a close by greeting students with music, smiles and high-fives as they arrived at school. 🎶🙌
It’s a small gesture that can make a big difference—and a wonderful way to start the morning.
Because at FAWE, we are friends and a family! 💚💙
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #StartWithHello
✨🍎CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP🍎✨
It’s National Principals Month, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible leaders who show up for our students, staff and families every single day.
Their leadership plays a vital role in the excellence our schools are known for and the success of our A-rated District. More importantly, they help create school communities where students feel welcomed, families feel connected, teachers feel supported, and children believe they can achieve success.
That’s what Martin Means More is all about.
Thank you for your dedication, heart, and commitment to helping every student find their potential. Join us in celebrating each of our remarkable principals by leaving your message of gratitude in the comments!
🍎Melissa Eversdyke, Adult Education
🍎Elizabeth Atkinson, Bessey Creek Elementary School
🍎Rose Rynca, Citrus Grove Elementary School
🍎Brenda Watkins, Crystal Lake Elementary School
🍎Dana Pallaria, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
🍎Sarah Tuthill, Felix A. Williams Elementary
🍎Christopher Forte, Hidden Oaks Middle School
🍎Trisha Elliott, Hobe Sound Elementary School
🍎Guillermo Orozco, Indiantown Middle School
🍎Jayde Norwood, J.D. Parker Elementary School
🍎Cristina Smith, Jensen Beach Elementary School
🍎Lori Vogel, Martin County High School
🍎Drew Connolly, Jensen Beach High School
🍎Tiffany Roth, Murray Middle School
🍎Lauren Rabener, Palm City Elementary School
🍎Amy Porter, The Pinewood Elementary
🍎David Shaffer, Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎 Gary Sparks, Riverbend Academy
🍎Susanna Deutsch, SeaWind Elementary
🍎Jaime Thompson, South Fork High School
🍎Melora Norman, Spectrum Academy
🍎Dr. Chris Jones, Stuart Middle School
🍎Adelle Sumner, Warfield Elementary School
🍎Deb Stull, Willoughby Learning Center
🍎Angie Gilbride, Martin County Pre-K Programs
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
It’s National Principals Month, and we’re proud to celebrate the incredible leaders who show up for our students, staff and families every single day.
Their leadership plays a vital role in the excellence our schools are known for and the success of our A-rated District. More importantly, they help create school communities where students feel welcomed, families feel connected, teachers feel supported, and children believe they can achieve success.
That’s what Martin Means More is all about.
Thank you for your dedication, heart, and commitment to helping every student find their potential. Join us in celebrating each of our remarkable principals by leaving your message of gratitude in the comments!
🍎Melissa Eversdyke, Adult Education
🍎Elizabeth Atkinson, Bessey Creek Elementary School
🍎Rose Rynca, Citrus Grove Elementary School
🍎Brenda Watkins, Crystal Lake Elementary School
🍎Dana Pallaria, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
🍎Sarah Tuthill, Felix A. Williams Elementary
🍎Christopher Forte, Hidden Oaks Middle School
🍎Trisha Elliott, Hobe Sound Elementary School
🍎Guillermo Orozco, Indiantown Middle School
🍎Jayde Norwood, J.D. Parker Elementary School
🍎Cristina Smith, Jensen Beach Elementary School
🍎Lori Vogel, Martin County High School
🍎Drew Connolly, Jensen Beach High School
🍎Tiffany Roth, Murray Middle School
🍎Lauren Rabener, Palm City Elementary School
🍎Amy Porter, The Pinewood Elementary
🍎David Shaffer, Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎 Gary Sparks, Riverbend Academy
🍎Susanna Deutsch, SeaWind Elementary
🍎Jaime Thompson, South Fork High School
🍎Melora Norman, Spectrum Academy
🍎Dr. Chris Jones, Stuart Middle School
🍎Adelle Sumner, Warfield Elementary School
🍎Deb Stull, Willoughby Learning Center
🍎Angie Gilbride, Martin County Pre-K Programs
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🌟ALUMNI IN THE SPOTLIGHT🌟
Literally in the spotlight! 🤩
South Fork High School Class of 2022 alum Sophia Liano brought her incredible voice to the Blind Audition, nailed Celine Dion's "I Surrender," and made it to Team Queen Latifah!
We're so proud to see an MCSD alum taking their talents to the next level. Congratulations, Sophia, and we wish you the best of luck on The Voice! 🎤✨
Watch her blind audition: https://youtu.be/i_AGrId5wAw?si=A9m_O8no8BwZad0i
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
Literally in the spotlight! 🤩
South Fork High School Class of 2022 alum Sophia Liano brought her incredible voice to the Blind Audition, nailed Celine Dion's "I Surrender," and made it to Team Queen Latifah!
We're so proud to see an MCSD alum taking their talents to the next level. Congratulations, Sophia, and we wish you the best of luck on The Voice! 🎤✨
Watch her blind audition: https://youtu.be/i_AGrId5wAw?si=A9m_O8no8BwZad0i
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
DOMINATING THE DEBATE🎤👏
The Stuart Middle School Debate Team came out strong at its first Florida Civics and Debate Initiative Regional Tournament of the year, with 7️⃣ of 10 competitors earning top-six finishes! 💪👏
🏆 1st Place — Charlotte Pollen, Impromptu Speaking
🥈 2nd Place — Sarah Bencomo-Gonzalez, Impromptu Speaking
🥉 3rd Place — Cynthia Million, Impromptu Speaking
🏅 5th Place — Amelia Music, Impromptu Speaking
🏅 6th Place — Amelia Drenth, Impromptu Speaking
🏆 1st Place — Ethan Repass, Extemporaneous Debate
🥉 3rd Place — Zachary Gibson, Extemporaneous Debate
Giving students opportunities to challenge themselves, find their voice and discover what they’re capable of...that's why Martin Means More.
Congrats to the entire Jaguar Debate Team and their coach!
#ALLINMartin👊
🌊MAKING WAVES🌊
Congratulations to South Fork High School senior Bianca Bernhard, the only 2026 Go Blue Awards semifinalist from Florida and one of just three students nationwide recognized in the Blue Hatchling Youth category by Loggerhead Marinelife Center!
Bianca founded the Martin Oyster Restoration Initiative (MORI), a nonprofit focused on improving water quality in the St. Lucie Estuary through oyster restoration. At SFHS, she has built a team of more than 60 student and teacher volunteers, with the school's campus also serving as a home base for her oyster restoration efforts.
Through MORI, Bianca and her team have collected about 1,600 pounds of oyster shells for restoration, turning student leadership into hands-on marine conservation.
This is Martin Means More—supporting students as they turn their passions into purpose, pursue their dreams and make a difference in their communities. Congratulations, Bianca!
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
Congratulations to South Fork High School senior Bianca Bernhard, the only 2026 Go Blue Awards semifinalist from Florida and one of just three students nationwide recognized in the Blue Hatchling Youth category by Loggerhead Marinelife Center!
Bianca founded the Martin Oyster Restoration Initiative (MORI), a nonprofit focused on improving water quality in the St. Lucie Estuary through oyster restoration. At SFHS, she has built a team of more than 60 student and teacher volunteers, with the school's campus also serving as a home base for her oyster restoration efforts.
Through MORI, Bianca and her team have collected about 1,600 pounds of oyster shells for restoration, turning student leadership into hands-on marine conservation.
This is Martin Means More—supporting students as they turn their passions into purpose, pursue their dreams and make a difference in their communities. Congratulations, Bianca!
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
🎉VOTE NOW!🎉
Congratulations to Jensen Beach Elementary School's Ms. Jennifer Hayden, who has been nominated for this week's TCPalm Teacher of the Week! 🎉
Ms. Hayden is a caring and dedicated first-grade teacher. Her nominator shared it best: "Jennifer Hayden exemplifies what it means to teach with heart. Her compassion and genuine love for her students create a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn. She goes above and beyond to make her students feel safe, respected, and confident, fostering an environment where curiosity and growth thrive."
➡️ Vote today and every day through Friday afternoon: bit.ly/4hyZNRn
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Congratulations to Jensen Beach Elementary School's Ms. Jennifer Hayden, who has been nominated for this week's TCPalm Teacher of the Week! 🎉
Ms. Hayden is a caring and dedicated first-grade teacher. Her nominator shared it best: "Jennifer Hayden exemplifies what it means to teach with heart. Her compassion and genuine love for her students create a classroom where every child feels valued, supported, and inspired to learn. She goes above and beyond to make her students feel safe, respected, and confident, fostering an environment where curiosity and growth thrive."
➡️ Vote today and every day through Friday afternoon: bit.ly/4hyZNRn
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
