๐ŸŽ‰ACADEMIC GAMES CONTINUE๐ŸŽ‰

Round two is right around the corner!

From mastering language to exploring social studies, Martin County School District students in grades 3-8 will have more opportunities to put their skills to the test in some friendly competition!

๐Ÿ—“๏ธMark your calendars!
๐Ÿ”คLinguiSHTIK kicks off Oct. 26!
๐ŸŒŽSocial Studies starts Nov. 17!

โžก๏ธThink you're ready for the challenge? Sign up now! Scan the QR code to register, or click here: bit.ly/mcsdgames2026

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
about 4 hours ago, Martin County School District
Academic Games graphic for upcoming games on 10/26 and 09/17
๐Ÿต๏ธCELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH๐Ÿต๏ธ

From cultural displays and traditional dances to sharing food, music and family traditions, our schools have been celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in their own special ways!

As the month wraps up, weโ€™re looking back at some of the moments that brought students, families and staff together to share their traditions, learn from one another and celebrate what makes our school communities unique.

Scroll through to see how our schools celebrated!

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
about 6 hours ago, Martin County School District
Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Students and staff celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
๐ŸŽ‰๐ŸŽCELEBRATING OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP๐ŸŽ๐ŸŽ‰

Happy Bossโ€™ Day to Superintendent Michael Maineโ€”our very own Maine Man! ๐Ÿ‘

Mr. Maine believes in what our students can achieve, and he isnโ€™t afraid to challenge us to reach higher, think bigger and push past every obstacle standing in the way of their success.

His vision has always been about more than becoming the #1 school district in Florida. Itโ€™s about making sure every child has the opportunity to find their genius and reach their full potential.

Weโ€™re grateful for a leader who believes so deeply in our students and the people who serve them every day. Thank you, Superintendent Maine, for your fearless leadership, relentless dedication, and always leading with heart.

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PulblicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
about 8 hours ago, Martin County School District
Celebrating boss day
Celebrating boss day
Celebrating boss day
Celebrating boss day
Celebrating boss day
Celebrating boss day
Celebrating boss day
Celebrating boss day
Celebrating boss day
๐ŸŒŸOUTSTANDING STUDENT SPOTLIGHT๐ŸŒŸ

A special moment for Martin County High School senior Elle Wall!

Elle was personally presented with the Commissioner's Leadership Award by Commissioner Henry Mack during todayโ€™s Florida Department of Education Board meeting, hosted right here at the Martin County School District!

After facing life-changing health challenges at a young age, Elle has continued to accomplish incredible things. She has earned a 4.0 GPA and Cambridge AICE Diploma, participated in the Orlando Magic Dreamers program, and served as a manager for the MCHS basketball team for the past four years.

Elleโ€™s determination and perseverance havenโ€™t gone unnoticed, even catching the attention of Commissioner Mack, who praised her leadership and character.

Congratulations on this incredible honor, Elle!

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2 days ago, Martin County School District
Elle Wall shakes and of Supt. Maine after being awarded Commissioner's Leadership Award during State Board of Education Meeting at Martin County School District
MCSD leaders and FLDOE Board members pose for picture with Elle Wall, MCHS senior
๐Ÿ—“๏ธEARLY RELEASE DAY๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

Friendly reminder that today, October 14, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.

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

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolProud
2 days ago, Martin County School District
Early release day 10-14
๐ŸŽ‰VOTE NOW!๐ŸŽ‰

Join us in celebrating this week's TCPalm Teacher of the Week nominee, Ms. Lauren Mezzanotte of Jensen Beach High School!

What her nominator shared: "Ms. Mezzanotte is a caring, wonderful environment and marine science teacher who inspires all her kids to do well. She is a teacher who wants the class to be a learning environment. She does stuff hands on and makes sure every kid understands before she moves on. She is the best teacher to have. I highly recommend her as a teacher, she inspires me every day."

Ms. Mezzanotte brings that passion to life through hands-on science experiences, from squid dissections and shark specimen studies to exploring Floridaโ€™s ecosystems. Her commitment to conservation education has even helped bring the Guy Harvey Conservation School designation to Jensen Beach High School, contributing to our District becoming a Guy Harvey Conservation District this summer! ๐Ÿข๐ŸŒฟ

Vote today and every day through Friday afternoon: bit.ly/4yHRtWt

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
3 days ago, Martin County School District
TCPalm Teacher of the Week Lauren Mezzanotte
๐ŸŒŸMCSD IN THE SPOTLIGHT๐ŸŒŸ

The Martin County School District was proud to welcome Florida Commissioner of Education Henry Mack and members of the State Board of Education to Martin County High School! Joined by School Board Chair Marsha Powers, Superintendent Michael Maine, and other District leaders, the group toured Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to see firsthand how students are preparing for their futures.

Students took the lead, showcasing their skills, sharing their experiences and demonstrating how their CTE courses are preparing them for success beyond graduation.

From hands-on learning to industry certifications, these programs are helping students build the skills and experience they need to be college and career ready. The visit offered state education leaders a glimpse of the excellence happening in classrooms across the District!

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #GetThereFL
3 days ago, Martin County School District
FLDOE Commissioner meeting MCSD Supt. Maine and School Board Chair
FLDOE Commissioner meeting MCHS Teachers and CTE Students
FLDOE Commissioner meeting MCHS Teachers and CTE Students
FLDOE Commissioner meeting MCHS Teachers and CTE Students
๐ŸŽโœจCELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONโœจ๐ŸŽ

When students are excited to come to school each day, it says a lot about the teacher waiting for them.

Today, weโ€™re celebrating Mrs. Crystal Brandt, 26-27 Teacher of the Year at Hobe Sound Elementary School!

One parent shared how Mrs. Brandt inspires her daughter to do her best, celebrates student achievements and consistently goes above and beyond for her students and school community. Her dedication makes a lasting difference!

๐Ÿ‘ Help us celebrate Ms. Brandt 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

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
3 days ago, Martin County School District
Vote for Teacher of the Year Ms. Crystal Brandt
๐ŸงฑBUILDING SKILLS FOR THE FUTURE๐Ÿงฑ

Students from Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School, and South Fork High School got hands-on experience pouring concrete alongside our very own Maintenance team! The project? Creating base weights for an outdoor volleyball set at one of our schools. ๐Ÿ

This is what preparing our future looks like: learning real-world skills, gaining experience and seeing firsthand whatโ€™s possible beyond the classroom. Our students arenโ€™t just learning about careers; theyโ€™re learning directly from the people doing the work and making a difference around our District.

By sharing their skills and experience, our Maintenance team is helping students discover new possibilities for their future. Thatโ€™s what it means to invest in our students today and prepare them for what comes next.

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #GetThereFL
3 days ago, Martin County School District
High school students learn how to pour concrete
High school students learn how to pour concrete
High school students learn how to pour concrete
High school students learn how to pour concrete
High school students learn how to pour concrete
High school students learn how to pour concrete
High school students learn how to pour concrete
High school students learn how to pour concrete
High school students learn how to pour concrete
๐ŸŽโœจCELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONโœจ๐ŸŽ

A little kindness and a helping hand can go a long way! Today, weโ€™re celebrating Mr. Nick Carannante, Teacher of the Year at Hidden Oaks Middle School!

Whether its helping students work through a challenging lesson or simply being someone they can turn to, Mr. Carannanteโ€™s dedication to his students helps create a supportive learning environment where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

Help us celebrate Mr. Carannante and all our 26-27 Teachers of the Year by casting your vote through the Education Foundation of Martin County: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
4 days ago, Martin County School District
HOMS Teacher of the Year
๐ŸŽชTHE CAFETERIA CIRCUS IS IN TOWN๐ŸŽช

National School Lunch Week is off to a spectacular start across the Martin County School District!โ€จโ€จThis yearโ€™s Cafeteria Circus theme is bringing a little extra excitement to lunchtime, but the real star of the show is a nutritious school meal!โ€จโ€จA healthy lunch helps keep students fueled, focused, and ready to take on the rest of their school day.โ€จโ€จTake a peek at how Citrus Grove Elementary School kicked off the celebration!โ€จโ€จ#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #NSLW26
4 days ago, Martin County School District
CGE cafeteria with circus decorations
CGE cafeteria with circus decorations
CGE cafeteria with circus decorations
FNS employees dressed up in circus costumes at CGE
CGE Student with lunch tray.
๐ŸŽ™๏ธALL IN MARTINโ€”STUDENT SERVICES EDITION๐ŸŽ™๏ธ

Our next episode drops October 15, and weโ€™re talking about what it takes to help students feel supported, stay connected and show up for more!

From building a culture of kindness and recognizing Bullying Prevention Month to why attendance matters beyond the classroom, weโ€™re exploring how our schools create positive experiences for students every day.

Plus, weโ€™ll share new Focus Parent Portal features that make it easier for families to submit absence documentation and communicate with teachers.

๐Ÿ“… Tune in October 15 and catch up on all the latest episodes now:
๐ŸŽง YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
๐ŸŽง Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
๐ŸŽง Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
4 days ago, Martin County School District
All In Martin Episode Student Services
๐Ÿ—“๏ธEARLY RELEASE DAY COMING SOON๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

We have an early release day this Wednesday, October 14. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.

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

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolProud
5 days ago, Martin County School District
Early release day 10-14
๐ŸŽโœ…FIRST NINE WEEKS COMPLETEโœ…๐ŸŽ

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 childโ€™s grades and attendance information through the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

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7 days ago, Martin County School District
First nine weeks in the books
๐ŸŽ€PINK IS POWERFUL๐ŸŽ€

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 weโ€™ve lost, all while spreading awareness and hope. ๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿฉท

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.

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
7 days ago, Martin County School District
Pink on Fridays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink on Fridays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink on Fridays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink on Fridays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink on Fridays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink on Fridays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink on Fridays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink on Fridays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink on Fridays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Pink on Fridays for Breast Cancer Awareness Month
๐ŸŽโœจCELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONโœจ๐ŸŽ

Weโ€™re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, weโ€™re shining the spotlight on Mr. Richard Acosta, representing The Pinewood Elementary! ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ–ค๐Ÿพ

We love hearing from parents about the difference our educators make! One parent shared how Mr. Acosta goes above and beyond to nurture studentsโ€™ 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!

๐Ÿ‘ 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

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
7 days ago, Martin County School District
Mr. Acosta, PWE's Teacher of the Year
๐ŸŽโœจCELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONโœจ๐ŸŽ

Weโ€™re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, weโ€™re putting the spotlight on Ms. Anna Harkins, representing Felix A. Williams Elementary School!

Ms. Harkinsโ€™ 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 Countyโ€™s page and casting your vote by Nov. 1!๐Ÿ‘‡

https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote

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8 days ago, Martin County School District
Ms. Anna Harkins, Felix A. Williams Elementary School's Teacher of the Year
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.
8 days ago, Martin County School District
Graphic sending condolences from the Martin County School District to Polk and Brevard School Districts
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸขESC OPEN HOUSE ๐ŸŠ๐ŸŒฟ

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.! ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿข

Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.

And, of course, youโ€™ll want to say hello to some of the ESCโ€™s residents!
๐ŸŠ Joey the Alligator
๐Ÿ Casey the Red Rat Snake
๐Ÿข Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle

๐Ÿ“ 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! ๐Ÿ’Ž

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore
9 days ago, Martin County School District
ESC Open House
๐ŸŽโœจCELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATIONโœจ๐ŸŽ

Weโ€™re continuing to celebrate our incredible Teachers of the Year! Today, weโ€™re putting the spotlight on Mrs. Rosa Bradford, representing J.D. Parker Elementary School!

Mrs. Bradfordโ€™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 Countyโ€™s page and casting your vote by Nov. 1!๐Ÿ‘‡

https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
9 days ago, Martin County School District
J.D. Parker Elementary School's Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Rosa Bradford standing by car