MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍎MARTIN MINUTE WITH MILLAY🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay and Ms. Elizabeth Rumie, ESE Secretary, have an important message for families about report cards and FOCUS Parent Portal accounts! If your child attended school in the Martin County School District last year, they will be bringing home a copy of their final report for the 2020-2021 school year no later than tomorrow afternoon. They will also bring home a copy of instructions for parents/caregivers to access their FOCUS Parent Portal accounts. These accounts allow families to easily keep up with their child's grades, attendance and more! If you need assistance with claiming your FOCUS Parent Portal account, please call (772) 219-1200 ext. 30610 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. on August 20, 23 and 24. Staff will be available to assist in English and Spanish. Watch Dr. Millay's message here: https://youtu.be/W0q2V-ctFmc We are #ALLINMartin👊 and ready to help all students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟 this school year!

🔊VACCINATION EVENTS🔊 While vaccinations are voluntary for students and staff, the Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) encourages individuals aged 12 and up to consider obtaining their COVID-19 vaccine if this recommendation is in alignment with guidance from their health care provider. Vaccination events will take place throughout Martin County in the coming days. Students aged 12-17 must have a parent/legal caregiver present with them to receive a vaccination. Please contact DOH Martin at (772) 221-4000 with questions. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Our elementary schools will host Curriculum Nights for families on August 18 and 19. View specific details for your child's school: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening#curriculumnights If you or your child are experiencing symptoms of illness, awaiting COVID-19 test results, have tested positive for COVID-19, or are currently quarantined, please do not attend Curriculum Night in person. Please contact your child's school- staff will make arrangements for you to receive the same information that will be presented during these events. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎INVESTED IN EXCELLENCE🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay and the Martin County School Board recognized Martin County High School teacher Leigh Anne Pike for being named the recipient of the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations' "Invested in Excellence" Award during the Florida Department of Education's recent Teacher of the Year gala! Ms. Pike was chosen from among 67 county-wide Teacher of the Year honorees as the Consortium’s annual “Invested in Excellence” recipient. The Consortium presents this award in recognition of a district teacher of the year who has a consistent focus on facilitating over-and-above resources and experiences for their students. Currently serving as the media specialist for Martin County High School, Ms. Pike has served Martin County students for 17 years as an elementary teacher, digital learning leader and media specialist. Over the years she has sought and implemented more than 20 winning grants, earning more than $40,000 in awards to innovate teaching and learning. #ALLINMartin👊

Martin County School District is looking for great, new candidates to work with the fabulous Extended Day Program!! Apply today! https://skyward.iscorp.com/scripts/wsisa.dll/WService=wsfinmartincofl/rapplmnu03.w

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the meeting agenda: https://bit.ly/3yDkwvx Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/418PGYLVVGo #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDPotential🌟

🛠BREAKING GROUND🛠 With excitement and enthusiasm, Superintendent John D. Millay and the Martin County School Board recently participated in groundbreaking ceremonies for the new Jensen Beach and Palm City elementary schools. The complete replacement of both aging schools is being funded by the half-cent sales tax referendum that was generously approved by Martin County voters in 2018. Construction began at both sites the last week of July and is scheduled to be completed in the summer of 2023. Students will continue safely attending school in their current buildings while the new facilities are constructed. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎📚BACK TO SCHOOL 2021🍎📚 Positive vibes for week 2 courtesy of the senior parking lot at Jensen Beach High School. "A day is what you make it. Make it good!" - Superintendent Millay

❤️#FRIDAYFEELS❤️ Jensen Beach High School graduates Taylor Cotton and Olivia Zayas participated in the Air Force Academy's recent Shoulder Board Pinning Ceremony. Cotton was asked by Zayas to pin on her freshman rank. Both were members of JBHS's Air Force JROTC program. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎📚BACK TO SCHOOL 2021🍎📚 Happy Friday, Martin County! We're ready to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and begin a fantastic third day of the school year. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDPotential🌟

🍎PLANNING FOR HEALTH AND SUCCESS🍎 Last week, the Martin County School Board approved Superintendent John D. Millay's recommendation that the District hire one additional nurse and then contract for supplementary nursing services to assist with required contact tracing processes this school year. While the Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) has applied for a grant that would fund these positions if approved, Dr. Millay and the School Board believe it is important to begin the school year with these important health professionals in place and assisting our schools. Our contracted nurses began their training with the District this afternoon. We are grateful to have these healthcare heroes assisting our schools. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎📚BACK TO SCHOOL 2021🍎📚 All smiles from Superintendent John D. Millay and our engaged students on day 2! We're #ALLINMartin👊 and ready to help all students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟!

As Martin County High School students raise #OldGlory, we're #ALLINMartin👊 and ready for day two!

🍎SPRING ASSESSMENT SCORE REPORTS NOW AVAILABLE🍎 Parents - Score reports for the Spring 2021 state assessments are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Score reports are available for the following subject areas: FSA English Language Arts (ELA), FSA Math, Science Grades 5 & 8, Algebra EOC, Geometry EOC, Civics EOC, Biology EOC and U.S. History (EOC). Please review the attached images to learn how you can access your child's reports.

🍎📚BACK TO SCHOOL 2021🍎📚 Superintendent John D. Millay shared his excitement and enthusiasm about the start of the new school year with our local media this afternoon. Tune in this evening on your favorite station to learn more! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDPotential🌟

🍎📚 WELCOME BACK! 🍎📚 It's the #FirstDayofSchool, Martin County! We are so excited to welcome all of our students back to our classrooms. 🛑🚍Please exercise caution on our roadways while allowing extra time to reach your destination - school buses are transporting our most precious cargo. Many students will also be walking, biking or waiting at bus stops throughout the community. ❓Have questions about #BacktoSchool? Visit our website at https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening. We are #ALLINMartin👊 and ready to help ALL students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟!

🍎📚BACK TO SCHOOL 2021: STAYING IN THE KNOW🍎📚 Families - our FOCUS Parent Portal is a one-stop shop for reviewing information about your child's attendance, class grades, state assessment results and more! If you do not already have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please follow the steps outlined in the photos to claim your account. We are #ALLINMartin👊 and ready to help all students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟!

🍎RETURNING WITH RESILIENCE🍎 The Martin County School District has partnered with Tykes & Teens, a leading local provider of mental health services, to ensure students are prepared for success as they return to school campuses. CBS12's Madeline Montgomery spoke with Jensen Beach High School teacher Tony Ferro about what "returning with resilience" means for families: https://cbs12.com/news/local/teachers-take-extra-steps-to-ease-transition-from-quarantine-to-classroom. #ALLINMartin👊

🚨PLANNING FOR SAFETY🚨 The Martin County School District was one of the first school districts in Florida to be in full compliance with Alyssa's Law, which requires schools to have a mobile panic alarm system in place to notify local law enforcement in case of an emergency. WPTV's Stephanie Susskind took an in-depth look at our comprehensive security solution. Learn more here: https://www.wptv.com/news/education/back-to-school/martin-county-school-district-touts-new-technology-to-keep-students-staff-safe. We are #ALLINMartin👊 and ready to help all students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟!

🍎PLANNING FOR HEALTH AND SUCCESS🍎 On Thursday, August 5, the Martin County School Board approved Superintendent John D. Millay's recommendation that the District hire additional nurses to assist with required contract tracing processes in the coming school year. While the Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) has applied for a grant that would fund these positions if approved, Dr. Millay and the School Board believe it is important to begin the school year with these important health professionals in place and assisting our schools. WPTV's Todd Wilson spoke with Dr. Millay about why these positions are a priority for the District. Read more here: https://www.wptv.com/rebound/state-of-education/martin-county-school-district-hires-more-nurses #ALLINMartin👊