MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

❤️MARTIN TRULY MEANS MORE❤️ This was too sweet of a shoutout not to share. 🥹 One of our now Kindergarten parents reached out about her son’s former VPK educator, Ms. Cassell and the impact she made on him not only as a current student, but even this year as he’s moved onto to Kindergarten. “The first week of this school year, Karter was nervous and having a hard time adjusting. Ms. Cassell would see him and say encouraging things to him and give him words of affirmation that would completely brighten his day,” Chelsea said. “She didn’t have to do that. He wasn’t her student anymore, but she still made the effort to make him feel seen and cared for.” And looking back on last year, his mom said she saw that same care in the way Ms. Cassell treated all of her students. While volunteering at the school, she watched her make sure every child felt included and had the opportunity to participate. When her son was away from school for an extended period, Ms. Cassell continued to make sure he knew he was remembered. And now, even though he’s moved on from her classroom, that care hasn’t changed: “Ms. Cassell goes above and beyond in ways that I don’t think can always be measured. Her love for teaching and, more importantly, her love for the children in her care shines through in everything she does. She has made such a positive impact on my son, and the fact that she has continued to show him that same kindness and love even after he left her classroom says so much about the kind of teacher she is.” That’s why Martin Means More. It’s these kinds of connections you can’t find anywhere else. Thank you, Ms. Cassell, for going above and beyond, or what we call #ALLINMartin👊 for your current and former students every day. #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

⚡POWERING UP THE COMMUNITY⚡

For some Warfield Elementary School students, this was their first time seeing a bucket truck up close—and they got to learn exactly how those trucks and the people who operate them help keep our community powered.

In recognition of Lineworker Appreciation Day, Florida Power & Light visited Warfield to introduce students to the important work and career opportunities of lineworkers.

Our students and staff had cards and banners ready to say thank you, but FPL had a few surprises of their own—bringing coffee and donuts for our staff and school supplies for students. ☕🍩📚

These kinds of hands-on “show and tells” give students a chance to see careers up close, ask questions and start imagining where their own interests might take them!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #martinmeansmore

🎉VOTE NOW!🎉

Congratulations to Nicole Golden, one of our amazing instructional coaches, who is in the running again for this week's TCPalm Teacher of the Week! 🎉

You can find Nicole all across the District, sharing her love for Building Thinking Classrooms and math! Her nominator said it best: "Nicole is an incredible math coach who brings unmatched passion, professionalism, and reliability to everything she does. She connects easily with teachers and builds strong relationships that foster trust and collaboration. Nicole doesn’t just share best practices; she models them, supports teachers through the process, and ensures they feel confident and successful. Her dedication and instructional knowledge make a significant impact daily."

➡️ Multiply Nicole’s chances—vote daily through Friday afternoon: bit.ly/3V1MDV4

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎉WE HAVE A WINNER!🎉

Let's hear it for a REPEAT winner! Please join us in congratulating this week's official TCPalm Teacher of the Week, Ms. Jamie Creager of Jensen Beach Elementary School!

For the second time, Ms. Creager has earned the title thanks to the support of the community voting for her.

Known for creating engaging, meaningful learning experiences and making sure her students feel supported, challenged and successful, Ms. Creager continues to make a difference every day.

Congratulations, Ms. Creager! 👏

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

📚MIDDLE SCHOOL: THAT’S A WRAP!📚 The final Curriculum Night of the back-to-school season is officially in the books! Our middle schools welcomed families for a closer look at the classrooms, teachers, programs and opportunities that make up the middle school experience. From academics and athletics to clubs and activities, there’s a lot happening across our back-to-back A-rated District. Three weeks in, our schools are in full swing—and this marks the final stop in our back-to-school season. More opportunities. More ways to grow. More reasons Martin Means More! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

MARTIN MEANS MORE❤️🖤 Support doesn’t stop when the school day ends. We love seeing our educators showing up for their students outside the classroom, too! That’s one of the things that makes our community special. In the Martin County School District, our schools and our community are connected, and our staff continue to show up for students wherever they are. More support. More community. More reasons to be #PublicSchoolPROUD. #ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎

Today's School Board Meeting will begin at 4 p.m.

View the agenda: https://bit.ly/4zEpIz7
Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/3SPQ80h

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎉VOTE NOW!🎉

Huge congratulations to Jensen Beach Elementary School's Ms. Jamie Creager, who has once again been nominated for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week!

Her nominator said it best: "She’s caring and amazing."

She won before...let's help her do it again! 🗳️ Vote daily through Friday afternoon: bit.ly/4gr7B78

Don't forget, you can nominate an outstanding teacher using the same link!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

⚠️ PARENT SAFETY ALERT: SQUISHY TOYS ⚠️

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is warning families about fake and counterfeit squishy toys that may pose safety risks to children.

As a precaution, the Martin County School District will not provide squishy toys as classroom incentives, PBIS rewards or sensory items.

Families are encouraged to be aware of the squishy toys their children use and to follow CPSC guidance for identifying potentially unsafe products. 🔗 Learn more here: https://www.cpsc.gov/Newsroom/News-Releases/2026/Consumer-Safety-Alert-CPSC-Warns-Consumers-About-Fake-and-Counterfeit-Squishy-Toys-Reiterates-Warning-About-Serious-Burn-Hazards

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎶❤️ALWAYS IN OUR HEARTS❤️🎶 Our thoughts and hearts go to the family, friends, and generations of Martin County students who had the privilege of knowing Mr. Ron Corbin. A true Martin County gem, for 34 years, Mr. Corbin led OPUS, Martin County High School’s choir, retiring in 2014 after dedicating his career to helping students find their voices and discover the joy of music. But his presence in our schools reached far beyond the music room. He was a devoted Tiger, volunteering as a scorekeeper for basketball and volleyball and traveling across the state to support Martin County High School athletics. Mr. Corbin gave so much of his life to our students, our schools and our community. His impact cannot be measured in years or accolades—it lives on in the countless students he encouraged, the music he helped create and the memories shared by those who knew him. We are deeply grateful for the life he shared with Martin County, and we will carry his memory with us, forever in our hearts. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. #ALLINMartin👊

ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM NIGHTS: CHECK ✅ Our elementary schools welcomed families over the past two nights for a closer look at the classrooms, teachers and learning that show why Martin Means More in our A-rated District. These are the connections that help make a great school experience even stronger. Middle and high school families, you’re next! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🚨PHONE SYSTEM UPDATE🚨

Callers attempting to reach a District school or department may occasionally be routed to a different location.

Calls are being received; however, if you reach a site other than the one you intended to contact, please press 0 to reach the front office and request a transfer to the correct school or department.

While we work with our service provider to resolve the issue, families and community members may also use the staff directory on their school's website to contact employees or departments via email, or submit an inquiry through Onflo.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

#ALLINMartin👊

🍎LAST CALL FOR BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS🍎

Today is the final day of Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday!

Need a few last-minute supplies, a new backpack or something else for the year ahead? Today’s the day to take advantage of the tax savings. 🛒

🔗 Get the details: floridarevenue.com/backtoschool

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

💡BUILDING CURIOUS THINKERS💡

We're only a week and a half into the new school year, and students across our back-to-back A-rated District are already fully engaged in exchanging strategies, explaining how they reached an answer, and discovering that there can be more than one path to a solution.

Remember what this is called?? Building Thinking Classrooms! It’s a classroom strategy that is more than about solving problems—it’s building confidence, perseverance and the ability to think through challenges from different perspectives.

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🩺❤️PREPARING THE NEXT GENERATION❤️🩺

Congratulations to Jennifer Chandler, RNC-OB, Jensen Beach High School's Healthcare CTE teacher, who was named the August 2026 Heartbeat Award recipient by Finish Strong CPR and Medical Training! 👏

After 26 years in nursing, Jennifer brings her experience, compassion and passion for patient care into the classroom—preparing students with the skills, confidence and real-world experience they need for future careers in healthcare.

That’s Martin Means More. Educators who help students see what’s possible and prepare them for what comes next.

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHT🍎

On the schedule this week: Curriculum Night for elementary school families!

Join us this week to meet your child’s teacher(s), explore the curriculum, and discover how you can support your scholar’s success this year!

Be sure to follow your child’s school on Facebook/social media, or visit their website for the latest details. You can also find your school’s schedule here: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/reopening-2026-2027#curriculumnights

📆 Middle and high school families: it's your turn next week!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🚨NOTICE ABOUT DISTRICT PHONES🚨

The Martin County School District's main phone line (772-219-1200) is currently experiencing intermittent issues with incoming calls.

While we work with our service provider to resolve the issue, families and community members can use the staff directory at martinschools.org to contact the appropriate employee or department via email, or submit an inquiry through Let's Talk.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service. We apologize for any inconvenience.

#ALLINMartin👊

🎙️ALL IN FOR MORE CHOICES🎙️

In our next episode of 𝒜𝓁𝓁 ℐ𝓃 ℳ𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝓃, we’re talking about Martin County Flexible Education and the different ways students can learn within our A-rated District!

We’ll break down the options, who they’re designed for and how families can get started.

Episode airs August 15. Stay tuned! In the meantime, catch up on previous episodes:
🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU

#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎DAY TWO: AND WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED!🍎 Two days in, and there’s already a lot to be proud of across the Martin County School District. Superintendent Michael Maine and District leaders (with a surprise guest, School Board Vice Chair Dr. Brian Moriarty!) spent the day visiting schools—seeing beautiful campuses, taking in the upgrades made over the summer, connecting with the people who make our schools exceptional, and most importantly, watching students settle in and get right to work. Martin Means More because of the people who show up every day, the environments we create for students and the opportunities we’re able to provide so they can succeed. Two days down. A whole year ahead. And we’re ready for it. 💪🎉 #ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD

🩺🏀SPORTS PHYSICALS🏐🩺 South Florida Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is hosting a Back-to-School Sports Physical event TODAY, August 13, from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. for middle school students! If your student plans to participate in athletics during the 2026-2027 school year, this event offers an opportunity to complete their required sports physical. Proceeds will benefit participating schools' athletic departments. Please note: EKG testing will not be available at this event. #ALLINMartin👊