WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS! 🫶🍎🎉
Behind every great school year is a great teacher.
In our A-rated District, it’s not just the students who are learning and growing—our teachers lead the way.
Welcome back to the educators who make this District unstoppable. We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you!
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Behind every great school year is a great teacher.
In our A-rated District, it’s not just the students who are learning and growing—our teachers lead the way.
Welcome back to the educators who make this District unstoppable. We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you!
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🎉CELEBRATING SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENT🎉
A huge congratulations to Martin County High School senior Ariana Perez, who recently finished the highly competitive Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) Summer Internship Program!
Ariana was one of just seven students chosen from across the region—and the only student from the Martin County School District—to spend six weeks conducting advanced neuroscience research alongside scientists at MPFI. Her internship concluded with a scientific poster presentation and a final talk on her experience.
We're incredibly proud of Ariana for representing MCSD with excellence! Through this, she hopes other Martin County students know this opportunity is within reach, and encourages her peers to apply in the future. We, too, hope to see more MCSD names on that list! 🔬🌟
📸 Courtesy of MPFI and Ariana
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
A huge congratulations to Martin County High School senior Ariana Perez, who recently finished the highly competitive Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience (MPFI) Summer Internship Program!
Ariana was one of just seven students chosen from across the region—and the only student from the Martin County School District—to spend six weeks conducting advanced neuroscience research alongside scientists at MPFI. Her internship concluded with a scientific poster presentation and a final talk on her experience.
We're incredibly proud of Ariana for representing MCSD with excellence! Through this, she hopes other Martin County students know this opportunity is within reach, and encourages her peers to apply in the future. We, too, hope to see more MCSD names on that list! 🔬🌟
📸 Courtesy of MPFI and Ariana
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
📣VOTE NOW!📣
We’re proud to share that a Citrus Grove Elementary School Diamondback has been nominated for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week, and we need your votes to help her win!
Congratulations to Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Laura Bakkedahl! Her nominator shared: "Laura is a blessing to behold. The utter patience and consideration that she puts into every lesson she creates for her students is second to none. She is passionate, compassionate, and genuine. She is raising little ones to be fine humans who are going to be good people as they venture into the world. Every day with her is a day to prepare for a better future."
🗳️ Help us celebrate Ms. Bakkedahl by casting your vote — you can vote once a day through Friday afternoon: https://bit.ly/40G0gcH
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
We’re proud to share that a Citrus Grove Elementary School Diamondback has been nominated for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week, and we need your votes to help her win!
Congratulations to Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Laura Bakkedahl! Her nominator shared: "Laura is a blessing to behold. The utter patience and consideration that she puts into every lesson she creates for her students is second to none. She is passionate, compassionate, and genuine. She is raising little ones to be fine humans who are going to be good people as they venture into the world. Every day with her is a day to prepare for a better future."
🗳️ Help us celebrate Ms. Bakkedahl by casting your vote — you can vote once a day through Friday afternoon: https://bit.ly/40G0gcH
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
📆BACK-TO-SCHOOL PLANNING📆
Our 2025–2026 Instructional Calendar is available—complete with holiday breaks, early release days, and those important Emergency Makeup Days.
🟦 Holiday breaks and days off? Shaded in dark blue.
🟥 Emergency Makeup Days? Outlined in red: November 24–25 (before Thanksgiving) and May 29, 2026.
If we don’t need them, you get bonus vacation days. If we do, they become regular school days.
Either way, we’ll give you as much notice as possible.
So, before you book that mid-semester getaway, check the calendar. We love a good beach day too—but we love student success even more. 😉🤩 Attendance matters in our A-Rated District.
View the calendar here: http://bit.ly/45sE20o
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Our 2025–2026 Instructional Calendar is available—complete with holiday breaks, early release days, and those important Emergency Makeup Days.
🟦 Holiday breaks and days off? Shaded in dark blue.
🟥 Emergency Makeup Days? Outlined in red: November 24–25 (before Thanksgiving) and May 29, 2026.
If we don’t need them, you get bonus vacation days. If we do, they become regular school days.
Either way, we’ll give you as much notice as possible.
So, before you book that mid-semester getaway, check the calendar. We love a good beach day too—but we love student success even more. 😉🤩 Attendance matters in our A-Rated District.
View the calendar here: http://bit.ly/45sE20o
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎
Today's Special (TRIM) School Board Meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m.
View the agenda for the meeting: https://bit.ly/45ba1Rw
Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4lRUX2w
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Today's Special (TRIM) School Board Meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m.
View the agenda for the meeting: https://bit.ly/45ba1Rw
Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4lRUX2w
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
📆 T-2 WEEKS UNTIL SCHOOL! 📆
August 11 is coming in hot, and guess what? Only 30% of our families have filled out the back-to-school forms in the FOCUS Parent Portal.
That means 70% are about to log in on August 7 like:“Where’s my kid’s schedule?” “Why can’t I see anything?” “Wait… we had to do forms?” 🤷♂️
Yes. Yes, you do. Here’s how it works: ✅ Do the forms ➡️ Unlock the schedule ✨ Avoid the chaos Help us help you. Do the forms. Be the hero. 💪
🎉THE RESULTS ARE IN!🎉
Congratulations to Mrs. Hannah Licameli, TCPalm's Teacher of the Week! 👏🥳
A proud Jensen Beach Elementary School Viking, Mrs. Licameli brings creativity, compassion, and unstoppable energy to everything she does, from making phonics fun for our youngest learners to growing fresh produce in the school garden. She’s all heart, all in, all the time. 💚💙
We’re proud to have outstanding educators like Mrs. Licameli leading the way in our A-rated Martin County School District! Thank you to everyone who voted to help shine a spotlight on this incredible educator.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Congratulations to Mrs. Hannah Licameli, TCPalm's Teacher of the Week! 👏🥳
A proud Jensen Beach Elementary School Viking, Mrs. Licameli brings creativity, compassion, and unstoppable energy to everything she does, from making phonics fun for our youngest learners to growing fresh produce in the school garden. She’s all heart, all in, all the time. 💚💙
We’re proud to have outstanding educators like Mrs. Licameli leading the way in our A-rated Martin County School District! Thank you to everyone who voted to help shine a spotlight on this incredible educator.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🐎 STALLION STAMPEDE 🐎
What a great way to set students up for success in our A-rated District! 🙌
Incoming Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School 6th graders spent two days of their summer getting to know their new school, keeping their minds sharp, and making new friends. No first-day jitters here—just confident students ready to crush the new year!
Watch out, middle school—these Stallions are ready for you! 💪🐎
#ALLINMartin 👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
What a great way to set students up for success in our A-rated District! 🙌
Incoming Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School 6th graders spent two days of their summer getting to know their new school, keeping their minds sharp, and making new friends. No first-day jitters here—just confident students ready to crush the new year!
Watch out, middle school—these Stallions are ready for you! 💪🐎
#ALLINMartin 👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
🎉HAPPY SYSTEM ADMIN APPRECIATION DAY🎉
We know you do more than just ask if we’ve restarted our computer yet… 😅
Our incredible ET (Educational Technology) team works nonstop behind the scenes to keep our A-rated District connected, protected, and running smoothly, supporting staff, students, and systems every step of the way. 💻🔧✨
Thank you for being our tech superheroes! We truly appreciate everything you do.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
We know you do more than just ask if we’ve restarted our computer yet… 😅
Our incredible ET (Educational Technology) team works nonstop behind the scenes to keep our A-rated District connected, protected, and running smoothly, supporting staff, students, and systems every step of the way. 💻🔧✨
Thank you for being our tech superheroes! We truly appreciate everything you do.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY🍎
Students looking for some fresh fits for the new school year? Keep in mind our dress code!
We’re throwing it back to this iconic video made by Jensen Beach High School students to help your kiddos start the year in style and in dress code: https://youtu.be/cQbBXQDVJuc
View the full dress code policy here: https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/martin/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CWVHVQ4A321D
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Students looking for some fresh fits for the new school year? Keep in mind our dress code!
We’re throwing it back to this iconic video made by Jensen Beach High School students to help your kiddos start the year in style and in dress code: https://youtu.be/cQbBXQDVJuc
View the full dress code policy here: https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/martin/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CWVHVQ4A321D
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟
We’re proud to share that Ms. Janice Cizek has been recommended as the next Principal of Martin County High School, pending School Board approval!
A familiar face on campus, Ms. Cizek most recently served as Assistant Principal of Curriculum, where she helped increase academic opportunities for students. With her years of leadership experience and commitment to student growth, she's ready to take on this new role and lead the Tigers into their next chapter of success! Read more about her background: https://bit.ly/451aGVt
Congratulations, Ms. Cizek! 🐅
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
We’re proud to share that Ms. Janice Cizek has been recommended as the next Principal of Martin County High School, pending School Board approval!
A familiar face on campus, Ms. Cizek most recently served as Assistant Principal of Curriculum, where she helped increase academic opportunities for students. With her years of leadership experience and commitment to student growth, she's ready to take on this new role and lead the Tigers into their next chapter of success! Read more about her background: https://bit.ly/451aGVt
Congratulations, Ms. Cizek! 🐅
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
☀️SUMMER FUN IN OUR A-RATED DISTRICT☀️
What do you get when you mix arts and crafts, water slides, and a fashion runway? Just another week of unforgettable fun at one of our Extended Day Summer Camps!
Hobe Sound Elementary School campers recently enjoyed the outdoors for a water day, tapped into their creative side by crafting their own Forkys, exuded confidence during a fashion show, and had good old-fashioned fun at a ballgame. ⚾️☀️😎
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
What do you get when you mix arts and crafts, water slides, and a fashion runway? Just another week of unforgettable fun at one of our Extended Day Summer Camps!
Hobe Sound Elementary School campers recently enjoyed the outdoors for a water day, tapped into their creative side by crafting their own Forkys, exuded confidence during a fashion show, and had good old-fashioned fun at a ballgame. ⚾️☀️😎
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🏁RACING TO #1🏁
Today, school and District leaders hit the ground running—literally! From solving clues to racing (safely) around Martin County, teams explored the local landmarks and hidden gems that make our A-rated District shine. Take a look at the photos and see if you recognize some of the pitstops! ☀️✨
🥇1st Place: Dark Red
🥈2nd Place: Dark Pink
🥉3rd Place: Green
But this race wasn’t just about bragging rights (although some might say so 😉)—it was about building stronger connections across campuses and departments, all in pursuit of one goal: sustaining our A and climbing toward #1. 💪
Huge thanks to the Environmental Studies Center for hosting our starting and finishing lines, and to the incredible local sites that let our leaders learn more about the place we proudly serve.
Also, huge shoutout to our Professional Learning Department for such a great way to kick off our Leadership Days, and to the crews who helped get it all set up!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
Today, school and District leaders hit the ground running—literally! From solving clues to racing (safely) around Martin County, teams explored the local landmarks and hidden gems that make our A-rated District shine. Take a look at the photos and see if you recognize some of the pitstops! ☀️✨
🥇1st Place: Dark Red
🥈2nd Place: Dark Pink
🥉3rd Place: Green
But this race wasn’t just about bragging rights (although some might say so 😉)—it was about building stronger connections across campuses and departments, all in pursuit of one goal: sustaining our A and climbing toward #1. 💪
Huge thanks to the Environmental Studies Center for hosting our starting and finishing lines, and to the incredible local sites that let our leaders learn more about the place we proudly serve.
Also, huge shoutout to our Professional Learning Department for such a great way to kick off our Leadership Days, and to the crews who helped get it all set up!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐
Two weeks left of Math Review Monday! Can you believe it?!
Tackle week 8️⃣–plus two IXL challenges for a bonus–to sharpen those math skills ahead of the new school year.
This week's example challenge is for our high school students. View all challenges here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MathReviewMonday
🍽️BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEALS INFO🍽️
Make lunch and breakfast simple this school year with MySchoolBucks—the Martin County School District's online payment system. Visit MySchoolBucks.com to create your FREE account and easily add funds for breakfast and lunch.
👉Regular price for breakfast for all students is $1.50. Lunch for grades K-5 is $1.85, and for grades 6-12 is $2.10.
ℹ️The District will cover the cost of meals for students who apply and qualify for reduced-price meals. Want to know if your student qualifies? The application is on myschoolapps.com!
All students attending the school sites participating in the Community Eligibility Provisions will receive free breakfasts and lunches with no income restrictions. Those sites include:
🍎Willoughby Learning Center
🍎J.D. Parker Elementary School
🍎The Pinewood Elementary
🍎Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎Warfield Elementary School
🍎Indiantown Middle School
🍎Indiantown High School
🍎Spectrum Academy
For more information, please contact the Food & Nutrition Services Department at 772-223-2655 ext. 58107 or email AskFNS@martinschools.org.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Make lunch and breakfast simple this school year with MySchoolBucks—the Martin County School District's online payment system. Visit MySchoolBucks.com to create your FREE account and easily add funds for breakfast and lunch.
👉Regular price for breakfast for all students is $1.50. Lunch for grades K-5 is $1.85, and for grades 6-12 is $2.10.
ℹ️The District will cover the cost of meals for students who apply and qualify for reduced-price meals. Want to know if your student qualifies? The application is on myschoolapps.com!
All students attending the school sites participating in the Community Eligibility Provisions will receive free breakfasts and lunches with no income restrictions. Those sites include:
🍎Willoughby Learning Center
🍎J.D. Parker Elementary School
🍎The Pinewood Elementary
🍎Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎Warfield Elementary School
🍎Indiantown Middle School
🍎Indiantown High School
🍎Spectrum Academy
For more information, please contact the Food & Nutrition Services Department at 772-223-2655 ext. 58107 or email AskFNS@martinschools.org.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🦈 Duuun... dun... Duuun... dun... DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN DUN! 🦈
Fossil fun was in full swing at Palm City Elementary School Extended Day Summer Camp, where students had a jaw-some time exploring the world of sharks with Jurassic Parts Outreach Programs’ Shark Tooth Lab!
Campers got up close with real shark jaws and teeth, learned how to identify and categorize fossilized chompers, and even created their own shark tooth necklaces. 🦷🌊
It’s just one of the many fun, enriching experiences happening in our A-rated District this summer!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Fossil fun was in full swing at Palm City Elementary School Extended Day Summer Camp, where students had a jaw-some time exploring the world of sharks with Jurassic Parts Outreach Programs’ Shark Tooth Lab!
Campers got up close with real shark jaws and teeth, learned how to identify and categorize fossilized chompers, and even created their own shark tooth necklaces. 🦷🌊
It’s just one of the many fun, enriching experiences happening in our A-rated District this summer!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
⏰🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY🍎⏰
Ring, ring—it’s that time! 🛎️
The 2025–2026 bell schedules are officially approved! Whether you're setting your morning routine or planning the afternoon pickup line, now’s a great time to check when that first bell rings for your student.
⏰ Each school’s start and end times, and office hours, are available now—because Day 1 success starts with being on time!
📲 View the bell schedules on our comprehensive Back-to-School webpage: https://bit.ly/4lstggr
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Ring, ring—it’s that time! 🛎️
The 2025–2026 bell schedules are officially approved! Whether you're setting your morning routine or planning the afternoon pickup line, now’s a great time to check when that first bell rings for your student.
⏰ Each school’s start and end times, and office hours, are available now—because Day 1 success starts with being on time!
📲 View the bell schedules on our comprehensive Back-to-School webpage: https://bit.ly/4lstggr
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🚌LEAVING A LEGACY🚌
For 34 years, Ms. Arnette Graham has greeted students with a warm smile as they stepped onto her bus each morning—a simple gesture that set the tone for their day.
As a student delivery specialist, Ms. Graham was a trusted presence for students, a reassuring voice for families, and a dependable teammate for colleagues.
On Tuesday, Superintendent Michael Maine and School Board members honored her incredible service as she enters retirement.
Thank you, Ms. Graham! We wish you all the best in this next chapter!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
For 34 years, Ms. Arnette Graham has greeted students with a warm smile as they stepped onto her bus each morning—a simple gesture that set the tone for their day.
As a student delivery specialist, Ms. Graham was a trusted presence for students, a reassuring voice for families, and a dependable teammate for colleagues.
On Tuesday, Superintendent Michael Maine and School Board members honored her incredible service as she enters retirement.
Thank you, Ms. Graham! We wish you all the best in this next chapter!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
📚LITERACY MOVIE MORNING📚
The Children's Services Council of Martin County and Martin Reads are hosting a special screening of “Sentenced,” a powerful documentary executive produced by Steph Curry and the Children’s Literacy Project that highlights the life-changing impact of foundational reading skills.
🗓 July 23, 2025
🕥 10:30 a.m.
📍 Blake Library – Armstrong Room
Stick around after the film for a short Q&A with Rob Ranieri, CEO of House of Hope and learn how anyone in the community can get involved with local literacy efforts through Martin Reads, United Way of Martin County, and the 4C's.
Admission is free—but seats are limited! Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/40q3WPF
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
The Children's Services Council of Martin County and Martin Reads are hosting a special screening of “Sentenced,” a powerful documentary executive produced by Steph Curry and the Children’s Literacy Project that highlights the life-changing impact of foundational reading skills.
🗓 July 23, 2025
🕥 10:30 a.m.
📍 Blake Library – Armstrong Room
Stick around after the film for a short Q&A with Rob Ranieri, CEO of House of Hope and learn how anyone in the community can get involved with local literacy efforts through Martin Reads, United Way of Martin County, and the 4C's.
Admission is free—but seats are limited! Reserve your spot here: https://bit.ly/40q3WPF
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟
During Tuesday night's School Board meeting, Superintendent Michael Maine and School Board members officially welcomed several school leaders to their new roles in our A-Rated District!
Please join us in congratulating the following administrators:
🍎 Adelle Sumner – Principal, Warfield Elementary School
🍎 Erin Albano – Assistant Principal, Warfield Elementary School
🍎 Alcira Gonzalez – Assistant Principal, Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎 Sydnee Harden – Assistant Principal, Palm City Elementary School
🍎 Dr. Allysha Ramcharan and Danielle Farrell – Assistant Principals, Martin County High School
We’re excited for the leadership, passion, and commitment these educators bring as we continue our journey toward becoming the #1 school district in Florida!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
During Tuesday night's School Board meeting, Superintendent Michael Maine and School Board members officially welcomed several school leaders to their new roles in our A-Rated District!
Please join us in congratulating the following administrators:
🍎 Adelle Sumner – Principal, Warfield Elementary School
🍎 Erin Albano – Assistant Principal, Warfield Elementary School
🍎 Alcira Gonzalez – Assistant Principal, Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎 Sydnee Harden – Assistant Principal, Palm City Elementary School
🍎 Dr. Allysha Ramcharan and Danielle Farrell – Assistant Principals, Martin County High School
We’re excited for the leadership, passion, and commitment these educators bring as we continue our journey toward becoming the #1 school district in Florida!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
