MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This evening, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Ariana Chavers! “Ari plans to attend Indian River State College to start her educational journey for Nurse Practitioner," proud mom Liza wrote. "I am so proud of her and all of her accomplishments. She worked as a counselor for MCSD Extended Day while going to high school and she also dual-enrolled in IRSC classes. Keep reaching for the stars because the sky is the limit!" 🎉Congratulations, Ariana! We are so very proud of you! 🎉 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2025

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on South Fork High School senior Charles Woodward! “Charlie had a great 4 years in the International Baccalaureate program and playing varsity tennis at South Fork High," proud parents Megan and Brandon shared. "He's 'All About The U!' and was accepted into the honors program (Foote Fellows) at the University of Miami - Herbert School of Business. He plans to study business and data. We are so proud of you and all your accomplishments. We love you very much!" 🎉Congratulations, Charles! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2025

🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES🎉 As May comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate the final Ignite Excellence Award recipients of the 24-25 school year—employees who go above and beyond for students, colleagues, and our community. Nominated by peers, they truly embody what it means to ignite excellence every day. Join us in congratulating: ⭐️Wilma Almestica-Sanchez - Director of Exceptional Student Education ⭐️Mercedes Thurston - Spectrum Academy ⭐️Carol Ann Kilinski - South Fork High School ⭐️Antonia Lopez - Indiantown Middle School ⭐️Veronica Zapico - Bessey Creek Elementary School Since starting the Ignite Excellence Program this year, we received nearly 300 nominees, had 30 winners, and gave away about $3,000 in certificates. We couldn't be more grateful to ALL the local businesses who helped us celebrate our winners! Shoutout to the top sponsors for the final awardees: Fleet Feet Stuart - Port St. Lucie and Smallcakes of Stuart, a Cupcakery & Creamery! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Jackson Henderson! "HUGE thank you to all the wonderful teachers Jackson has had during his educational career in Martin County," proud mom Ashle shared. "Each of them have had an impact on shaping the person he is today. We are so proud of Jackson and how hard he has worked to achieve his goals! He will be attending the University of Florida and plans to major in journalism. Go Gators! " 🎉Congratulations, Jackson! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2025

🧃☀️FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR STUDENTS🧃☀️ School may be out, but nutritious meals are still in! The Martin County School District will be serving free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under at select school sites starting Monday, June 2, 2025, with no income restrictions. Meal service dates and times will vary by location. Children must remain on location while they are eating their meals. Our Summer Feeding Bus is back as well! You can find the beautiful, bright bus serving lunch at St. Lucie Mobile Village and Booker Park in Indiantown starting Monday. 📍Find a meal site near you: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2240674 #ALLINMartin👊

☀️HELLO SUMMER!☀️ Summer Break is officially underway, but don't forget to take a look at how well your child did this school year! Fourth-quarter report cards for elementary students are now available. Report cards for middle and high school students (without EOC grades) will be posted on Monday, June 9. View your child's grades and attendance records in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on South Fork High School senior Ethan Matos! Ethan plans to attend the University of South Florida and major in Biomedical Science. 🎉Congratulations, Ethan! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2025

🎶 Take me out to the *St. Lucie Mets* ball game…🎶 for FREE! ⚾️ The St. Lucie Mets are hosting School Employee Appreciation Night tomorrow, May 29, and Martin County School District staff are invited! Just show your MCSD ID at the ticket window to receive a free ticket. 🎟️ ⚾️ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Andrew Olson! "Drew has worked consistently to maintain a high GPA, all while balancing a part-time job at our family restaurant, playing basketball on the school team all 4 years of high school, & mentoring & volunteering at basketball kids camps. He has done a wonderful job managing it all," proud mom Jocelyn shared. "Drew plans to attend Indian River State College for his AS degree, then EMT & firefighting school. We are so proud of you Drew! Shout out to Mrs. Warenick at MCHS for your support to Drew this year and for recognizing him for 'Character Counts.' We also loved seeing you at his games! Thank you also to Mrs. Donna Jacobsen, who was Drew’s 3rd & 5th grade teacher at Citrus Grove Elementary School. I appreciate that you have been a constant supporter of Drew, and still are, even to this day. He has so much respect and admiration for you." 🎉Congratulations, Andrew! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2025

🎉CELEBRATING SLPs🎉 May is National Speech-Language-Hearing Month, and we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) who serve students across the Martin County School District. From helping children find their voice to building confidence, our SLPs make a lasting impact every single day. Thank you for your compassion, expertise, and unwavering support—you truly make a difference! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🔬INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE STARS🔬 Two Martin County High School students represented our community on the world stage at the 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Columbus, Ohio — the largest international STEM research competition for high school students! ⭐️ Isabella Calhoun was named a State Finalist and attended with all expenses paid. Her project: “The Role of Hormones in Hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.” ⭐️ Nina Goyal was honored as a Martin County Finalist for her project: “Bioenhancers and AgriShield for Pest Management.” More than 1,600 students from more than 30 countries shared over 1,300 innovative projects during ISEF’s 75th anniversary. We're proud to see Martin County scholars among them! 💡🌎🔬 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Ella Kate Crowther! "We are so proud of Ella," mom Karly wrote. "She has worked so hard and it is exciting to see her graduate with amazing accomplishments! She set her sights on Florida State University two years ago and will be heading there in June. Ella worked two jobs, Tigerrets Captain, The Dance Academy of Stuart for 15 years and President of NHS. She will major in Business at FSU and cannot wait for this next chapter. Thank you to all her Teachers , family and friends for the encouragement and support!" 🎉Congratulations, Ella! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2025

🎉VOTE NOW!🎉 Martin County, we need your help! Felix A. Williams Elementary music teacher Ms. Colleen Dougherty has been nominated for TCPalm Teacher of the Week, and she needs your vote! Ms. Dougherty brings the stage to life for her students, inspiring a love of music and the performing arts with every note, rehearsal, and performance. Let's show her how much we appreciate her dedication and love for music! Vote today and every day through Friday, May 30➡️ https://bit.ly/4kt7vMu #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 Graduation ceremonies may have wrapped up… but we still have seniors to celebrate! This evening, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Riley Mead! "Riley attended Citrus Grove Elementary School and Hidden Oaks Middle School before Martin County High School," proud mom Shellee shared. "He had so many amazing teachers along the way: Ms Kirkham, Ms Brown, and Mrs Jacobson to name a few. Thanks to you all! At MCHS he had an outstanding team of teachers and support staff guiding him along the way too. A special shout out to Ms. Edwards, Mr. Wilson, Ms. Luna, and Mr. Francke for always believing in him!" "In high school he completed the Culinary Program earning 2 industry certifications and was a member of National Honor Society," Shellee continued. "His greatest achievement though was earning Boy Scouts’ highest rank of Eagle Scout in 2023, a rank which only 4% of those who join scouting ever reach. For college Riley intends on starting at Indian River State College then transferring to the University of Central Florida and then onto Optometry school. Riley we are so proud of you and are excited to see what the future holds for you!" 🎉Congratulations, Riley! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2025

🏆CHAMPS ON AND OFF THE FIELD🏆 Join us in congratulating our student-athletes who not only excelled on the field but also in the classroom! FHSAA released its Overall Academic Team rankings for the 24-25 school year, and we're proud to share that South Fork High School earned 🥇 Overall in Class 5A—their third consecutive year at the top! We’re also proud to celebrate: 🏆 Jensen Beach High School – 3rd place in Class 5A 🏆 Martin County High School – 11th place in Class 6A To qualify for this prestigious recognition, athletic teams must maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA—proving that our student-athletes' commitment extend beyond game day. On top of that, each of our high schools earned at least one top-five finish in the 2025 Spring Academic Team Champion standings! Read the full list here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2229992 Congratulations to all our student-athletes, coaches, and academic teams! 🎉👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🍎 Reminder, Martin County families: we have Early Release today! There's no school on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. All District-operated schools and offices will be closed. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🎓CELEBRATING OUR ADULT ED GRADUATES🎓 The Martin County School District proudly celebrated the incredible accomplishments of our Adult Education graduates Monday evening. These graduates have overcome challenges, persevered through obstacles, and proven that their determination has no limit. Whether they were earning their high school diploma or taking the next step in their educational journey, each graduate reminded us that it’s never too late to pursue your goals. We are so proud of your resilience, your drive, and your commitment to building a brighter future. Congratulations, graduates—you’ve inspired us all. 🎓🎉 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #Classof2025

🍎EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🍎 Reminder, Martin County families: we have Early Release on Friday, May 23, followed by no school on Monday, May 26! View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🦅CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATING EAGLES🦅 No matter what school name appears on the diploma–Spectrum Academy, Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School, or South Fork High School–this milestone is one to be celebrated. Before our traditional high school graduation ceremonies begin, Spectrum Academy graduates were honored in a heartfelt celebration surrounded by staff, loved ones, and very proud school and District leaders, including Superintendent Michael Maine, School Board Chair Amy Pritchett, Board Members Dr. Brian Moriarty, Christia Li Roberts and Jennifer Russell, along with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tracey Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Lisa Estevez, and current Port Salerno Elementary Principal Lauren Gifford. Eagles, you've soared to new heights. Earning your diploma is an achievement that you should be proud of today and always. Congrats, grads! We know you all have a bright future ahead. 🦅🎓 #ALLINMartin👊 #Classof2025 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🏆MATH OLYMPICS CHAMPIONS🏆 Congratulations again to Felix A. Williams Elementary for winning the third annual MCSD Math Olympics! During last week’s School Board Meeting, these brilliant Math Olympians and their coach were recognized by Superintendent Michael Maine, our School Board, and community members for their outstanding achievement. Read more about this year's Math Olympics here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2178307 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥