MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍎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👊

🏆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🔥

🎓#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

🎓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🔥

🔬CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN STEM🔬 During the board meeting last Tuesday, Superintendent Michael Maine and the School Board were proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of our STEM students who represented the Martin County School District at the State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida! We had a few scholars missing, including Nina Goyal and Isabella Calhoun from Martin County High School, who were at the International Science Fair in Ohio. Congratulations to all our STEM scholars! Your curiosity, innovation, and commitment to using science to solve real-world problems are already changing the world. We can’t wait to see what you do next!🔬👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓CELEBRATING THE FALCON CLASS OF 2025🎓 Jensen Beach High School's Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony will be streamed live beginning at 7 p.m. tomorrow! 🎉Click below to watch live and join us in celebrating our Falcon graduates. Attending in person? Share your photos (through DMs) with us so we can all join in celebrating your family's graduate!🎉 Livestream: https://www.lcpmultimedia.com/jensenbeachhighschoolgrad2025 #ALLINMartin👊 #Classof2025 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎉VOTE FOR OUR TEACHER OF THE WEEK🎉 New week, new teacher nominated for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week! Ms. Janine Malavasi, who inspires gifted ELA students every day at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, needs YOUR vote! Let’s rally behind her and show what #ALLINMartin👊 means! 🗳️ The poll closes at noon on Friday, May 23. Vote here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3HhMRk0 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION: WILDCAT EDITION🎓 These graduating seniors returned to where it all began—Wildcat territory—for one final walk through the halls of their elementary alma mater. We can't wait to see where their next chapter brings them! Congrats, Wildcats! 🐾💛💙🎓 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #classof2025

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on South Fork High School senior Marissa Brodie! "We are so proud of Marissa for all of her hard work," mom Cheyenne shared. "She has had straight As since middle school, and has always strived to do her best. She’s in the top 5% of her graduating class, an International Baccalaureate student at South Fork High, and a pharmacy technician. She has been accepted to Palm Beach Atlantic University - PBA to pursue a Doctor of Pharmacy degree and eventually become a pharmacist. Thank you to her amazing teachers Mrs. Baird, Mrs. Troisi, Mrs. Bennett, and Dr. Shewmaker for helping every step of the way. We cannot wait to see what the future has in store for her." 🎉Congratulations, Marissa! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/MCSDSeniorStories #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2025

🎉CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL MENTORS🎉 During Tuesday night’s board meeting, Superintendent Michael Maine and the School Board recognized these dedicated educators for their commitment to supporting and guiding new teachers in the Martin County School District. Just look at how many of our veteran teachers who chose to be a MartinMentor! Their mentorship builds strong foundations for both educators and students—and their impact reaches far beyond the classroom. We’re grateful for their passion, expertise, and the difference they make every day! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION: PANTHER EDITION🎓 Our Panthers are so grown! 🥹 These seniors returning to The Pinewood Elementary for the Grad Walk brought a morning full of joy, hope, and pride. Once a Panther, always a Panther... now it’s your turn to go out and change the world. We’re so proud of you. 🐾💛🖤 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #Classof2025

⚾️FIELD OF DREAMS⚾️ If you build it...they will come. During Tuesday night’s meeting, the School Board received an exciting update on the progress made to the Martin County High School and Hidden Oaks Middle School ballfields—thanks to the partnership between the Martin County School District and the McNicholas Family Foundation , Florida Baseball Club, and dedicated community supporters like Star Farms, The Ranch, and Perfect Pitch. These fields have undergone a remarkable transformation—now state-of-the-art spaces that will serve students, athletes, and families for years to come. We’re grateful to everyone who went in #ALLINMartin👊 for this project. It’s partnerships like these that help us build brighter futures for our students and community. #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION: EAGLE EDITION🎓 Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! 🦅 Seniors returned to where it all began, walking the halls of Hobe Sound Elementary School with big smiles, bigger hugs, and a few happy tears. Some even stayed to chat with 5th graders, sharing words of encouragement. The little ones saw their future. The big kids remembered their roots. Teachers saw the impact they made. 💙🦅 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #classof2025

🎉VOTE FOR OUR TEACHER OF THE WEEK🎉 There's still time to vote for Ms. Susan Wilbanks from Riverbend Academy as TCPalm's Teacher of the Week! Get to know Ms. Wilbanks: "She draws the artistic skills out of each one [of her students] with sensitivity and insight. Her dedication is unparalleled as she devotes extra time to helping them develop life coping skills... I don’t know that I have ever worked with a teacher who positively affirmed each student while developing creativity as well as Susan does," Visionary School of Arts CEO Lynne Barletta shared. Let’s show her how much our community appreciates her extraordinary impact. Cast your vote by noon! 🗳️ Vote here: https://bit.ly/3F4qJsS #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION: SAILFISH EDITION🎓 There’s nothing like coming home! Seniors returned to Felix A. Williams Elementary for their grad walk, bringing big smiles, a few tears, and a whole lot of memories. We’re so proud of the Class of 2025 and grateful for traditions that remind us just how special this journey is. 🎓💙💚 Stay tuned for more grad walks across the MCSD! #ALLINMartin👊 #classof2025 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION: WARRIOR EDITION🎓 Warfield Elementary alumni showed up strong for their grad walk and we had all the feels! 🥹❤️🖤 Seniors got to see just how far they’ve come. Teachers saw their former students, now all grown up and ready to take on the world, proud that they helped them get here. One even made a memory board of her former 2nd graders! And the younger students? They saw what’s possible. Seniors from South Fork High School, Jensen Beach High School, and Martin County High School all walked the halls where it started. Moments like these are what make MCSD extraordinary. ❤️🖤 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #Classof2025

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 These are the moments that are cherished for a lifetime! Jensen Beach Elementary School alum, dressed in their caps and gowns, were celebrated as they walked through the halls of their alma mater. It might be a different campus from what these seniors remember, but it still feels the same. Get ready, because our grad walks are just getting started! Grab the tissues as we walk down memory lane, celebrate the journey of the #Classof2025, and look at the bright future ahead for our youngest learners. 🥹🎓 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud