MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🎓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

🎓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

🤖CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN STEM🤖 Superintendent Michael Maine and School Board members proudly honored the extraordinary accomplishments of FRC 180 S.P.A.M. following a truly historic 2025 season during Tuesday's meeting. This year, S.P.A.M. ranked 24th in the world, placed 5th at the FIRST Robotics Competition World Championship in Houston—winning the Galileo Division—along with two regional competitions and the two Autonomous Awards. South Fork High School student and team president Zachary Dean was named a FIRST Dean’s List Award recipient—representing all of South Florida on the world stage. Capping off an unforgettable season, S.P.A.M. received the FIRST Impact Award, the highest honor in the competition, recognizing the team’s lasting contributions to STEM education and outreach in Martin County. The team, in turn, presented Impact Award medals to the School Board in appreciation for their continued support and investment in STEM education, including the team’s state-of-the-art facility. Congratulations, S.P.A.M.! Your perseverance, ingenuity and commitment to excellence will continue to pave the way for future success! 🎉👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓HONORING AN OUTSTANDING GRADUATE🎓 Superintendent Michael Maine and the Martin County School Board proudly honored Jamie Paulson, an outstanding member of the #Classof2025 from South Fork High School, during Tuesday night's board meeting. As the School Board's 2024-2025 Student Representative, Jamie has served with dedication and poise, sharing insights and positive news from all three high schools. Jamie graduates next week and is headed to the University of Florida for her next chapter. 🐊 Congratulations, Jamie! Thank you for your leadership and service. We can't wait to see what the future holds for you! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎓CELEBRATING THE CLASS OF 2025🎓 Graduation season is less than ONE WEEK AWAY! 🎉 We look forward to celebrating the truly unique and outstanding #Classof2025 with families, friends and school communities! Find all of our graduation ceremony livestream links here and share them with loved ones who can't make the celebrations in person: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2179960 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Caitlyn McCallister! Caitlyn plans to enlist in the U.S. Marine Corps and pursue a role in the infantry. 🎉Congratulations, Caitlyn, and thank you for your willingness to serve! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/MCSDSeniorStories #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2025

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/4iSzu7c Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4daFXZZ #ALLINMartin👊

🎨CELEBRATING CREATIVITY🎨 For the THIRD YEAR in a row, South Fork High School's Procyon yearbook has earned a spot in Varsity Yearbook’s Portfolio Vol. 30—a showcase of the top 10% of yearbooks in the U.S. and Canada! Out of more than 800 submissions, the 2024 volume's coverage of the drama department stood out thanks to the countless hours, collaboration, and real-world skills of the yearbook staff and editors, all under the expert guidance of Mrs. Laura Green! Congratulations, Bulldogs! 🐾🎉👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN: GET READY FOR SUMMER!🎙️ The school year may be winding down, but the latest episode of All In Martin is heating up! ☀️😎 In Episode 6 of our monthly podcast, we sit down with three teachers—Mrs. Vanessa Molina-Council (MCSD 24-25 Teacher of the Year from Citrus Grove Elementary School), Mrs. Rachel Smith (Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School's 25-26 Teacher of the Year), and Mrs. Samantha Pankhurst (MCSD's 24-25 High School Teacher of the Year from Jensen Beach High School)—to reflect on this school year and share tips to help students stay sharp over the summer. PLUS: Superintendent Michael Maine joins us to share his end-of-year message for students, families, and staff across the Martin County School District. ➡️ New episode drops May 15 on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Catch up on previous episodes: 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on South Fork High School senior Lillian Robberts! "Congratulations to Lillian Robberts," proud mom Maria shared. "Lilly will be attending Penn State, majoring in Biobehavioral Health Sciences. Your Daddy is looking at you from heaven and is so proud of you! Wo eye knee (I Love You)." 🎉Congratulations, Lillian! 🎉 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

🏆PRAISING OUR PATHFINDERS🏆 Three outstanding Martin County School District seniors have earned top honors in The Palm Beach Post’s 2025 Pathfinders Scholarship Awards! Please join us in celebrating their incredible accomplishments—and recognizing all of our nominees for their hard work, talent, and dedication. 🏊‍♀️ Sarah Decowski, Martin County High School: 🥇 in Athletics 💻 Isabella Bodea, Jensen Beach High School: 🥈 in Computer Engineering and Technology 🤝 Shiv Sanghrajka, Jensen Beach High School: 🥈 in Community Involvement Link to view our finalists and nominees: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2207592 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #Classof2025

🎉VOTE FOR OUR TEACHER OF THE WEEK🎉 We’re thrilled to share that Susan Wilbanks, a dedicated ELA teacher at Riverbend Academy, has been nominated for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week! Mrs. Wilbanks is known for creating a classroom where every student feels seen and supported. Not only does she go above and beyond for her students, but her coworkers as well. Here's what some of her Riverbend family had to say: ⭐️ "Her ability to connect with students, tailor her approach to meet individual needs, and make complex concepts accessible is truly inspiring. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and it's clear that she's not just teaching subjects, but also values and life skills that will benefit her students far beyond the classroom." ⭐️ "Susi Wilbanks is an exceptional english teacher who not only fosters a deep love of literature and language in her students, but also integrates the arts in a way that makes learning truly inspiring." Let’s show her how much our community appreciates her extraordinary impact. Cast your vote by Friday, May 16, at noon! 🗳️ Vote here: https://bit.ly/3F4qJsS #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎨CELEBRATING ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE🎨 Several Martin County School District students were recently recognized for their creativity during Congressman Brian Mast's annual Congressional Art Competition ceremony for Florida’s 21st District. This annual event shines a spotlight on student talent, offering young artists the opportunity to showcase their work, and even earn a place in a yearlong exhibit at the U.S. Capitol! A big congratulations to Martin County High School student Jaime Lopes for earning 2nd place in the competition! Congratulations also goes to MCHS students Brooklyn Kelly, Daniel Borovina, Reagan Tschudi, and South Fork High School student Olivia Tingley for earning an Honorable mention for their artwork! We're proud of all our students for representing MCSD with creativity and passion! 👏🎨 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Jose Mendoza-Aguilera! "Jose will be achieving his goal to be a barber after high school," proud family friend Reynita shared. "He will be completing his certification in cosmetology at Indian River State College to expand and further his career as a barber!" 🎉Congratulations, Jose! We are so 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 OUR STORYTELLERS🎉 Happy #SchoolCommunicatorsDay to the voices behind the scenes who keep our community informed, engaged, and inspired: our Public Information & Community Relations team! We’re excited to share they’ve been recognized with six statewide awards (2 gold, 2 silver, 2 bronze) from the Sunshine State School Public Relations Association for their work telling the everyday stories that make the Martin County School District shine. Of course, it’s the people in those stories—our students, staff, and families—who make us winners every day! Please join us in celebrating: 📢 Jennifer DeShazo – Chief of Staff 📢 Derek Lowe – Coordinator of Public Information & Community Relations 📢 Kirstie Germaine – Multimedia Journalist 📢 Maggie Dromerhauser – Public Information Specialist 📸 Shoutout to Hidden Oaks Middle School student Jon-Michael Tillet for another incredible graphic celebrating MCSD staff! National School Public Relations Association #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎🦸‍♀️WILDCAT HERO SPOTTED🦸‍♀️🍎 It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's our School Lunch Hero, Ms. Cathy Uzar from Palm City Elementary School! We're incredibly proud to share that Ms. Uzar, Food & Nutrition Services Manager at PCE, was named School Lunch Hero by the Florida Division of Food, Nutrition and Wellness, Florida Milk, and No Kid Hungry! 👏 ONE of just FIVE recognized statewide, she was surprised during lunch with a red carpet celebration, goodies, and a $2,000 check! Congratulations, Ms. Uzar! Your dedication helps fuel student success every day! 🎉🎉 Watch a video of the surprise celebration: https://youtu.be/DZdSdyBMZdA?si=LTLyUonIEnetkQOC #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥