MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School Kennedy Burnette! Kennedy plans to attend Florida Atlantic University and study Business. "We are so proud of you and excited for this next part of your adventure," proud mom Jana shared. "There are such wonderful things ahead for you, Kennedy! We love you! Shout out to Ms. Reese, Ms. Garrido and Mr. Bros, who have always been so supportive to Kennedy through high school." 🎉Congratulations, Kennedy! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, we continue our Teacher Appreciation shoutouts with Murray Middle School teacher Ms. Michele Jerrells! "My mom, Michele Jerrells, has worked at Murray Middle School for 20 years, and the impact she has made on not only me, but also the school district is incredible," grateful daughter Sabrina shared. "She has inspired me AND my brother to become teachers in the MCSD. After 20 years, she continues to spread her passion for teaching through her students, children, and student teachers. I was in her class my final year at Murray, and I got the opportunity to witness the impact she has made on her students' lives. Her commitment to education and her ability to inspire others has helped shape the person I am today." Thank you, Ms. Jerrells, for everything you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 We have a few more of our nursing staff we need to celebrate for their amazing work in honor of #NationalNursesWeek! Join us in celebrating Registered Nurse Eulalia Pedro and Certified Nursing Assistant Amalia Domingo at Warfield Elementary School! "The dynamic duo of Warfield! These ladies are knowledgeable, compassionate and hard-working," the Martin County School District Health Services Team shared. "We are beyond lucky to have them caring for our students and blessed to have them as part of our nursing team at MCSD." Thank you for all you do, ladies! #ALLINMartin👊

⚛️SISTERS IN STEM⚛️ The Goyal sisters are crushing it in the STEM field and want to inspire more girls to do the same! Nina Goyal, a junior at Martin County High School, and her sister Nira Goyal, an eighth grader at Hidden Oaks Middle School, appeared on CBS 12 News Friday morning to talk about their most recent accomplishments. Both sisters made Martin County School District history; this was the first year two students won in their respective categories at the annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida! We wish Nira Goyal good luck while competing in the Intel International Science and Engineering STEM Competition in Dallas! Congratulations to these sisters! Watch their interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnvfrXDPV0s #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 We are continuing to show appreciation to our teachers this week because we received so many messages about our amazing teachers! This morning we are spotlighting Ms. Olga Leonard at Indiantown Middle School! "I met her when I first arrived at IMS and she has always shown compassion," grateful colleague Fred Peterson shared. "She is very great with the students. She models the expectations of our students. I’ve seen so many students go to her for advice and also some leave IMS as outstanding students. She is well-rounded and an awesome educator." Thank you, Ms. Leonard, for going above and beyond to educate ALL students for success. #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Megan Chapman! Megan plans to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology and major in Fashion Design. 🎉Congratulations, Megan! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🚗MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE 🚗 Tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show at 8 tomorrow! Superintendent Michael Maine will share all the details about our #Classof2023 graduation ceremonies and the scholarship he was able to award to a very deserving Jensen Beach High School senior. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This evening, we are shining a spotlight on South Fork High School senior Bella Llanes! Bella recently won third place in the Theatre Category in the Pathfinders of Palm Beach/Martin County Scholarship Fund Awards! She plans to attend the University of Central Florida and major in Theatre Stage Management. 🎉Congratulations, Bella! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 This afternoon, join us in celebrating Jensen Beach High School's Certified Nursing Assistant, Joanne Getherall! "Joanne is a rock star in the clinic," JBHS Principal Lori Vogel shared. "She is always available to help our students and staff. She is organized and efficient, and we are so glad she is part of our Falcon Family!" Thank you, Joanne, for being a part of the Martin County School District Nursing Team! #ALLINMartin👊 #NationalNursesWeek

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 These graduating seniors took a visit down memory lane during their graduation walk at Citrus Grove Elementary School! We love seeing our seniors from Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School and South Fork High School reconnect with their CGE family before starting their new journey! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, we continue our Teacher Appreciation shoutouts with fourth-grade teacher Heather Nocito at Bessey Creek Elementary School! "Mrs. Nocito has been there in so many ways for my daughter," grateful parent Kari Cumming shared. "She taught her in 1st grade and then moved up with her to 2nd grade. Now this year she was able to teach her again in 4th grade. She has taught her so much. She is the kindest, most thoughtful teacher and Kaylee has been blessed to have her throughout elementary school. She has made such an impact on my daughter that will leave an impression for a lifetime. Thank you, Mrs. Nocito, for all you do." Thank you, Ms. Nocito, for everything you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 Join us in celebrating Palm City Elementary School's Nurse, Deanna Lubahn! "Deanna is a ray of sunshine! She always has a positive attitude, is willing to help our team and has a contagious laugh. PCE is PAWSitively delighted she is a Wildcat," Principal Lauren Rabener shared. Thank you, Deanna, for being a part of the Martin County School District Nursing Team! #ALLINMartin👊 #NationalNursesWeek

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Brandon Snyder! "Brandon’s love of performing began in elementary school and has continued through the years," proud mom Anna shared. "Mrs. Combass, Ms. Gardner, and Mrs. James are just a few of the teachers who supported and guided him along the way...We couldn’t be more proud of the gentleman he is and the talent he shares with the world." Brandon plans to attend Marymount Manhattan College and major in Musical Theatre with the hopes of being on Broadway one day. 🎉Congratulations, Brandon! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This morning, we are continuing our Teacher Appreciation shoutouts, starting with Spectrum Academy's Ms. Sara Dwyer! "Mrs. Dwyer helps the students one on one and helps translate for them," grateful colleague Samantha Saldana shared. " She gives them the support they need to accomplish their daily tasks and makes sure they pass their classes in order to graduate. She has formed such great bonds with the students." Thank you, Ms. Dwyer, for going above and beyond to educate ALL students for success. #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 This morning, we continue to celebrate our amazing school nurses for #NationalNursesWeek, starting with Spectrum Academy's Certified Nursing Assistant, Samantha Saldana! "Sam is a joy to have in the clinic," the Martin County School District Health Services Team shared. "She is respectful, compassionate and dedicated to the students here at MCSD. Thank you for being a part of our nursing team Sam!" Thank you, Sam, for everything you do for our students! #ALLINMartin👊

💐CELEBRATING MOTHERS💐 Happy Mother’s Day to all of our Martin County moms and mother figures! Thank you for your patience, strength, wisdom and love. A mother is she who can take the place of all others but whose place no one else can take! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This evening, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Jewell Williams! "Jewell Williams has had a memorable four years at Jensen Beach," proud mom Elizabeth shared. "He was a 4-year varsity wrestler, 3x State Finalist and 2x State Champion with an overall high school career record of 186-29." Jewell plans to continue his wrestling career at Bellarmine University while majoring in Business and Finance. 🎉Congratulations, Jewell! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This evening, we are spotlighting Mr. John Egan from Dr. David L. Anderson Middle! "My daughter loves music, so she wanted to learn how to play," grateful parent Lidia Velasquez shared. "Mr. Egan taught my daughter how to play the trumpet." Thank you, Mr. Egan, for all you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 As we continue to celebrate #NationalNursesWeek, this evening, we would like to highlight Certified Nursing Assistants Cheryl Kennedy and Elitha "Shell" Tomlinson at Martin County High School! "Cheryl and Shell are a great team," the Martin County School District's Health Services Team shared. "Cheryl is knowledgeable, organized and empathetic. Shell is energetic, dedicated and is highly motivated. They both bring a nurturing feel to the clinic." Thank you, Cheryl and Shell, for being part of the MCSD family! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, we are spotlighting Ms. Cassie Mailhot, a Civics Teacher at Stuart Middle School! "Ms. Mailhot truly cares about her students and makes each and every one of them feel special and loved," grateful parent Laura Ryan shared. "My daughter comes home every day and has a story about being in her class, which is her favorite part of her day. Thank you for being such an amazing teacher to Calli this year as you made her year and coming to school easy since she has you for first period." Thank you, Ms. Mailhot, for all you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher