MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

⚖️CELEBRATING CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS⚖️ In partnership with the YMCA of The Treasure Coast and Florida YMCA Youth In Government, student teams from Jensen Beach High School, Martin County High School and South Fork High School competed in the 2024 Constitutional Debate Competition on Friday, February 2. Each team debated the U.S. Supreme Court case “Mahoney Area School District vs B.L.” before presiding 19th Judicial Circuit Court judges - the Honorable Kathleen Roberts and the Honorable Jennifer Alcorta Waters. During the debate, students made opening and closing arguments and answered questions from the judges. The two teams advancing in the competition are Nira Goyal (Senior) & Nina Goyal (Freshman) from MCHS and Savannah Kautz (Junior) & Ameera Mehan (Junior) from SFHS. Congratulations to all teams for their outstanding efforts! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

FREE ADMISSION to the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show on Monday, Feb. 12! You read that right! Martin County School District students will have free admission to the fair on Monday, Feb. 12, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. when they show their Student's Day Passport at the gate. Students can grab their passport book from their teacher or with the link below. Students can get stamps from any four activities and return the passport to their teacher for PBIS/Student Engagement points! Remember, Monday, Feb. 12 is a teacher workday, so students have the day off. What better way to spend the day than at the fair, for free! This flyer is NOT the actual passport. The passport can be found here: https://bit.ly/3ux2spU. Students may be asked to show ID at the gate. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 Our Martin County School District counselors support our students academically, socially and emotionally in numerous ways each and every day. For our second #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek spotlight, we are highlighting Murray Middle School counselors, Ms. Ashley Clark and Ms. Christine Sequeira. "My two school counselors are the glue that holds our school together," Principal Jeff Umbaugh shared. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

❤️RED FOR HEART HEALTH❤️ Our incredible team across the Martin County School District came together to show support and raise awareness for heart health on #WearRedDay! ❤️ Together, we stand strong, promoting heart-healthy lifestyles and wellness.❣️🩺 A huge shoutout to everyone who participated and wore all the shades of red! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🚘 MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE 🚘 Look ahead to an action-packed week with Superintendent Michael Maine on the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show! Tune in tomorrow at 8 to get full details on Kindergarten Blast Off, enrollment for next school year and our reaccreditation journey. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🍎INTERIM REPORTS🍎 Interim reports for middle and high school students will be posted on Tuesday, February 6! View your child's grades in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎾HYDRATING HOPE🎾 Martin County School District high school athletes joined in on the celebrations for an incredible donation to Ms. Rina's House Of Blessings and Elev8hope Compassion in Action. Gatorade, in partnership with Serena Williams, donated $50,000 through the Equity in Sports initiative. Elev8Hope goes #ALLINMartin👊 24/7, 365 days of the year for the most vulnerable residents in our community, including students. We are extremely grateful for their partnership and proud of the students who help fulfill Elev8Hope's mission. Martin County High School, South Fork High School and Jensen Beach High School know they are #MCSDBetterTogether💫, and together, they can make a huge difference in the community.

🎓COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR🎓 Explore the post-graduation options for your junior or senior at the Martin County School District’s College and Career Fair! Secure My Future College and Career fair takes place on Thursday, February 8, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Martin County School Board Room. Students and parents will gain insights from over 25 colleges college representatives, post-secondary training institutes, and industry professionals. Begin planning for your child’s promising future—it’s never too late or too soon to start! More information here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1416481 #ALLINMartin👊

📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚 Reminder! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in this year’s Black History Month contests! Students from all grade levels are invited to take part. Contests will run through February 7th. Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship! For more info on how to enter, visit: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1439187 #ALLINMartin👊 #BlackHistoryMonth

📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month! Throughout February, we'll highlight the impactful contributions of Black leaders and historical figures to our community and the world. Stay tuned! #ALLINMartin👊 #BlackHistoryMonth

👏CELEBRATING JROTC EXCELLENCE👏 South Fork High School's JROTC Drill Team (Armed Mix Squad) won 🥈SECOND PLACE🥈 at the Drill and Ceremony Competition this past weekend at Forest Hill High School! Congratulations to the following cadets for their outstanding performance and dedication: ⭐️Bailie Cantin ⭐️Alex Khanthavong ⭐️Aralinn Anderson ⭐️Anita Jimenez ⭐️Maria Diaz ⭐️Esdras Lopez ⭐️Xavier Newkirk ⭐️Natalie Walker (Armed Squad) ⭐️Yesenia Alvarez (Armed Squad) ⭐️Liberty Landeros (Armed Squad) ⭐️Carolynn Orr (Armed Squad) ⭐️Pascual Pedro (Armed Squad) ⭐️Brandon Nolasco (Armed Squad) They showcased their exemplary teamwork, precision, and commitment to excellence. Way to go, Bulldogs! #ALLINMartin

ROOMS SUPPORT 📲 Has your child’s teacher elected to enroll their classroom in Rooms? Explore this new two-way communication tool via the Martin County School District app! If your child’s teacher created a Rooms account, you should have received a text from 98900 or an email from Thrillshare to register. Once you’ve registered on the website, make sure to use the Rooms via the MCSD app, rather than the website. Need extra support? Visit our website here: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/rooms-support Stay connected and make the most of your MCSD app! Download for Android https://bit.ly/384NjgH Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Dl3iWC #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉🚍RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES🚍🎉 Congratulations to our Transportation Employee of the Month for January 2024, Joann Worthen, and for February 2024, Savanna Kitchen! Ms. Worthen and Ms. Kitchen are student delivery specialists, a.k.a. bus operators, for the Martin County School District and were chosen by their colleagues for their outstanding contributions. Thank you both for your unwavering dedication to the safe transportation of our students! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🇺🇸CELEBRATING ACADEMIC SUCCESS🇺🇸 Give a round of applause to these three Murray Middle School students, who took the top prizes in the local Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW 23-24 Patriot's Pen Contest! These students entered the contest by drafting an essay with the prompt: "How are you inspired by America?" They are competing against 100,000 middle school students for college scholarships and a paid trip to Washington, D.C.! Congratulations to the following Lions and their sponsor teacher, Ms. Natalie Williams: 🥇 - Luke Moore, 7th grade 🥈 - Dylan Crago, 7th grade 🥉 - Riley Ornelas, 6th grade We wish them the best of luck on the national level! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #PublicSchoolProud

🏆CELEBRATING SUCCESS🏆 Congratulations to the Martin County High School Colorguard team for placing FIRST in the SFWGA-South Florida Winter Guard Association season premiere! What an excellent start to the 2024 Winter Guard competition season with this remarkable win! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🔬JUDGES NEEDED🔬 Martin County School District students need your help! They've been working diligently on their STEM Fair projects, gathering data and testing their hypotheses. As we approach the Martin County STEM Fair, we invite you to be a part of this exciting experience. Consider becoming a judge or volunteering! The Elementary STEM Fair will be taking place on Wednesday, February 7, and the Secondary STEM Fair will be taking place on Thursday, February 8. Please view the attached flyers for more information. Don't miss this opportunity to inspire and be inspired—sign up now to contribute to their success! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🚗MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE🚗 Tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show tomorrow at 8! Superintendent Maine will share details about our Class of 2023's graduation rate, enrollment information for next school year and the return of IRSC's tuition-free degree program for graduating seniors. Don't miss your chance to catch up on the latest MCSD news! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether🌟 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📚CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK📚 South Fork High School students showcased the power of words and the resilience found in literature for Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Scroll through the photos to see how the Bulldogs embraced the spirit of Celebrate Literacy Week with such creativity! 📖🎨 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #FLCelebratesLiteracy #MCSDBetterTogether💫

A talented teacher AND artist! 🎨🍎 Congratulations to Mrs. Amber Moran, a teacher at Murray Middle School, for being chosen as the Feature Artist for the 23rd Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts! An exceptional educator, enriching the lives of our students and contributing her talents to the community. Make sure to check out her art next weekend, Feb. 3 and 4: https://www.artfestival.com/festivals/hobe-sound-festival-arts?fbclid=IwAR3wZFLsmemUF5PxWCIEVGWPDTFc9KYlKsjYo64hbcqJB9r4W8u2trdOWZ0

📚CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK📚 Stuart Middle School Jaguars are combining their love for reading with their love for music! Band members celebrated literacy week with the community by creating a wonderful ambiance with their melodies at Barnes and Noble! 📚🎶 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫