MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🔬STEM FAIR SHOWCASE🔬 Come explore the amazing world of science and engineering at the Martin County STEM Fair Open House, where students' innovation and academic excellence are on display! Event details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Event: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Indian Riverside Park - Dockside Pavilion, 1707 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL Get ready for an evening filled with incredible STEM projects, delicious food from local food trucks, live music, an exciting scavenger hunt, and awesome prizes! This free event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends for a night of fun, discovery, and inspiration. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚧📚UNDER CONSTRUCTION📚🚧 Students across the Martin County School District are building a love for reading and constructing the foundation for success as they Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! 📸 Citrus Grove Elementary School students rocked their spirit gear, enjoyed guest readers, and collaborated to explore story settings together. 📸 SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL students were in for a surprise with secret readers and had a wonderful day in the sun reading with friends. Stay tuned for more exciting ways our students are celebrating literacy! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #FLCelebratesLiteracy

📚 CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK 📚 January 27, kicks off Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! We’re excited to spend the week igniting a love of reading and building the foundation for lifelong success. 🛠️📚 All of our schools have planned fun, engaging, literacy-themed activities for students and families. Want to make a difference during this week? Volunteer to read at a local school and share your love of books! ➡️ Check out the photos to see how just some of our schools are celebrating literacy this week. Learn more about district-wide Celebrate Literacy Week activities: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1981578 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #celebrateliteracyfl

❄️ EXPERIENCING THE MAGIC OF BROADWAY ❄️ Thanks to a generous gift from the Hobe Sound Community Chest, Inc., 55 Hobe Sound Elementary students had an unforgettable trip to the Maltz Theater that brought the magic of Broadway to life for our young learners! Opportunities like these spark imagination and creativity while reinforcing the importance of storytelling and the arts. What a wonderful way to be immersed in the local art scene! #ALLINMartin👊

🎓CLASS OF '29–FRESHMEN PREVIEW🎓 Families of rising freshmen! Mark your calendars for Freshmen Preview Nights at Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School, and South Fork High School! This is the perfect time to explore the Specialty Pathways, academic programs, and unique courses and clubs each school offers to help your student succeed in the future. 📆 MCHS: Thursday, February 20, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 📆 JBHS: Wednesday, February 26, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 📆 SFHS: Thursday, February 27, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to discover the programs that make our high schools exceptional places for students to reach their full potential! There's still time to apply for a Specialty Pathway through School Choice in the Focus Parent Portal! ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎶CELEBRATING MUSICAL EXCELLENCE🎶 Talented students from all Martin County School District middle and high school bands participated in the Annual Indian River State College Honor Band and Orchestra Festival this past weekend! As the largest school outreach event in the region for secondary music students, the festival brings together exceptional young musicians from the Treasure Coast and beyond. Students were nominated by their school’s music directors, with the finalists selected by IRSC performing arts leaders. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing Martin County with excellence and showcasing their musical talents on such a prestigious stage! 📸 Have pictures from the performance you want to add to this post? DM us! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎CELEBRATING LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION🍎 Superintendent Michael Maine and school board members were proud to recognize Hidden Oaks Middle School student Jon-Michael Tillet and thank him for his thoughtful appreciation flyer honoring their leadership for School Board Appreciation Month. During the meeting, Jon-Michael shared that the Board’s dedication inspires him to one day serve his community as a school board member. Thank you, Jon-Michael, for your kind words and leadership, and thank you to our School Board for inspiring students to dream big and lead with heart! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

⛳️SPOTLIGHT ON EXCELLENCE⛳️ ICYMI: South Fork High School senior Lily Boulter is hitting her stride both in the classroom and on the golf course! With a remarkable 6.2 GPA, Lily is excelling academically while driving fairways, reading greens, and helping the girls' golf program thrive. 🎥 Watch WPTV's highlight of this amazing student-athlete: https://www.wptv.com/news/treasure-coast/region-martin-county/south-fork-high-school-senior-achieves-6-2-gpa-while-excelling-on-the-golf-course?fbclid=IwY2xjawH-IeVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHcSq3Rww-EdqWgYxTaWs99S72YOk9nwWkEVJn1JekWnvpxgGjXFERUchAQ_aem_PwAvAcE3c96Aqo9jiH9IuA ➡️ Families of incoming freshmen can learn more about what SFHS has to offer at the Freshmen Preview Night on February 27 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

☀️CELEBRATING SUNSHINE STATE SCHOLARS☀️ Join us in congratulating Varun Singh, a junior at South Fork High School, for being named the Martin County School District's 2025 Sunshine State Scholar! Varun was honored at last night’s School Board meeting for his outstanding achievements. We’re also proud to announce that Jensen Beach High junior Madeline Parr was selected as this year’s alternate! The Sunshine State Scholars program shines a spotlight on Florida’s brightest 11th graders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This spring, Varun and his family will head to Orlando to connect with other scholars, network with STEM-focused employers, and explore opportunities within Florida’s College and State University System. Learn more about the Sunshine Scholar Program: https://bit.ly/3WrVgq1 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN SCHOOL NUTRITION🍎 During last night’s school board meeting, Superintendent Michael Maine and school board members proudly recognized three incredible Food & Nutrition Services team members for earning prestigious awards from the Florida School Nutrition Association, Inc.! Congratulations to: 🍎 Christy Cole, Citrus Grove Elementary School – Super School Award (Elementary) 🍎 Maryellen Burgos, South Fork High School – Smart Start Award (Secondary) 🍎 Thomas Gallagher, Martin County School District – Community Humanitarian Award These incredible team members go above and beyond every day, making a huge impact in our schools and community! Read more about their accomplishments here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1785372 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK📚 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is almost here! From January 27-31, schools across the Martin County School District will bring this year’s theme to life: “Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success.” From schoolwide read-aloud sessions and family literacy nights to transforming media centers and writing their own stories for others to read, our schools have something planned for every learner! 📖 The School Board approved a proclamation in partnership with Martin Reads, encouraging everyone to take action and support literacy in our community. Volunteer to read at your local school! New this year: 📕 Martin Reads is hosting a Celebrate Literacy Week Kick-Off event at 10th Street Recreation Center on January 25 (1-4:30 PM)! Children K-5 with a parent/guardian are invited to enjoy fun activities and hear inspiring stories. [Register here ➡️ https://www.martinreads.org/events/] Learn more about Celebrate Literacy Week: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1981578 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE🎉 Did you spot the Martin County School District banner in the Stuart #MLKDay parade? 2025 marks a century of educating all students for success in Martin County! It's time to share another MCSD alumni story: Meet Ms. Angie Gilbride, an MCSD alum shaping our legacy as Warfield Elementary School’s Assistant Principal. Her journey began at Palm City Elementary School, continued at Hidden Oaks Middle School and led to her graduation from MCHS in 1999. Angie started working at The Pinewood Elementary while attending college and now proudly leads at Warfield. She’s part of a 3-generation Tiger family—her mom graduated from MCHS, and now her own children carry on the tradition! 🐅 "One of the things that makes MCSD special is the friendships you create and continue well into adulthood," Ms. Gilbride shared. "The memories I have of cheering on Friday nights with my best friends for the Tigers Football team is something I cherish!" Share your MCSD story and be part of the celebration: https://bit.ly/4iNGDqs #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSD100YearsOfExcellence

🎶EXCELLENCE IN MUSIC EDUCATION🎶 This year, 18 of our dedicated music educators attended the FMEA - Florida Music Education Association Conference for a week of inspiring professional learning! We’re especially proud of Ms. Reva Rogers (South Fork High School) and Ms. Kerry Rocks (Hidden Oaks Middle School), who were selected to present a professional development session to music teachers from across the state. Their session focused on empowering creativity by helping educators select the perfect solo repertoire for their students. Congratulations as well to the several Martin County School District students who were chosen to perform at the conference! Thank you to our educators and students for representing Martin County with such excellence and passion! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board Meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/3DVZlMI Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4fT1CWk #ALLINMartin👊

"The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” - Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, we honor Dr. King’s legacy of service, education, and community. Our students and staff are proud to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration in Stuart this afternoon, demonstrating their commitment to keeping his dream of service and unity alive. We can't wait to see them represent MCSD! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

⭐️MAKING A DIFFERENCE⭐️ Martin SAILS (Students Achieving Independent Living Skills) students and their teachers were recently celebrated for making a difference in our community! At The Farm Dog Rescue, students took part in community service, preparing items for fundraising events and gaining valuable job skills. They also lent a hand to our school psychologists by shredding old manuals—a task they completed with big smiles! Interested in your student joining Martin SAILS or Project SEARCH? Applications are now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Learn more about these unique and beneficial transition programs on January 23 from 4:30- 5:30 p.m. in the Martin SAILS classroom, located in The Stuart Learning Center–1050 SE 10th Street in Stuart. ➡️ Visit MCSD Transition Programs webpage: https://bit.ly/3Ebwfca #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES🎉 We are thrilled to recognize the latest recipients of the Ignite Excellence Award, a special honor created to celebrate employees who go above and beyond in their dedication to students, colleagues, and our community. Nominated by their peers, these outstanding individuals embody what it means to "ignite excellence" every day through their passion and commitment to making a difference. December Award Recipients: ✨ Nancy Carroll, Riverbend Academy ✨ Herendida Hernandez, Crystal Lake Elementary School ✨ Kathleen Wonnell, South Fork High School ✨ Dr. Anita Caswell, Murray Middle School ✨ Mark Sechrist, Martin County School District Director of Facilities Know how amazing these team members are? Drop a shoutout in the comments below! 👏 We are incredibly grateful to our local businesses for helping celebrate our outstanding staff with special prizes. A heartfelt thank-you to Berry Fresh Cafe Stuart for partnering with us for this month's grand award! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🏁👟IT'S TRACK MEET TIME👟🏁 Get ready, get set, and mark your calendars! On February 1, Martin County School District elementary school students will showcase their athletic abilities in a variety of Track and Field events during the 41st Annual Russell Holloway Elementary Track Meet. Join us at South Fork High School to cheer on our students as they race toward the finish line. 👟🏁 All track meet information can be found here: https://bit.ly/40msM21 #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21. Join us in celebrating Dr. King’s legacy at the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration hosted by StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida. Watch for our incredible students and staff participating in the event! #ALLINMartin👊

🐢🌊EXPLORING THE GEM OF MARTIN COUNTY🐢🌊 You know what's fun for the whole family? Grandparents' Day at the Environmental Studies Center! Mark your calendars for February 8 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and join us for a morning of hands-on learning and exploration! Tour the gem of Martin County, meet Saylor the Sea Turtle, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones. #ALLINMartin👊 #ESCIsThePlaceToBe