MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🐢🌊EXPLORING THE GEM OF MARTIN COUNTY🐢🌊 Reminder: It's Grandparents' Day at the Environmental Studies Center tomorrow, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.! 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

✨🔬A NIGHT OF DISCOVERY🔬✨ Our STEM Fair Showcase was a night of science, innovation, and discovery! Hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration were on display as families explored student projects, and enjoyed music with delicious food truck fare and STEM activities from our amazing community partners. Earlier in the day, judges evaluated elementary projects, and today, it's time for our middle and high school students to take the stage! They'll present their work to judges, showcasing their knowledge and passion for STEM. Winners will be celebrated on February 19! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚦REAL-WORLD ALGEBRA IN ACTION🚦 In celebration of #CTEMonth, we’re shining a spotlight on the Education Foundation of Martin County’s incredible Re-Engineering Algebra program! This unique opportunity shows students how math is used in every day careers. Mr. Love, a civil engineer, recently visited Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, Hidden Oaks Middle School, Indiantown Middle School, Murray Middle School, and Stuart Middle School, demonstrating how he applies algebra to calculate traffic patterns. His hands-on lessons gave students a new perspective on why algebra matters and how it plays a role in careers they might pursue! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍓FRESH FROM FLORIDA🍓 Check out these fresh radishes from Belle Glade and sweet strawberries from Plant City—just a taste of the incredible local flavors our students at Palm City Elementary School recently enjoyed! Through the Farm to School Program, Martin County School District students enjoy fresh, locally grown foods right in their cafeteria! This initiative provides healthy, nutritious meals while offering opportunities to learn about Florida’s rich agriculture and the farmers who make it all possible. Learn more about the Farm to School Program: https://bit.ly/4gtuZih #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚀BLAST OFF TO KINDERGARTEN🚀 The countdown is on for our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event! In just one week, Martin County School District families of rising kindergartners are invited to visit their child's future elementary school, meet the leadership team, tour a kindergarten classroom, and discover what makes our schools so special! 📅 Kindergarten Blast Off 🗓 February 11 | 5:30 p.m. 📍 All MCSD elementary schools 🔗 Find your child’s future school and learn more about enrollment: https://bit.ly/3WcJX4U ➡️ Tune into our All In Martin Podcast to learn more! 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/40D4P8c 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42h1oFo 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4alpwIN #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. and will be immediately followed by a Special School Board Meeting. Workshop agenda: https://bit.ly/4hlloLs Special Meeting agenda: https://bit.ly/3EkIaVk Livestream: https://bit.ly/4hi6Dt9 #ALLINMartin👊

📣📚 VPK ENROLLMENT IS OPEN 📚📣 Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten enrollment for the Martin County School District is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! VPK is an early learning program that provides developmentally appropriate instruction and activities to prepare children for kindergarten and beyond by building a solid foundation for school success. To be eligible, students must be four years of age on or before September 1, 2025, and reside within an eligible school attendance zone. Enrollment is limited! Don’t miss this opportunity to give your child a strong start for kindergarten and beyond. Enroll today: https://bit.ly/3DQ2ihS #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉 CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY 🎉 For Black History Month this year, we're excited to celebrate in a big way! Join the Martin County School District for our first-ever district-wide Black History Month celebration, highlighting Black culture, student creativity, and the strength of our community. 📅 Saturday, February 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Stuart: 551 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stuart Featuring multiple student performances, innovative dish samples from Martin County High School’s culinary students, food for purchase from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County’s Fork in the Road food truck, and community connections, this is an event you don't want to miss! Join us in honoring the contributions of Black leaders who have shaped our community—not just this month or at this event, but every day! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK📚 Curious how high school students participate in Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida!? Engaging in literacy at all ages ignites a lifelong love of reading, and these Jensen Beach High School students set a great example by sharing stories with younger learners at Felix A. Williams Elementary! What a wonderful way to inspire the next generation of readers! 📚💙💚 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🔬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🔥