MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🌀REOPENING UPDATE🌀 **Update 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will resume operations on Monday, October 14. The majority of our campuses were fortunately spared from receiving severe damage and have been cleared for a safe return to classes. Murray Middle School did sustain significant damage, but thanks to our team’s remarkable cleanup efforts today and over the weekend, students and staff will be able to return Monday, utilizing areas of the campus that remained unaffected. Safety remains our highest priority, and we are committed to providing a secure learning environment as repairs continue. Our thoughts and prayers are with our families and neighbors as we all continue to rebuild from Hurricane Milton, and we stand ready to support our students, families, and staff in any way possible. We have partnered with the Education Foundation of Martin County to assist impacted families: https://bit.ly/3BIZm5K We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, offering a sense of normalcy through the power of education. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀 HURRICANE MILTON SUPPORT 🌀 In the aftermath of Hurricane Milton, the Martin County School District and the Education Foundation of Martin County are united in our commitment to supporting those impacted. We know this has been an incredibly difficult time for many of our educators, students, families and surrounding community. Our community has always shown incredible strength in times of crisis, and we know that together, we can make a difference. If you are able, please consider donating to the Education Foundation’s Hurricane Milton Crisis Fund. Every contribution helps us meet the needs of our MCSD families and employees. https://bit.ly/3BIZm5K From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for your support as we continue to assess needs and provide assistance. We will keep you updated as we work through this difficult time—thank you for standing with us. We are #MCSDBetterTogether and #MartinStrong.

🌀MILTON DAMAGE UPDATE🌀 Throughout the next few days and weeks, MCSD teams will be visiting campuses to assess damage from Hurricane Milton. Unfortunately, Murray Middle School has sustained significant damage, as seen in this video. Safety remains our top priority as we evaluate all sites and begin the path to recovery: https://youtu.be/vkohCl1LMEE We are All In Martin. Our hearts go out to everyone affected by Hurricane Milton. Together, we will rebuild and come back stronger. Stay tuned for updates about the status of our campuses and how our community can support our students, families and employees in need.

If ever there was a time to go #ALLINMartin, it's now. For our families, our neighbors, our friends. We see your stories and feel your anguish. We share in your heartbreak. As soon as it is safe to do so, members of Team MCSD will mobilize alongside our municipalities, first responders and philanthropic community to support our students, families and employees any way we can. We are here. We are resilient. We are #MCSDBetterTogether and #MartinStrong.

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 ** Update 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 8: Following this evening's briefing with Martin County Emergency Management officials, the decision has been made to open four schools as shelters beginning at noon tomorrow, October 9, with the exception of the special needs shelter, which opens at 7 a.m. The shelters will remain open until Hurricane Milton has moved away from our area, at which time staff will begin restoring campuses to pre-storm conditions. As this will take us into Friday, all MCSD-operated schools will remain closed through the end of the current week. We plan to resume classes and normal operations on Monday, October 14.  The following schools will be used as shelters: -Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School--opens at 7 a.m., Oct. 9 (special needs population - residents should register here: https://www.martin.fl.us/SpecialNeeds). This shelter includes limited medical oversight and is designed for residents with electricity-dependent needs such as oxygen. -Willoughby Learning Center (residents and pets) -Port Salerno Elementary School (general population) -Warfield Elementary School (general population) Families and employees are encouraged to stay informed by visiting our website, www.martinschools.org, and social media channels for the latest updates. Notifications will also be sent via the District's automated system. Families/employees who are not currently receiving text notifications should text START to 98900 to opt in. We encourage all families to continue monitoring hurricanes.gov and to register for local emergency alerts by visiting https://www.martin.fl.us/AlertMartin. Please stay safe and vigilant. #ALLINMartin👊 #HurricaneMilton

🎓COLLEGE FAIR RESCHEDULED🎓 Mark your calendars! The Martin County School District College Fair has been rescheduled for Monday, October 28, 2024, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Martin County High School. Connect with representatives from colleges, universities and military branches, explore scholarship opportunities, and learn more about FAFSA! It's never too early to plan for what's next after high school. All MCSD families and students are invited! Bus transportation is available for Indiantown families. Check out the flyer for more info. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/2024MCSDCollegeFair #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎RECOGNIZING OUTSTANDING EDUCATORS🍎 In honor of #WorldTeachersDay, join us in celebrating our outstanding Martin County educators for their dedication to educating all students for success. Our teachers don’t just teach—they inspire, empower, and ignite a passion for lifelong learning! Give a shoutout to your favorite teacher(s) in the comments! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🐾WILDCAT WELCOMERS🐾 Starting at a new school might be scary, but not when you have a friendly group of students like the Wildcat Welcomers showing the ropes! These welcomers are learning the importance of leadership, kindness, and inclusion. They are trained to introduce themselves, play with the new student at recess, and take them on a quick tour to meet helpful people in the school. Way to go, Wildcats! #ALLINMartin👊

🇺🇸HONORING OUR HEROES🇺🇸 Martin County High School Air Force JROTC Cadet Major Santiago Pacheco was selected as a Guardian for the Honor Flight program on Sept. 21, 2024. Cadet Major Pacheco had the honor of a lifetime to escort a U.S. Coast Guard veteran from the Vietnam War to Washington, D.C. We are proud of this cadet's dedication to serving those who served our nation! 🇺🇸👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🌎CELEBRATING A TRAILBLAZER🌎 We are beyond proud of Nina Goyal, a Martin County High School sophomore, who recently had the honor of speaking in front of the United Nations in New York about her groundbreaking science research! She is the first student from Martin County to do so! Nina has been competing in the science fair since 2nd grade, and her love for science continues to grow. For the past four years, she has been working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop a clean, sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to herbicides and pesticides. She is a change-maker! Joins us in congratulating her incredible achievements! 👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🌎CELEBRATING CULTURE🌎 SeaWind Elementary's Family Heritage Night was filled with culture and celebration! Families and their students enjoyed wonderful food and beautiful performances while learning about the many cultures that make this community special. We love seeing so many families engaged in education! 📸 Head to the SeaWind Elementary Facebook page to see all the amazing photos from the event. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Clean ✅ Safe ✅ Support ✅ Smiles all around ✅ Our custodians are beloved members of our school families, always going above and beyond to help ensure our facilities are clean and pristine. ✨ We truly appreciate everything they do! Join us in celebrating our wonderful custodians on #NationalCustodianDay by leaving a message in the comments! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY & NO SCHOOL🗓️ Friendly reminder, families - today, Wednesday, Oct. 2, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. There is no school tomorrow, Thursday, October 3. Receive alerts like this via text message by texting START to 98900. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/4ek9IHA Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/3BexeXF #ALLINMartin👊

⭐️COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR SAFETY AND SUCCESS⭐️ Chambers of commerce and our labor unions have proudly endorsed the renewal of the existing millage referendum, which helps fund critical resources for our schools. When Martin County voters head to the polls on November 5, they will see a request to renew the existing millage referendum. Funding from the millage helps provide additional school resource officers and mental health programs to create a safe and supportive environment, while helping us recruit, retain, and train top teachers and staff for a quality education. Read more about the millage renewal referendum: https://bit.ly/3ZBNLiM #ALLINMartin👊

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY🗓️ Friendly reminder, families - Wednesday, October 2, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. Please note, there’s no school for students on Thursday, October 3. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Future healthcare professionals in the making! 🩺 Crystal Lake Elementary School 5th grade students took their jobs seriously as if they were already in healthcare. From studying the human body to showcasing their mastery of content on posters and presentations, they’ve shown they’re ready to take on any challenge and keep steady hands under pressure! They surely ROCKED 5th grade medical school! Kudos to CLE teachers for making this hands-on lesson super fun and unique. #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolProud

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 **Update 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will reopen and return to normal operations on Friday, Sept. 27. The District continues to carefully monitor local weather conditions alongside our partners at the Martin County Emergency Management Agency. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families and employees as we navigated the uncertain weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene. While we were forecasted to experience frequent high wind speeds, our District was fortunately spared from receiving severe damage. Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Floridians as Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen into an extremely powerful storm and head towards the West Coast. It is important for our students to return to class as attendance is essential for their success. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and providing the best education. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 **Update 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will reopen and return to normal operations on Friday, Sept. 27. The District continues to carefully monitor local weather conditions alongside our partners at the Martin County Emergency Management Agency. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families and employees as we navigated the uncertain weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene. While we were forecasted to experience frequent high wind speeds, our District was fortunately spared from receiving severe damage. Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Floridians as Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen into an extremely powerful storm and head towards the West Coast. It is important for our students to return to class as attendance is essential for their success. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and providing the best education. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀 EYE ON THE STORM 🌀 🚨Update - 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25: The Martin County School District will close all MCSD-operated schools and District offices on Thursday, September 26, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene. The decision is based on the latest information from the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials. Wind speeds throughout the morning are projected to exceed limits for school bus operation, making it unsafe for transportation. MCSD continues to work closely with local emergency management officials to track the storm and will provide further information regarding District operations beyond Thursday as it becomes available. Families are urged to monitor the District's website at www.martinschools.org, social media channels, and the District's automated messaging system for updates. Families and employees wishing to receive text message notifications should text START to 98900. As a reminder, all after-school activities are also canceled. #ALLINMartin👊