MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

📚BUILDING LITERACY📚 Students in the Martin County School District are diving into the world of reading! Our schools are dedicated to fostering a love for reading and empowering students to reach their literacy goals. We're committed to improving literacy and boosting their reading skills, one book at a time. Together, we’re building strong readers and lifelong learners! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🫶STUDENTS UNITED🫶 Does your high school student want more leadership opportunities and make an impact in our community? The United Way of Martin County just launched its Students United program! Students can gain valuable volunteer hours, develop leadership skills, and explore local nonprofits through engaging activities. Don't miss out on this chance to be part of the next generation of community leaders! Applications are open for high school students until September 20, 2024. Learn more and apply today: https://www.unitedwaymartin.org/StudentsUnited Watch a video promoting Students United here: https://youtu.be/vouoTr5aq5g #ALLINMartin👊

⛈️ DISASTER PREP TAX HOLIDAY ⛈️ Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday kicks off on August 24! Now through Sept. 6, you can stock up on essential supplies like batteries, pet food, and portable generators—all tax-free. As part of our commitment to safety for our students and staff, we encourage families and employees to take advantage of this opportunity. Be prepared and stay safe! For more info, visit: https://floridarevenue.com/DisasterPrep/ #ALINMartin👊

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHT🍎 Reminder! High schools are hosting Curriculum Night this Wednesday, August 28! This event is a perfect opportunity to explore what your child has been learning, what's coming up in their classes, and the various clubs they can join. Click here for specific details about your child's school: https://bit.ly/3SM0WJK #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🇺🇸CELEBRATING HISTORY🇺🇸 The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate #ConstitutionWeek next month! At Tuesday night's School Board meeting, the Board approved the 2024 Proclamation for Constitution Week, which was drafted in collaboration with Ms. Catherine McCartney and the Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Constitution Week is observed annually from September 17 to September 23. This year, we are celebrating the 237th anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution! 🇺🇸 View the proclamation here: https://bit.ly/4czxfT2 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🤖CELEBRATING S.T.E.M. SUCCESS🤖 During the off-season, FRC 180 S.P.A.M. Robotics competed in Indiana against the best teams in the world and won! They earned bragging rights and received a very pretty plaque, which they proudly showed to the School Board during Tuesday night's meeting. They also talked about the incredible camps and demonstrations they hosted over the summer. Interest in being part of this winning team? Stop by S.P.A.M.'s Open House on Sept. 9 from 6-8 p.m.! Congratulations, Team FRC 180! #ALLINMartin👊

ONWARD AND UPWARD✈️ The Port Salerno Elementary School Stingrays are jumping out of the water and flying to new heights! Ahead of the Superintendent's Back-to-School Kickoff, PSE staff celebrated their recent 'B' school grade, proving they've got the need—the need to succeed! Onward and upward, Stingrays! 🛫 Watch the celebration here: https://youtu.be/_P1N6Ha4ONQ #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎 WELCOMING AN EXCEPTIONAL STUDENT LEADER🍎 Please join us in welcoming South Fork High School senior Jamie Paulson as the School Board's Student Representative for the 2024-2025 school year! Jamie is enrolled in the prestigious International Baccalaureate program at SFHS. She also participates in Florida YMCA Youth In Government, holding a leadership position as the Commissioner of Agriculture. She's a member of the Spanish National Honor Society at SFHS, serving as the activities coordinator. On top of her leadership roles in academic settings, she also serves as the girls weightlifting captain and hopes to break personal records this year. We look forward to having Jamie share the latest updates and achievements from our three high schools at each monthly School Board meeting. Congratulations, Jamie! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Reminder! Our elementary schools will host Curriculum Nights tonight and tomorrow August 21 and 22! This event is a great opportunity to discover more about what your child has been learning at school, as well as the different lessons they'll learn throughout the year. Click here to view specific details for your child's school: https://bit.ly/3SM0WJK #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎 ON THE AGENDA 🍎 Today's School Board Meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda here: https://bit.ly/4dmRTH9 Watch the livestream here: https://bit.ly/3yCPclK #ALLINMartin👊

LOOKIN' FRESH🎨✨ Martin County High School is looking sharp with a fresh coat of paint! A huge thank you to our incredible facilities staff (like Mr. Ozzie pictured painting at Bessey Creek Elementary School) for their hard work in getting our schools day-one ready and keeping them spotless throughout the year! We couldn't #ignitegreatness without every one of you. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎 Mark your calendars! Starting next week, our elementary, middle, and high schools will host Curriculum Nights. This is a great chance to meet your child’s teacher(s) and discover more about the exciting academic path planned for this year. Click here to view specific details for your child's school: https://bit.ly/3SM0WJK #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍕PERFECTING PIZZA🍕 Palm City Elementary School Food and Nutrition Services staff tested their cooking skills and made homemade pizza! Safe to say they perfected this pie. 😋 Learn more about our delicious school meal programs here: https://bit.ly/MCSDSchoolMeals #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

What a beautiful day first day it was in the Martin County School District! 🍎✨ The energy, excitement, and smiles—both new and familiar—are truly inspiring. With upgraded facilities and fresh faces joining our MCSD family, we’ve missed this vibrant buzz! Welcome back, students. Let’s make this year unforgettable! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

SETTING UP FOR SUCCESS ✅ Our teachers and principals are actively reviewing the updated Code of Student Conduct with their students, emphasizing the importance of following expectations—including restriction the use of cell phones/wireless devices during the school day. Discussing these guidelines together ensures every student understands their role in creating a safe, focused learning environment. 📸 Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School #ALLINMartin👊

🚌 BUS TRACKING APP 🚌 Attention MCSD families! Bus tracking codes for the new MyReaXiumApp continue to be sent this afternoon. If you have been waiting on a code for your family, please be on the lookout for an email from do-not-reply@reaxium.com with the subject line, "You have been invited to the MyReaXiumApp!" and be sure to check your spam/junk folders if you are unable to locate it. If your child is a new bus rider this year, your MyReaXiumApp will begin to display real-time GPS information for your child once they have swiped their ID card onto the bus for the first time. #ALLINMartin👊 #BacktoSchool #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

💬LET'S TALK BACK TO SCHOOL💬 Need answers for all your back-to-school questions? Get them fast with "Let's Talk" on the Martin County School District website! Just find the "Let's Talk/Contact Us" tab on the side of our website (or "Contact Us" on the MCSD Florida app). Select your topic—whether it's transportation, course schedules, or FOCUS help—and get the answers you need quickly! 👉Or use this link here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/lets-talk #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL🍎 The countdown is on! We are so excited for the hallways and classrooms to be filled with laughter, learning and new possibilities. Watch this message from Superintendent Michael Maine to our families: https://youtu.be/gRIyuoUw1qw We look forward to igniting together and making this an incredible year for our students! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. Following the monthly workshop, the Martin County School Board will hold a special meeting. View the workshop agenda: https://bit.ly/3WwPh2q View the special meeting agenda: https://bit.ly/46Bhx8B Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4c93CId #ALLINMartin👊

🍎IMPORTANT BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFO🍎 Students' course schedules/teacher assignments will be visible in the FOCUS Parent Portal on August 8! Be sure you are ready to view this information by logging in to FOCUS before Thursday and completing the required consent forms. 🚌Families of bus riders: An email will SOON be sent from "do-not-reply@reaxium.com" with a unique invitation code to start using the new bus tracking app, MyReaXiumApp. To easily sign up, complete the consent forms in FOCUS and ensure you include an accurate email address. ➡️Sign in to FOCUS and begin completing your child’s back-to-school forms: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ ➡️Register/reset your FOCUS account: https://www.martinschools.org/page/online-registration #ALLINMartin👊 #BacktoSchool #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥