MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🎓PREPARING FOR WHAT’S NEXT🎓

For AVID Day, our schools celebrated by putting the future on full display! Students and staff dressed for the colleges, careers and opportunities that inspire them.

AVID—Advancement Via Individual Determination—is helping every learner prepare for that future through WICOR: Writing, Inquiry, Collaboration, Organization and Reading.

These are more than classroom strategies. They are skills students can carry with them wherever they go.

Future readiness starts here. 💪🎓

#AVIDDay #ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD

📢🔭CALLING ALL FUTURE SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS🧪📢

Is your student curious, creative and ready to put an idea to the test? Families of students in grades 6-12 are invited to learn more about participating in the 2026-2027 Martin County Regional Science & Engineering Fair.

Join us for a virtual informational session to explore the competition, project requirements and the path from the regional fair to state and international competitions!

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 23
⏰ 6-7 p.m.
💻 Join via Microsoft Teams using QR code below or: https://bit.ly/4i9DV0K

Save the date for the fair: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026

Click here to learn more and get started: https://www.martinschools.org/page/secondary-stem-fair-page

#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD

🐾🎉 BULLDOGS ON PARADE🎉🐾

South Fork High School's Homecoming weekend is officially in full swing! 🖤❤️

Downtown Hobe Sound was red, black and LOUD with Bulldog pride last night as students, employees, families and community members filled the streets for the 2026 Homecoming Parade. (We spy Superintendent Maine, Principal Thompson, Board Member Russell and some other VIPs! 👀)

Decked-out floats, big cheers and plenty of Bulldog spirit made for the perfect kickoff to Homecoming weekend! 🐾🎉

Let’s go, Bulldogs! ❤️🖤

#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD

📆NO SCHOOL MONDAY📆

Friendly reminder, families: there is no school on Monday, September 21.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

We hope everyone has a safe and relaxing three-day weekend!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🇺🇸CELEBRATING CONSTITUTION WEEK🇺🇸

Constitution Week officially begins on September 17, but Martin County School District students are already getting a head start!

Further highlighting the importance of this annual observance, the Martin County School Board approved the 2026 Constitution Week Proclamation at Tuesday night's meeting, developed with Ms. Rae Scimeca and the Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

As we recognize the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, students across the District will spend the week learning about the document that continues to shape our nation and protect our freedoms.

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ConstitutionWeek

📚✨READ, DREAM & GO BIG✨📚

9/25 = 9-2-5! 💖🦋

The Martin County School Board has officially proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day throughout the Martin County School District! 💓📖

The day celebrates Dolly Parton’s remarkable contributions to children and literacy, along with the impact of programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in helping young readers build a lifelong love of books.

We’re proud to celebrate alongside the Children’s Services Council of Martin County and The Library Foundation of Martin County as we encourage our school community to read, dream and grow together.

Here’s how to join us on Dolly Parton Day, a.k.a. 9/2-5:
📚Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home.

And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair. Or, dress in your favorite college team to represent the coat of many colors! 👢✨💕

#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD #DollyPartonDay

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY TODAY🗓️ Reminder: Our first early release day of the school year is today, Wednesday, September 16! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🏵️CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE🏵️

¡Feliz mes de la herencia hispana!

From September 15th to October 15th, we're proud to celebrate the rich and diverse cultures, histories, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities that make our community so special.

Families, don't forget! Students have the opportunity to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month while also having a chance to win a college scholarship! More info here: https://www.floridahispanicheritage.com/

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #hispanicheritagemonth

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎

Today's School Board Meeting will begin at 4 p.m.

View the agenda: https://bit.ly/4yxuVY6

Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/46YDuiV

#ALLINMArtin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🎉VOTE NOW!🎉

Congratulations to Warfield Elementary School's Ms. Mary Jarrell, our latest TCPalm Teacher of the Week nominee!

Ms. Jarrell, an ELA Instructional Coach, is back in the running and needs your vote! Her nominator described her as an “inspiring and dedicated educator” who brings enthusiasm, kindness and unwavering support to her students and colleagues.

Vote for Ms. Jarrell today and every day through Friday afternoon: https://ow.ly/TtnE50ZNnrl

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🎉CELEBRATING GRANDPARENTS DAY🎉

Happy National Grandparents Day to the wonderful grandparents and special people who fill that role in our community!

Grandparents hold a special place in the lives of so many of our students—sharing wisdom, encouragement, traditions and plenty of love along the way. ❤️

In the Martin County School District, Martin Means More because of the people who surround our students and help them grow. Today, we’re celebrating the grandparents who are such an important part of that village.

#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD

🇺🇸 25 YEARS LATER, WE WILL NEVER FORGET. 🇺🇸

Twenty-five years have passed since September 11, 2001, but the lives lost, the sacrifices made and the courage shown that day remain a part of our nation’s story.

The Martin County School District joins the country in honoring the nearly 3,000 people who lost their lives in New York, at the Pentagon and aboard Flight 93, as well as the first responders and countless others who stepped forward in the days that followed.

Among those who answered the call was our own Chief of Safety and Security, Frank Frangella, who served with the NYPD and worked at Ground Zero following the attacks.

We remember the courage of those who ran toward danger. We remember the families who lost loved ones. And we remember the unity, compassion and service that emerged in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Twenty-five years later, we remember. We honor. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

#ALLINMartin👊 #PatriotDay #NeverForget

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN—GOING BEHIND THE SCENES🎙️

Our next podcast episode drops September 15, and we’re introducing you to some of the people who help make our schools work every day—but don’t always get seen.

This month, we’re going behind the scenes with Jeremi Criner, MCSD electrician; Keith Hammond, driver/expeditor; and Alec Johnson, a network engineer who actually started his career with the District as a student.

From keeping our lights on to making sure schools have what they need and supporting the technology our students and staff rely on, their work happens largely behind the scenes—but it matters.

Tune in September 15 and catch up on previous episodes now:
🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🎉VOTE NOW🎉

We’re proud to share that a Pinewood Panther has been nominated for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week, and we need your votes to help her win!

Congratulations to The Pinewood Elementary's Ms. Jackie Nisa! Her nominator shared that she's "dedicated to the future and the students' accomplishments and struggles. She is a great asset to the Martin County School District."

Thank you, Ms. Nisa, for all that you do for your Panthers! Martin County, make sure you vote for her today and ever day through Friday afternoon: https://bit.ly/4r4K2WC

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎

Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4 p.m., followed by a Special (TRIM) Board Meeting at 5:05 p.m.

View the Board Workshop Agenda: https://bit.ly/4ii9x4r
View the TRIM agenda: https://bit.ly/4gRdOe5
Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4qY1NGO

#ALLINMartin👊

🌟EDUCATORS IN THE SPOTLIGHT🌟

There’s no shortage of great stories happening across the Martin County School District, and we’re proud to see three of our educators featured by CBS 12 News!

Coming soon to Teacher Feature:
🍎 Chef Daniel Leavy— Culinary Teacher, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
🍎 Ms. Alma Farias — Pre-K/Head Start Educator, Warfield Elementary School
🍎 Mr. Kevin Kobold — ESE Support Facilitator/Co-Teacher, South Fork High School

📺 Stay tuned to see how they are making a difference in our A-rated District on CBS 12 News!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

📅LONG WEEKEND AHEAD!📅

Just a heads up—our first day off from school is coming up this weekend! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.

View the full 26-27 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

❤️MARTIN TRULY MEANS MORE❤️ This was too sweet of a shoutout not to share. 🥹 One of our now Kindergarten parents reached out about her son’s former VPK educator, Ms. Cassell and the impact she made on him not only as a current student, but even this year as he’s moved onto to Kindergarten. “The first week of this school year, Karter was nervous and having a hard time adjusting. Ms. Cassell would see him and say encouraging things to him and give him words of affirmation that would completely brighten his day,” Chelsea said. “She didn’t have to do that. He wasn’t her student anymore, but she still made the effort to make him feel seen and cared for.” And looking back on last year, his mom said she saw that same care in the way Ms. Cassell treated all of her students. While volunteering at the school, she watched her make sure every child felt included and had the opportunity to participate. When her son was away from school for an extended period, Ms. Cassell continued to make sure he knew he was remembered. And now, even though he’s moved on from her classroom, that care hasn’t changed: “Ms. Cassell goes above and beyond in ways that I don’t think can always be measured. Her love for teaching and, more importantly, her love for the children in her care shines through in everything she does. She has made such a positive impact on my son, and the fact that she has continued to show him that same kindness and love even after he left her classroom says so much about the kind of teacher she is.” That’s why Martin Means More. It’s these kinds of connections you can’t find anywhere else. Thank you, Ms. Cassell, for going above and beyond, or what we call #ALLINMartin👊 for your current and former students every day. #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore