MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior John Pedigo! “John is a bright and charismatic who has maintained a strong work ethic" proud parent Chris shared. "A four-year member of the MCHS Bowling team, John was awarded the designation as a member of the District All-Area Bowling Team, averaging over 210 for the bowling season and won the High School District Championship in his senior year. John also worked for the Martin County School District, assisting students at Citrus Grove Elementary School with their laptop computers...We are incredibly proud of you and the young man you’ve become! We are tremendously excited to watch what the future brings to you.” John plans to attend the University of South Florida and major in Cybersecurity Intelligence. 🎉Congratulations, John! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓CELEBRATING THE TIGER CLASS OF 2023🎓 Martin County High School's Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony will be streamed live beginning at 7 p.m. tomorrow! 🎉Click below to watch live and join us in celebrating our Tiger graduates. Attending in person? Don't forget to share your photos with us so we can all join in celebrating your family's graduate!🎉 #ALLINMartin👊 #Classof2023 https://bit.ly/42VeZz9

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/3LXC2lU Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/77jLc4sphek #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 We are continuing our #ThankATeacher shoutouts this morning, starting off with spotlighting Ms. Janet Pace from Murray Middle School! "Mrs. Pace is a wonderful teacher at Murray because she cares about her student's wellbeing," grateful parent Laura Copley shared. "She is extremely approachable and is always available. She and I communicated this whole school year and she treated my son and I with respect. Because of her empathy and sense of humor, science is my son's favorite subject. The children find her funny and my son appreciates the positive environment she creates for her students. Thank you Mrs. Pace! You made 6th grade more enjoyable for my son." Thank you, Ms. Pace, for going above and beyond for your students! #ALLINMartin👊

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Jackson O'Boyle! "Jackson took a leap of faith as he moved from the Philadelphia area and started JBHS his Junior year," proud mom Trina shared. "I am so proud of your resilience, determination, and willingness to make life changes. I cannot wait to see what you accomplish in college and beyond. Love, Mom." Jackson plans to attend Tallahassee Community College for the Aspire TCC2FSU Program and major in Business and Commercial Real Estate. 🎉Congratulations, Jackson! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

💚MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS💚 Mental health is just as important as physical health. The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and contribute to the efforts that fight stigma, provide support, and enhance our knowledge about mental illness. Students, employees and families are encouraged to show support by wearing green tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16, in honor of our districtwide Mental Health Awareness Day. #ALLINMartin👊

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 This evening we are celebrating two of our incredible nursing staff members for #NationalNursesWeek! Let's give a big "thank you" to Jennifer Deacon and Katrina Doyle! "Jennifer brings energy and warmth to our Jensen Beach Elementary School clininc. She welcomes students and staff with a smile when she visits us. We will miss her greatly next year," JBE Principal Jen Radcliff shared. "Katrina has immersed herself in student life at Willoughby Learning Center. She is compassionate, empathetic, and respectful to all of her students and peers," the Martin County School District Health Services Team said. Thank you, Katrina and Jennifer, for being a part of the MCSD nursing team and taking care of our kiddos! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, help us show appreciation for Ms. Leonila Suan Lyons from Bessey Creek Elementary School! "I’ve been Leny’s para for three years now. Leny is an amazing teacher," grateful colleague Diana Velez shared. "Her teaching style has inspired me. I’ve learned a lot from her in the last three years." Thank you, Ms. Suan, for leading by example and going above and beyond for your students and colleagues! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 This afternoon, join us in celebrating J. D. Parker Elementary School's Nurse, Christine Pierre-Jerome! "Christine's personality and positive attitude make her an asset to the JDP team," the Martin County School District Health Services Team shared. "Thank you for being a part of our nursing team here at MCSD!" Thank you, Christine, for taking care of our kids! #ALLINMartin👊 #NationalNursesWeek

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School Kennedy Burnette! Kennedy plans to attend Florida Atlantic University and study Business. "We are so proud of you and excited for this next part of your adventure," proud mom Jana shared. "There are such wonderful things ahead for you, Kennedy! We love you! Shout out to Ms. Reese, Ms. Garrido and Mr. Bros, who have always been so supportive to Kennedy through high school." 🎉Congratulations, Kennedy! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, we continue our Teacher Appreciation shoutouts with Murray Middle School teacher Ms. Michele Jerrells! "My mom, Michele Jerrells, has worked at Murray Middle School for 20 years, and the impact she has made on not only me, but also the school district is incredible," grateful daughter Sabrina shared. "She has inspired me AND my brother to become teachers in the MCSD. After 20 years, she continues to spread her passion for teaching through her students, children, and student teachers. I was in her class my final year at Murray, and I got the opportunity to witness the impact she has made on her students' lives. Her commitment to education and her ability to inspire others has helped shape the person I am today." Thank you, Ms. Jerrells, for everything you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 We have a few more of our nursing staff we need to celebrate for their amazing work in honor of #NationalNursesWeek! Join us in celebrating Registered Nurse Eulalia Pedro and Certified Nursing Assistant Amalia Domingo at Warfield Elementary School! "The dynamic duo of Warfield! These ladies are knowledgeable, compassionate and hard-working," the Martin County School District Health Services Team shared. "We are beyond lucky to have them caring for our students and blessed to have them as part of our nursing team at MCSD." Thank you for all you do, ladies! #ALLINMartin👊

⚛️SISTERS IN STEM⚛️ The Goyal sisters are crushing it in the STEM field and want to inspire more girls to do the same! Nina Goyal, a junior at Martin County High School, and her sister Nira Goyal, an eighth grader at Hidden Oaks Middle School, appeared on CBS 12 News Friday morning to talk about their most recent accomplishments. Both sisters made Martin County School District history; this was the first year two students won in their respective categories at the annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida! We wish Nira Goyal good luck while competing in the Intel International Science and Engineering STEM Competition in Dallas! Congratulations to these sisters! Watch their interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnvfrXDPV0s #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 We are continuing to show appreciation to our teachers this week because we received so many messages about our amazing teachers! This morning we are spotlighting Ms. Olga Leonard at Indiantown Middle School! "I met her when I first arrived at IMS and she has always shown compassion," grateful colleague Fred Peterson shared. "She is very great with the students. She models the expectations of our students. I’ve seen so many students go to her for advice and also some leave IMS as outstanding students. She is well-rounded and an awesome educator." Thank you, Ms. Leonard, for going above and beyond to educate ALL students for success. #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Megan Chapman! Megan plans to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology and major in Fashion Design. 🎉Congratulations, Megan! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This evening, we are shining a spotlight on South Fork High School senior Bella Llanes! Bella recently won third place in the Theatre Category in the Pathfinders of Palm Beach/Martin County Scholarship Fund Awards! She plans to attend the University of Central Florida and major in Theatre Stage Management. 🎉Congratulations, Bella! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 This afternoon, join us in celebrating Jensen Beach High School's Certified Nursing Assistant, Joanne Getherall! "Joanne is a rock star in the clinic," JBHS Principal Lori Vogel shared. "She is always available to help our students and staff. She is organized and efficient, and we are so glad she is part of our Falcon Family!" Thank you, Joanne, for being a part of the Martin County School District Nursing Team! #ALLINMartin👊 #NationalNursesWeek

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 These graduating seniors took a visit down memory lane during their graduation walk at Citrus Grove Elementary School! We love seeing our seniors from Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School and South Fork High School reconnect with their CGE family before starting their new journey! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This afternoon, we continue our Teacher Appreciation shoutouts with fourth-grade teacher Heather Nocito at Bessey Creek Elementary School! "Mrs. Nocito has been there in so many ways for my daughter," grateful parent Kari Cumming shared. "She taught her in 1st grade and then moved up with her to 2nd grade. Now this year she was able to teach her again in 4th grade. She has taught her so much. She is the kindest, most thoughtful teacher and Kaylee has been blessed to have her throughout elementary school. She has made such an impact on my daughter that will leave an impression for a lifetime. Thank you, Mrs. Nocito, for all you do." Thank you, Ms. Nocito, for everything you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 Join us in celebrating Palm City Elementary School's Nurse, Deanna Lubahn! "Deanna is a ray of sunshine! She always has a positive attitude, is willing to help our team and has a contagious laugh. PCE is PAWSitively delighted she is a Wildcat," Principal Lauren Rabener shared. Thank you, Deanna, for being a part of the Martin County School District Nursing Team! #ALLINMartin👊 #NationalNursesWeek