MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

We're on our way to #1! The Martin County School District is proud to be ranked as the #7 Best School District in Florida, according to Niche! It is our mission to provide the best education possible for our students and set them up for success. Niche has taken notice! MCSD is the only area district to be included in the Top Ten. Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics, with factors including state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, teacher quality, public school district ratings, and more. See the full rankings here: https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-school-districts/s/florida/ #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎡FREE ADMISSION🎡 Martin County School District employees can attend the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show for FREE on Friday, February 16, from 5 p.m. to midnight! MCSD staff, bring your employee ID to the ticketing area. Complimentary admission is for employees only and includes entrance to the Fair. Wristbands, food/beverages, tickets for guests, and other in-Fair purchases are sold separately. This FREE admission includes the chance to watch Martin County High School's Jazz Band and Choir and MCSD alum/country music up-and-comer Jesslee’s kick off of her 2024 “Small Town Go-Round” Tour! Thank you to the Martin County Fair Board for providing this opportunity to our outstanding employees! 👏🎡 Learn more about the Martin County Fair here: https://www.martincountyfair.com/ #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

⭐️HONORING SERVICE⭐️ Happy School Resource Officers Day! Our SROs are committed to keeping our school communities safe, while also fostering positive relationships with our students. We are truly grateful to all our Martin County Sheriff's Office SROs for the amazing work they do! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

Attention MCSD high school students: Take the Digital SAT practice test at Jensen Beach High School on February 24th. The test is open to ALL MCSD high school students. The SAT will be transitioning to a digital format in March and this is a great way to get used to it before the real exam. To register visit: https://jbhs.memberhub.com/store/items/980083

🍎ON THE AGENDA 🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4:00. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/3StpZA3 Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/CPY81QZs4oI #ALLINMartin👊

🍅PICKED FRESH🍅 Students at Citrus Grove Elementary School recently enjoyed fresh grape tomatoes with their lunch, which were grown in their own backyard! The CGE Go Green club grew these tomatoes and the Food and Nutrition Services staff served them. That's as fresh as you can get! What a great example of hands-on learning in the Martin County School District, while also being healthy and delicious. 🍅 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING CREATIVITY🎉 Congratulations to Martin County High School student Salwa Elalfy for winning the top prize in the MCCAC Commissioner's Anti-Vaping Video Contest! Through Salwa's creativity, she is helping raise awareness about the dangers of vaping! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🔬STEM CAMP🔬 Do you want your child to deep dive into the world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math? There's still time to register for STEM Camp at your child's elementary school! Families of 4th and 5th graders at Hobe Sound Elementary School, J.D. Parker Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School, The Pinewood Elementary, SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL and Warfield Elementary School can enroll their child(ren) in this fun and interactive afterschool 13-week camp! Each child who registers will be enrolled in Extended Day at NO cost. Transportation home will be provided from your child’s school at approximately 5:00-5:30 p.m. Children who sign up can expect to learn more about Earth and space science, life science, data analysis, probability, and physical science! Register here: https://bit.ly/MCSD_STEM_Camp #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🚗 MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE 🚗 Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is underway, and MCSD is hosting a professional learning halftime event tomorrow that will rival the Super Bowl! Tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show tomorrow at 8 to hear all about it from Superintendent Maine! 🏈 #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether🌟 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎NO SCHOOL MONDAY🍎 Reminder, NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Feb. 12, for students due to the Districtwide Professional Learning Day! Martin County School District staff: the REAL halftime show kicks off tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. with a welcome and breakfast, with sessions starting promptly at 8 a.m. Get ready to bring all the energy and spirit! 🏈🎉 Classes resume for students on Tuesday, Feb. 13. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 As #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek comes to a close, we have an appreciation shoutout to share for SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL's counselor, Ms. Ellie Golden! "We love our new school counselor, Ellie Golden, at SWE," Principal Jen Michels shared. "Ms. Golden is a bright light of positive energy and enthusiasm. She is already connecting with students and families. Her level of care and empathy is valued by all. We are so grateful to have her on our SWE Dream Team!" We are grateful for the invaluable contributions from all our school counselors within the Martin County School District! Their guidance and support create a positive environment for our students. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #NSCW2024

🎤ALUM SPOTLIGHT🎤 Martin County School District alum Jesslee will be headlining at the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show on Friday, Feb. 16! Jesslee is a proud alum of SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, Murray Middle School and Martin County High School! She's coming back to her hometown to kick off her first week of her 2024 “Small Town Go-Round” Tour. Leading up to Jesslee's show, the Martin County High School Jazz Band will perform at 6:30 pm, followed by the Martin County High School Choir. Jesslee's concert is included with the fair admission ticket, which is $10 that evening. We look forward to our current and former MCSD students taking the stage on Feb. 16! 🎤🎶 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 In the spotlight this afternoon for #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek is Felix A. Williams Elementary's counselor, Mr. Brian Nugent! "Brian Nugent is an absolutely amazing school counselor at FAWE," Principal Sarah Tuthill shared. "He is ready to be anywhere and everywhere on our campus at any time to assist with students. He goes above and beyond to build relationships with staff and students, and always stepping up to help others. Kids love when they get to play basketball with Mr. Nugent!" #ALLINMartin👊 #NSCW2024 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 This morning for #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek, we have an appreciation shoutout for Spectrum Academy's Madison Carbajales! "School Counselors are patient, kindhearted, pros at multitasking, empathetic, and passionate about their profession," the Spectrum Admin Team shared. "Spectrum Academy is beyond blessed to have one of the very, very best. Mrs. Madison Carbajales is an invaluable member of our Screaming Eagles Family! Thank you for everything you do for our students!" #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #NSCW2024

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 As we continue celebrating National School Counseling Week, Citrus Grove Elementary School Assistant Principal Danelle Roberts extends her thanks to Ms. Lindsey Branco! "Lindsey Branco is a caring and resourceful asset to Citrus Grove," Ms. Roberts shared. "She provides guidance and support to our students that need it most on a daily basis. We consider ourselves fortunate to have her!" Want to share your appreciation? Comment below! #ALLINMartin👊 #NSCW2024 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

📚 READING WITH RIVERBEND 📚 Every Wednesday, our amazing volunteers bring the joy of reading to life for our students. This week, we were honored to have Jennifer Russell, School Board Chair, join us as one of our volunteer readers! Their dedication to education and commitment to our students' growth is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your time and love for reading with our Riverbend Academy family! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🌟 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 🌟 This week, Superintendent Michael Maine and his assistant superintendents are attending the Center for Creative Leadership Seminar at Eckard College, an opportunity made possible by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents. In the Martin County School District, we're dedicated to continuous learning and becoming better leaders. We are proud to have such a forward-thinking superintendent guiding our district to excellence! #ALLINMartin👊

🚀TAKE FLIGHT WITH US! 🚀 Blast off into Kindergarten with the Martin County School District! Families of rising kindergartners are invited to visit their home-zoned elementary school TONIGHT for our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation! The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Dedicated staff will provide information on school meal programs, Extended Day after-school care opportunities, completing enrollment and more! Plus, families will take home a "Class of 2037" t-shirt and a backpack full of books and goodies! Find your home-zoned school and additional information about the event here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1408812 We can't wait to meet the Class of 2037! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 This morning, we are spotlighting the incredible school counselors at Martin County High School, Ms. Ince, Ms. Logan, Ms. Thomson, Ms. Thompson and Mr. Laplante for National School Counseling Week! "Our school counselors care deeply for our students," shared Assistant Principal Janice Cizek. "They are their biggest advocates and have the greatest hearts. They are students' cheerleaders and coaches, equipping them to get to the finish line. They embody what we are as a school community." Join in on the celebration and share your appreciation in the comments below! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #NSCW24

FREE ADMISSION to the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show on Monday, Feb. 12! You read that right! Martin County School District students will have free admission to the fair on Monday, Feb. 12, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. when they show their Student's Day Passport at the gate. Students can grab their passport book from their teacher or with the link below. Students can get stamps from any four activities and return the passport to their teacher for PBIS/Student Engagement points! Remember, Monday, Feb. 12 is a teacher workday, so students have the day off. What better way to spend the day than at the fair, for free! This flyer is NOT the actual passport. The passport can be found here: https://bit.ly/3ux2spU. Students may be asked to show ID at the gate. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫