πACADEMIC GAMES ARE BACKπ
Itβs almost time for our 3rdβ8th graders in the Martin County School District to showcase their skills in the Academic Games!
From math to language to social studies, these competitions challenge students to think critically, strategize, and display their unstoppable skills. Students can compete in the following games:
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π Social Studies (Current Events, Presidents, and Norse Mythology)
Academic Games build the skills that prepare our students for the future while letting them represent their schools with pride...and they are also SUPER FUN!
β‘οΈ Sign-ups are happening now! Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/488gTCc
#ALLINMartinπ #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Itβs almost time for our 3rdβ8th graders in the Martin County School District to showcase their skills in the Academic Games!
From math to language to social studies, these competitions challenge students to think critically, strategize, and display their unstoppable skills. Students can compete in the following games:
π°Equations
π€ LinguiSHTIK
π Social Studies (Current Events, Presidents, and Norse Mythology)
Academic Games build the skills that prepare our students for the future while letting them represent their schools with pride...and they are also SUPER FUN!
β‘οΈ Sign-ups are happening now! Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/488gTCc
#ALLINMartinπ #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
ποΈEARLY RELEASE DAY WEDNESDAYποΈ
Reminder: Our first early release day of the school year is tomorrow, September 10! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolProud
Reminder: Our first early release day of the school year is tomorrow, September 10! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolProud
π€©FEEL GOOD FRIDAY VIBESπ€©
Our Student Services team was on the move today, surprising schools with shoutouts that celebrate support, collaboration and student success! Whether itβs building strong attendance habits or stepping in with support, our leaders are showing what it means to go #ALLINMartinπ and highlighting the unstoppable heart behind our A-rating.
Today's shoutouts go to Hidden Oaks Middle School, The Pinewood Elementary, Willoughby Learning Center, Port Salerno Elementary School and Citrus Grove Elementary School. Thank you for leading the way! π
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Our Student Services team was on the move today, surprising schools with shoutouts that celebrate support, collaboration and student success! Whether itβs building strong attendance habits or stepping in with support, our leaders are showing what it means to go #ALLINMartinπ and highlighting the unstoppable heart behind our A-rating.
Today's shoutouts go to Hidden Oaks Middle School, The Pinewood Elementary, Willoughby Learning Center, Port Salerno Elementary School and Citrus Grove Elementary School. Thank you for leading the way! π
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
π Big News! π
We are proud to share that our school has been recognized by the FLPBIS: MTSS Project as a 2024-2025 PBIS Model School!
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) helps us create a positive, supportive school community where students and teachers can thrive. By teaching skills, celebrating positive choices, and using data to guide support, weβre building an environment where everyone succeeds.
Being named a PBIS Model School shows our commitment to helping every student and staff member shine.
π#ProudCGEmomentπ§‘
#AratedSchoolofExcellence #positivelyunstoppable #WeareCitrus
We are proud to share that our school has been recognized by the FLPBIS: MTSS Project as a 2024-2025 PBIS Model School!
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) helps us create a positive, supportive school community where students and teachers can thrive. By teaching skills, celebrating positive choices, and using data to guide support, weβre building an environment where everyone succeeds.
Being named a PBIS Model School shows our commitment to helping every student and staff member shine.
π#ProudCGEmomentπ§‘
#AratedSchoolofExcellence #positivelyunstoppable #WeareCitrus
π£π VPK ENROLLMENT IS OPEN ππ£
Why choose anywhere else? Every Martin County School District Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program was recently recognized by the State of Florida as meeting or exceeding expectations! π
In our Martin County Pre-K Programs, learning feels like play, but every activity is designed to strengthen the skills your child needs for kindergarten success and lifelong learning.
βοΈ Must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025
βοΈ Reside in an eligible school attendance zone
It's not too late to enroll! Give your child a strong start and enroll today: https://bit.ly/3DQ2ihS
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolProud
Why choose anywhere else? Every Martin County School District Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program was recently recognized by the State of Florida as meeting or exceeding expectations! π
In our Martin County Pre-K Programs, learning feels like play, but every activity is designed to strengthen the skills your child needs for kindergarten success and lifelong learning.
βοΈ Must be 4 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2025
βοΈ Reside in an eligible school attendance zone
It's not too late to enroll! Give your child a strong start and enroll today: https://bit.ly/3DQ2ihS
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolProud
π
LONG WEEKEND AHEAD!π
Just a heads upβour first day off from school is already almost here! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED next Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
View the full 25-26 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD
Just a heads upβour first day off from school is already almost here! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED next Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
View the full 25-26 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD
πProud moment! πCitrus Grove's Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) earned an EXCELLENT rating from the Florida Department of Education! VPK providers were evaluated with an accountability system that was new in the 24-25 school year.
We earned this top rating by demonstrating quality of instruction, student achievement, and learning gains. Only 10 VPK programs in Martin County reached this rating level! Congratulations to our teachers, students, and families for earning this honor. #WeareCitrus #AratedschoolofExcellence #unstoppablevpKthrough5thandbeyond
We earned this top rating by demonstrating quality of instruction, student achievement, and learning gains. Only 10 VPK programs in Martin County reached this rating level! Congratulations to our teachers, students, and families for earning this honor. #WeareCitrus #AratedschoolofExcellence #unstoppablevpKthrough5thandbeyond
π FREE SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE π
Fall may be around the corner, but you know the Florida heat (and swim season) is here for a while.
Did you know the Florida Department of Health is offering vouchers for free swim lessons to income-eligible Florida families with children up to age 4?
β‘οΈ Apply online BY SEPTEMBER 1: watersmartfl.com
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD
Fall may be around the corner, but you know the Florida heat (and swim season) is here for a while.
Did you know the Florida Department of Health is offering vouchers for free swim lessons to income-eligible Florida families with children up to age 4?
β‘οΈ Apply online BY SEPTEMBER 1: watersmartfl.com
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD
πNEW FOR ELEMENTARY FAMILIESπ
Starting this week, parents/guardians of elementary students can review assignments and progress for core subjects in the FOCUS Parent Portal β no more waiting until the end of the quarter!
Next week, state and district assessment scores will also be available for ALL parents (not just K-5) to review.
π Step-by-step instructions to review elementary assignments and grades are linked here: http://bit.ly/45orveL
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Starting this week, parents/guardians of elementary students can review assignments and progress for core subjects in the FOCUS Parent Portal β no more waiting until the end of the quarter!
Next week, state and district assessment scores will also be available for ALL parents (not just K-5) to review.
π Step-by-step instructions to review elementary assignments and grades are linked here: http://bit.ly/45orveL
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
πCURRICULUM NIGHTSπ
Elementary families: join us this week to meet your childβs teacher(s), explore the curriculum, and discover how you can support your scholarβs success this year!
Be sure to follow your childβs school on Facebook/social media for the latest details.
You can also find your schoolβs schedule here: http://bit.ly/3UCHWOe
π Middle and high school families: it's your turn next week!
#ALLMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Elementary families: join us this week to meet your childβs teacher(s), explore the curriculum, and discover how you can support your scholarβs success this year!
Be sure to follow your childβs school on Facebook/social media for the latest details.
You can also find your schoolβs schedule here: http://bit.ly/3UCHWOe
π Middle and high school families: it's your turn next week!
#ALLMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
ποΈNEW EPISODE ALERT!ποΈ
New floors, rebuilt spaces, and a sparkling pool πββοΈ β several schools got a summer makeover and you can see (or hear) all about it on the latest episode of ππ΅π΅ ππ· ππͺπ»π½π²π·!
Director of Facilities Mark Sechrist takes us behind the scenes of the big projects completed before the first day of school (and a few still in the works) and shares whatβs next on the to-do list in our A-rated District.
π§ Listen now:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
New floors, rebuilt spaces, and a sparkling pool πββοΈ β several schools got a summer makeover and you can see (or hear) all about it on the latest episode of ππ΅π΅ ππ· ππͺπ»π½π²π·!
Director of Facilities Mark Sechrist takes us behind the scenes of the big projects completed before the first day of school (and a few still in the works) and shares whatβs next on the to-do list in our A-rated District.
π§ Listen now:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Mrs. Branco, our Guidance Counselor, is excited to meet our new students and welcome back returning Diamondbacks!
#MCSDisunstoppable #WeAreCitrus #charactertraitsofthemonth
#MCSDisunstoppable #WeAreCitrus #charactertraitsofthemonth
π±LET'S TALK CELL PHONESπ±
The first day of school is almost here, and nowβs a great time to remind your student about the Districtβs cell phone and wireless device policy and avoid an unexpected trip to campus to retrieve a confiscated device. π
βΉοΈ During school hours, cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other wireless tech must be off and out of sight.
Hereβs what families should know:
π² Devices that are seen or used during the day will be confiscated.
π² Only a parent or guardian can pick them up, and only at a time set by school staff.
π² Repeated offenses constitute insubordination and may result in suspension.
Need to contact your child? Call the school officeβweβll make sure they get the message promptly.
Thanks for helping us create a focused, distraction-free learning environment. Letβs start the year strong, staying present and connected in all the right ways!
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD
The first day of school is almost here, and nowβs a great time to remind your student about the Districtβs cell phone and wireless device policy and avoid an unexpected trip to campus to retrieve a confiscated device. π
βΉοΈ During school hours, cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other wireless tech must be off and out of sight.
Hereβs what families should know:
π² Devices that are seen or used during the day will be confiscated.
π² Only a parent or guardian can pick them up, and only at a time set by school staff.
π² Repeated offenses constitute insubordination and may result in suspension.
Need to contact your child? Call the school officeβweβll make sure they get the message promptly.
Thanks for helping us create a focused, distraction-free learning environment. Letβs start the year strong, staying present and connected in all the right ways!
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD
πT-ONE WEEK!π
Can you believe it?! We are ONE WEEK AWAY from the new school year in our A-Rated District! π
Before the big day, donβt forget: Meet the Teacher (elementary) and 6th/9th Grade Orientation are on August 8!
πFind your schoolβs specific times and details here: https://bit.ly/4mckcfM
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
Can you believe it?! We are ONE WEEK AWAY from the new school year in our A-Rated District! π
Before the big day, donβt forget: Meet the Teacher (elementary) and 6th/9th Grade Orientation are on August 8!
πFind your schoolβs specific times and details here: https://bit.ly/4mckcfM
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
πWHAT'S FOR LUNCH?π Weβve got you!
School breakfast and lunch menus for the first month are now live! π https://martinschools.nutrislice.com
From classics to student favorites, our food isnβt just tastyβitβs A-rated, just like us!
While you're at it, set up easy, cash-free meal payments with MySchoolBucksβour online system for adding funds to student meal accounts. Itβs free to sign up at MySchoolBucks.com!
Fueling up for learning has never been easier. ππͺ
#ALLINMartinπ
School breakfast and lunch menus for the first month are now live! π https://martinschools.nutrislice.com
From classics to student favorites, our food isnβt just tastyβitβs A-rated, just like us!
While you're at it, set up easy, cash-free meal payments with MySchoolBucksβour online system for adding funds to student meal accounts. Itβs free to sign up at MySchoolBucks.com!
Fueling up for learning has never been easier. ππͺ
#ALLINMartinπ
Our 25-26 CGE Teacher of the Year was announced this week: Ms. Trish Harris! She has been a Kindergarten teacher for us since we opened, and worked for Martin County School District since she was a teenage Extended Day counselor! We are thrilled to recognize her widespread contributions to our campus community. Congratulations, Ms. Harris!
πBACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS START NOWπ
Floridaβs Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is LIVE and runs all month long! From August 1β31, 2025, save on essential school items like supplies, clothing, and even computers.
We've made back-to-school shopping even easier with TeacherLists! Get everything on your student's supply list with just a few clicks.
Literally: just click, shop, and done. See whatβs tax-exempt and start your shopping here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2294823
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD
Floridaβs Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is LIVE and runs all month long! From August 1β31, 2025, save on essential school items like supplies, clothing, and even computers.
We've made back-to-school shopping even easier with TeacherLists! Get everything on your student's supply list with just a few clicks.
Literally: just click, shop, and done. See whatβs tax-exempt and start your shopping here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2294823
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD
WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS! π«Άππ
Behind every great school year is a great teacher.
In our A-rated District, itβs not just the students who are learning and growingβour teachers lead the way.
Welcome back to the educators who make this District unstoppable. We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you!
#ALLINMartinπ #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Behind every great school year is a great teacher.
In our A-rated District, itβs not just the students who are learning and growingβour teachers lead the way.
Welcome back to the educators who make this District unstoppable. We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you!
#ALLINMartinπ #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Final preparations for the 25-26 school year are underway, and we are excited to welcome your children back soon. π§‘π
Diamondbacks thrive because our family-school connection is strong!
**We hope to see you for Meet the Teacher on August 8th. Students visit their new classroom and meet the teacher. This open-house style day is always exciting!
Parents,please plan to join us for our ποΈCurriculum Nights on Wednesday, 8/20 (1st, 2nd grades, Kindergarten, VPK, and ESEPK) and Thursday, 8/21 (3rd, 4th, 5th grades). Teachers will review grade-level information, including curriculum, classroom expectations, and how to support your child's growth. We can't wait to connect with you to cultivate a successful school year!
π’ CGE Kindergarten Parents - we have an extra orientation just for you! Join us for a Q&A meeting on Thursday, August 7th, from 5-6 PM. This parents-only event helps get procedural questions out of the way before Meet(ing) the Teacher with your child on Friday.
See you soon at The Grove!π
#WeareCitrus #MCSDisunstoppable #ARatedschoolofExcellence
Diamondbacks thrive because our family-school connection is strong!
**We hope to see you for Meet the Teacher on August 8th. Students visit their new classroom and meet the teacher. This open-house style day is always exciting!
Parents,please plan to join us for our ποΈCurriculum Nights on Wednesday, 8/20 (1st, 2nd grades, Kindergarten, VPK, and ESEPK) and Thursday, 8/21 (3rd, 4th, 5th grades). Teachers will review grade-level information, including curriculum, classroom expectations, and how to support your child's growth. We can't wait to connect with you to cultivate a successful school year!
π’ CGE Kindergarten Parents - we have an extra orientation just for you! Join us for a Q&A meeting on Thursday, August 7th, from 5-6 PM. This parents-only event helps get procedural questions out of the way before Meet(ing) the Teacher with your child on Friday.
See you soon at The Grove!π
#WeareCitrus #MCSDisunstoppable #ARatedschoolofExcellence
π£VOTE NOW!π£
Weβre proud to share that a Citrus Grove Elementary School Diamondback has been nominated for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week, and we need your votes to help her win!
Congratulations to Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Laura Bakkedahl! Her nominator shared: "Laura is a blessing to behold. The utter patience and consideration that she puts into every lesson she creates for her students is second to none. She is passionate, compassionate, and genuine. She is raising little ones to be fine humans who are going to be good people as they venture into the world. Every day with her is a day to prepare for a better future."
π³οΈ Help us celebrate Ms. Bakkedahl by casting your vote β you can vote once a day through Friday afternoon: https://bit.ly/40G0gcH
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD
Weβre proud to share that a Citrus Grove Elementary School Diamondback has been nominated for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week, and we need your votes to help her win!
Congratulations to Kindergarten teacher, Ms. Laura Bakkedahl! Her nominator shared: "Laura is a blessing to behold. The utter patience and consideration that she puts into every lesson she creates for her students is second to none. She is passionate, compassionate, and genuine. She is raising little ones to be fine humans who are going to be good people as they venture into the world. Every day with her is a day to prepare for a better future."
π³οΈ Help us celebrate Ms. Bakkedahl by casting your vote β you can vote once a day through Friday afternoon: https://bit.ly/40G0gcH
#ALLINMartinπ #PublicSchoolPROUD
