๐CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING LEADERS๐
It's officially National Principals Month, and we couldn't be more excited to give a well-deserved shoutout to these school leaders!
Their vision and dedication fuel student success and support teachers in delivering exceptional learning experiences. With their leadership, our A-rated District continues to set the standard for excellence. Join us in celebrating each of our remarkable principals by leaving your message of gratitude in the comments!
๐Melissa Eversdyke, Adult Education
๐Elizabeth Atkinson, Bessey Creek Elementary School
๐Rose Rynca, Citrus Grove Elementary School
๐Brenda Watkins, Crystal Lake Elementary School
๐Dana Pallaria, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
๐Sarah Tuthill, Felix A. Williams Elementary
๐Christopher Forte, Hidden Oaks Middle School
๐Trisha Elliott, Hobe Sound Elementary School
๐Melora Norman, Indiantown Middle School
๐Greg Bottari, J.D. Parker Elementary School
๐Cristina Smith, Jensen Beach Elementary School
๐Lori Vogel, Jensen Beach High School
๐Janice Cizek (Interim), Martin County High School
๐Tiffany Roth, Murray Middle School
๐Lauren Rabener, Palm City Elementary School
๐Susanna Deutsch, The Pinewood Elementary
๐David Shaffer, Port Salerno Elementary School
๐ Gary Sparks, Riverbend Academy
๐Jennifer Michels, SeaWind Elementary
๐Jaime Thompson, South Fork High School
๐Mercedes Thurston (Assistant Principal serving as Principal), Spectrum Academy
๐Dr. Chris Jones, Stuart Middle School
๐Adelle Sumner, Warfield Elementary School
๐Deb Stull, Willoughby Learning Center
๐Angie Gilbride, Martin County PreK Programs
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
It's officially National Principals Month, and we couldn't be more excited to give a well-deserved shoutout to these school leaders!
Their vision and dedication fuel student success and support teachers in delivering exceptional learning experiences. With their leadership, our A-rated District continues to set the standard for excellence. Join us in celebrating each of our remarkable principals by leaving your message of gratitude in the comments!
๐Melissa Eversdyke, Adult Education
๐Elizabeth Atkinson, Bessey Creek Elementary School
๐Rose Rynca, Citrus Grove Elementary School
๐Brenda Watkins, Crystal Lake Elementary School
๐Dana Pallaria, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
๐Sarah Tuthill, Felix A. Williams Elementary
๐Christopher Forte, Hidden Oaks Middle School
๐Trisha Elliott, Hobe Sound Elementary School
๐Melora Norman, Indiantown Middle School
๐Greg Bottari, J.D. Parker Elementary School
๐Cristina Smith, Jensen Beach Elementary School
๐Lori Vogel, Jensen Beach High School
๐Janice Cizek (Interim), Martin County High School
๐Tiffany Roth, Murray Middle School
๐Lauren Rabener, Palm City Elementary School
๐Susanna Deutsch, The Pinewood Elementary
๐David Shaffer, Port Salerno Elementary School
๐ Gary Sparks, Riverbend Academy
๐Jennifer Michels, SeaWind Elementary
๐Jaime Thompson, South Fork High School
๐Mercedes Thurston (Assistant Principal serving as Principal), Spectrum Academy
๐Dr. Chris Jones, Stuart Middle School
๐Adelle Sumner, Warfield Elementary School
๐Deb Stull, Willoughby Learning Center
๐Angie Gilbride, Martin County PreK Programs
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
๐NO SCHOOL TOMORROW๐
Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud
Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud
๐๐ข๐EXPLORE A LOCAL GEM๐๐ข๐
Visit our one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center for its Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. โ 1:00 p.m.!
Come explore the gem of Martin County and enjoy:
๐ Creative art projects
๐ Delicious food & fun games
๐ Self-guided tours
๐ Meet-and-greet with Joey the Alligator
๐ Student Entrepreneur Fair featuring local creativity and businesses
๐ One last chance to say goodbye to Saylor the Sea Turtle before her release ๐ข
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and exploration! See for yourself why this place truly is a gem. ๐๐ข๐
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Visit our one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center for its Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. โ 1:00 p.m.!
Come explore the gem of Martin County and enjoy:
๐ Creative art projects
๐ Delicious food & fun games
๐ Self-guided tours
๐ Meet-and-greet with Joey the Alligator
๐ Student Entrepreneur Fair featuring local creativity and businesses
๐ One last chance to say goodbye to Saylor the Sea Turtle before her release ๐ข
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and exploration! See for yourself why this place truly is a gem. ๐๐ข๐
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
๐NO SCHOOL NEXT THURSDAY๐
Mark your calendars (if you haven't already!): next Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud
Mark your calendars (if you haven't already!): next Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud
๐๏ธNO SCHOOL TOMORROW๐๏ธ
Friendly reminder, families: there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud
Friendly reminder, families: there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud
๐ACADEMIC GAMES ARE BACK๐
Itโs almost time for our 3rdโ8th 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:
๐ฐEquations
๐ค LinguiSHTIK
๐ 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!
โก๏ธ Sign-ups are happening now! Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/488gTCc
#ALLINMartin๐ #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Itโs almost time for our 3rdโ8th 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:
๐ฐEquations
๐ค LinguiSHTIK
๐ 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!
โก๏ธ Sign-ups are happening now! Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/488gTCc
#ALLINMartin๐ #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
๐๏ธEARLY RELEASE DAY WEDNESDAY๐๏ธ
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
#ALLINMartin๐ #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
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud
๐
LONG WEEKEND AHEAD!๐
Just a heads upโour 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
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
Just a heads upโour 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
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
๐ FREE SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE ๐
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?
โก๏ธ Apply online BY SEPTEMBER 1: watersmartfl.com
#ALLINMartin๐ #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?
โก๏ธ Apply online BY SEPTEMBER 1: watersmartfl.com
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
๐๏ธNEW EPISODE ALERT!๐๏ธ
New floors, rebuilt spaces, and a sparkling pool ๐โโ๏ธ โ several schools got a summer makeover and you can see (or hear) all about it on the latest episode of ๐๐ต๐ต ๐๐ท ๐๐ช๐ป๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ท!
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 whatโs next on the to-do list in our A-rated District.
๐ง Listen now:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
New floors, rebuilt spaces, and a sparkling pool ๐โโ๏ธ โ several schools got a summer makeover and you can see (or hear) all about it on the latest episode of ๐๐ต๐ต ๐๐ท ๐๐ช๐ป๐ฝ๐ฒ๐ท!
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 whatโs next on the to-do list in our A-rated District.
๐ง Listen now:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
๐FIRST GAME VIBES๐
Friday night lights are BACK tomorrow, and weโre ready for the hype, the touchdowns and the all-out school spirit. ๐๐๐ฃ
Just a friendly reminder:
๐ฃ Middle school students must be accompanied by an adultโno solo entry allowed (and yes, we will be those people making sure a parent/guardian comes to get them).
๐ฃ All students, no matter their grade, must show a valid school ID to get in.
๐ฃ Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
๐ฃ This goes for all high school sporting events.
PSA over. ๐ Thanks for showing love to all our MCSD teams, no matter the sport. Hereโs to packed stands, big plays, and a season full of moments worth replaying!
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
Friday night lights are BACK tomorrow, and weโre ready for the hype, the touchdowns and the all-out school spirit. ๐๐๐ฃ
Just a friendly reminder:
๐ฃ Middle school students must be accompanied by an adultโno solo entry allowed (and yes, we will be those people making sure a parent/guardian comes to get them).
๐ฃ All students, no matter their grade, must show a valid school ID to get in.
๐ฃ Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
๐ฃ This goes for all high school sporting events.
PSA over. ๐ Thanks for showing love to all our MCSD teams, no matter the sport. Hereโs to packed stands, big plays, and a season full of moments worth replaying!
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
๐ฑLET'S TALK CELL PHONES๐ฑ
The first day of school is almost here, and nowโs a great time to remind your student about the Districtโs cell phone and wireless device policy and avoid an unexpected trip to campus to retrieve a confiscated device. ๐
โน๏ธ During school hours, cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other wireless tech must be off and out of sight.
Hereโs what families should know:
๐ฒ Devices that are seen or used during the day will be confiscated.
๐ฒ Only a parent or guardian can pick them up, and only at a time set by school staff.
๐ฒ Repeated offenses constitute insubordination and may result in suspension.
Need to contact your child? Call the school officeโweโll make sure they get the message promptly.
Thanks for helping us create a focused, distraction-free learning environment. Letโs start the year strong, staying present and connected in all the right ways!
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
The first day of school is almost here, and nowโs a great time to remind your student about the Districtโs cell phone and wireless device policy and avoid an unexpected trip to campus to retrieve a confiscated device. ๐
โน๏ธ During school hours, cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other wireless tech must be off and out of sight.
Hereโs what families should know:
๐ฒ Devices that are seen or used during the day will be confiscated.
๐ฒ Only a parent or guardian can pick them up, and only at a time set by school staff.
๐ฒ Repeated offenses constitute insubordination and may result in suspension.
Need to contact your child? Call the school officeโweโll make sure they get the message promptly.
Thanks for helping us create a focused, distraction-free learning environment. Letโs start the year strong, staying present and connected in all the right ways!
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
๐T-ONE WEEK!๐
Can you believe it?! We are ONE WEEK AWAY from the new school year in our A-Rated District! ๐
Before the big day, donโt forget: Meet the Teacher (elementary) and 6th/9th Grade Orientation are on August 8!
๐Find your schoolโs specific times and details here: https://bit.ly/4mckcfM
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
Can you believe it?! We are ONE WEEK AWAY from the new school year in our A-Rated District! ๐
Before the big day, donโt forget: Meet the Teacher (elementary) and 6th/9th Grade Orientation are on August 8!
๐Find your schoolโs specific times and details here: https://bit.ly/4mckcfM
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
๐WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?๐ Weโve got you!
School breakfast and lunch menus for the first month are now live! ๐ https://martinschools.nutrislice.com
From classics to student favorites, our food isnโt just tastyโitโs A-rated, just like us!
While you're at it, set up easy, cash-free meal payments with MySchoolBucksโour online system for adding funds to student meal accounts. Itโs free to sign up at MySchoolBucks.com!
Fueling up for learning has never been easier. ๐๐ช
#ALLINMartin๐
School breakfast and lunch menus for the first month are now live! ๐ https://martinschools.nutrislice.com
From classics to student favorites, our food isnโt just tastyโitโs A-rated, just like us!
While you're at it, set up easy, cash-free meal payments with MySchoolBucksโour online system for adding funds to student meal accounts. Itโs free to sign up at MySchoolBucks.com!
Fueling up for learning has never been easier. ๐๐ช
#ALLINMartin๐
๐BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS START NOW๐
Floridaโs Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is LIVE and runs all month long! From August 1โ31, 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 whatโs tax-exempt and start your shopping here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2294823
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
Floridaโs Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is LIVE and runs all month long! From August 1โ31, 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 whatโs tax-exempt and start your shopping here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2294823
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS! ๐ซถ๐๐
Behind every great school year is a great teacher.
In our A-rated District, itโs not just the students who are learning and growingโour 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!
#ALLINMartin๐ #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Behind every great school year is a great teacher.
In our A-rated District, itโs not just the students who are learning and growingโour 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!
#ALLINMartin๐ #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
๐BACK-TO-SCHOOL PLANNING๐
Our 2025โ2026 Instructional Calendar is availableโcomplete with holiday breaks, early release days, and those important Emergency Makeup Days.
๐ฆ Holiday breaks and days off? Shaded in dark blue.
๐ฅ Emergency Makeup Days? Outlined in red: November 24โ25 (before Thanksgiving) and May 29, 2026.
If we donโt need them, you get bonus vacation days. If we do, they become regular school days.
Either way, weโll give you as much notice as possible.
So, before you book that mid-semester getaway, check the calendar. We love a good beach day tooโbut we love student success even more. ๐๐คฉ Attendance matters in our A-Rated District.
View the calendar here: http://bit.ly/45sE20o
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Our 2025โ2026 Instructional Calendar is availableโcomplete with holiday breaks, early release days, and those important Emergency Makeup Days.
๐ฆ Holiday breaks and days off? Shaded in dark blue.
๐ฅ Emergency Makeup Days? Outlined in red: November 24โ25 (before Thanksgiving) and May 29, 2026.
If we donโt need them, you get bonus vacation days. If we do, they become regular school days.
Either way, weโll give you as much notice as possible.
So, before you book that mid-semester getaway, check the calendar. We love a good beach day tooโbut we love student success even more. ๐๐คฉ Attendance matters in our A-Rated District.
View the calendar here: http://bit.ly/45sE20o
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
๐ T-2 WEEKS UNTIL SCHOOL! ๐
August 11 is coming in hot, and guess what? Only 30% of our families have filled out the back-to-school forms in the FOCUS Parent Portal.
That means 70% are about to log in on August 7 like:โWhereโs my kidโs schedule?โ โWhy canโt I see anything?โ โWaitโฆ we had to do forms?โ ๐คทโโ๏ธ
Yes. Yes, you do. Hereโs how it works: โ Do the forms โก๏ธ Unlock the schedule โจ Avoid the chaos Help us help you. Do the forms. Be the hero. ๐ช
๐ STALLION STAMPEDE ๐
What a great way to set students up for success in our A-rated District! ๐
Incoming Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School 6th graders spent two days of their summer getting to know their new school, keeping their minds sharp, and making new friends. No first-day jitters hereโjust confident students ready to crush the new year!
Watch out, middle schoolโthese Stallions are ready for you! ๐ช๐
#ALLINMartin ๐ #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
What a great way to set students up for success in our A-rated District! ๐
Incoming Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School 6th graders spent two days of their summer getting to know their new school, keeping their minds sharp, and making new friends. No first-day jitters hereโjust confident students ready to crush the new year!
Watch out, middle schoolโthese Stallions are ready for you! ๐ช๐
#ALLINMartin ๐ #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
๐BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY๐
Students looking for some fresh fits for the new school year? Keep in mind our dress code!
Weโre throwing it back to this iconic video made by Jensen Beach High School students to help your kiddos start the year in style and in dress code: https://youtu.be/cQbBXQDVJuc
View the full dress code policy here: https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/martin/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CWVHVQ4A321D
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
Students looking for some fresh fits for the new school year? Keep in mind our dress code!
Weโre throwing it back to this iconic video made by Jensen Beach High School students to help your kiddos start the year in style and in dress code: https://youtu.be/cQbBXQDVJuc
View the full dress code policy here: https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/martin/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CWVHVQ4A321D
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
