Dr. David L. Anderson Middle

🍎EARLY RELEASE DAY🍎 Just a reminder, families - Wednesday, March 30, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars. #ALLINMartin👊

🛠️BRIGHT FUTURES BEGIN HERE🛠️ 8th graders enrolled at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School recently participated in the "Explore My Future" Career & Technical Education (CTE) Showcase! Watch the video: https://youtu.be/P1TL907IErE #CTEMonth #GetThereFL #ALLINMartin👊

🛠️CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE IN CTE🛠️ In recognition of #CTEMonth, we're honored to highlight the people and programs that make the many hands-on, industry-driven opportunities offered throughout the District meaningful for our students. We're proud to recognize our 2022-2023 CTE Student, Teachers and Industry Partners of the Year! 👀 more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/665224 #ALLINMartin👊

🌊YOUR NEXT CAREER DECISION IS CRYSTAL CLEAR🌊 ☕Don't forget - our virtual coffee chat from 5-6 pm on February 24 is your chance to learn why the Martin County School District is your best choice for a rewarding career! ☕ Get details and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/MCSDHRCoffeeChat Ready to take the next step now? Email careers@martinschools.org to chat with a recruiter today! #ALLINMartin👊

🎓CHARTING A COURSE TOWARD SUCCESS🎓 Parents of current 8th-graders - be sure to save the upcoming freshman preview events for JBHS, MCHS and SFHS to your calendars! Our signature program school choice window is now open for families who wish to have their child attend a school other than their home-zoned school. JBHS Freshman Preview - 3/9 at 5:30 p.m. Details: https://bit.ly/JBHSFreshmanPreview2026 MCHS Freshman Showcase - 2/24 at 5:30 p.m. Details: https://bit.ly/MCHSFreshmanShowcase2026 SFHS Freshman Info Night - 3/9 at 5:30 p.m. Details: https://bit.ly/SFHSFreshmanPreview2026 Families who are unable to attend one or more of these sessions are encouraged to schedule campus tours by calling the appropriate school(s). #ALLINMartin👊

"Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation."-John F. Kennedy Happy Presidents' Day, Martin County! #ALLINMartin👊

📚REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS📚 Last week, 8th graders at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School had the opportunity to meet with current high school students enrolled in Career & Technical Education (CTE) academies as well as representatives of businesses located throughout our community. Each District-operated middle school hosted an “Explore My Future” Showcase event to allow students to learn more about opportunities that would be available to them in high school and beyond. #ALLINMartin👊 #CTEMonth #GetThereFL

💻HANDS-ON LEARNING HAPPENS HERE💻 Our celebration of #CTEMonth continues! Mr. Balanzo's students at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School learned about many multimedia techniques this week. They used drones and drawing tablets while also exploring Adobe Photoshop, coding and robotics! #ALLINMartin 👊 #GetThereFL

🌊YOUR NEXT CAREER DECISION IS CRYSTAL CLEAR🌊 Dream of making an impact on the future generation? We are hiring for a variety of positions! Join us for a virtual coffee chat from 5-6 pm on February 24 to learn why the Martin County School District is your best choice for a rewarding career! Get details and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/MCSDHRCoffeeChat Have questions? Email careers@martinschools.org to chat with a recruiter today! #ALLINMartin👊

All District-operated schools will be closed Friday, February 18 (Teacher Work Day) and Monday, February 21 (Presidents' Day). Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 22. #ALLINMartin👊

📚CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY📚 We feel extremely fortunate to have had the honor of listening to Ms. Thelma Washington, Executive Director of the Gertrude Walden Child Care Center, recite the ABCs of Black History in Martin County! Watch: https://youtu.be/2SswaOPKipM #BlackHistoryMonth #ALLINMartin👊

Kindness and compassion are meant to be shared today and every day. Happy #ValentinesDay, Martin County! #ALLINMartin💓

Our thoughts remain with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Broward County Public Schools and the City of Parkland as we remember the 17 lives lost and many more who were injured during a senseless tragedy four years ago. We will never forget. #MSDStrong🦅

Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story. Thank you to all of our outstanding school counselors for "being the one" for our students. #ALLINMartin👊#NSCW22

🎓CELEBRATING #CTEMONTH🎓 Our Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department has prepared guidebooks for all 8th graders across the District. These books were created with the "Explore My Future" CTE Academy Showcase in mind. They give students a roadmap to the different learning and career opportunities available to them in our high schools. For more information about the many Career & Technical opportunities offered to students enrolled in the District, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/career-and-technical-education #ALLINMartin👊 #CTEWorks #GetThereFL

Interim reports for middle and high school students will be posted on Monday, February 7. View your child's grades and attendance information in our FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not currently have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

📚CELEBRATING LEADERS AND TRAILBLAZERS📚 Today, we celebrate our first of many local leaders in honor of #BlackHistoryMonth. Dr. David L. Anderson was an educational pioneer in Martin County, having served as a School Board Member and also in various leadership roles at Indian River State College for more than 30 years. In 2006, he was honored as the namesake of Martin County's newest middle school - Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School. Dr. Anderson passed away on December 23, 2021, at the age of 80. Learn more about Dr. Anderson's legacy by clicking here: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/2022/01/15/longest-serving-florida-school-board-member-honored-martin-county/6514871001/. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CELEBRATING A LIFELONG EDUCATOR🍎 Indian River State College published a touching tribute to Dr. David L. Anderson this week. Dr. Anderson held many leadership positions at IRSC, including the role of Vice President of Student Affairs, a position he held from 1989 until his retirement in 2003. Dr. Anderson also holds the distinction of being Florida's longest serving school board member, as he served our community as a member of the Martin County School Board for 32 years. Dr. Anderson was a living example of servant leadership. We are proud to honor his legacy this #BlackHistoryMonth and always. https://irsc.edu/news/articles/irsc-remembers-dr-david-anderson-013122.html #ALLINMartin👊

🌞VIRTUAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT DAY OR NIGHT🌙 Paper, our new online tutoring platform for students in grades 6-12, provides live access to professional tutors across more than 200 subject areas! Each online educator is a Paper Education Company, Inc. employee who is trained in the Socratic teaching method and undergoes a criminal background check prior to employment. All student activity on the platform is recorded, tracked, and made readily available to teachers and administrators. Students can access help when they need it by signing in to ClassLink with their District credentials and clicking the "Paper" app. Meet the tutors: https://youtu.be/HMHLNZeTbxQ #ALLINMartin👊

🍎24/7 ACCESS TO ACADEMIC SUPPORT🍎 The Paper tutoring platform is now available to all MCSD students enrolled in grades 6-12! By signing in to ClassLink and clicking the "Paper" app, students have access to online tutors 24/7 to assist them with learning and assignments across more than 200 subject areas. WPTV's Derek Lowe recently spoke with Dr. Mary White, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, about what families can expect as students take advantage of the Paper platform: https://youtu.be/9mD3mevSwgE #ALLINMartin👊