📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚

The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month with our 2nd Annual District-Wide Black History Month Event!

Join us as schools from across the District come together to showcase student artwork and live performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history in a meaningful celebration of culture and community.

🗓 Saturday, February 21
🚪 Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
⏰ Program begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School

We’re excited to welcome Georgia Boy & Ethel’s Famous Wings this year, with food available for purchase during the event. 🍗

It's an event you don't want to miss!

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about 12 hours ago, Martin County School District
Black History Month event
🎡DISCOUNTED FAIR ADMISSION🎡

The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner! On February 16—a no-school day—it's Education Day, and MCSD students and staff receive $5 admission. 🎉

Make sure to bring your student/staff ID. While you're there, make sure to check out the Environmental Studies Center and Hobe Sound Elementary School's booths!

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3 days ago, Martin County School District
Discount to Martin County Fair for students and staff
🇺🇸SCHOOLS CLOSED NEXT MONDAY🇺🇸

Friendly reminder, families – all District-operated schools will be closed next Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

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5 days ago, Martin County School District
No School February 16
🇺🇸CELEBRATING 250 YEARS🇺🇸

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students to take part in the America250FL Art & Essay Contests.

Winners will receive a Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans.

🗓️ Entries due by March 16
🔗 Learn more: https://america250floridacontest.com/

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7 days ago, Martin County School District
Art and Essay Contest 250 years of America
🎥LEAVING LEGACIES: STUDENT FILM CONTEST🎥

Submissions are now open for Inwater Research Group's Youth-Driven Cinema Film Festival! Martin County students are invited to get creative and bring their ideas to life through short films inspired by this year’s theme: Leaving Legacies – Your Voice. Your Planet. Your Legacy.

The top five films from elementary, middle, and high school will be showcased at the festival—giving students a chance to see their work on the big screen!

🗓 Submissions due: March 25, 2026
🎬 Film screening: April 22, 2026 (Lyric Theatre, Downtown Stuart)

Learn more and submit at: https://ow.ly/g1rX50Y7QOT

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12 days ago, Martin County School District
Inwater Youth Driven Cinema
🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉

Across the Martin County School District, our school counselors amplify student success every day—supporting academic growth, guiding future plans, and helping students navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion.

They are unstoppable champions for students. Their guidance, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape confident learners, strong schools, and an A-rated District where students can truly thrive!

During National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize our incredible counselors for going #ALLINMartin👊 for students and making a lasting difference across our schools.

Help us celebrate! Drop a note of thanks or a shout-out to a school counselor in the comments below! ⬇️

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12 days ago, Martin County School District
Celebrating School Counselors
📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚

The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!

As part of the celebration, we are proud to host the 2nd annual district-wide Black History Month Event, bringing together every school from across the District to showcase student artwork and performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history.

📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School

More details coming soon. Save the date and stay tuned!

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12 days ago, Martin County School District
Celebrate Black History at 2nd Annual BHM event
📚FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT📚

Martin County High School is hosting its first-ever Family Literacy Night during Celebrate Literacy Week 2026: Read, White and Blue—Celebrating 250 Chapters of America...and you're invited! 🎉📚🇺🇸

📆 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍MCHS Library Media Center

Families of all ages are invited to enjoy storytelling, interactive literacy activities, GALE resources, a pop-up history museum, and Sunshine State Young Reader book displays, all designed to strengthen reading at home and at school.

Come read, learn, and celebrate literacy together! 📚

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24 days ago, Martin County School District
MCHS Family Literacy Night
🍎REPORT CARDS🍎

Second-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal.

View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
If you don't have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/

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28 days ago, Martin County School District
Report cards available Jan 16
Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

The Martin County School District is honored to join the StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida, in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this year’s MLK Parade and Celebration. Look for our students and staff representing our District throughout the event!

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30 days ago, Martin County School District
MLK Day offices closed
🌊🎭 Deep Dive in Learning: Where Inclusion Meets Innovation 🎨📚
The Environmental Studies Council is proud to present a Deep Dive in Learning focused on inclusion and arts-integrated education across the curriculum.
Get ready for an unforgettable experience with Janeen Mason, a true dynamo who brings Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) to life through her book Ocean Commotion: Caught in the Currents. Using reader’s theater and a giant world map, students step into history to recreate the true story of 28,000 rubber ducks that went overboard during a powerful storm on June 10, 1992.
Together, they explore big questions:
🦆 Where did the ducks go?
🌍 How did they get there?
⏱️ How long did it take?
🔍 Who discovered them?
💙 And why do these bathtub toys matter to us today?
📅 February 25
⏰ 5:00 PM
Janeen will be working alongside the Eco Team at JBE to deliver an amazing, engaging presentation that blends storytelling, movement, science, and imagination—showing how the arts can open doors for all learners.
✨ Don’t miss this inspiring journey across oceans, disciplines, and minds!
about 1 month ago, Valerie Gaynor
Deep Dive 2026
🌊✨ Environmental Studies Council Presents: The Deep Diver 2026 Learning Series ✨🌊
We are thrilled to kick off our 2026 Learning Series with an incredible first presenter!
🎥 Tom Fitz — Emmy Award–winning wildlife cinematographer, producer, and director — will take us beneath the surface to explore the wonders of our natural world through his breathtaking storytelling and imagery.
📅 February 4, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM
📍 Environmental Studies Center
Join us for an inspiring evening of learning, discovery, and deep dives into wildlife conservation and cinematography. This is one you won’t want to miss! 🌎🐬
👉 Mark your calendars and share with a friend!
about 1 month ago, Valerie Gaynor
Deep Dive 2026
WELCOME BACK, MCSD FAMILIES!👋👋

New semester, same A-rated standard. We're so excited to see our students and pick up right where we left off—focused, energized, and ready to keep the momentum going!

Let’s make this second half strong, successful, and unstoppable! 💪

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about 1 month ago, Martin County School District
Welcome back 2026
⏰❄️ ONE WEEK LEFT TO HUSTLE! ❄️⏰

Looking for some engaging activities for students to do during this last week of Winter Break? The MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle is still going strong—with just one week left to help schools climb the leaderboard!

Every ELA and Math skill mastered counts, whether students practice at their grade level, one below, or one above. There’s still time to make an impact before the challenge wraps up on January 4.

Who will be crowned the 2025 MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle Champion? 🏆

➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/48T5LrF

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about 2 months ago, Martin County School District
Holiday Hustle
❄️ WINTER BREAK IS HERE! ❄️

Winter Break has arrived, and we’re wishing our students, employees, and families a restful, joy-filled break. May the days ahead bring time to slow down, recharge, and soak in the magic of the season—whether that means cozy moments, special traditions, or simply time together.

We can’t wait to welcome students and staff back in the new year as we continue a school year rooted in excellence. Classes resume January 5.

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about 2 months ago, Martin County School District
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
🎄🍪HOLIDAY SURPRISE🍪🎄

Did you know that tomorrow, December 4, is National Cookie Day?!

You know what that means...every student gets a FREE holiday cookie with their lunch purchase! 🎉

A little sweet treat to ring in the season and make their day even brighter! 🤩

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2 months ago, Martin County School District
Holiday cookie with meal purchase
🦃🍁🍂HAPPY THANKSGIVING!🍂🍁🦃

Today, we’re grateful for our incredible students, dedicated educators, hardworking support staff, devoted families, and our entire community who make our A-rated District unstoppable. 🧡

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3 months ago, Martin County School District
Happy Thanksgiving to our Martin County School District families
Our students had an amazing time digging for worms 🪱, getting their hands in the dirt, and discovering how these tiny creatures play a BIG role in our environment! 🌎💚 They explored food chains, learned how every organism matters, and had tons of fun along the way! 🐦🌿🔍 Smiles, curiosity, and lots of “WOW!” moments filled the day — we love seeing our students learn by doing! 😄📚💫 #ESCLearning #HandsOnScience #esctheplacetobe
3 months ago, Valerie Gaynor
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🌿✨ Exploring the ESC! ✨🌿

Our students had a great day walking through the mangroves, learning about food webs and food chains, and discovering how important these habitats are. They even met Casey the snake and got up close with this amazing creature! 🐍💚
Hands-on learning at its best! 🌊🌿
3 months ago, Valerie Gaynor
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🐢 Have you seen our Turtle Track Newsletter? 🌿✨

Stay connected with everything happening at the Environmental Studies Council! Our Turtle Track Newsletter is your window into the amazing work happening behind the scenes — from hands-on student experiences to exciting community partnerships and upcoming events that make a real impact.

Whether you’re curious about new initiatives, want to support local environmental education, or just love staying in the loop, the Turtle Track has something for everyone!

https://escmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Winter-2025-Turtle-Tracks.pdf

📬 Check it out and learn more about how the Council is making a difference — together with our partners and supporters.
💚 Explore. Engage. Support.

Let’s keep protecting and celebrating our local environment, one “track” at a time! 🐢🌎✨
3 months ago, Valerie Gaynor
Turtle Track Newsletter