🍎NO SCHOOL MONDAY🍎
Reminder: Students will not have classes on Monday, February 23, as our teachers and staff take part in a professional learning day focused on collaboration, growth, and enhancing instructional strategies to support student success.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24!
View the full instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Reminder: Students will not have classes on Monday, February 23, as our teachers and staff take part in a professional learning day focused on collaboration, growth, and enhancing instructional strategies to support student success.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24!
View the full instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🎉VOTE NOW!🎉
Join us in celebrating Felix A. Williams Elementary’s Mrs. Colleen Dougherty, who was nominated at this week’s TCPalm Teacher of the Week! 🎉💙💚
As the music teacher at FAWE, Mrs. Dougherty instills a passion for music and performing in her students. Here’s what her nominator shared: "Mrs. Daughterty is inspiring our children to play instruments, sing and enjoy the music. Her entire family is so musical and encouraging to try new things in life and experiment with children’s many talents. My oldest son loved to play the recorder at Felix A. Williams Elementary. Now he is in seventh grade and he joined band at SMS and was playing trumpet for two years. We appreciate all our teachers do for their students!"
➡️ Vote for her today and every day through Friday, February 20, at noon: bit.ly/4rnct1g
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925
Join us in celebrating Felix A. Williams Elementary’s Mrs. Colleen Dougherty, who was nominated at this week’s TCPalm Teacher of the Week! 🎉💙💚
As the music teacher at FAWE, Mrs. Dougherty instills a passion for music and performing in her students. Here’s what her nominator shared: "Mrs. Daughterty is inspiring our children to play instruments, sing and enjoy the music. Her entire family is so musical and encouraging to try new things in life and experiment with children’s many talents. My oldest son loved to play the recorder at Felix A. Williams Elementary. Now he is in seventh grade and he joined band at SMS and was playing trumpet for two years. We appreciate all our teachers do for their students!"
➡️ Vote for her today and every day through Friday, February 20, at noon: bit.ly/4rnct1g
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925
📣 Attention 5th Grade Parents! 🎉
Yearbook Ad sales end next week, so be sure to secure yours today! 💙📘
📏 Ad Sizes & Prices:
• 1/4 Page – $25
• 1/2 Page – $50
• Full Page – $100
📅 Important Dates:
• Ad Sales End: February 28, 2026
• Final Date to Create Your Ad: March 13, 2026
💵 Payments: Cash or check made payable to FAWE.
Once payment is received by the front office, a creation link will be emailed to you.
✨ All proceeds support 5th grade field trip costs!
If you have any questions, please contact the FAWE front office at 772‑219‑1640.
Let’s make this milestone year extra special for our students! 💫
Yearbook Ad sales end next week, so be sure to secure yours today! 💙📘
📏 Ad Sizes & Prices:
• 1/4 Page – $25
• 1/2 Page – $50
• Full Page – $100
📅 Important Dates:
• Ad Sales End: February 28, 2026
• Final Date to Create Your Ad: March 13, 2026
💵 Payments: Cash or check made payable to FAWE.
Once payment is received by the front office, a creation link will be emailed to you.
✨ All proceeds support 5th grade field trip costs!
If you have any questions, please contact the FAWE front office at 772‑219‑1640.
Let’s make this milestone year extra special for our students! 💫
📚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!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
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!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🎡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!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
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!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🌟 We want YOUR voice at FAWE! 🌟
Our next School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting is coming up, and we’d love for you to be part of the conversation!
📅 Thursday, February 12th
🕒 3:15 PM
📍 Felix A. Williams Elementary Media Center
SAC is a great way for families, staff, and community members to help guide school goals and support student success. Your input truly makes a difference. Come join us! 💙📚
Our next School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting is coming up, and we’d love for you to be part of the conversation!
📅 Thursday, February 12th
🕒 3:15 PM
📍 Felix A. Williams Elementary Media Center
SAC is a great way for families, staff, and community members to help guide school goals and support student success. Your input truly makes a difference. Come join us! 💙📚
🇺🇸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
#ALLINMartin👊
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
#ALLINMartin👊
Felix A. Williams Elementary students can spread the love while supporting our 5th Grade Field Trip!
🍫 Chocolate hearts – just $1.00 each
📅 Dates: February 9th – February 13th
⏰ Time: Before school, 7:10 AM – 7:35 AM
It’s the perfect way for students to surprise friends, teachers, or family with a sweet Valentine — all while helping our 5th graders make memories on their upcoming field trip! ❤️
Thank you for your support! 💕
🍫 Chocolate hearts – just $1.00 each
📅 Dates: February 9th – February 13th
⏰ Time: Before school, 7:10 AM – 7:35 AM
It’s the perfect way for students to surprise friends, teachers, or family with a sweet Valentine — all while helping our 5th graders make memories on their upcoming field trip! ❤️
Thank you for your support! 💕
🇺🇸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/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
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/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🌟 Out‑of‑This‑World Learning at FAWE! 🌟
Today our fifth graders had an amazing opportunity to explore the portable planetarium brought to us by the Cox Science Center & Aquarium! 🚀✨
The planetarium completely transformed our media center into a dome of stars, constellations, and cosmic wonders. Every 5th grade class got to step inside, look up, and experience an immersive journey through space. 🌌
A huge thank you to the Cox Science Center for bringing this incredible experience to our students. Their curiosity was glowing brighter than the stars! 💫
What an unforgettable day of learning! 🌠📚
Today our fifth graders had an amazing opportunity to explore the portable planetarium brought to us by the Cox Science Center & Aquarium! 🚀✨
The planetarium completely transformed our media center into a dome of stars, constellations, and cosmic wonders. Every 5th grade class got to step inside, look up, and experience an immersive journey through space. 🌌
A huge thank you to the Cox Science Center for bringing this incredible experience to our students. Their curiosity was glowing brighter than the stars! 💫
What an unforgettable day of learning! 🌠📚
📚BOOK BONANZA EXTRAVAGANZA📚
MCSD Elementary Families: You are invited to the Education Foundation of Martin County Book Bonanza at J.D. Parker Elementary School on Thursday, February 5, from 5:30–7:30 PM! 🎉📚
This FREE family event is open to Martin County families with children in Pre-K through 5th grade. Space is limited, and pre‑registration is required, so register today! ➡️ https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/.../efmc-book...
Enjoy literacy activities, giveaways, a free barbecue dinner, and the chance to enroll in the New Worlds Reading program.
Curious what Book Bonanza is all about? Visit the Education Foundation of Martin County’s Facebook page to see photos from last week’s sold‑out event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
MCSD Elementary Families: You are invited to the Education Foundation of Martin County Book Bonanza at J.D. Parker Elementary School on Thursday, February 5, from 5:30–7:30 PM! 🎉📚
This FREE family event is open to Martin County families with children in Pre-K through 5th grade. Space is limited, and pre‑registration is required, so register today! ➡️ https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/.../efmc-book...
Enjoy literacy activities, giveaways, a free barbecue dinner, and the chance to enroll in the New Worlds Reading program.
Curious what Book Bonanza is all about? Visit the Education Foundation of Martin County’s Facebook page to see photos from last week’s sold‑out event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
🎥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
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
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
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🌟 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🌟
This week, we’re proud to celebrate Mr. Nugent, our incredible School Counselor at Felix A. Williams Elementary!
Every day, Mr. Nugent supports our students with compassion, patience, and positivity. Whether he’s helping a child navigate friendships, solve problems, build confidence, or simply start the day with a smile, he makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our FAWE Sailfish.
Thank you, Mr. Nugent, for the countless ways you help our students learn, grow, and thrive. Your dedication to our school community shines brightly, and we are so grateful for the calm, caring support you bring to FAWE each and every day.
Please join us in celebrating and thanking Mr. Nugent for all he does! 💙
This week, we’re proud to celebrate Mr. Nugent, our incredible School Counselor at Felix A. Williams Elementary!
Every day, Mr. Nugent supports our students with compassion, patience, and positivity. Whether he’s helping a child navigate friendships, solve problems, build confidence, or simply start the day with a smile, he makes a meaningful difference in the lives of our FAWE Sailfish.
Thank you, Mr. Nugent, for the countless ways you help our students learn, grow, and thrive. Your dedication to our school community shines brightly, and we are so grateful for the calm, caring support you bring to FAWE each and every day.
Please join us in celebrating and thanking Mr. Nugent for all he does! 💙
🎉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! ⬇️
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #NSCW26
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! ⬇️
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #NSCW26
📚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!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #BlackHistoryMonth
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!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #BlackHistoryMonth
✨Our Fifth Grade Revolutionary War Wax Museum! ✨
Today our fifth graders brought history to life! After weeks of research, writing, and practice, they stepped into character as key figures from the Revolutionary War and transformed our school into a living wax museum. 🎩📜
Students proudly shared their knowledge, costumes, and creativity and wowed everyone who visited. We are so proud of their hard work and the confidence they showed today!
Great job, 5th grade historians! 👏🎉
#FAWEProud
Today our fifth graders brought history to life! After weeks of research, writing, and practice, they stepped into character as key figures from the Revolutionary War and transformed our school into a living wax museum. 🎩📜
Students proudly shared their knowledge, costumes, and creativity and wowed everyone who visited. We are so proud of their hard work and the confidence they showed today!
Great job, 5th grade historians! 👏🎉
#FAWEProud
🎬🍿LIGHTS. CAMERA. KINDERGARTEN!🍿🎬
Just TWO weeks to go! The MCSD Kindergarten Kick-Off is almost here, and we’re getting ready to roll out the red carpet for our newest learners.
📅 Wednesday, February 4
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Your child’s future elementary school
Families will tour the school, meet school leaders, step inside a kindergarten classroom, and learn about meals, transportation, Extended Day, and more.
➡️ Now enrolling! Registration for the 2026–27 school year is OPEN for all grade levels. On-site enrollment assistance will be available during Kick-Off. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jn3N7K
The countdown is on to the first step in an A-rated journey, where bright futures take center stage. ✨
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Just TWO weeks to go! The MCSD Kindergarten Kick-Off is almost here, and we’re getting ready to roll out the red carpet for our newest learners.
📅 Wednesday, February 4
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Your child’s future elementary school
Families will tour the school, meet school leaders, step inside a kindergarten classroom, and learn about meals, transportation, Extended Day, and more.
➡️ Now enrolling! Registration for the 2026–27 school year is OPEN for all grade levels. On-site enrollment assistance will be available during Kick-Off. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jn3N7K
The countdown is on to the first step in an A-rated journey, where bright futures take center stage. ✨
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
📚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! 📚
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
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! 📚
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
✨I HAVE A DREAM✨
"I have a dream...that children are allowed to go to school and learn how to read and write."
"I have a dream...that there is peace everywhere in the world."
"I have a dream...that everyone in the world has food, water, and a family that cares about them."
Out of the mouths of babes… 🫶
Dreams inspired by a great dreamer, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A special tradition at Felix A. Williams Elementary that reminds us just how hopeful the future can be, and how powerful young voices truly are.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925
"I have a dream...that children are allowed to go to school and learn how to read and write."
"I have a dream...that there is peace everywhere in the world."
"I have a dream...that everyone in the world has food, water, and a family that cares about them."
Out of the mouths of babes… 🫶
Dreams inspired by a great dreamer, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
A special tradition at Felix A. Williams Elementary that reminds us just how hopeful the future can be, and how powerful young voices truly are.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925
✨ Celebrate Literacy Week 2026: Read, White & Blue! ✨
Next week is Celebrate Literacy Week, and we're ready for a fun-filled week of reading and school spirit at FAWE! Check out our themed days and join in on the red, white, and blue excitement:
❤️ Monday, 1/26 – Wear Red, White, and Blue
⭐ Tuesday, 1/27 – Stars & Stripes Day
🦅 Wednesday, 1/28 – American Symbols Day
🎩 Thursday, 1/29 – Patriotic Hat Day
💙 Friday, 1/30 – Show Your School Spirit!
Let’s make Literacy Week colorful, patriotic, and full of fun! ❤️🤍💙
#FAWEReads #ReadWhiteAndBlue #CelebrateLiteracyWeek2026 #FLCelebratesLiteracy #FAWEProud
Next week is Celebrate Literacy Week, and we're ready for a fun-filled week of reading and school spirit at FAWE! Check out our themed days and join in on the red, white, and blue excitement:
❤️ Monday, 1/26 – Wear Red, White, and Blue
⭐ Tuesday, 1/27 – Stars & Stripes Day
🦅 Wednesday, 1/28 – American Symbols Day
🎩 Thursday, 1/29 – Patriotic Hat Day
💙 Friday, 1/30 – Show Your School Spirit!
Let’s make Literacy Week colorful, patriotic, and full of fun! ❤️🤍💙
#FAWEReads #ReadWhiteAndBlue #CelebrateLiteracyWeek2026 #FLCelebratesLiteracy #FAWEProud
