📚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
✨SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOLARLY SPELLERS✨
Tonight, it was our middle school students’ turn to take the stage and show off their spelling skills at the 60th Lillian A. Dassori Annual Spelling Bee!
Excellence was on display as they tackled tough words with focus and confidence. Huge congratulations to our top 3 spellers:
🏆 Champion: Allan Polatcan, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School with the winning word: lacrosse
🥈 Nicholas Thielges, Hidden Oaks Middle School
🥉 Logan Olson-Ferraro, AMS
We are proud of all our scholars who represented their schools so well and continue to reflect the excellence of our A-rated School District!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925
✨SPOTLIGHT ON SCHOLARLY SPELLERS✨
Tonight, it was our middle school students’ turn to take the stage and show off their spelling skills at the 60th Lillian A. Dassori Annual Spelling Bee!
Excellence was on display as they tackled tough words with focus and confidence. Huge congratulations to our top 3 spellers:
🏆 Champion: Allan Polatcan, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School with the winning word: lacrosse
🥈 Nicholas Thielges, Hidden Oaks Middle School
🥉 Logan Olson-Ferraro, AMS
We are proud of all our scholars who represented their schools so well and continue to reflect the excellence of our A-rated School District!
#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
🍎MONITORING PROGRESS🍎
Third-quarter interim reports for students in grades 6–12 are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. This report reflects a snapshot of students' mid-quarter progress at the time it was issued. Interim reports can be found under the Reports tab.
Grades continue to be updated and may change. Parents can always reference the Grades tab in FOCUS for the most up-to-date information provided. https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Third-quarter interim reports for students in grades 6–12 are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. This report reflects a snapshot of students' mid-quarter progress at the time it was issued. Interim reports can be found under the Reports tab.
Grades continue to be updated and may change. Parents can always reference the Grades tab in FOCUS for the most up-to-date information provided. https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🍎CELEBRATING CTE MONTH🍎
This Career and Technical Education Month, we’re proud to showcase the dozens of CTE programs offered across our high schools, where students learn from industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and have the opportunity to earn industry certifications before graduating.
Our CTE programs help students explore interests and plan for what’s next—college, the workforce, or both. Families can explore our CTE guidebook to see what’s offered this year and get an idea of programs their student may want to pursue next year: https://bit.ly/4krL3o7
This is where futures take shape! Enroll in the A-rated Martin County School District today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #CTEMonth #GetThereFL
This Career and Technical Education Month, we’re proud to showcase the dozens of CTE programs offered across our high schools, where students learn from industry experts, gain hands-on experience, and have the opportunity to earn industry certifications before graduating.
Our CTE programs help students explore interests and plan for what’s next—college, the workforce, or both. Families can explore our CTE guidebook to see what’s offered this year and get an idea of programs their student may want to pursue next year: https://bit.ly/4krL3o7
This is where futures take shape! Enroll in the A-rated Martin County School District today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #CTEMonth #GetThereFL
🇺🇸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👊
🇺🇸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
🦈 Sharks in Full Competition Mode! 🦈
This past weekend, our Shark Color Guard took the floor and brought their absolute best to the MPA competition! 💙✨
These talented girls have worked incredibly hard all season long—putting in countless hours at practice and shining during basketball game performances—to prepare for this moment. Their dedication and commitment truly paid off as they earned a score of Excellent from the judges!
We are beyond proud of our Sharks for the passion, teamwork, and excellence they displayed. Amazing work by an amazing group—your hard work does not go unnoticed! 👏💙🦈
This past weekend, our Shark Color Guard took the floor and brought their absolute best to the MPA competition! 💙✨
These talented girls have worked incredibly hard all season long—putting in countless hours at practice and shining during basketball game performances—to prepare for this moment. Their dedication and commitment truly paid off as they earned a score of Excellent from the judges!
We are beyond proud of our Sharks for the passion, teamwork, and excellence they displayed. Amazing work by an amazing group—your hard work does not go unnoticed! 👏💙🦈
🎉 Congratulations to Our 2025–2026 Hidden Oaks Middle School Volunteers of the Year! 🎉
Hidden Oaks Middle School is proud to recognize two outstanding individuals whose service, dedication, and commitment truly make our school shine! 💙
🌟 Student Volunteer of the Year: Hayley Hicks 🌟
As an 8th grader, Hayley has already logged over 130 volunteer hours—an incredible achievement! She is a proud member of the National Junior Honor Society, has earned straight A’s every quarter of middle school, performs in our highest‑level band, and is currently taking Algebra 1 Honors. Hayley exemplifies leadership, academic excellence, and service, and we are so proud of all she has accomplished!
🏅 School Volunteer of the Year: Mrs. Castle 🏅
Mrs. Castle has been an invaluable part of our Hidden Oaks community. She is a tremendous contributor to our PTSA, especially during Field Days, and generously volunteers her time throughout the year with both Band and Chorus. Her dedication and support make a lasting impact on our students and staff.
We are so thankful to have both of these remarkable individuals as part of the Hidden Oaks Middle School family. Please join us in celebrating Hayley Hicks and Mrs. Castle for their outstanding service! 💙👏
#HiddenOaksPride #VolunteersOfTheYear #HOMSCelebrates #ThankYouVolunteers
Hidden Oaks Middle School is proud to recognize two outstanding individuals whose service, dedication, and commitment truly make our school shine! 💙
🌟 Student Volunteer of the Year: Hayley Hicks 🌟
As an 8th grader, Hayley has already logged over 130 volunteer hours—an incredible achievement! She is a proud member of the National Junior Honor Society, has earned straight A’s every quarter of middle school, performs in our highest‑level band, and is currently taking Algebra 1 Honors. Hayley exemplifies leadership, academic excellence, and service, and we are so proud of all she has accomplished!
🏅 School Volunteer of the Year: Mrs. Castle 🏅
Mrs. Castle has been an invaluable part of our Hidden Oaks community. She is a tremendous contributor to our PTSA, especially during Field Days, and generously volunteers her time throughout the year with both Band and Chorus. Her dedication and support make a lasting impact on our students and staff.
We are so thankful to have both of these remarkable individuals as part of the Hidden Oaks Middle School family. Please join us in celebrating Hayley Hicks and Mrs. Castle for their outstanding service! 💙👏
#HiddenOaksPride #VolunteersOfTheYear #HOMSCelebrates #ThankYouVolunteers
🏀🏆 CELEBRATING BASKETBALL CHAMPIONS 🏆🏀
Make some noise for our middle school basketball district champions! 🎉👏
🦈 Congrats to our Hidden Oaks Middle School Boys Basketball team, who are back-to-back district champions and finished the season undefeated, playing tough, focused, and relentless basketball.
🐆 Stuart Middle School Girls Lady Jaguars are district champions after a dominant 42–21 title win, bringing heart, hustle, and championship energy from start to finish. Way to end strong, girls!
Congratulations to both championship teams, their coaches, and families for the dedication, support, and commitment. And a big shoutout to all of our middle school basketball players across MCSD for an outstanding season!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Make some noise for our middle school basketball district champions! 🎉👏
🦈 Congrats to our Hidden Oaks Middle School Boys Basketball team, who are back-to-back district champions and finished the season undefeated, playing tough, focused, and relentless basketball.
🐆 Stuart Middle School Girls Lady Jaguars are district champions after a dominant 42–21 title win, bringing heart, hustle, and championship energy from start to finish. Way to end strong, girls!
Congratulations to both championship teams, their coaches, and families for the dedication, support, and commitment. And a big shoutout to all of our middle school basketball players across MCSD for an outstanding season!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🏀 Girls Basketball Championship Night 🏀
Tonight, our girls basketball team traveled to Stuart Middle School for their championship appearance. The girls fought hard and played with heart, working together as a true team from start to finish.
Despite their effort, they came up short, falling 42–21 to Stuart Middle School. Congratulations to the Jaguars on their championship win.
We are incredibly proud of our girls for battling all season long and making an impressive championship run. Your determination, teamwork, and perseverance did not go unnoticed.
Great job, ladies! 💙👏
🎥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
🎉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
🎶 The talent at Hidden Oaks Middle School doesn’t just start and stop in the classroom—it extends to the Arts! 🎶
A huge congratulations to HOMS guitarist Brian Wang, who was selected to the first‑ever All‑State Middle School Guitar Ensemble! This is an incredible accomplishment and a true testament to Brian’s dedication, musicianship, and talent.
Brian is an outstanding student and an important part of the continued success of our band program. We are so proud of his hard work and well‑deserved recognition.
👏 Congratulations, Brian, as you continue to make the Sharks proud! 🦈🎸
#HOMSSharks #ArtsAtHOMS #StudentSuccess #AllState #ProudMoment #martincountyschools
A huge congratulations to HOMS guitarist Brian Wang, who was selected to the first‑ever All‑State Middle School Guitar Ensemble! This is an incredible accomplishment and a true testament to Brian’s dedication, musicianship, and talent.
Brian is an outstanding student and an important part of the continued success of our band program. We are so proud of his hard work and well‑deserved recognition.
👏 Congratulations, Brian, as you continue to make the Sharks proud! 🦈🎸
#HOMSSharks #ArtsAtHOMS #StudentSuccess #AllState #ProudMoment #martincountyschools
🔥 WHAT. A. WIN. 🔥
Our Sharks showed exactly what it means to respond to adversity tonight. Trailing for three quarters, our players never quit, stayed locked in, and continued to work hard together. That commitment paid off as they pulled away late for a 49–35 victory over Anderson Middle School!
Now it’s on to the next challenge. The Sharks will face Murray Middle School in the championship game on Monday in the Shark Tank, with a chance to bring home back-to-back championships! 🏆🏆
It was incredible to witness the heart, drive, resilience, and teamwork displayed by this group tonight. So proud of how these players competed for each other and represented what it means to be a Shark! 🦈💙
#SharkStrong #TeamOverEverything #ChampionshipBound #FinishTheFight
🏀 Congratulations to our Lady Sharks! 🦈
What an incredible performance by our Lady Sharks basketball team! With a 49–23 semifinal win over Murray Middle School, they’ve earned their spot in the Championship game this Monday!
We are so proud of the hard work, dedication, and teamwork these athletes have shown all school year.
Way to represent our school with heart and hustle!Go Sharks! 💙🦈
🌟 Classroom Spotlight! 🌟
Today we had the pleasure of visiting two of our fantastic Science teachers, Ms. McNeill and Mrs. Cogliati, and we couldn’t be more proud of the engaging learning happening in their classrooms!
Both teachers kicked off their lessons with a focused review to reinforce prior learning, then smoothly transitioned into the day’s new content. Their use of interactive notebooks was especially impressive—each with their own unique and effective style:
🔹 Ms. McNeill guided students through vocabulary exploration, helping them break down key terms with definitions and real-world examples.
🔹 Mrs. Cogliati used visual models of the scientific table, breaking it into sections so students could dive deeper into the important factors within each part.
It's inspiring to see such thoughtful planning and student-centered instruction happening in our science classrooms.
Way to go, Sharks! 🦈💙
Today we had the pleasure of visiting two of our fantastic Science teachers, Ms. McNeill and Mrs. Cogliati, and we couldn’t be more proud of the engaging learning happening in their classrooms!
Both teachers kicked off their lessons with a focused review to reinforce prior learning, then smoothly transitioned into the day’s new content. Their use of interactive notebooks was especially impressive—each with their own unique and effective style:
🔹 Ms. McNeill guided students through vocabulary exploration, helping them break down key terms with definitions and real-world examples.
🔹 Mrs. Cogliati used visual models of the scientific table, breaking it into sections so students could dive deeper into the important factors within each part.
It's inspiring to see such thoughtful planning and student-centered instruction happening in our science classrooms.
Way to go, Sharks! 🦈💙
🌟 Spotlight on Student Voice in Ms. Stebbing’s ELA Classroom! 🌟
Involving every student’s voice in classroom discussions can be a daunting task, but not for Ms. Stebbing! 👏
Check out these creative “Post-it Prompts” she introduced—giving EACH student in ALL her classes a chance to share their own opinions, insights, or understandings. ✍️💬
By making space for every learner to be heard, Ms. Stebbing continues to model what meaningful engagement looks like in an ELA classroom. ❤️📚
Way to go, Ms. Stebbing! Your dedication to elevating student voice is truly making an impact!
Involving every student’s voice in classroom discussions can be a daunting task, but not for Ms. Stebbing! 👏
Check out these creative “Post-it Prompts” she introduced—giving EACH student in ALL her classes a chance to share their own opinions, insights, or understandings. ✍️💬
By making space for every learner to be heard, Ms. Stebbing continues to model what meaningful engagement looks like in an ELA classroom. ❤️📚
Way to go, Ms. Stebbing! Your dedication to elevating student voice is truly making an impact!
