Hidden Oaks Middle School

🍎CONFERENCE NIGHTS🍎

Martin County School District families, Conference Nights are HERE!

High School: Tuesday, October 27
Middle School: Wednesday, October 28
Elementary School: Thursday, October 29

Conference Nights are a great way to check in with your child’s teacher, see how things are going in the classroom and talk about ways to keep your child on track for the rest of the school year.

High school families, we will see you tonight!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎

First-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! View your child’s grades by logging in and selecting the “Reports” tab. Choose “Grade Report” for elementary students or “Report Card” for secondary students.

Click here to view grades and attendance: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

Need to set up your FOCUS account? Follow the instructions here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

🏆🦈 SHARK PRIDE! 🦈🏆 We are incredibly proud to share that Hidden Oaks Middle School has been recognized as a 2025–26 School of Excellence! 🌟 This recognition represents the hard work, dedication, and commitment of our amazing Shark scholars, teachers, staff, families, and entire school community. At Hidden Oaks, excellence is not just something we celebrate. It is something we work toward every single day! 💙🦈 Congratulations to our fellow Martin County schools recognized alongside us. We are proud to be part of a district committed to excellence! It’s always a GREAT day to be a SHARK! 🦈💙

🦈 OUR LADY SHARKS CONTINUE TO THRIVE! 🦈🏐 Our Hidden Oaks Middle School Girls Volleyball Team continues to push forward with teamwork, perseverance, and an amazing team effort! Last night, our Lady Sharks took on a very tough Stuart Middle School team and came away with the victory, 2 sets to 0! 💪🔥 We are incredibly proud of the way these girls continue to battle, support one another, and play together as a TEAM! 🏐 NEXT GAME: HOME ON MONDAY!
⏰ 5:30 PM
📣 LET’S PACK THE GYM! Come out, get loud, and help us cheer on our Lady Sharks! 🦈💙🏐

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY COMING SOON🗓️

We have an early release day this Wednesday, October 14. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.

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

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

💙 What an incredible Shark Jam today! 💙🦈 We could not have made today such a success without our amazing volunteers who stepped up to support our PBIS crew! Your time, energy, and willingness to help our Sharks means more than you know. A true school community is built when families, staff, students, and volunteers come together, and that is exactly what makes Hidden Oaks Middle School THE place to be! Thank you again to everyone who helped make Shark Jam an awesome experience for our students!

🌊🐢ESC OPEN HOUSE 🐊🌿

Want to explore one of the coolest places in the Martin County School District?

The Environmental Studies Center is opening its doors this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! 💎🐢

Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.

And, of course, you’ll want to say hello to some of the ESC’s residents!
🐊 Joey the Alligator
🐍 Casey the Red Rat Snake
🐢 Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle

📍 Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach

Come see what makes the ESC such a special part of our District and the gem of Martin County! 💎

#ALLINMartin👊 #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore

🦈 STILL UNDEFEATED! 🦈🏐 Congratulations to our Lady Shark Volleyball Team, who keeps the undefeated streak alive! Our girls battled a tough Stallion team from AMS today and came out on top, 2 sets to 0! 💪🔥 These Lady Sharks continue to compete, work together, and represent Hidden Oaks with pride! 🏐 NEXT GAME: Wednesday
📍 Hidden Oaks Middle School Come pack the stands, bring the energy, and support your UNDEFEATED LADY SHARKS! 🦈💙

🚨NOTICE ABOUT DISTRICT PHONES🚨

Some callers are experiencing intermittent issues when trying to reach District offices and school sites. At this time, the issue is affecting some incoming calls only, and outgoing calls remain operational.

While our Education Technology team works with the phone carriers to resolve this issue, families and community members can use the staff directory at martinschools.org to contact the appropriate employee or department via email or submit an inquiry through OnFlo.

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

#ALLINMartin👊

🌟 Celebrating Excellence & Leadership at Hidden Oaks! 🌟 Tonight was an incredible night as we proudly inducted 129 new members into the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS)! 🎓🦈 We also celebrated the appointment of our brand-new NJHS Board: ⭐ President: Stella Gardiner
⭐ Vice President: Lily Kate Hartman
⭐ Treasurer: Olivia Tyo
⭐ Secretary: Hannah Sangermano
⭐ Historian: Lucy O’Hara
⭐ Sergeant at Arms: Anas Elalfy Congratulations to all of our new NJHS members and student leaders! We cannot wait to see the amazing things these Sharks accomplish through scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship this year. The future is bright at Hidden Oaks!

📚✨READ, DREAM & GO BIG!✨📚

Tomorrow is the BIG day!

On 9/2-5, we’re celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. ❤️📖

Here’s how to join us:
📚 Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖 Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗 Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home

And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair, or even school colors (like Coat of Many Colors)! 👢✨💕

Let’s go #ALLINMartin👊 to celebrate reading, big dreams and the joy of a good book! Get ready to share your pics of reading a book and doing it in style, just like Dolly.

#PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ImaginationLibrary

Our Hidden Oaks Middle School Lady Sharks turned teamwork, determination, and heart into an incredible victory over a very tough and talented Stuart Middle School volleyball team!

After dropping the first set, our Sharks refused to give up. They battled back with grit and resilience, winning the next two sets to secure an exciting 2-1 match victory. The momentum swung back and forth all game long, with every point bringing energy, excitement, and plenty of cheers from the crowd.

We are incredibly proud of the way our girls supported one another, stayed focused, and competed until the very last point. Their teamwork and perseverance were on full display tonight!

Congratulations, Lady Sharks, on an outstanding win! We can't wait to see you back on the court for your next match. Keep making us proud! 💙🦈🏐

🍎PARENT WORKSHOP TODAY: GIFTED PROGRAM🍎

TODAY: Interested in learning more about the Martin County School District's Gifted Program? Come to the first Parent Workshop of the 26-27 school year!

Join us to learn how gifted services work in the District, what families can expect from gifted programs, and how we support gifted students' academic growth and success across our schools.

📆 September 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
📍 School Board Room (1939 SE Federal Hwy)

Please contact Kelly Francke at franckk@martinschools.org to RSVP or RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3V6PNa5

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore

As a middle school, our responsibility extends far beyond academics. While we are committed to providing a high-quality education, we are equally committed to helping shape young people into responsible, caring, and successful members of our community. Each month at Hidden Oaks Middle School, we focus on specific character traits that we hope to see reflected in all of our Sharks. This month, our spotlight is on Responsibility. A special shoutout to Mrs. Ponte and her health classes for taking this lesson to the next level! Mrs. Ponte challenged her 4th period students to identify different ways they can demonstrate responsibility at school, with the goal of ensuring no two responses were the same. The result was an impressive collection of thoughtful ideas that now fill a bulletin board showcasing what responsibility looks like in action. We love seeing our students engage in meaningful conversations about character and take ownership of creating a positive school culture. Thank you, Mrs. Ponte and our Sharks, for helping bring our vision to life and reminding us that great schools don't just build strong students, they help develop great human beings.

📢🔭CALLING ALL FUTURE SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS🧪📢

Is your student curious, creative and ready to put an idea to the test? Families of students in grades 6-12 are invited to learn more about participating in the 2026-2027 Martin County Regional Science & Engineering Fair.

Join us for a virtual informational session to explore the competition, project requirements and the path from the regional fair to state and international competitions!

📅 Wednesday, Sept. 23
⏰ 6-7 p.m.
💻 Join via Microsoft Teams using QR code below or: https://bit.ly/4i9DV0K

Save the date for the fair: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026

Click here to learn more and get started: https://www.martinschools.org/page/secondary-stem-fair-page

#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD

This morning, we had the opportunity to celebrate the annual Superintendent’s State of the Union Breakfast alongside business partners, community leaders, volunteers, and supporters from across Martin County. The message was clear: our mission is to educate all students, and that mission is strengthened when we build meaningful bridges between our schools and our community. Together, we can provide opportunities, support, and experiences that help every child succeed. A special thank you to our HOMS sponsor, MidFlorida Credit Union, for partnering with our PTSA and continually giving back to our students. Your generosity and commitment to education make a difference in the lives of our Sharks every day. One of the highlights of the morning was hearing our Hidden Oaks Middle School Boys Chorus join students from Murray Middle School to perform the National Anthem and several other musical selections. Their talent, dedication, and pride were on full display, and they represented their schools exceptionally well! We are grateful for the partnerships that support our students and proud of the young people who showcase the very best of our schools.

🦈 Today, our Hidden Oaks Middle School Sharks had the incredible opportunity to learn about one of the most important documents in our nation’s history, the United States Constitution, from Attorney Martin Kofsky. Through our Pre-Law program and broadcasted to the school, Mr. Kofsky took students on a journey through the timeline of the Constitution, helping them understand its origins, purpose, and lasting impact. He not only answered thoughtful questions from our Sharks but also challenged them to think critically and engage in meaningful discussions. Experiences like these bring learning to life and inspire our students to become informed, responsible citizens. We are grateful to Mr. Kofsky for investing his time, knowledge, and expertise in our students and for giving back to the Hidden Oaks community. Thank you, Mr. Kofsky, for making a difference in the lives of our Sharks! 🦈🇺🇸⚖️

🇺🇸CELEBRATING CONSTITUTION WEEK🇺🇸

Constitution Week officially begins on September 17, but Martin County School District students are already getting a head start!

Further highlighting the importance of this annual observance, the Martin County School Board approved the 2026 Constitution Week Proclamation at Tuesday night's meeting, developed with Ms. Rae Scimeca and the Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

As we recognize the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, students across the District will spend the week learning about the document that continues to shape our nation and protect our freedoms.

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ConstitutionWeek

📚✨READ, DREAM & GO BIG✨📚

9/25 = 9-2-5! 💖🦋

The Martin County School Board has officially proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day throughout the Martin County School District! 💓📖

The day celebrates Dolly Parton’s remarkable contributions to children and literacy, along with the impact of programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in helping young readers build a lifelong love of books.

We’re proud to celebrate alongside the Children’s Services Council of Martin County and The Library Foundation of Martin County as we encourage our school community to read, dream and grow together.

Here’s how to join us on Dolly Parton Day, a.k.a. 9/2-5:
📚Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home.

And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair. Or, dress in your favorite college team to represent the coat of many colors! 👢✨💕

#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD #DollyPartonDay