📣MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD📣
Have you filled out our annual parent/caregiver satisfaction and experience survey yet?!
Help us continue strengthening our schools by taking just a few minutes (seriously, just a few!) to complete the survey. Your feedback helps guide real improvements and supports a high-quality experience for every student across our District.
✔️ One survey per child or per school
✔️ Quick and easy to complete
🔗 Survey link: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41800138/4dd6/
Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your voice—we truly value your partnership!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Have you filled out our annual parent/caregiver satisfaction and experience survey yet?!
Help us continue strengthening our schools by taking just a few minutes (seriously, just a few!) to complete the survey. Your feedback helps guide real improvements and supports a high-quality experience for every student across our District.
✔️ One survey per child or per school
✔️ Quick and easy to complete
🔗 Survey link: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41800138/4dd6/
Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your voice—we truly value your partnership!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925


➕➖MCSD MATH WEEK IS HERE!✖️➗
Math Week 2026 kicks off tomorrow—and we’re so excited to go #ALLINMartin👊 for math!
From recognizing patterns to making connections, each day highlights how math shows up in creative ways:
🟰 Non-Equivalent Day – Mismatch it up!
🏀 Bring Your A Game – Rock your favorite jersey
👯 Equivalent Day – Dress the same as a friend
🕺 In My Math Era – Pick your favorite decade
🌎 Math Can Take You Places – Tacky tourist style
Let's put a fun twist on problem-solving all week long...be there or be squared!
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #MCSDMathWeek
Math Week 2026 kicks off tomorrow—and we’re so excited to go #ALLINMartin👊 for math!
From recognizing patterns to making connections, each day highlights how math shows up in creative ways:
🟰 Non-Equivalent Day – Mismatch it up!
🏀 Bring Your A Game – Rock your favorite jersey
👯 Equivalent Day – Dress the same as a friend
🕺 In My Math Era – Pick your favorite decade
🌎 Math Can Take You Places – Tacky tourist style
Let's put a fun twist on problem-solving all week long...be there or be squared!
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #MCSDMathWeek


🍎CELEBRATING EXCEPTIONAL LEADERS🍎
Behind every strong school is a team making sure expectations are clear, systems are in place, and students have the support they need to succeed—and assistant principals are a big part of that work. 💪
As we wrap up #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek, we’re proud to recognize the Unstoppable leaders at Hidden Oaks Middle School, Indiantown Middle School, Spectrum Academy, and SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL! 👏
To all of our APs, thank you for the role you play in sustaining excellence across our A-rated District. We appreciate you!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Behind every strong school is a team making sure expectations are clear, systems are in place, and students have the support they need to succeed—and assistant principals are a big part of that work. 💪
As we wrap up #NationalAssistantPrincipalsWeek, we’re proud to recognize the Unstoppable leaders at Hidden Oaks Middle School, Indiantown Middle School, Spectrum Academy, and SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL! 👏
To all of our APs, thank you for the role you play in sustaining excellence across our A-rated District. We appreciate you!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925




🎨 What a terrific surprise at HOMS today! 🎨
A huge congratulations to Mrs. Foglia and her talented art students — Evelyn Gettings, Gabriella Hodder, and Bailey Concannon — for taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the most recent Chick-fil-A Art Contest!
Today, these amazing artists were celebrated in Student Services with baskets, gift cards, balloons, and more — a well‑deserved recognition of their creativity and hard work.
We absolutely love seeing our Sharks shine in Art and beyond. Keep creating, keep inspiring! 🦈💙
A huge congratulations to Mrs. Foglia and her talented art students — Evelyn Gettings, Gabriella Hodder, and Bailey Concannon — for taking 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place in the most recent Chick-fil-A Art Contest!
Today, these amazing artists were celebrated in Student Services with baskets, gift cards, balloons, and more — a well‑deserved recognition of their creativity and hard work.
We absolutely love seeing our Sharks shine in Art and beyond. Keep creating, keep inspiring! 🦈💙




Getting parent feedback is a vital part of creating the best possible atmosphere for our scholars.
Tonight, I am incredibly thankful for our NJHS scholars who stepped up to warmly welcome parents and helped distribute flyers with QR codes to gather their voices and perspectives.
Teamwork truly makes the dream work in the Shark Tank! 🦈💙

📣MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD📣
Our annual parent/caregiver satisfaction and experience survey is OPEN!
Help us continue strengthening our schools by taking just a few minutes (seriously, just a few!) to complete the survey. Your feedback helps guide real improvements and supports a high-quality experience for every student across our District.
✔️ One survey per child (if children attend different schools)
✔️ Quick and easy to complete
🔗 Survey link: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41800138/4dd6/
Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your voice—we truly value your partnership!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Our annual parent/caregiver satisfaction and experience survey is OPEN!
Help us continue strengthening our schools by taking just a few minutes (seriously, just a few!) to complete the survey. Your feedback helps guide real improvements and supports a high-quality experience for every student across our District.
✔️ One survey per child (if children attend different schools)
✔️ Quick and easy to complete
🔗 Survey link: https://surveys.studereducation.com/f/41800138/4dd6/
Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your voice—we truly value your partnership!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925


We love celebrating our Sharks! 🦈✨
Recently, two of our outstanding 6th grade scholars were recognized for their accomplishments in Academic Games this year. Their hard work, teamwork, and commitment to learning truly shine!
The celebration continues as both scholars will be honored on April 21st at our School Board Meeting. We are so proud of their achievements and love seeing our Sharks shine—both in and out of the classroom! 🌟📚

🍎CONFERENCE NIGHTS THIS WEEK🍎
Martin County School District families: It's time for conference nights!
📅 Middle School: April 7 | 5:00–8:00 PM
📅 Elementary: April 8 | 5:00–8:00 PM
📅 High School: April 9 | 5:00–8:00 PM
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, talk about progress, and look ahead to finish the school year strong. 💪📚
Be on the lookout for additional details from your child’s school.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Martin County School District families: It's time for conference nights!
📅 Middle School: April 7 | 5:00–8:00 PM
📅 Elementary: April 8 | 5:00–8:00 PM
📅 High School: April 9 | 5:00–8:00 PM
This is a great opportunity to connect with your child’s teachers, talk about progress, and look ahead to finish the school year strong. 💪📚
Be on the lookout for additional details from your child’s school.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

🦈💙 Assistant Principal Appreciation Week at HOMS! 💙🦈
This week, we proudly celebrate our two outstanding Assistant Principals, Dr. Rathnaw and Mr. Falzon!
Both are shining examples of commitment, kindness, relationship-building, and strong leadership at Hidden Oaks Middle School. Their daily hard work and dedication are a huge part of why HOMS is such a great place to learn, work, and grow. We love our Shark Assistant Principals and are so grateful for all they do! 🦈✨
This week, we proudly celebrate our two outstanding Assistant Principals, Dr. Rathnaw and Mr. Falzon!
Both are shining examples of commitment, kindness, relationship-building, and strong leadership at Hidden Oaks Middle School. Their daily hard work and dedication are a huge part of why HOMS is such a great place to learn, work, and grow. We love our Shark Assistant Principals and are so grateful for all they do! 🦈✨

📅HOMS Weekly Events 📅
Hello Hidden Oaks families! Please take a moment to check out our weekly calendar of events to stay up to date on upcoming activities, important dates, and school happenings. We’re looking forward to another great week at Hidden Oaks Middle School!
Thank you for your continued support, and as always, feel free to reach out with any questions. 💙🦈

📣MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD📣
We want to hear from you! Our annual parent/caregiver satisfaction and experience survey opens Monday, April 6, and will remain open through April 24.
Help us continue strengthening our schools by taking just a few minutes (seriously, just a few!) to complete the survey. Your feedback helps guide real improvements and supports a high-quality experience for every student across our district.
✔️ One survey per child
✔️ Quick and easy to complete
Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your voice—we truly value your partnership!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
We want to hear from you! Our annual parent/caregiver satisfaction and experience survey opens Monday, April 6, and will remain open through April 24.
Help us continue strengthening our schools by taking just a few minutes (seriously, just a few!) to complete the survey. Your feedback helps guide real improvements and supports a high-quality experience for every student across our district.
✔️ One survey per child
✔️ Quick and easy to complete
Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your voice—we truly value your partnership!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925


🦈 Shark Scholars, Get Ready for FAST Testing! 🦈
Our Sharks are gearing up for the upcoming FAST Assessment, and we are so proud of the hard work and dedication they’ve shown all year!
📅 On April 7th, our Shark Scholars will be taking their FAST assessment. Families can help set students up for success by making sure they:
✅ Bring a fully charged laptop
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Enjoy a healthy breakfast before arriving at school
Your support makes a big difference, and we are excited to see our scholars showcase all they’ve learned!
📌 Please review the schedule below for all FAST testing dates.
Let’s cheer on our Sharks as they rise to the challenge!
💙🦈
Our Sharks are gearing up for the upcoming FAST Assessment, and we are so proud of the hard work and dedication they’ve shown all year!
📅 On April 7th, our Shark Scholars will be taking their FAST assessment. Families can help set students up for success by making sure they:
✅ Bring a fully charged laptop
✅ Get a good night’s sleep
✅ Enjoy a healthy breakfast before arriving at school
Your support makes a big difference, and we are excited to see our scholars showcase all they’ve learned!
📌 Please review the schedule below for all FAST testing dates.
Let’s cheer on our Sharks as they rise to the challenge!
💙🦈

📣SCHOOL CHOICE UPDATE📣
If you applied to attend a Martin County School District school through School Choice by March 31, your application status is live in the FOCUS Parent Portal—go check it out! 👀
Don’t forget: you’ve got 10 days to accept your spot. Once you do, your student can stay at that school all the way through the highest grade offered! Brand new to MCSD? After accepting, you will need to complete the New Student Registration process in FOCUS. (Details here: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E)
Have questions? Look for the "Let's Talk" or "Contact Us" button on our website: martinschools.org.
Didn’t apply by the priority deadline? Good news! Enrollment and School Choice for our A-rated District are still open! Apply today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
If you applied to attend a Martin County School District school through School Choice by March 31, your application status is live in the FOCUS Parent Portal—go check it out! 👀
Don’t forget: you’ve got 10 days to accept your spot. Once you do, your student can stay at that school all the way through the highest grade offered! Brand new to MCSD? After accepting, you will need to complete the New Student Registration process in FOCUS. (Details here: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E)
Have questions? Look for the "Let's Talk" or "Contact Us" button on our website: martinschools.org.
Didn’t apply by the priority deadline? Good news! Enrollment and School Choice for our A-rated District are still open! Apply today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

💙🌟 Today, we celebrate our incredible Hidden Oaks Middle School Paraprofessionals! 🌟💙
Our paraprofessionals go above and beyond the call of duty each and every day. They bring pride, passion, and heart to everything they do—supporting our students, collaborating with staff, and helping make HOMS the special place it is.
Their compassion, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We truly could not have an amazing school without these amazing individuals.
Thank you for all that you do for our Sharks and our school community! 🦈💙
Our paraprofessionals go above and beyond the call of duty each and every day. They bring pride, passion, and heart to everything they do—supporting our students, collaborating with staff, and helping make HOMS the special place it is.
Their compassion, dedication, and commitment do not go unnoticed. We truly could not have an amazing school without these amazing individuals.
Thank you for all that you do for our Sharks and our school community! 🦈💙

🍓FARM TO SCHOOL WEEK🍓
Fresh, local, and full of flavor! 🍅
This week, our cafeterias are celebrating Farm to School Week with delicious, Florida-grown products—like crisp cucumbers, juicy grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, red bliss potatoes, and refreshing Florida milk.
It’s a great way for students to enjoy nutritious meals while learning what grows in their community! 🥔🥒
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
Fresh, local, and full of flavor! 🍅
This week, our cafeterias are celebrating Farm to School Week with delicious, Florida-grown products—like crisp cucumbers, juicy grape tomatoes, sweet peppers, red bliss potatoes, and refreshing Florida milk.
It’s a great way for students to enjoy nutritious meals while learning what grows in their community! 🥔🥒
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925

🍎ON TIME. ALL IN. UNSTOPPABLE.🍎
Sometimes it’s the simple things that make the biggest difference.
A consistent routine, a little planning ahead, and staying connected with your child’s school can help set the tone for a strong day of learning.
Those small habits add up—together, let's help students show up On Time, go All In, and keep the momentum going all the way to an Unstoppable fourth quarter!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Sometimes it’s the simple things that make the biggest difference.
A consistent routine, a little planning ahead, and staying connected with your child’s school can help set the tone for a strong day of learning.
Those small habits add up—together, let's help students show up On Time, go All In, and keep the momentum going all the way to an Unstoppable fourth quarter!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

What better way to kick off our first week back from Spring Break than welcoming families on campus for lunch!
Today, more than 40 parents took time out of their day to visit HOMS and share a meal with their scholar. Moments like these truly highlight the strong bond between our school, families, and community. We are grateful for the continued partnership and support that makes HOMS such a special place to learn and grow.
💙🦈



🐬 Shark Pride on the State Stage! 🧮🦈
During spring break, four of our amazing Shark scholars traveled to Daytona Beach to compete in the State MathCounts Competition—and they represented Hidden Oaks Middle School with excellence and determination!
👏 Congratulations to Connor DelBarco-Unger, Jackson Friedrichs, Kayla Glancy, and Brian Wang for their hard work and dedication. A special shout-out to Brian and Kayla, who both placed in the top 100 students statewide!
Our team finished 30th out of 40 teams, competing against over 240 students from across the state—an incredible accomplishment!
We are super proud of these Sharks and their commitment to academic excellence. 🦈💙
A huge thank you to Coach Ely for leading the way and supporting our students every step of the journey!
#SharkPride #MathCounts #AcademicExcellence #HiddenOaksStrong #StateCompetition


🌊🐢GRANDPARENTS & VIP DAY AT THE ESC🐢🌊
Save the date! The community is invited to a Grandparents & VIP (Very Important People) Day Open House at the Environmental Studies Center—the gem of Martin County and a one-of-a-kind learning experience for our students. 💎🐢
📅 March 28
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Environmental Studies Center (2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach)
Bring the whole family and enjoy a morning of hands-on exploration, student celebrations, and up-close animal encounters. Guests can also visit booths from student entrepreneurs and local organizations that help support and inspire our learners.
There’s truly something for everyone...you'll find out why the ESC is the place to be!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Save the date! The community is invited to a Grandparents & VIP (Very Important People) Day Open House at the Environmental Studies Center—the gem of Martin County and a one-of-a-kind learning experience for our students. 💎🐢
📅 March 28
⏰ 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Environmental Studies Center (2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach)
Bring the whole family and enjoy a morning of hands-on exploration, student celebrations, and up-close animal encounters. Guests can also visit booths from student entrepreneurs and local organizations that help support and inspire our learners.
There’s truly something for everyone...you'll find out why the ESC is the place to be!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

📣 Calling All Future Sharks! 📣
Get ready to show your spirit at our 26–27 Cheer Tryouts! 🦈💙
📅 April 27 – May 1
⏰ 4:05–5:15 PM
📍 Gym
✅ Required Materials (packet/forms available on the website):
• Tryout application
• Copy of 2025 Semester 1 report card
• Teacher recommendation forms
• MCSD Physical Forms 301 & 20A
• Photo
📧 Questions? Contact: pontes1@martinschools.org
🌐 More info & forms: www.martinschools.org/o/homs/page/cheerleading
We can’t wait to see our future cheerleaders bring the energy, enthusiasm, and Shark pride! 💙📣
Get ready to show your spirit at our 26–27 Cheer Tryouts! 🦈💙
📅 April 27 – May 1
⏰ 4:05–5:15 PM
📍 Gym
✅ Required Materials (packet/forms available on the website):
• Tryout application
• Copy of 2025 Semester 1 report card
• Teacher recommendation forms
• MCSD Physical Forms 301 & 20A
• Photo
📧 Questions? Contact: pontes1@martinschools.org
🌐 More info & forms: www.martinschools.org/o/homs/page/cheerleading
We can’t wait to see our future cheerleaders bring the energy, enthusiasm, and Shark pride! 💙📣

