🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING LEADERS🎉
It's officially National Principals Month, and we couldn't be more excited to give a well-deserved shoutout to these school leaders!
Their vision and dedication fuel student success and support teachers in delivering exceptional learning experiences. With their leadership, our A-rated District continues to set the standard for excellence. Join us in celebrating each of our remarkable principals by leaving your message of gratitude in the comments!
🍎Melissa Eversdyke, Adult Education
🍎Elizabeth Atkinson, Bessey Creek Elementary School
🍎Rose Rynca, Citrus Grove Elementary School
🍎Brenda Watkins, Crystal Lake Elementary School
🍎Dana Pallaria, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
🍎Sarah Tuthill, Felix A. Williams Elementary
🍎Christopher Forte, Hidden Oaks Middle School
🍎Trisha Elliott, Hobe Sound Elementary School
🍎Melora Norman, Indiantown Middle School
🍎Greg Bottari, J.D. Parker Elementary School
🍎Cristina Smith, Jensen Beach Elementary School
🍎Lori Vogel, Jensen Beach High School
🍎Janice Cizek (Interim), Martin County High School
🍎Tiffany Roth, Murray Middle School
🍎Lauren Rabener, Palm City Elementary School
🍎Susanna Deutsch, The Pinewood Elementary
🍎David Shaffer, Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎 Gary Sparks, Riverbend Academy
🍎Jennifer Michels, SeaWind Elementary
🍎Jaime Thompson, South Fork High School
🍎Mercedes Thurston (Assistant Principal serving as Principal), Spectrum Academy
🍎Dr. Chris Jones, Stuart Middle School
🍎Adelle Sumner, Warfield Elementary School
🍎Deb Stull, Willoughby Learning Center
🍎Angie Gilbride, Martin County PreK Programs
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
It's officially National Principals Month, and we couldn't be more excited to give a well-deserved shoutout to these school leaders!
Their vision and dedication fuel student success and support teachers in delivering exceptional learning experiences. With their leadership, our A-rated District continues to set the standard for excellence. Join us in celebrating each of our remarkable principals by leaving your message of gratitude in the comments!
🍎Melissa Eversdyke, Adult Education
🍎Elizabeth Atkinson, Bessey Creek Elementary School
🍎Rose Rynca, Citrus Grove Elementary School
🍎Brenda Watkins, Crystal Lake Elementary School
🍎Dana Pallaria, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
🍎Sarah Tuthill, Felix A. Williams Elementary
🍎Christopher Forte, Hidden Oaks Middle School
🍎Trisha Elliott, Hobe Sound Elementary School
🍎Melora Norman, Indiantown Middle School
🍎Greg Bottari, J.D. Parker Elementary School
🍎Cristina Smith, Jensen Beach Elementary School
🍎Lori Vogel, Jensen Beach High School
🍎Janice Cizek (Interim), Martin County High School
🍎Tiffany Roth, Murray Middle School
🍎Lauren Rabener, Palm City Elementary School
🍎Susanna Deutsch, The Pinewood Elementary
🍎David Shaffer, Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎 Gary Sparks, Riverbend Academy
🍎Jennifer Michels, SeaWind Elementary
🍎Jaime Thompson, South Fork High School
🍎Mercedes Thurston (Assistant Principal serving as Principal), Spectrum Academy
🍎Dr. Chris Jones, Stuart Middle School
🍎Adelle Sumner, Warfield Elementary School
🍎Deb Stull, Willoughby Learning Center
🍎Angie Gilbride, Martin County PreK Programs
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
📆NO SCHOOL TOMORROW📆
Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
🌊🐢💎EXPLORE A LOCAL GEM💎🐢🌊
Visit our one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center for its Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.!
Come explore the gem of Martin County and enjoy:
💎 Creative art projects
💎 Delicious food & fun games
💎 Self-guided tours
💎 Meet-and-greet with Joey the Alligator
💎 Student Entrepreneur Fair featuring local creativity and businesses
💎 One last chance to say goodbye to Saylor the Sea Turtle before her release 🐢
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and exploration! See for yourself why this place truly is a gem. 💎🐢🌊
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Visit our one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center for its Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.!
Come explore the gem of Martin County and enjoy:
💎 Creative art projects
💎 Delicious food & fun games
💎 Self-guided tours
💎 Meet-and-greet with Joey the Alligator
💎 Student Entrepreneur Fair featuring local creativity and businesses
💎 One last chance to say goodbye to Saylor the Sea Turtle before her release 🐢
Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and exploration! See for yourself why this place truly is a gem. 💎🐢🌊
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
📆NO SCHOOL NEXT THURSDAY📆
Mark your calendars (if you haven't already!): next Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Mark your calendars (if you haven't already!): next Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
🗓️NO SCHOOL TOMORROW🗓️
Friendly reminder, families: there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Friendly reminder, families: there is no school tomorrow, Tuesday, September 23.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
👔LIFE SKILLS WITH AVID👔
Who says middle school lessons can’t be stylish? 😎 This week, Hidden Oaks Middle School AVID students put down the notebooks and picked up neckties, learning the art of tying a tie with Principal Forte.
AVID is about equipping students with confidence, strategies, and real-world skills that prepare them for college, careers, and life. As we get ready to celebrate AVID Day on Friday, Sept. 12, we’re proud of the many ways this program is shaping bright futures across our A-rated District.
We are preparing students for the future, one tie at a time! ✨
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Who says middle school lessons can’t be stylish? 😎 This week, Hidden Oaks Middle School AVID students put down the notebooks and picked up neckties, learning the art of tying a tie with Principal Forte.
AVID is about equipping students with confidence, strategies, and real-world skills that prepare them for college, careers, and life. As we get ready to celebrate AVID Day on Friday, Sept. 12, we’re proud of the many ways this program is shaping bright futures across our A-rated District.
We are preparing students for the future, one tie at a time! ✨
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🎉ACADEMIC GAMES ARE BACK🎉
It’s almost time for our 3rd–8th graders in the Martin County School District to showcase their skills in the Academic Games!
From math to language to social studies, these competitions challenge students to think critically, strategize, and display their unstoppable skills. Students can compete in the following games:
🟰Equations
🔤 LinguiSHTIK
🌎 Social Studies (Current Events, Presidents, and Norse Mythology)
Academic Games build the skills that prepare our students for the future while letting them represent their schools with pride...and they are also SUPER FUN!
➡️ Sign-ups are happening now! Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/488gTCc
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
It’s almost time for our 3rd–8th graders in the Martin County School District to showcase their skills in the Academic Games!
From math to language to social studies, these competitions challenge students to think critically, strategize, and display their unstoppable skills. Students can compete in the following games:
🟰Equations
🔤 LinguiSHTIK
🌎 Social Studies (Current Events, Presidents, and Norse Mythology)
Academic Games build the skills that prepare our students for the future while letting them represent their schools with pride...and they are also SUPER FUN!
➡️ Sign-ups are happening now! Learn more and sign up here: https://bit.ly/488gTCc
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY WEDNESDAY🗓️
Reminder: Our first early release day of the school year is tomorrow, September 10! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Reminder: Our first early release day of the school year is tomorrow, September 10! Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
🤩FEEL GOOD FRIDAY VIBES🤩
Our Student Services team was on the move today, surprising schools with shoutouts that celebrate support, collaboration and student success! Whether it’s building strong attendance habits or stepping in with support, our leaders are showing what it means to go #ALLINMartin👊 and highlighting the unstoppable heart behind our A-rating.
Today's shoutouts go to Hidden Oaks Middle School, The Pinewood Elementary, Willoughby Learning Center, Port Salerno Elementary School and Citrus Grove Elementary School. Thank you for leading the way! 🌟
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Our Student Services team was on the move today, surprising schools with shoutouts that celebrate support, collaboration and student success! Whether it’s building strong attendance habits or stepping in with support, our leaders are showing what it means to go #ALLINMartin👊 and highlighting the unstoppable heart behind our A-rating.
Today's shoutouts go to Hidden Oaks Middle School, The Pinewood Elementary, Willoughby Learning Center, Port Salerno Elementary School and Citrus Grove Elementary School. Thank you for leading the way! 🌟
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🎉$5,000 SURPRISE!🎉
Congratulations to Hidden Oaks Middle School's Mrs. Swain, who was surprised with a $5,000 grant from the Education Foundation of Martin County! This support will help bring even more innovative learning opportunities to her classroom. 🍎🎉
In our A-rated District, educators like Mrs. Swain are unstoppable in their dedication to students — and we’re grateful to the Education Foundation for championing their work in such meaningful ways. 🫶
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Congratulations to Hidden Oaks Middle School's Mrs. Swain, who was surprised with a $5,000 grant from the Education Foundation of Martin County! This support will help bring even more innovative learning opportunities to her classroom. 🍎🎉
In our A-rated District, educators like Mrs. Swain are unstoppable in their dedication to students — and we’re grateful to the Education Foundation for championing their work in such meaningful ways. 🫶
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
📅LONG WEEKEND AHEAD!📅
Just a heads up—our first day off from school is already almost here! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED next Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
View the full 25-26 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Just a heads up—our first day off from school is already almost here! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED next Monday, September 1, in observance of Labor Day.
View the full 25-26 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🌊 FREE SWIM LESSONS AVAILABLE 🌊
Fall may be around the corner, but you know the Florida heat (and swim season) is here for a while.
Did you know the Florida Department of Health is offering vouchers for free swim lessons to income-eligible Florida families with children up to age 4?
➡️ Apply online BY SEPTEMBER 1: watersmartfl.com
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Fall may be around the corner, but you know the Florida heat (and swim season) is here for a while.
Did you know the Florida Department of Health is offering vouchers for free swim lessons to income-eligible Florida families with children up to age 4?
➡️ Apply online BY SEPTEMBER 1: watersmartfl.com
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🎙️NEW EPISODE ALERT!🎙️
New floors, rebuilt spaces, and a sparkling pool 🏊♂️ — several schools got a summer makeover and you can see (or hear) all about it on the latest episode of 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓘𝓷 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓷!
Director of Facilities Mark Sechrist takes us behind the scenes of the big projects completed before the first day of school (and a few still in the works) and shares what’s next on the to-do list in our A-rated District.
🎧 Listen now:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
New floors, rebuilt spaces, and a sparkling pool 🏊♂️ — several schools got a summer makeover and you can see (or hear) all about it on the latest episode of 𝓐𝓵𝓵 𝓘𝓷 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓲𝓷!
Director of Facilities Mark Sechrist takes us behind the scenes of the big projects completed before the first day of school (and a few still in the works) and shares what’s next on the to-do list in our A-rated District.
🎧 Listen now:
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🏈FIRST GAME VIBES🏈
Friday night lights are BACK tomorrow, and we’re ready for the hype, the touchdowns and the all-out school spirit. 🎉👏📣
Just a friendly reminder:
📣 Middle school students must be accompanied by an adult—no solo entry allowed (and yes, we will be those people making sure a parent/guardian comes to get them).
📣 All students, no matter their grade, must show a valid school ID to get in.
📣 Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
📣 This goes for all high school sporting events.
PSA over. 😅 Thanks for showing love to all our MCSD teams, no matter the sport. Here’s to packed stands, big plays, and a season full of moments worth replaying!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Friday night lights are BACK tomorrow, and we’re ready for the hype, the touchdowns and the all-out school spirit. 🎉👏📣
Just a friendly reminder:
📣 Middle school students must be accompanied by an adult—no solo entry allowed (and yes, we will be those people making sure a parent/guardian comes to get them).
📣 All students, no matter their grade, must show a valid school ID to get in.
📣 Backpacks and large bags are not allowed.
📣 This goes for all high school sporting events.
PSA over. 😅 Thanks for showing love to all our MCSD teams, no matter the sport. Here’s to packed stands, big plays, and a season full of moments worth replaying!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
📱LET'S TALK CELL PHONES📱
The first day of school is almost here, and now’s a great time to remind your student about the District’s cell phone and wireless device policy and avoid an unexpected trip to campus to retrieve a confiscated device. 😅
ℹ️ During school hours, cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other wireless tech must be off and out of sight.
Here’s what families should know:
📲 Devices that are seen or used during the day will be confiscated.
📲 Only a parent or guardian can pick them up, and only at a time set by school staff.
📲 Repeated offenses constitute insubordination and may result in suspension.
Need to contact your child? Call the school office—we’ll make sure they get the message promptly.
Thanks for helping us create a focused, distraction-free learning environment. Let’s start the year strong, staying present and connected in all the right ways!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
The first day of school is almost here, and now’s a great time to remind your student about the District’s cell phone and wireless device policy and avoid an unexpected trip to campus to retrieve a confiscated device. 😅
ℹ️ During school hours, cell phones, smartwatches, earbuds, and other wireless tech must be off and out of sight.
Here’s what families should know:
📲 Devices that are seen or used during the day will be confiscated.
📲 Only a parent or guardian can pick them up, and only at a time set by school staff.
📲 Repeated offenses constitute insubordination and may result in suspension.
Need to contact your child? Call the school office—we’ll make sure they get the message promptly.
Thanks for helping us create a focused, distraction-free learning environment. Let’s start the year strong, staying present and connected in all the right ways!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🍎T-ONE WEEK!🍎
Can you believe it?! We are ONE WEEK AWAY from the new school year in our A-Rated District! 🎉
Before the big day, don’t forget: Meet the Teacher (elementary) and 6th/9th Grade Orientation are on August 8!
📍Find your school’s specific times and details here: https://bit.ly/4mckcfM
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
Can you believe it?! We are ONE WEEK AWAY from the new school year in our A-Rated District! 🎉
Before the big day, don’t forget: Meet the Teacher (elementary) and 6th/9th Grade Orientation are on August 8!
📍Find your school’s specific times and details here: https://bit.ly/4mckcfM
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
🍎WHAT'S FOR LUNCH?🍎 We’ve got you!
School breakfast and lunch menus for the first month are now live! 👉 https://martinschools.nutrislice.com
From classics to student favorites, our food isn’t just tasty—it’s A-rated, just like us!
While you're at it, set up easy, cash-free meal payments with MySchoolBucks—our online system for adding funds to student meal accounts. It’s free to sign up at MySchoolBucks.com!
Fueling up for learning has never been easier. 🍎💪
#ALLINMartin👊
School breakfast and lunch menus for the first month are now live! 👉 https://martinschools.nutrislice.com
From classics to student favorites, our food isn’t just tasty—it’s A-rated, just like us!
While you're at it, set up easy, cash-free meal payments with MySchoolBucks—our online system for adding funds to student meal accounts. It’s free to sign up at MySchoolBucks.com!
Fueling up for learning has never been easier. 🍎💪
#ALLINMartin👊
🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS START NOW🍎
Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is LIVE and runs all month long! From August 1–31, 2025, save on essential school items like supplies, clothing, and even computers.
We've made back-to-school shopping even easier with TeacherLists! Get everything on your student's supply list with just a few clicks.
Literally: just click, shop, and done. See what’s tax-exempt and start your shopping here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2294823
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is LIVE and runs all month long! From August 1–31, 2025, save on essential school items like supplies, clothing, and even computers.
We've made back-to-school shopping even easier with TeacherLists! Get everything on your student's supply list with just a few clicks.
Literally: just click, shop, and done. See what’s tax-exempt and start your shopping here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2294823
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS! 🫶🍎🎉
Behind every great school year is a great teacher.
In our A-rated District, it’s not just the students who are learning and growing—our teachers lead the way.
Welcome back to the educators who make this District unstoppable. We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you!
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Behind every great school year is a great teacher.
In our A-rated District, it’s not just the students who are learning and growing—our teachers lead the way.
Welcome back to the educators who make this District unstoppable. We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you!
#ALLINMartin👊 #UnstoppableSince1925 #PublicSchoolPROUD
📆BACK-TO-SCHOOL PLANNING📆
Our 2025–2026 Instructional Calendar is available—complete with holiday breaks, early release days, and those important Emergency Makeup Days.
🟦 Holiday breaks and days off? Shaded in dark blue.
🟥 Emergency Makeup Days? Outlined in red: November 24–25 (before Thanksgiving) and May 29, 2026.
If we don’t need them, you get bonus vacation days. If we do, they become regular school days.
Either way, we’ll give you as much notice as possible.
So, before you book that mid-semester getaway, check the calendar. We love a good beach day too—but we love student success even more. 😉🤩 Attendance matters in our A-Rated District.
View the calendar here: http://bit.ly/45sE20o
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Our 2025–2026 Instructional Calendar is available—complete with holiday breaks, early release days, and those important Emergency Makeup Days.
🟦 Holiday breaks and days off? Shaded in dark blue.
🟥 Emergency Makeup Days? Outlined in red: November 24–25 (before Thanksgiving) and May 29, 2026.
If we don’t need them, you get bonus vacation days. If we do, they become regular school days.
Either way, we’ll give you as much notice as possible.
So, before you book that mid-semester getaway, check the calendar. We love a good beach day too—but we love student success even more. 😉🤩 Attendance matters in our A-Rated District.
View the calendar here: http://bit.ly/45sE20o
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
