🔥 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!




🦈 BIG SHARK CONGRATULATIONS! 🦈
Today, 5 outstanding HOMS scholars were announced as Martin County Regional Science & Engineering Fair winners and are advancing to the State Competition in March! 🎉🔬
We are so proud of your hard work, curiosity, and dedication to scientific excellence. Way to represent HOMS!
👏 Congratulations to our scholars:
• Liliana Reppeto
• Zoey Kappler
• Sig Sanchez (not pictured)
• Evelyn Gettings
• Stella Dzikowski
Good luck at states—we’ll be cheering you on every step of the way! 🦈💙
#HOMSProud #ScienceFairWinners #FutureScientists #BigSharkEnergy #StateBound


📚 Celebrate Literacy Week Begins NEXT WEEK at Hidden Oaks Middle School! 🎉
We are super excited to dive into a week filled with reading, fun, and schoolwide activities that inspire our scholars to love literacy! From our book scavenger hunt, to exciting prizes, raffles, and mystery books, our campus will be buzzing with opportunities to explore new stories and celebrate the power of reading.
Stay tuned throughout the week for updates, photos, and ways your child can get involved. Let’s make Literacy Week our best one yet, Sharks! 🦈💙
#HOMS #SharkNation #CelebrateLiteracyWeek #ReadGrowSucceed

📚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

HOMS Family Math Night! 🍕🧮
Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, problem-solving, and family time at Hidden Oaks Middle School! This is a great opportunity for students and families to enjoy math together in an interactive and relaxed environment.
📅 Thursday, January 22nd
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 HOMS Cafeteria
✨ Best part? Pizza will be provided for all attendees, while supplies last!
We can’t wait to see our Shark families there for a night of learning, laughter, and math fun! 🦈💙
#HOMSFamily #FamilyMathNight #SharksLeadTheWay #HOMSProud #MathIsFun
Join us for a fun-filled evening of games, problem-solving, and family time at Hidden Oaks Middle School! This is a great opportunity for students and families to enjoy math together in an interactive and relaxed environment.
📅 Thursday, January 22nd
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📍 HOMS Cafeteria
✨ Best part? Pizza will be provided for all attendees, while supplies last!
We can’t wait to see our Shark families there for a night of learning, laughter, and math fun! 🦈💙
#HOMSFamily #FamilyMathNight #SharksLeadTheWay #HOMSProud #MathIsFun

🌟 Our 6th Grade Scientists in Action! 🌟
This week, our 6th grade scholars took a deep dive into the levels of organization in organisms during an engaging lesson in Mrs. Montalbano’s class! 🧬🔍
Students worked collaboratively to create eye‑catching informational brochures, using text evidence and research to build their understanding from cells ➡️ tissues ➡️ organs ➡️ organ systems ➡️ organisms.
We loved watching our scholars think critically, support one another, and transform complex science concepts into creative, informative projects. 💡📘
Way to go, Sharks — keep exploring, questioning, and discovering! 🦈✨
#ScienceInAction #6thGradeScholars #HandsOnLearning #STEM





🍎REPORT CARDS🍎
Second-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
If you don't have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Second-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
If you don't have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
The Martin County School District is honored to join the StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida, in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this year’s MLK Parade and Celebration. Look for our students and staff representing our District throughout the event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
The Martin County School District is honored to join the StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida, in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this year’s MLK Parade and Celebration. Look for our students and staff representing our District throughout the event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

This morning was one of those moments that remind me just how incredible the talent is here at Hidden Oaks Middle School. 💙🦈
One of our amazing Shark Scholars greeted me in Student Services with her own graffiti-style drawing of our Sharks—and it absolutely made my day! The creativity, pride, and skill our scholars show never cease to amaze me.
I love being able to showcase their work, and I’m beyond impressed with her artistic talent. I can’t wait to hang this masterpiece in my office for everyone to see!
Proud principal moment. 🎨✨
#SharkPride #HiddenOaksMiddle #StudentTalent #ProudPrincipal
One of our amazing Shark Scholars greeted me in Student Services with her own graffiti-style drawing of our Sharks—and it absolutely made my day! The creativity, pride, and skill our scholars show never cease to amaze me.
I love being able to showcase their work, and I’m beyond impressed with her artistic talent. I can’t wait to hang this masterpiece in my office for everyone to see!
Proud principal moment. 🎨✨
#SharkPride #HiddenOaksMiddle #StudentTalent #ProudPrincipal

Super proud of our shark staff!
Recently, Mrs. Dubois and Mr. Boswell have been recognized by the Treasure Coast Student Educator Recognition Council for their amazing work on campus with our scholars. The relationships that they build with the students and how they drive them academically is top-notch.
Congratulations to these two staff members for leading the way!

🥗 FRESH EATS COMING SOON 🥗
We’re excited to share that Fresh Eats launches Monday, January 12, at Hidden Oaks Middle School! 🎉😋
This new build-your-own option adds a fresh twist to our cafeteria lineup, giving students and staff more ways to customize their meals. Fresh Eats is part of our ongoing commitment to level up the lunch experience with quality ingredients and nutritious choices that help fuel learning and student success.
Following a successful debut at Martin County High School, our Sharks will be the second enjoy Fresh Eats on campus as our Food and Nutrition Services team continues to raise the bar for school meals across the District!
Fresh, flexible, and made just the way you like it! 🥗
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
We’re excited to share that Fresh Eats launches Monday, January 12, at Hidden Oaks Middle School! 🎉😋
This new build-your-own option adds a fresh twist to our cafeteria lineup, giving students and staff more ways to customize their meals. Fresh Eats is part of our ongoing commitment to level up the lunch experience with quality ingredients and nutritious choices that help fuel learning and student success.
Following a successful debut at Martin County High School, our Sharks will be the second enjoy Fresh Eats on campus as our Food and Nutrition Services team continues to raise the bar for school meals across the District!
Fresh, flexible, and made just the way you like it! 🥗
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925




🌿🐠THE ESC EXPERIENCE🐠🌿
School being back in session means more trips to one of Martin County’s most unique treasures, the Environmental Studies Center!
This week, SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, students have learned how to seine and identify the creatures they caught before exploring the animal residents (like Joey the Alligator!!) at the ESC. Hidden Oaks Middle School students joined ESC staff at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, taking learning beyond the classroom and into the natural world around them.
This is A-rated learning in action! Through the ESC, every Martin County School District student through 7th grade takes part in hands-on environmental learning and unforgettable experiences right here at home.
➡️ Enrollment is open! Apply today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #unstoppablesince1925
School being back in session means more trips to one of Martin County’s most unique treasures, the Environmental Studies Center!
This week, SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, students have learned how to seine and identify the creatures they caught before exploring the animal residents (like Joey the Alligator!!) at the ESC. Hidden Oaks Middle School students joined ESC staff at Jonathan Dickinson State Park, taking learning beyond the classroom and into the natural world around them.
This is A-rated learning in action! Through the ESC, every Martin County School District student through 7th grade takes part in hands-on environmental learning and unforgettable experiences right here at home.
➡️ Enrollment is open! Apply today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #unstoppablesince1925










🌟 Sharks are Learning Beyond the Classroom! 🌟
Our amazing 6th-grade scholars proved today that learning happens everywhere! Their adventure took them to the Environmental Studies Center (ESC), where curiosity and discovery were the stars of the day.
🔍 Students explored Florida’s natural wonders by:
✅ Dip netting and examining their findings under stereoscopes in the lab
✅ Hiking through wetlands, flatlands, and scrub habitats
✅ Wrapping up with a fun scavenger hunt at the park center
What an incredible way to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences! 🌿🐟
Environmental Studies Center
📸 Check out the highlights from their day below!
#LearningEverywhere #6thGradeAdventures #EnvironmentalStudies #HandsOnLearning
Our amazing 6th-grade scholars proved today that learning happens everywhere! Their adventure took them to the Environmental Studies Center (ESC), where curiosity and discovery were the stars of the day.
🔍 Students explored Florida’s natural wonders by:
✅ Dip netting and examining their findings under stereoscopes in the lab
✅ Hiking through wetlands, flatlands, and scrub habitats
✅ Wrapping up with a fun scavenger hunt at the park center
What an incredible way to connect classroom learning with real-world experiences! 🌿🐟
Environmental Studies Center
📸 Check out the highlights from their day below!
#LearningEverywhere #6thGradeAdventures #EnvironmentalStudies #HandsOnLearning








The Sharks Are Back! 🦈
It was amazing walking through all the classrooms today and seeing great instruction in action! We didn’t miss a beat coming back from winter break—our students and teachers are ready to make this semester incredible.
#Sharks #Education #MiddleSchool



🍎SPECIALTY PATHWAYS SHOWCASE🍎
Enrollment and School Choice are open—and with decisions ahead for the 2026–27 school year, this is the perfect time to take a closer look at what makes Martin County School District schools special!
Reminder: Martin County High School is hosting a Specialty Pathways Night for families to explore what sets the Tiger experience apart.
📅 Monday, January 12, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 MCHS Media Center
Meet teachers and students, explore academic and career pathways, and learn how MCHS prepares students for what’s next.
The key to success starts here. Unlock your child’s future in the Martin County School District and enroll with us today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Enrollment and School Choice are open—and with decisions ahead for the 2026–27 school year, this is the perfect time to take a closer look at what makes Martin County School District schools special!
Reminder: Martin County High School is hosting a Specialty Pathways Night for families to explore what sets the Tiger experience apart.
📅 Monday, January 12, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 MCHS Media Center
Meet teachers and students, explore academic and career pathways, and learn how MCHS prepares students for what’s next.
The key to success starts here. Unlock your child’s future in the Martin County School District and enroll with us today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

WELCOME BACK, MCSD FAMILIES!👋👋
New semester, same A-rated standard. We're so excited to see our students and pick up right where we left off—focused, energized, and ready to keep the momentum going!
Let’s make this second half strong, successful, and unstoppable! 💪
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
New semester, same A-rated standard. We're so excited to see our students and pick up right where we left off—focused, energized, and ready to keep the momentum going!
Let’s make this second half strong, successful, and unstoppable! 💪
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

🎉✨ YEAR IN REVIEW: EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION ✨🎉
In 2025, the Martin County School District celebrated a moment of statewide recognition when Hidden Oaks Middle School's Ms. Silvia Pacheco was named one of just four educators in Florida to receive the Governor’s Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award.
Honored at the Florida Governor’s Mansion, Ms. Pacheco was awarded for her meaningful impact in the classroom and her dedication to helping students understand and celebrate the rich history and contributions of Hispanic culture.
We’re proud to see one of our own representing our A-rated District with excellence, heart, and a commitment to students!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
In 2025, the Martin County School District celebrated a moment of statewide recognition when Hidden Oaks Middle School's Ms. Silvia Pacheco was named one of just four educators in Florida to receive the Governor’s Hispanic Heritage Month Excellence in Education Award.
Honored at the Florida Governor’s Mansion, Ms. Pacheco was awarded for her meaningful impact in the classroom and her dedication to helping students understand and celebrate the rich history and contributions of Hispanic culture.
We’re proud to see one of our own representing our A-rated District with excellence, heart, and a commitment to students!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925


