Hidden Oaks Middle School

⏰🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY🍎⏰

Ring, ring—it’s that time! 🛎️

The 2025–2026 bell schedules are officially approved! Whether you're setting your morning routine or planning the afternoon pickup line, now’s a great time to check when that first bell rings for your student.

⏰ Each school’s start and end times, and office hours, are available now—because Day 1 success starts with being on time!

📲 View the bell schedules on our comprehensive Back-to-School webpage: https://bit.ly/4lstggr

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🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY🍎

The 2025–2026 school year kicks off August 11—and we’ve made it easier than ever to get everything you need in one place!

From the instructional calendar and Meet the Teacher dates to our new one-click school supply lists with TeacherLists, the MCSD Back-to-School Hub has all your first-day essentials. (Bus routes coming soon! 🚌)

📲 Just tap the blue buttons (left side if you’re on a computer) to explore by topic: https://bit.ly/4lstggr

Rooted in community. Driven by opportunity. Preparing our Future Today. A-Rated and Unstoppable for every student, every day!

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🌟A-RATED AND UNSTOPPABLE🌟

Saying it LOUD and PROUD: the Martin County School District is an A-rated district once again!
To our students, teachers, support staff, families, and community—thank you. This “A” wouldn't have been possible without our passionate educators, determined students, and supportive community.

🎥 Superintendent Michael Maine shares what this milestone means and how it positions us on the road to becoming the #1 school district in Florida: https://youtu.be/c9VyGnt4XPo?si=jgRoE3-bB-yNe5Zr

This "A" doesn’t just benefit our schools; it benefits all of Martin County. And we’re just getting started — the momentum is building, and we’re ready to keep pushing forward.

Rooted in community. Driven by opportunity. Preparing our future today.

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎉VOTE NOW!🎉

This week, we have a Shark nominated for TCPalm's Teacher of the Week! 🦈

Congratulations to Hidden Oaks Middle School's Ms. Kelly Coleman, a Civics teacher, nominated by one of her 8th grade students for her kindness, leadership, and dedication to helping every student succeed: "Ms. Coleman has truly made a difference in my life. She’s kind, supportive, and always encourages us to do our best. Her Civics class is one of the strongest, with high EOC scores because she takes the time to help everyone understand. She’s also a strong leader on campus and always stands up for what’s right. She helped make eighth grade unforgettable, and I’m so grateful to have had her as a teacher this year."

🗳️ Vote once a day through Friday, July 11: https://bit.ly/44ASWQT

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🎆HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY🎆

We wish all of our students, families, staff, and community a safe and meaningful Independence Day!

Friendly reminder, all school and District offices are closed today.

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🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS🍎

Good news, Martin County families: Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday now runs all month long! From August 1–31, 2025, save on essential school items like supplies, clothing, and even computers.

Plus, 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

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🇺🇸HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS🇺🇸

All Martin County School District school sites, offices and programs, including Extended Day and Summer Food Service Program, will be closed Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

Extended Day will reopen on July 7th. Please note that not all Summer Food Service Program locations will reopen on July 7th. To view the specific locations and schedules, click here: https://bit.ly/3VzZeeW

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🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY🍎 Back-to-school shopping is now easier than EVER! The Martin County School District is excited to roll out TeacherLists—a new tool that makes finding your student’s classroom supply list quick, easy, and stress-free. Literally: just click, shop, and done. Here’s how it works: 🍎 Visit the School Supply Lists page on our website 🍎 Find your child’s school 🍎 Shop the full list directly from your favorite stores like Target, Amazon, and Walmart With TeacherLists, you can save time and help your students start the school year with everything they need! ➡️ Start shopping today: https://bit.ly/4k3bZc3 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 Please join us in congratulating Mr. Anthony Falzon, who was officially approved as the new Assistant Principal of Hidden Oaks Middle School! Mr. Falzon is known for creating positive, structured environments where students can grow academically and personally. With a background in teaching and student support, he brings a balanced approach that prioritizes learning, good character, and strong relationships with families and staff. Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2277923 We’re excited for Mr. Falzon to join the Shark family! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎LEAVING A LEGACY🍎 Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Elizabeth Nassar on her retirement after 31 incredible years of service to the Martin County School District! Celebrated during Tuesday’s School Board meeting, Mrs. Nassar was recognized for the positivity and encouragement she brought to every classroom. Most recently serving as the Career Exploratory Lab teacher at Hidden Oaks Middle School, she inspired students to dream big, explore their interests, and love learning. Thank you, Mrs. Nassar, for your energy, care, and 31 years of dedication. We wish you the very best in retirement! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY IS BACK! 📐 Let’s keep those math muscles flexing all summer long! 💪 Each week, we’re sharing new Math Review Monday practice problems for students of all ages across the Martin County School District. ⭐️ NEW THIS YEAR!! Stay extra sharp by completing two suggested summer skills per week for your grade level on IXL! New problems post every Monday—check out one of this week's 2nd grade challenges below: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MathReviewMonday

🧃☀️FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR STUDENTS🧃☀️ School may be out, but nutritious meals are still in! The Martin County School District will be serving free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under at select school sites starting Monday, June 2, 2025, with no income restrictions. Meal service dates and times will vary by location. Children must remain on location while they are eating their meals. Our Summer Feeding Bus is back as well! You can find the beautiful, bright bus serving lunch at St. Lucie Mobile Village and Booker Park in Indiantown starting Monday. 📍Find a meal site near you: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2240674 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🍎 Reminder, Martin County families: we have Early Release today! There's no school on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. All District-operated schools and offices will be closed. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🍎EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🍎 Reminder, Martin County families: we have Early Release on Friday, May 23, followed by no school on Monday, May 26! View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

⚾️FIELD OF DREAMS⚾️ If you build it...they will come. During Tuesday night’s meeting, the School Board received an exciting update on the progress made to the Martin County High School and Hidden Oaks Middle School ballfields—thanks to the partnership between the Martin County School District and the McNicholas Family Foundation , Florida Baseball Club, and dedicated community supporters like Star Farms, The Ranch, and Perfect Pitch. These fields have undergone a remarkable transformation—now state-of-the-art spaces that will serve students, athletes, and families for years to come. We’re grateful to everyone who went in #ALLINMartin👊 for this project. It’s partnerships like these that help us build brighter futures for our students and community. #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION: EAGLE EDITION🎓 Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! 🦅 Seniors returned to where it all began, walking the halls of Hobe Sound Elementary School with big smiles, bigger hugs, and a few happy tears. Some even stayed to chat with 5th graders, sharing words of encouragement. The little ones saw their future. The big kids remembered their roots. Teachers saw the impact they made. 💙🦅 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #classof2025

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN: GET READY FOR SUMMER!🎙️ The school year may be winding down, but the latest episode of All In Martin is heating up! ☀️😎 In Episode 6 of our monthly podcast, we sit down with three teachers—Mrs. Vanessa Molina-Council (MCSD 24-25 Teacher of the Year from Citrus Grove Elementary School), Mrs. Rachel Smith (Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School's 25-26 Teacher of the Year), and Mrs. Samantha Pankhurst (MCSD's 24-25 High School Teacher of the Year from Jensen Beach High School)—to reflect on this school year and share tips to help students stay sharp over the summer. PLUS: Superintendent Michael Maine joins us to share his end-of-year message for students, families, and staff across the Martin County School District. ➡️ New episode drops May 15 on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Catch up on previous episodes: 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

⭐️LEADING BY EXAMPLE⭐️ Students in Hidden Oaks Middle School's Emerging Leaders class are learning what leadership looks like in action, thanks to inspiring visits from local leaders! Superintendent Michael Maine was honored to be one of the latest guest speakers, sharing his journey to becoming Superintendent and the valuable lessons he learned along the way. He shared that while obstacles may change your course and goals may shift over time–passion, drive, and perseverance will always take you far. While students left the conversation intrigued by his story, Superintendent Maine left equally inspired, impressed by their candor, curiosity, and thoughtful questions. Leadership is being cultivated in our classrooms, and the future sure looks bright! 🌟 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📣HELP US HELP YOU!📣 We know you want the best possible education for your child, and so do we! Help us help you and our students by taking a few minutes (literally only a few minutes!!) to fill out Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey. HURRY! The deadline is May 9! This is for MCSD families of all grade levels. Tell us what’s working, what could be better, and what makes your kiddo excited (or not-so-excited) to go to school. Your feedback helps shape real improvements in our schools—like attendance, academics, and overall student outcomes. It’s short. It’s important. It’s anonymous. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib We sincerely thank our families for partnering with us on our mission to provide excellent education for all students. #ALLINMartin👊

📣WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!📣 Families of MCSD students in all grades: Take a few minutes to fill out Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey! This important survey gathers feedback on five key indicators linked to better student outcomes, including attendance and academic growth. Your input will help shape school improvement goals across the District. The feedback received through these surveys is invaluable! MCSD is grateful to every stakeholder partnering with us on our mission to provide an excellent education for all students. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib #ALLINMartin👊