Hidden Oaks Middle School

Parents of HOMS 8th graders: please view the link below for the elective course descriptions available to incoming 9th graders for MCHS. Students should review and select their top 5 choices to share with the MCHS school counselors when they come to HOMS on March 8th and 9th. Thank you! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1-uyM-FuExibnvhrzCa819RtUxcRWlQVyE39iTpY_gTs/edit

🎓CHARTING A COURSE TOWARD SUCCESS🎓 Parents of current 8th-graders - be sure to save the upcoming freshman preview events for JBHS, MCHS and SFHS to your calendars! Our signature program school choice window is now open for families who wish to have their child attend a school other than their home-zoned school. JBHS Freshman Preview - 3/9 at 5:30 p.m. Details: https://bit.ly/JBHSFreshmanPreview2026 MCHS Freshman Showcase - 2/24 at 5:30 p.m. Details: https://bit.ly/MCHSFreshmanShowcase2026 SFHS Freshman Info Night - 3/9 at 5:30 p.m. Details: https://bit.ly/SFHSFreshmanPreview2026 Families who are unable to attend one or more of these sessions are encouraged to schedule campus tours by calling the appropriate school(s). #ALLINMartin👊

🌊YOUR NEXT CAREER DECISION IS CRYSTAL CLEAR🌊 ☕Don't forget - our virtual coffee chat from 5-6 pm on February 24 is your chance to learn why the Martin County School District is your best choice for a rewarding career! ☕ Get details and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/MCSDHRCoffeeChat Ready to take the next step now? Email careers@martinschools.org to chat with a recruiter today! #ALLINMartin👊

"Let us think of education as the means of developing our greatest abilities, because in each of us there is a private hope and dream which, fulfilled, can be translated into benefit for everyone and greater strength for our nation."-John F. Kennedy Happy Presidents' Day, Martin County! #ALLINMartin👊

All District-operated schools will be closed Friday, February 18 (Teacher Work Day) and Monday, February 21 (Presidents' Day). Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 22. #ALLINMartin👊

🌊YOUR NEXT CAREER DECISION IS CRYSTAL CLEAR🌊 Dream of making an impact on the future generation? We are hiring for a variety of positions! Join us for a virtual coffee chat from 5-6 pm on February 24 to learn why the Martin County School District is your best choice for a rewarding career! Get details and RSVP here: https://bit.ly/MCSDHRCoffeeChat Have questions? Email careers@martinschools.org to chat with a recruiter today! #ALLINMartin👊

📚CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY📚 We feel extremely fortunate to have had the honor of listening to Ms. Thelma Washington, Executive Director of the Gertrude Walden Child Care Center, recite the ABCs of Black History in Martin County! Watch: https://youtu.be/2SswaOPKipM #BlackHistoryMonth #ALLINMartin👊

Kindness and compassion are meant to be shared today and every day. Happy #ValentinesDay, Martin County! #ALLINMartin💓

Our thoughts remain with Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Broward County Public Schools and the City of Parkland as we remember the 17 lives lost and many more who were injured during a senseless tragedy four years ago. We will never forget. #MSDStrong🦅

Every child is one caring adult away from being a success story. Thank you to all of our outstanding school counselors for "being the one" for our students. #ALLINMartin👊#NSCW22

Parents and Students--there is a new MCSD resource called "Paper". "Paper" is free and available to all students. It is an Educational Support System where your students can get one-on-one tutoring and essay review from trained professionals. Many of you have already been taking advantage of it. There is a "Paper" Youtube Channel, which has tons of videos for parents and students-- https://www.youtube.com/c/PAPERLearning/videos

Interim reports for middle and high school students will be posted on Monday, February 7. View your child's grades and attendance information in our FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not currently have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

🎓CELEBRATING #CTEMONTH🎓 Our Career & Technical Education (CTE) Department has prepared guidebooks for all 8th graders across the District. These books were created with the "Explore My Future" CTE Academy Showcase in mind. They give students a roadmap to the different learning and career opportunities available to them in our high schools. For more information about the many Career & Technical opportunities offered to students enrolled in the District, please click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/career-and-technical-education #ALLINMartin👊 #CTEWorks #GetThereFL

FINS UP, EVERYONE! It's time to celebrate another one of our amazing Sharks!! Eighth grade student Palm City Scout John Dye will receive Medal of Merit from the Gulf Stream Council on February 8th for his heroics during a 2019 FAU/FIU football game! His quick thinking saved a woman in the stands from a powerfully errant football. John was injured as he selflessly went into action to protect those around him, but John wouldn't have done anything differently and won't think twice about doing it again. John is a true hero!

8th grade parents: Do you have any questions about IRSC dual enrollment and/or the programs they offer? IRSC is hosting several informational sessions at its campuses available to parents. See attached postcard or contact IRSC for more information.

🌞VIRTUAL ACADEMIC SUPPORT DAY OR NIGHT🌙 Paper, our new online tutoring platform for students in grades 6-12, provides live access to professional tutors across more than 200 subject areas! Each online educator is a Paper Education Company, Inc. employee who is trained in the Socratic teaching method and undergoes a criminal background check prior to employment. All student activity on the platform is recorded, tracked, and made readily available to teachers and administrators. Students can access help when they need it by signing in to ClassLink with their District credentials and clicking the "Paper" app. Meet the tutors: https://youtu.be/HMHLNZeTbxQ #ALLINMartin👊

🍎24/7 ACCESS TO ACADEMIC SUPPORT🍎 The Paper tutoring platform is now available to all MCSD students enrolled in grades 6-12! By signing in to ClassLink and clicking the "Paper" app, students have access to online tutors 24/7 to assist them with learning and assignments across more than 200 subject areas. WPTV's Derek Lowe recently spoke with Dr. Mary White, Director of Curriculum & Instruction, about what families can expect as students take advantage of the Paper platform: https://youtu.be/9mD3mevSwgE #ALLINMartin👊

🔊FREE, ON-DEMAND VIRTUAL TUTORING IS HERE! 🔊 The Martin County School District has partnered with Paper Education Company, Inc. to bring a free, on-demand virtual tutoring platform to students enrolled in grades 6-12. Online tutors will be available 24/7 to assist students with learning and assignments across more than 200 subject areas! Students may access these free academic support services day or night by signing in to ClassLink with their District credentials. Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/637617 Access additional resources for parents/caregivers: https://paper.co/parents-guardians#current-families #ALLINMartin👊

@HOMSMedia is having another fun-filled event for students this Friday, January 28th! CHILL OUT WITH A GOOD BOOK AND GOOD FRIENDS! Friday, January 28th, 8:45-3:55----Games, Contests, Selfie Walls, Activities & Wonderful Winter Whimsy! See attached flyer for more details! Come over, students, and Chill Out!

@HOMSMedia is having another fun-filled event for students next Friday, January 28th! CHILL OUT WITH A GOOD BOOK AND GOOD FRIENDS! Friday, January 28th, 8:45-3:55 Games, Contests, Selfie Walls, Activities and Wonderful Winter Whimsy! See attached flyer for more details! Come over and Chill Out!