Parents: FYI
🍎NO SCHOOL MONDAY🍎
Reminder: Students will not have classes on Monday, February 23, as our teachers and staff take part in a professional learning day focused on collaboration, growth, and enhancing instructional strategies to support student success.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24!
View the full instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Reminder: Students will not have classes on Monday, February 23, as our teachers and staff take part in a professional learning day focused on collaboration, growth, and enhancing instructional strategies to support student success.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 24!
View the full instructional calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Elevate Eagles with Evening Reading:
📚💙 Parents, great news!
We’ve figured out how students can enjoy the wonderful Learning Ally audiobooks even when they’re away from school!
If your child is eligible, they already have access — and they may even have books waiting on their bookshelf. 🎧📖
To get Learning Ally working at home:
1️⃣ Delete the Learning Ally app from your phone or iPad if it’s already installed.
2️⃣ Have your student log into ClassLink.
3️⃣ Open Learning Ally from there… and they’re in! 🎉
Now your child can dive into tons of amazing audiobooks all weekend long. Encourage them to read or listen to something great over the three‑day weekend! 🌟
If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Parrilli.
More Learning Ally tips coming next week! 😊
📚💙 Parents, great news!
We’ve figured out how students can enjoy the wonderful Learning Ally audiobooks even when they’re away from school!
If your child is eligible, they already have access — and they may even have books waiting on their bookshelf. 🎧📖
To get Learning Ally working at home:
1️⃣ Delete the Learning Ally app from your phone or iPad if it’s already installed.
2️⃣ Have your student log into ClassLink.
3️⃣ Open Learning Ally from there… and they’re in! 🎉
Now your child can dive into tons of amazing audiobooks all weekend long. Encourage them to read or listen to something great over the three‑day weekend! 🌟
If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Parrilli.
More Learning Ally tips coming next week! 😊
📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month with our 2nd Annual District-Wide Black History Month Event!
Join us as schools from across the District come together to showcase student artwork and live performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history in a meaningful celebration of culture and community.
🗓 Saturday, February 21
🚪 Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
⏰ Program begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
We’re excited to welcome Georgia Boy & Ethel’s Famous Wings this year, with food available for purchase during the event. 🍗
It's an event you don't want to miss!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month with our 2nd Annual District-Wide Black History Month Event!
Join us as schools from across the District come together to showcase student artwork and live performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history in a meaningful celebration of culture and community.
🗓 Saturday, February 21
🚪 Doors open at 8:30 a.m.
⏰ Program begins at 9:00 a.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
We’re excited to welcome Georgia Boy & Ethel’s Famous Wings this year, with food available for purchase during the event. 🍗
It's an event you don't want to miss!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
💗💕 Thank you to our amazing PTA and all of the families who donated sweet treats for our wonderful Valentine Treat Buffet! 🍪🥤
The festive decorations transformed our lunchroom into a special snack café for our teachers and team members. We are so grateful for the love and support that made this week feel extra special! 💕💗
💙Building Bridges Enrichment Club recently focused on the powerful words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
As students learned about his lasting impact on our world and reflected on his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, they took time to share some of their own BIG dreams.
From future leaders and innovators to helpers and creators, our students reminded us that the makers of tomorrow are sitting in our classrooms today. We are so proud of each one of them and the bright futures they are already imagining. ✨
As students learned about his lasting impact on our world and reflected on his iconic “I Have a Dream” speech, they took time to share some of their own BIG dreams.
From future leaders and innovators to helpers and creators, our students reminded us that the makers of tomorrow are sitting in our classrooms today. We are so proud of each one of them and the bright futures they are already imagining. ✨
Mark your calendar for Spring photos. See flyer for details.
🎡DISCOUNTED FAIR ADMISSION🎡
The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner! On February 16—a no-school day—it's Education Day, and MCSD students and staff receive $5 admission. 🎉
Make sure to bring your student/staff ID. While you're there, make sure to check out the Environmental Studies Center and Hobe Sound Elementary School's booths!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner! On February 16—a no-school day—it's Education Day, and MCSD students and staff receive $5 admission. 🎉
Make sure to bring your student/staff ID. While you're there, make sure to check out the Environmental Studies Center and Hobe Sound Elementary School's booths!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🎡💙 Hobe Sound, we need your support!
Our HSE 4H Club is back in the Martin County Fair Spirit Competition and they’ve partnered with our Hobe Sound Elementary PTA MasterMakers Art Club to create an incredible 3-dimensional art display that highlights how we honor heritage and educate with heart. ❤️📚
🗳️Every time you visit the Martin County fair this coming week, be sure to cast your vote and show these hardworking students some love!
Last year we earned 🥈 2nd place… and this year we’re ready to bring home the 🥇 GOLD!
Let’s go, HSE! 💙🙌
Our HSE 4H Club is back in the Martin County Fair Spirit Competition and they’ve partnered with our Hobe Sound Elementary PTA MasterMakers Art Club to create an incredible 3-dimensional art display that highlights how we honor heritage and educate with heart. ❤️📚
🗳️Every time you visit the Martin County fair this coming week, be sure to cast your vote and show these hardworking students some love!
Last year we earned 🥈 2nd place… and this year we’re ready to bring home the 🥇 GOLD!
Let’s go, HSE! 💙🙌
🇺🇸SCHOOLS CLOSED NEXT MONDAY🇺🇸
Friendly reminder, families – all District-operated schools will be closed next Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊
Friendly reminder, families – all District-operated schools will be closed next Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊
The next SAC meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:20pm in the Media Center.
Please see the minutes from the SAC meeting on January 13, 2026 as well as the agenda for the upcoming meeting under SAC in the menu of the HSE web page. If you are unable to attend, please email Mrs. Creswell at creswek@martinschools.org.
Parents and community members, you can park in our back parking lot as the gates will be open and then walk around to the front office to sign in. This is especially important to know because our bus loop may be unavailable for parking when you arrive.
Thank you for your support of HSE!
Kathy Creswell
SAC Chair
Hobe Sound Elementary School families,
We just kicked off the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge! Get ready to change and save lives! Sign up today and earn your wristband!
Through Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize a stroke. Here are the next steps to take today and be one of the first to complete your mission:
Sign up here or download the free “AHA Schools” app for iPhone or Android.
Raise funds to help kids with special hearts and start earning thank-you gifts.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn Hands-Only CPR, earn your lifesavers cape and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!
Now is the time to join our team! We need your help to reach our goal!
If 50% of our families sign up, our school will earn a $500 gift certificate for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health of our school community.
Students who raise $100 will enter a raffle to win a board game! There are 12 board games to win!
I can’t wait to see our school create a community of lifesavers this year.
Nancy Martter
School Counselor
Hobe Sound Elementary School
We just kicked off the American Heart Association’s Kids Heart Challenge! Get ready to change and save lives! Sign up today and earn your wristband!
Through Finn’s Mission, you’ll learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to recognize a stroke. Here are the next steps to take today and be one of the first to complete your mission:
Sign up here or download the free “AHA Schools” app for iPhone or Android.
Raise funds to help kids with special hearts and start earning thank-you gifts.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn Hands-Only CPR, earn your lifesavers cape and be entered to win two Super Bowl tickets!
Now is the time to join our team! We need your help to reach our goal!
If 50% of our families sign up, our school will earn a $500 gift certificate for physical activity and recess equipment to support the health of our school community.
Students who raise $100 will enter a raffle to win a board game! There are 12 board games to win!
I can’t wait to see our school create a community of lifesavers this year.
Nancy Martter
School Counselor
Hobe Sound Elementary School
📅 SAC Meeting Reminder
Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2:20 PM in the HSE Media Center.
School wide student data update.
We hope to see you there!
Tuesday, Feb. 10 at 2:20 PM in the HSE Media Center.
School wide student data update.
We hope to see you there!
🇺🇸CELEBRATING 250 YEARS🇺🇸
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students to take part in the America250FL Art & Essay Contests.
Winners will receive a Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans.
🗓️ Entries due by March 16
🔗 Learn more: https://america250floridacontest.com/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students to take part in the America250FL Art & Essay Contests.
Winners will receive a Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans.
🗓️ Entries due by March 16
🔗 Learn more: https://america250floridacontest.com/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Elevate Eagles with Evening Reading!
📚✨ Elevating Eagles with Evening Reading! ✨📚
It’s been a little while since my last post, but I’m excited to be back! 💙 Today I’m sharing a link to the PowerPoint I created for our Literacy Night held last week. We missed you! 🦅💛
There was so much valuable information shared, and I completely understand how busy a parent’s schedule can be — it’s not easy to make every event. ⏰
Because I’m so passionate about reading, I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss out on this particular presentation. It includes simple, effective strategies for reading with your child — whether they’re young or older. 👶📖
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to look through it. Reading with your child is truly the key to helping them grow into confident, successful readers. 🌟📘
👉 Here’s the link to the presentation: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_ufS3laA/_gMJTOUxEpiErNpx1NlLig/view?utm_content=DAG_ufS3laA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h05f01e3cbb
Let’s keep lifting our Eagles higher, one book at a time! 🦅💙✨
📚✨ Elevating Eagles with Evening Reading! ✨📚
It’s been a little while since my last post, but I’m excited to be back! 💙 Today I’m sharing a link to the PowerPoint I created for our Literacy Night held last week. We missed you! 🦅💛
There was so much valuable information shared, and I completely understand how busy a parent’s schedule can be — it’s not easy to make every event. ⏰
Because I’m so passionate about reading, I wanted to make sure you didn’t miss out on this particular presentation. It includes simple, effective strategies for reading with your child — whether they’re young or older. 👶📖
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to look through it. Reading with your child is truly the key to helping them grow into confident, successful readers. 🌟📘
👉 Here’s the link to the presentation: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG_ufS3laA/_gMJTOUxEpiErNpx1NlLig/view?utm_content=DAG_ufS3laA&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h05f01e3cbb
Let’s keep lifting our Eagles higher, one book at a time! 🦅💙✨
🎲🔬 Family Math & Science Game Night 🔬🎲
This Tuesday, February 10th | 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 HSE Café
👉 No RSVP needed!
Join us for an evening of hands-on fun with interactive math and science games and stations for the whole family to enjoy! 🌟
✨ Special Experience:
Families will also have the chance to travel by boat through the Everglades in our EduDome! 🐊🚤 We’ll be offering three different movie showtimes throughout the evening.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
👕🏈 Friendly Reminder:
Monday, February 9th is PBIS Sports Jersey Spirit Day as we celebrate all sports and the official close of the NFL season. We can’t wait to see all the jerseys!
Thank you for partnering with us—we love learning together! 🤝💙
This Tuesday, February 10th | 5:00–6:00 PM
📍 HSE Café
👉 No RSVP needed!
Join us for an evening of hands-on fun with interactive math and science games and stations for the whole family to enjoy! 🌟
✨ Special Experience:
Families will also have the chance to travel by boat through the Everglades in our EduDome! 🐊🚤 We’ll be offering three different movie showtimes throughout the evening.
We can’t wait to see you there! 💙
👕🏈 Friendly Reminder:
Monday, February 9th is PBIS Sports Jersey Spirit Day as we celebrate all sports and the official close of the NFL season. We can’t wait to see all the jerseys!
Thank you for partnering with us—we love learning together! 🤝💙
📚BOOK BONANZA EXTRAVAGANZA📚
MCSD Elementary Families: You are invited to the Education Foundation of Martin County Book Bonanza at J.D. Parker Elementary School on Thursday, February 5, from 5:30–7:30 PM! 🎉📚
This FREE family event is open to Martin County families with children in Pre-K through 5th grade. Space is limited, and pre‑registration is required, so register today! ➡️ https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/.../efmc-book...
Enjoy literacy activities, giveaways, a free barbecue dinner, and the chance to enroll in the New Worlds Reading program.
Curious what Book Bonanza is all about? Visit the Education Foundation of Martin County’s Facebook page to see photos from last week’s sold‑out event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
MCSD Elementary Families: You are invited to the Education Foundation of Martin County Book Bonanza at J.D. Parker Elementary School on Thursday, February 5, from 5:30–7:30 PM! 🎉📚
This FREE family event is open to Martin County families with children in Pre-K through 5th grade. Space is limited, and pre‑registration is required, so register today! ➡️ https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/.../efmc-book...
Enjoy literacy activities, giveaways, a free barbecue dinner, and the chance to enroll in the New Worlds Reading program.
Curious what Book Bonanza is all about? Visit the Education Foundation of Martin County’s Facebook page to see photos from last week’s sold‑out event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
🎥LEAVING LEGACIES: STUDENT FILM CONTEST🎥
Submissions are now open for Inwater Research Group's Youth-Driven Cinema Film Festival! Martin County students are invited to get creative and bring their ideas to life through short films inspired by this year’s theme: Leaving Legacies – Your Voice. Your Planet. Your Legacy.
The top five films from elementary, middle, and high school will be showcased at the festival—giving students a chance to see their work on the big screen!
🗓 Submissions due: March 25, 2026
🎬 Film screening: April 22, 2026 (Lyric Theatre, Downtown Stuart)
Learn more and submit at: https://ow.ly/g1rX50Y7QOT
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Submissions are now open for Inwater Research Group's Youth-Driven Cinema Film Festival! Martin County students are invited to get creative and bring their ideas to life through short films inspired by this year’s theme: Leaving Legacies – Your Voice. Your Planet. Your Legacy.
The top five films from elementary, middle, and high school will be showcased at the festival—giving students a chance to see their work on the big screen!
🗓 Submissions due: March 25, 2026
🎬 Film screening: April 22, 2026 (Lyric Theatre, Downtown Stuart)
Learn more and submit at: https://ow.ly/g1rX50Y7QOT
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Hello Hobe Sound Families,
Please see our menu for the FFVP for February, along with the Nutrition Nibbles. If you can, please share with your children. The last 2 weeks of February, there will only be 2 days of snacks for those weeks due to the Monday holidays.
Thank you!!
Mary O’Brien
Martin County School District
HSE Food & Nutrition Services Manager
obrienm@martinschools.org
Please see our menu for the FFVP for February, along with the Nutrition Nibbles. If you can, please share with your children. The last 2 weeks of February, there will only be 2 days of snacks for those weeks due to the Monday holidays.
Thank you!!
Mary O’Brien
Martin County School District
HSE Food & Nutrition Services Manager
obrienm@martinschools.org
🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉
Across the Martin County School District, our school counselors amplify student success every day—supporting academic growth, guiding future plans, and helping students navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion.
They are unstoppable champions for students. Their guidance, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape confident learners, strong schools, and an A-rated District where students can truly thrive!
During National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize our incredible counselors for going #ALLINMartin👊 for students and making a lasting difference across our schools.
Help us celebrate! Drop a note of thanks or a shout-out to a school counselor in the comments below! ⬇️
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #NSCW26
Across the Martin County School District, our school counselors amplify student success every day—supporting academic growth, guiding future plans, and helping students navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion.
They are unstoppable champions for students. Their guidance, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape confident learners, strong schools, and an A-rated District where students can truly thrive!
During National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize our incredible counselors for going #ALLINMartin👊 for students and making a lasting difference across our schools.
Help us celebrate! Drop a note of thanks or a shout-out to a school counselor in the comments below! ⬇️
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #NSCW26
