HSE FINAL ART SHOW for 2025-2026 school year!
Every student will have at least one piece on display.
🎉 You're invited to see What's Been Cookin' in the Art Studio!🎨
Join us for an Open Gallery Viewing of our K-5 Artists
Wednesday, May 20th from 5:30-6:30!
No Presentation, just Honoring our Amazing Artists!
🤩 We hope to see your family there!
Every student will have at least one piece on display.
🎉 You're invited to see What's Been Cookin' in the Art Studio!🎨
Join us for an Open Gallery Viewing of our K-5 Artists
Wednesday, May 20th from 5:30-6:30!
No Presentation, just Honoring our Amazing Artists!
🤩 We hope to see your family there!
HSE: STAR K-2 and FAST 3-5 Testing Schedule
Testing begins promptly at 8am. Please be on time and ready to test.
Preparing for testing: get a good nights rest, eat a good breakfast, during testing work hard and try your best to show what you have learned this school year.
May 5: K-2 STAR Math
May 7: K-2 STAR ELA
May 12: 3-5 FAST ELA
May 14: 3-5 FAST Math
May 19: 5th grade Science Test
Testing begins promptly at 8am. Please be on time and ready to test.
Preparing for testing: get a good nights rest, eat a good breakfast, during testing work hard and try your best to show what you have learned this school year.
May 5: K-2 STAR Math
May 7: K-2 STAR ELA
May 12: 3-5 FAST ELA
May 14: 3-5 FAST Math
May 19: 5th grade Science Test
Eagles Read at Home!
📚 Parents, let’s talk about reading! 📚
We can all agree that students need to know how to read—and read well. One important skill we often talk about in school is fluency.
What is fluency?
According to the Raising Literacy Newsletter (Spring 2026) published by the Florida Department of Education, “Fluency refers to a reader’s ability to read with accuracy, automaticity, and appropriate prosody (expression).”
In simple terms, fluency is the bridge between recognizing words and understanding what is being read. When students can recognize words automatically, they can focus more on the meaning of the text.
Reading with fluency means:
✅ Appropriate phrasing
✅ Natural rhythm
✅ Expression that sounds like everyday speech
How can you help at home?
📖 Encourage daily reading
📖 Model reading by reading yourself
📖 Read a sentence or phrase to your child, then have them read it back to you
📖 Establish a regular reading time
📖 Provide a variety of reading materials that interest your child
Together, we can help our students become confident, fluent readers! 💙
Happy Principal’s day to Mrs. Elliott! Thank you for leading with vision, compassion, and strength everyday!
Our LEGO Wall is here and officially up! 🧱🎉
A huge THANK YOU to Principal Elliott, who said “Yes!” — the PTA, who said “We’ll pay!” — and Wendy, who said “Fred and I will put it up!”
The kids are absolutely excited. We’re hoping our fifth graders will have some time in the coming weeks to create on it, and fourth grader Victor is especially happy knowing he’ll be here next year to enjoy all the benefits.
Thank you all for helping make this happen! The media center is even better than usual! 💙📚
PS Happy Principal's Day Mrs. Elliott! You make HSE a happy, safe and productive community school.
A huge THANK YOU to Principal Elliott, who said “Yes!” — the PTA, who said “We’ll pay!” — and Wendy, who said “Fred and I will put it up!”
The kids are absolutely excited. We’re hoping our fifth graders will have some time in the coming weeks to create on it, and fourth grader Victor is especially happy knowing he’ll be here next year to enjoy all the benefits.
Thank you all for helping make this happen! The media center is even better than usual! 💙📚
PS Happy Principal's Day Mrs. Elliott! You make HSE a happy, safe and productive community school.
💙 PBIS Thanks Our Families! 💙
We appreciate all your continued support!
🎉 May PBIS Happenings:
⭐ Raffles all month
⭐ May 4: Star Wars Day
⭐ May 22: 3rd Grade Social
⭐ May 27: MVP/PBIS Table
🍿 Healthy Attendance Challenge:
The class with the fewest unexcused absences in May wins a POPCORN PARTY!
📌 Reminder: If your child will be absent, please email their teacher and Mrs. Molter (molters@martinschools.org).
Thank you for helping us finish the year strong! 💪
We appreciate all your continued support!
🎉 May PBIS Happenings:
⭐ Raffles all month
⭐ May 4: Star Wars Day
⭐ May 22: 3rd Grade Social
⭐ May 27: MVP/PBIS Table
🍿 Healthy Attendance Challenge:
The class with the fewest unexcused absences in May wins a POPCORN PARTY!
📌 Reminder: If your child will be absent, please email their teacher and Mrs. Molter (molters@martinschools.org).
Thank you for helping us finish the year strong! 💪
🌟 Friendly Reminders 🌟
1️⃣ We have new Safety Patrols in training! Please take a moment to revisit our carline arrival procedures (see image) to help keep everything running smoothly and safely.
2️⃣ PTA Spring Dance flyers went home today! 🎉 The event is FREE, but you must RSVP here: https://app.givebacks.gives/hseluau/Campaign/Details
3️⃣ The HSE Spring Chorus Concert is Thursday, 4/30 at 6:00 PM 🎶
🚗 Back parking lot opens at 5:30 PM
🚪 Doors open for the audience at 5:45 PM
Thank you for supporting our performers, signing in upon arrival, and for being such great partners in our school community!
1️⃣ We have new Safety Patrols in training! Please take a moment to revisit our carline arrival procedures (see image) to help keep everything running smoothly and safely.
2️⃣ PTA Spring Dance flyers went home today! 🎉 The event is FREE, but you must RSVP here: https://app.givebacks.gives/hseluau/Campaign/Details
3️⃣ The HSE Spring Chorus Concert is Thursday, 4/30 at 6:00 PM 🎶
🚗 Back parking lot opens at 5:30 PM
🚪 Doors open for the audience at 5:45 PM
Thank you for supporting our performers, signing in upon arrival, and for being such great partners in our school community!
💐SPRING INTO A NEW CAREER💐
Our Spring Job Fair is this week!
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join the Martin County School District—an A‑rated district ranked #4 in Florida by Niche—and be part of a team committed to excellence and student success.
📆 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 MCSD Board Room
Every role matters. Every position supports students. This is your opportunity to be part of something special—we hope to see you there.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
Our Spring Job Fair is this week!
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join the Martin County School District—an A‑rated district ranked #4 in Florida by Niche—and be part of a team committed to excellence and student success.
📆 Thursday, April 30
⏰ 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
📍 MCSD Board Room
Every role matters. Every position supports students. This is your opportunity to be part of something special—we hope to see you there.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
🎉🍎HSE is thrilled to announce and celebrate our 2026–2027 Teacher of the Year, Mr. David Voss! 🏆👏
This recognition is extra special because it comes directly from the incredible teachers and staff on our campus 💙a true reflection of the impact Mr. Voss makes every single day!
We can’t wait to celebrate him all year long 🎊✨ Be sure to send your congratulations when you see him—whether it’s in carline 🚗 or at this week’s concerts 🎶
Congratulations, Mr. Voss! 🎉👏
This recognition is extra special because it comes directly from the incredible teachers and staff on our campus 💙a true reflection of the impact Mr. Voss makes every single day!
We can’t wait to celebrate him all year long 🎊✨ Be sure to send your congratulations when you see him—whether it’s in carline 🚗 or at this week’s concerts 🎶
Congratulations, Mr. Voss! 🎉👏
🎉CELEBRATING UNSTOPPABLE TEAMMATES🎉
One of the best parts of our A-rated District is the people who make it all happen—and our Unstoppable Teammates represent that every single day. 👏
Nominated by the colleagues who see their impact firsthand, these team members go above and beyond to support students, schools, and one another with excellence, care, and heart. Their work may happen behind the scenes, but it makes a lasting difference.
Join us in celebrating this month’s incredible honorees and the difference they make across Martin County School District:
Tom Gannon- Port Salerno Elementary School
Jenna Remian- VPK at Bessey Creek Elementary School
Dorothy Dinsdale-Hobe Sound Elementary School
Shela Johnson- Transportation Jose Pacheco- Maintenance
Thank you to our amazing sponsors for the great rewards:
Bonefish Grill, Jeremiah’s, Chick Fil A, Cali Coffee, Kneaded Escape, & Diadem Pickleball
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
⛵️CARDBOARD BOAT RACES⛵️
The 8th Annual Cardboard Boat Races took over the Martin County High School pool today—and yes, there were boats that floated… and boats that absolutely did not. 😂🌊
This year was extra fun with middle school joining for the first time!
🏆 Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School swept the speed awards in middle school and also took home Most Spirited Team!
🏆 Crystal Lake Elementary School dominated the elementary speed awards, while Bessey Creek Elementary School brought the spirit and earned Most Spirited Team!
Best Boat Blueprint: Indiantown Middle School & Hobe Sound Elementary School
🚢 Titanic Award: Stuart Middle School & Citrus Grove Elementary School
A day full of floating victories, dramatic sinkings, education, and unforgettable fun—just how Cardboard Boat Races should be! 🚤💙
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
🚣♂️🦅 This morning we participated in our maiden voyage with our SS Eagle flotilla at the MCSD Annual Cardboard Boat Races📦 🌊
Shoutout to our 2nd grade captains, River & Maverick, who designed and built their boats with their families. And to Ms. Angel who joyfully performed as crew along with Principal Elliott.
We loved the student support, loud cheers 📣 from classmates and families who showed up to cheer us on.
🎉 Congratulations to Maverick for winning Overall Blueprint Design!
We’re already dreaming up ideas for next year… Way to go, Eagles
Shoutout to our 2nd grade captains, River & Maverick, who designed and built their boats with their families. And to Ms. Angel who joyfully performed as crew along with Principal Elliott.
We loved the student support, loud cheers 📣 from classmates and families who showed up to cheer us on.
🎉 Congratulations to Maverick for winning Overall Blueprint Design!
We’re already dreaming up ideas for next year… Way to go, Eagles
HSE's 4H Club had their final meeting recently and they spent their time improving our school. Our garden received newly planted milkweed plants and we cannot wait to meet all of the butterflies they will support. Thank you to our 4H adults who provide this opportunity for our students to strengthen their passion.
We pledge our Hands to larger service for our club, community, country, and world 🍀
🎉 The winners are in! 📚✨
If your child read at least three Sunshine State, Sunshine Jr., or Orange Blossom books, they were able to vote for their favorite one! Thousands of students across Florida cast their votes, and the results are finally here. The winning titles have been determined—here they are!🌞📖
The Orange Blossom winner is: Octopus Acrobatics
The Sunshine Junior winner: The Quacken
The Sunshine State 3-5 winner: The Adventures of Invisible Boy! Ask your student if they have read any of these! There is still time to read these great books, test and win prizes for them.
Next week....the new lists will be announced!
If your child read at least three Sunshine State, Sunshine Jr., or Orange Blossom books, they were able to vote for their favorite one! Thousands of students across Florida cast their votes, and the results are finally here. The winning titles have been determined—here they are!🌞📖
The Orange Blossom winner is: Octopus Acrobatics
The Sunshine Junior winner: The Quacken
The Sunshine State 3-5 winner: The Adventures of Invisible Boy! Ask your student if they have read any of these! There is still time to read these great books, test and win prizes for them.
Next week....the new lists will be announced!
⏰🍎REGISTRATION OPENS SOON!⏰🍎
Registration for the summer Extended Day programs at the Martin County School District opens Monday, April 27! ☀️🎉
Extended Day summer programs are open to all students who will be enrolled in grades K-5 at a District-operated school NEXT year. Programs will be held Monday - Friday beginning June 1 and running through July 24. Registration will be held online through FOCUS.
Learn more info and register online: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Registration for the summer Extended Day programs at the Martin County School District opens Monday, April 27! ☀️🎉
Extended Day summer programs are open to all students who will be enrolled in grades K-5 at a District-operated school NEXT year. Programs will be held Monday - Friday beginning June 1 and running through July 24. Registration will be held online through FOCUS.
Learn more info and register online: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
⏰ April Tardy Challenge – 1 Week Left! ⏰
There’s still time for classes to earn ⭐️ STARS ⭐️ by arriving on time each day!
Let’s finish the month strong by showing up ready to learn and staying punctual. Every on‑time arrival counts!
Thank you, families, for helping support positive habits and student success—keep it up! 💙📚
There’s still time for classes to earn ⭐️ STARS ⭐️ by arriving on time each day!
Let’s finish the month strong by showing up ready to learn and staying punctual. Every on‑time arrival counts!
Thank you, families, for helping support positive habits and student success—keep it up! 💙📚
📚✨ Learning in action!
Our 4th graders dove into standard 4.R.3.3 (Compare & Contrast) through engaging, hands-on activities! 💡
Students completed three tasks, including two partner collaborations 🤝:
🔹 Created a Venn Diagram to organize similarities & differences
🔹 Tackled a sample test question by annotating text and citing page/paragraph evidence 🔍📖
🔹 Finished with an independent writing piece where they explained the similarities and differences between volcanoes 🌋 and earthquakes 🌎 in their own words
So proud of their critical thinking, teamwork, and growing confidence as readers and writers!
Our 4th graders dove into standard 4.R.3.3 (Compare & Contrast) through engaging, hands-on activities! 💡
Students completed three tasks, including two partner collaborations 🤝:
🔹 Created a Venn Diagram to organize similarities & differences
🔹 Tackled a sample test question by annotating text and citing page/paragraph evidence 🔍📖
🔹 Finished with an independent writing piece where they explained the similarities and differences between volcanoes 🌋 and earthquakes 🌎 in their own words
So proud of their critical thinking, teamwork, and growing confidence as readers and writers!
HSE is proud to celebrate our students who are working hard every single day! 🎉📚
These outstanding students were honored for passing the greatest number of lessons in their grade levels—what an incredible achievement! 🏆👏
Our Eagles are showing up for themselves, staying committed, and pushing forward every day. 🦅💪 We are beyond proud of them and truly inspired by their dedication and perseverance! ✨
Keep soaring, Eagles! ❤️💙
These outstanding students were honored for passing the greatest number of lessons in their grade levels—what an incredible achievement! 🏆👏
Our Eagles are showing up for themselves, staying committed, and pushing forward every day. 🦅💪 We are beyond proud of them and truly inspired by their dedication and perseverance! ✨
Keep soaring, Eagles! ❤️💙
🎉📚 WOW! Way to go, Ms. Dolan’s Kindergarten class! 🌟👏
You kids rocked the March AR Challenge and earned the most points in a Kindergarten class the district! 🏆🙌 We are SO proud of your hard work and amazing reading skills. 💪📖
Keep turning those pages and shining bright—great reading, superstars! ⭐️💙
Thank you #EdFoundationMC for supporting this! Kids are loving their leprechaun gold coins!
📚🌋 Learning in Action in 4th Grade! 🌍🏔️
Mrs. Sanchez's and Ms. Hastings's 4th grade class had an exciting day combining reading and science while working on standard R3.3 (comparing information across texts)!
Students explored how mountains and volcanoes are formed by analyzing two different passages and identifying key details. They then brought their learning to life with a hands-on lab activity, modeling how tectonic plates push together to form mountains and how magma rises to create volcanoes.
Through teamwork and discussion, students made strong connections between both texts and practiced supporting their thinking with evidence. They wrapped up the lesson with a Part A/Part B exit ticket, showing their ability to infer how forces beneath Earth's surface shape our planet.
We love seeing our students think like scientists and readers at the same time! 💡👏
Mrs. Sanchez's and Ms. Hastings's 4th grade class had an exciting day combining reading and science while working on standard R3.3 (comparing information across texts)!
Students explored how mountains and volcanoes are formed by analyzing two different passages and identifying key details. They then brought their learning to life with a hands-on lab activity, modeling how tectonic plates push together to form mountains and how magma rises to create volcanoes.
Through teamwork and discussion, students made strong connections between both texts and practiced supporting their thinking with evidence. They wrapped up the lesson with a Part A/Part B exit ticket, showing their ability to infer how forces beneath Earth's surface shape our planet.
We love seeing our students think like scientists and readers at the same time! 💡👏
