Hobe Sound: School lanyards and student ID badges must be worn daily. These assist with safety, lunch purchases, bus boarding, and library check out. Thank you for building a strong habit with having this daily. We recommend they are stored in student backpacks. The first one was provided free. Replacement fee is $5.
๐ฅณCelebrating Responsibilty! ๐ฅณ 2 of our 7 Extended Day groups had 100% wearing school IDs ๐ชช at Extended Day. This safety requirement is required for all of our students every school day arrival through being picked up at Extended Day. If your student needs a replacement, please communicate with the classroom teacher. The replacement fee is $5. ๐Way to go Eagles. Extended Day celebrated all groups with a Friday popsicle party for meeting this expectation.
๐ฃHSE Volunteers of the Year! ๐
Thank you to our community for the support you provide HSE every day. We are thrilled to celebrate the following individuals and business for this school year:
๐Mrs. Stephanie Farr - HSE Adult Volunteer of the Year
๐Ms. Sierra & the HSE Extended Day - HSE Business of the Year
๐Mrs. Ellen Snow - HSE Senior Voluntter of the Year (picture to be added)
๐We are thrilled to celebrate each of them at the Shining Stars Volunteer Gala on April 24th at 5:30 PM at our Martin County School District School Board Room.
๐จ๐๏ธ Hobe Sound Elementary: Academy of Arts & Global Studies ๐
Hello HSE families! Please see our March information on the FFVP that you can share with your children. How are your children enjoying the program this year? I would love to hear from you. Thank you, Mary OโBrien, Martin County School District, HSE Food & Nutrition Services Manager
๐ผ๏ธ๐๏ธCongratulations to our Kids Tag Art winners . CASON, GEORGIA, & ETHAN!
HSE had 3๏ธโฃ artists selected! ๐ฅณ
Martin County Tax Collector, Ruth Pietruszewski, and Martin County School District Coordinator Mark Cowles, traveled to our campus to notify the 2025 Kids Tag Art Winners. The Awards Night will occur on Wedensday April 2nd at the The School Board Room at 1939 SE Federal Highway in Stuart at 6 PM. All student artwork is available for purchase and the artwork can be made into a license plate, bicycle plate, or keychain. ALL proceeds are distributed back to OUR SCHOOL SITE to support art education. https://martintaxcollector.com/other-services/kids-tag-art/
๐จHobe Sound Elementary: Academy of the Arts & Global Studies ๐
๐๐ฆCELEBRATING 60 YEARS๐ฆ๐
Murray Middle School is celebrating its diamond jubileeโ60 years of providing educational excellence in the Martin County School District! ๐ฆ๐ Join the Lions for a FREE community event on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
The Lionโs Den is looking nice and spruced up after a recent beautification day! Enjoy food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a look back at Murrayโs rich history. Connect with alumni, current families, and friends as we celebrate this incredible milestone!
๐ฝ๏ธ Watch the promo video and join the celebration! โก๏ธ https://youtu.be/Anvmu6e7s50?si=j2YLsIOPZ18ounON
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
๐Hobe Sound March Events ๐- Our school's legacy & future success depends on strengthening our connection with our families and communities. Please join us at our upcoming events.
๐๏ธNo need to wait for a conference night, please reach out to your child's teacher for academic updates as needed!
๐จHobe Sound Elementary: Academy of the the Arts and Global Studies ๐
๐BOOKS OF THE MONTH๐
Looking for your student's next great read? The Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Books of the Month are here! Spend time reading, learning, and growing with these featured titles.
February Books of the Month:
๐ PreK: "Celebrating Presidentsโ Day: What Is a President?" by Kimberly Jordano and Trisha Callella-Jones
๐ K-2: "The Front Steps: A True Story About a Boy Who Loved to Read" by Alan C Duncan and Anna Welch
๐ 3-5: "Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books" by Kay Winters
๐ 6-8: "Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal" by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson
๐ 9-12: โGeorge Washingtonโs Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution" by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger
Happy reading!
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
๐ฎTacoโBout Amazing!๐คฉ
The Hobe Sound Elementary Odyssey of the Mind team competed with schools from 6 surrounding counties in the Palms Regional Odyssey of the Mind Competition, taking Second Place for their project! ๐
They worked hard to create a mechanical animal(robot) which performed tricks assigned by the judges, wrote a play to perform the tricks, made their own scenery and costumesโฆSTEAM and Teamwork at its best!
Thank you Mrs. Cagni for coaching and supporting the HSE OM team this year.
๐PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD๐
Itโs Public Schools Week, and weโre proud to serve 16,500 students across 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, special centers, preschool centers, and adult education campusesโempowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and difference makers!
Join us in celebrating the incredible students, educators, and staff who make the Martin County School District a place of excellence. Each day, weโll highlight what makes public schools the heart of our communityโstarting with MCSD Monday: 100 Years of Excellence!
Want to be part of our 100 Years of Excellence in Education celebration? Share your MCSD story here: https://bit.ly/4iNGDqs
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #PSW25 #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
๐ฉบ๐ ๏ธCELEBRATING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION๐ ๏ธ๐ฉบ
Career & Technical Education (CTE) equips students with real-world skills for the future, and weโre celebrating in style! This week, students, teachers, and staff across the Martin County School District are invited to participate in themed dress-up days.
Chefโs hat or hard hat? Scrubs or a suit? Dress for the career that inspires you and highlight the many paths CTE offers!
๐ธ Snap a photo and DM usโwe canโt wait to see the creativity!
#ALLINMartin๐ #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ #PublicSchoolPROUD #GetThereFL
๐Celebrating Responsibility ๐
Today, Mrs. Ruiz's Grade 1๏ธโฃ class arrived to school ready to learn, including 100% in attendance and 100% wearing HSE Student IDs. They were celebrated with a bonus recess with Mrs. Elliott. Way to go, Eagles. We are seeking a streak of this responsible behavior!
๐Third graders in Ms. Quinn's class were working collaboratively to collect and analyze numerical and categorical data this week in class. They wrapped up their learning with a fun competition using IXL class jam. Keep up the hard work, Eagles.
This weekend, five of our Hobe Sound Elementary teachersโMrs. Brandt, Ms. Devoe, Ms. Dolan, Mrs. Sherman, and Coachโspent their Saturday learning about marine conservation with the Inwater Research Group. Through the Exploring Authentic Conservation Education: Teachers as Ambassadors for Change workshop, offered by the FAU-Stiles-Nicholson STEM Teacher Academy, they gained hands-on experience with real-world conservation efforts.
The Everglades is home to several threatened and endangered species of sea turtles, including the loggerhead, green, leatherback, Kempโs Ridley, and hawksbill. Our teachers are excited to bring what they learned back to the classroom, inspiring students to help protect Floridaโs unique ecosystems. Weโre proud to have such dedicated educators making a difference! #HSEGreenSchool #SeaTurtleConservation #STEMEducation #EvergladesChampions #InwaterResearch
๐๏ธALL IN MARTIN๐๏ธ
Episode 3 is HERE! ๐๐ This month on ๐๐๐ โ๐ โณ๐ถ๐๐๐พ๐, weโre going ALL IN for Black History in Martin County, sharing stories and experiences that have shaped our community.
Tune in now to hear:
๐๏ธ Stuart Training School alumni Phillip Harvey and Godfrey Lee reflect on their education, the community, and the lasting impact of leaders like Dr. David L. Anderson, the Murray family, Dr. Jack White, and more.
๐๏ธ Dr. Chris Jones, Principal of Stuart Middle School, gives us a sneak peek into the Districtโs first-ever Black History Month Celebration, happening Feb. 22!
๐ง YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac
๐ง Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ
๐ง Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #BlackHistoryMonth #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
๐บ๐ธSCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY๐บ๐ธ
Just a friendly reminder, families โ all District-operated schools will be closed on Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 18.
We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable three-day weekend!
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐
๐ฌHSE PTA MOVIE NIGHT & GENERAL MEETING.
Bring a BFF, friend, or best bud....and let's watch Air Bud!
๐ฟPopcorn provided! ๐ฟ
General meeting is February 20th @ 6 PM in the CAFE
๐กFREE FAIR ADMISSION๐ก
The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner, and weโre thrilled to share that students and staff can enjoy free admission on select days! ๐
๐ก February 17 from 2 - 5 p.m.: FREE admission for students with student ID
๐ก February 21 from open to close: FREE admission for MCSD staff with District ID
You don't want to miss the chance to vote for the best School Pride Booth! Voting is open for the duration of the fair (Feb. 14-22). The winner will be chosen on the last day: ๐ฅ - $1,000; ๐ฅ - $750; ๐ฅ - $500.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
Monday February 24th is HSE Spring Photo Day.
Families must PRE-REGISTER at www.focusedonforever.com/register by 10 AM on Feb. 9th. Proofs are devlieverd via text two to three weeks after photo day.
๐UN-BEE-LIEVABLE SPELLERS๐
Our students brought their A-game to the 59th Annual Lillian A. Dassori Elementary Spelling Bee!
Congratulations again to our champion, Kahlan Hufnagel of J.D. Parker Elementary School, who sealed her victory with the word unison!
Congratulations also go to Logan Ferraro of The Pinewood Elementary for earning 3rd place and Nicolas Gillett of Hobe Sound Elementary School for earning 2nd place.
Shoutout to all our participants for showcasing their talent, as well as to School Board Chair Amy Pritchett for serving as enunciator, and to our distinguished judges!
๐ฅ Watch as these incredible spellers take on challenging words with confidence: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1997120
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ
