🎉🌿CELEBRATING EVERGLADES CHAMPIONS🌿🎉
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate six schools that have been recognized as Everglades Champion Schools by the Everglades Foundation! 👏
These schools went above and beyond to bring Everglades literacy to life through hands-on learning, interdisciplinary projects, field experiences, and conservation-focused initiatives. Congrats to:
🥇 Hobe Sound Elementary School
🥇 Jensen Beach Elementary School
🥇 Palm City Elementary School
🥈 The Pinewood Elementary School
🥈 SeaWind Elementary School
🥉 Bessey Creek Elementary School
Living on Florida’s Treasure Coast, our students have a natural connection to the resources that shape our region. Through the work of teachers, administrators, and students, these schools are strengthening that connection through meaningful, hands-on learning that stays with students long after the lesson ends.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate six schools that have been recognized as Everglades Champion Schools by the Everglades Foundation! 👏
These schools went above and beyond to bring Everglades literacy to life through hands-on learning, interdisciplinary projects, field experiences, and conservation-focused initiatives. Congrats to:
🥇 Hobe Sound Elementary School
🥇 Jensen Beach Elementary School
🥇 Palm City Elementary School
🥈 The Pinewood Elementary School
🥈 SeaWind Elementary School
🥉 Bessey Creek Elementary School
Living on Florida’s Treasure Coast, our students have a natural connection to the resources that shape our region. Through the work of teachers, administrators, and students, these schools are strengthening that connection through meaningful, hands-on learning that stays with students long after the lesson ends.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🎒✨ A huge THANK YOU to Pediatric Dentistry Family Orthodontics for their generous donation of backpacks for all of our HSE Extended Day campers!
These backpacks not only brought big smiles to our campers' faces, but they will also help keep all of their summer camp essentials organized while they enjoy a season full of fun, friendships, and unforgettable memories. ☀️🎨🏃♂️
These backpacks not only brought big smiles to our campers' faces, but they will also help keep all of their summer camp essentials organized while they enjoy a season full of fun, friendships, and unforgettable memories. ☀️🎨🏃♂️
☀️📚 Keep Reading This Summer & Fight the Summer Slide! 📚☀️
Don’t let those hard-earned reading skills fade over the summer months! Just a little reading each day can make a BIG difference and help students return to school confident and ready to learn.
Looking for ideas? Be sure to visit the Media Center section of the Hobe Sound Elementary website for:
✅ Suggested book lists for all grade levels
✅ Information on fun summer reading programs
✅ A helpful “Fight the Summer Slide” video
Let’s keep our minds growing all summer long—one book at a time! 💙📖
#SummerReading #FightTheSummerSlide #HSEReads #EaglesRead
Don’t let those hard-earned reading skills fade over the summer months! Just a little reading each day can make a BIG difference and help students return to school confident and ready to learn.
Looking for ideas? Be sure to visit the Media Center section of the Hobe Sound Elementary website for:
✅ Suggested book lists for all grade levels
✅ Information on fun summer reading programs
✅ A helpful “Fight the Summer Slide” video
Let’s keep our minds growing all summer long—one book at a time! 💙📖
#SummerReading #FightTheSummerSlide #HSEReads #EaglesRead
☀️SUMMER RESOURCES YOU CAN USE☀️
It's officially the first full week of summer break!
Summer learning opportunities in the Martin County School District are already underway, including Extended Day Summer, the Environmental Studies Center camp, and Reading Camp!
We’ve also compiled a list of summer camps offered across our district.
To help your child stay engaged and make the most of the weeks ahead, you’ll find everything in one place—including meal sites and ideas to keep those minds active: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/summer-break-resources
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
It's officially the first full week of summer break!
Summer learning opportunities in the Martin County School District are already underway, including Extended Day Summer, the Environmental Studies Center camp, and Reading Camp!
We’ve also compiled a list of summer camps offered across our district.
To help your child stay engaged and make the most of the weeks ahead, you’ll find everything in one place—including meal sites and ideas to keep those minds active: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/summer-break-resources
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
☀️END OF YEAR GRADES☀️
Summer Break is officially underway, but don’t forget to take a look at how well your child did this school year! Fourth-quarter report cards for elementary students are now available.
Report cards for middle and high school students (without EOC grades) will be posted on Monday, June 8.
View your child’s grades and attendance records in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Summer Break is officially underway, but don’t forget to take a look at how well your child did this school year! Fourth-quarter report cards for elementary students are now available.
Report cards for middle and high school students (without EOC grades) will be posted on Monday, June 8.
View your child’s grades and attendance records in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
☀️🏖️ Wishing all of the HSE community a safe, healthy, and joyful summer! 💙💛
We are so thankful for the amazing partnerships and support from our local Hobe Sound sponsors, especially Pinch-a-Penny! 🌊🐠 Supporting our PTA makes such a positive impact across our entire campus. 🙌
We absolutely loved our beach balls this year! 🏐😎 Every student and staff member went home with one so we can all “HAVE A BALL” this summer! 🎉☀️🌴
Thank you for a fantastic school year, eagles. See you in August.
We are so thankful for the amazing partnerships and support from our local Hobe Sound sponsors, especially Pinch-a-Penny! 🌊🐠 Supporting our PTA makes such a positive impact across our entire campus. 🙌
We absolutely loved our beach balls this year! 🏐😎 Every student and staff member went home with one so we can all “HAVE A BALL” this summer! 🎉☀️🌴
Thank you for a fantastic school year, eagles. See you in August.
☀️THE FINAL COUNTDOWN☀️
Cue the end-of-school playlists and countdowns… we’re officially down to the LAST THREE DAYS of the 2025-2026 school year! 😎🎉
Before we head into summer, let’s finish strong! Stay focused, keep learning, and take a moment to be proud of how far you’ve come this year. 💪
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Cue the end-of-school playlists and countdowns… we’re officially down to the LAST THREE DAYS of the 2025-2026 school year! 😎🎉
Before we head into summer, let’s finish strong! Stay focused, keep learning, and take a moment to be proud of how far you’ve come this year. 💪
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Our Eagles honor and remember our fallen heroes. ❤️
🎓TIMELESS TRADITION: CLASS OF 2026 EDITION🎓
Before the diplomas, the scholarships, and the celebrations… there were these hallways.
Members of the #Classof2026 returned to their elementary schools for one of our favorite traditions—the grad walk. From former classrooms to familiar faces, these moments show just how far our students have come.
The future is bright in Martin County, and we can’t wait to continue celebrating this remarkable graduating class! Stay tuned for more grad walk photos from all our schools!🎓✨
📸 Jensen Beach High School, South Fork High School, Martin County High School seniors at Hobe Sound Elementary and J.D. Parker Elementary
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Hello HSE,
We are in the last week of the FFVP (Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program) for this school year. For this week, there will be Bananas, Baby Carrots w/Ranch and Apple Slices.
We hope everyone enjoyed each week with the many varieties of fruits and vegetables along with the Nutrition Nibbles with facts about the produce. It has been our pleasure to serve the students and teachers of Hobe Sound Elementary School.
Until next the next school year 2026-2027, have a wonderful and restful summer!
Thank you from,
Your cafeteria staff,
Tammy, Lorraine, Ali, Vanda and Mary
We are in the last week of the FFVP (Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program) for this school year. For this week, there will be Bananas, Baby Carrots w/Ranch and Apple Slices.
We hope everyone enjoyed each week with the many varieties of fruits and vegetables along with the Nutrition Nibbles with facts about the produce. It has been our pleasure to serve the students and teachers of Hobe Sound Elementary School.
Until next the next school year 2026-2027, have a wonderful and restful summer!
Thank you from,
Your cafeteria staff,
Tammy, Lorraine, Ali, Vanda and Mary
🎟️HSE Families — We are excited to host an End-of-Year Student Raffle for prizes for our students! 🎉
We are asking for donations to help provide fun games and activities that students can win and take home to enjoy over the summer. Your generosity can make a HUGE difference for our students!
Students will enter the raffle by writing their first and last name on their remaining EAGLE BUCKS and placing them in the prize box of their choice during lunches next week. If you are able to purchase and send an item to the school from our wish list, we would greatly appreciate your support! https://a.co/0eaIJdUE
Thank you for helping us celebrate our students and make the end of the school year extra special!
We are asking for donations to help provide fun games and activities that students can win and take home to enjoy over the summer. Your generosity can make a HUGE difference for our students!
Students will enter the raffle by writing their first and last name on their remaining EAGLE BUCKS and placing them in the prize box of their choice during lunches next week. If you are able to purchase and send an item to the school from our wish list, we would greatly appreciate your support! https://a.co/0eaIJdUE
Thank you for helping us celebrate our students and make the end of the school year extra special!
📢Reminder for Our Families! 📢
Tomorrow begins the State Testing for all students in grades 3–5! 📝🌟
We are asking for your partnership in helping our students have a calm, confident, and joyful start to their school day. 💙😊
Please see the reminders below ⬇️
Tomorrow begins the State Testing for all students in grades 3–5! 📝🌟
We are asking for your partnership in helping our students have a calm, confident, and joyful start to their school day. 💙😊
Please see the reminders below ⬇️
🌸💕 “All that I am or hope to be, I owe to my mother.” 💕🌸
— Abraham Lincoln
Today and every day, we celebrate the incredible love, strength, wisdom, and dedication of mothers everywhere 💖👩👧👦🌷
A mother’s love shapes hearts, inspires dreams, and leaves a lasting legacy. We recognize that you are your child's first teacher. ✨💐
Thank you to all the moms for being your child's guiding light 🌞💞
— Abraham Lincoln
Today and every day, we celebrate the incredible love, strength, wisdom, and dedication of mothers everywhere 💖👩👧👦🌷
A mother’s love shapes hearts, inspires dreams, and leaves a lasting legacy. We recognize that you are your child's first teacher. ✨💐
Thank you to all the moms for being your child's guiding light 🌞💞
🌟🚦 Celebrating Our Rising Leaders on Campus! 🚦🌟
We love seeing leadership in action! 💙 This past Friday morning during a campus-wide check, one of our newly minted Safety Patrol Captains was spotted taking a moment to check in on a fellow new Safety Patrol member 👏😊
It’s these small but powerful moments that show what leadership is all about—looking out for others, stepping up, and taking responsibility with pride 🫶✨
We are beyond thrilled to see our rising 5th graders stepping into their roles with such ownership over the safety and well-being of our school community 🚸💪 Our campus is in great hands!
Keep shining, future leaders! 🌟🚀
We love seeing leadership in action! 💙 This past Friday morning during a campus-wide check, one of our newly minted Safety Patrol Captains was spotted taking a moment to check in on a fellow new Safety Patrol member 👏😊
It’s these small but powerful moments that show what leadership is all about—looking out for others, stepping up, and taking responsibility with pride 🫶✨
We are beyond thrilled to see our rising 5th graders stepping into their roles with such ownership over the safety and well-being of our school community 🚸💪 Our campus is in great hands!
Keep shining, future leaders! 🌟🚀
🎉🏆 We are thrilled to announce our 2026–2027 School Related Employee of the Year: Ms. Gwen! 🏆🎉
Ms. Gwen has quickly grown to become a cornerstone of our school community 💙 Her dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment make a lasting impact on everyone she meets. Her ultimate goal is simple yet powerful: she works to ensure that every family feels connected, welcomed, and valued 🤝✨ She works tirelessly to make sure families can easily access support, get connected with important resources, and feel like they truly belong.
Please join us in celebrating Ms. Gwen for this well-deserved recognition! 🎊👏
Ms. Gwen has quickly grown to become a cornerstone of our school community 💙 Her dedication, kindness, and unwavering commitment make a lasting impact on everyone she meets. Her ultimate goal is simple yet powerful: she works to ensure that every family feels connected, welcomed, and valued 🤝✨ She works tirelessly to make sure families can easily access support, get connected with important resources, and feel like they truly belong.
Please join us in celebrating Ms. Gwen for this well-deserved recognition! 🎊👏
📚 HSE’s Final School Advisory Council Meeting 📚
Join us on Tuesday, May 12th at 2:20 PM in the Media Center for our final School Advisory Council meeting of the school year.
We will:
• Review K–2 Reading and Math data
• Revisit our overall SIP goals for the year
• Celebrate the progress made together this school year
We appreciate the support and involvement of our school community and hope to see you there!
Join us on Tuesday, May 12th at 2:20 PM in the Media Center for our final School Advisory Council meeting of the school year.
We will:
• Review K–2 Reading and Math data
• Revisit our overall SIP goals for the year
• Celebrate the progress made together this school year
We appreciate the support and involvement of our school community and hope to see you there!
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!
