🇺🇸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
📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
As part of the celebration, we are proud to host the 2nd annual district-wide Black History Month Event, bringing together every school from across the District to showcase student artwork and performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history.
📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
More details coming soon. Save the date and stay tuned!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #BlackHistoryMonth
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
As part of the celebration, we are proud to host the 2nd annual district-wide Black History Month Event, bringing together every school from across the District to showcase student artwork and performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history.
📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
More details coming soon. Save the date and stay tuned!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #BlackHistoryMonth
Youth Driven Cinema annual Fill Festival : Leaving Legacies
this is a youth driven cinema competition open to all K-12 students While the school isn't endorsing this event, they are happy to share the information with families.
The details for creating and submitting a video can be found here: https://www.inwater.org/education/ydc/
It is easy to do and will be alot of fun. Cash prizes are awarded. The Film Festival will be held at the Lyric Theater on April 22, at 6:30 pm.
this is a youth driven cinema competition open to all K-12 students While the school isn't endorsing this event, they are happy to share the information with families.
The details for creating and submitting a video can be found here: https://www.inwater.org/education/ydc/
It is easy to do and will be alot of fun. Cash prizes are awarded. The Film Festival will be held at the Lyric Theater on April 22, at 6:30 pm.
HSE celebrated Literacy week with a variety of events from reading with a friend from another grade to Martin County officers reading with first grade ending with a storybook parade on Friday. Here are some photos of Ms. Thompson's class celebrating Literacy week.
One of Ms. Lucky's students from last year came to read to the Pre-K class this year! Great job Lily!!!
Kids Heart Challenge is here! Our students are learning how to keep their hearts and brains healthy, and raising funds to help kids with special hearts.
We’re asking all families to sign up and complete Finn’s Mission, where they will learn Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke. All students who sign up will receive a wristband.
PLUS, students who raise $100.00 or more in donations will get entered into a drawing to win a boardgame!
Here’s how you can help:
Sign Up Today or download the AHA Schools app.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Share with family and friends through social media, text and/or email so they too can learn the warning signs of stroke and Hands-Only CPR.
Thank you for supporting our school and students in saving lives!
Nancy Martter
School Counselor
Hobe Sound Elementary School
We’re asking all families to sign up and complete Finn’s Mission, where they will learn Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke. All students who sign up will receive a wristband.
PLUS, students who raise $100.00 or more in donations will get entered into a drawing to win a boardgame!
Here’s how you can help:
Sign Up Today or download the AHA Schools app.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Share with family and friends through social media, text and/or email so they too can learn the warning signs of stroke and Hands-Only CPR.
Thank you for supporting our school and students in saving lives!
Nancy Martter
School Counselor
Hobe Sound Elementary School
HSE Track Meet: Attention Spectators and Participants the MCSD Elementary Track meet start time has been moved back due to weather concerns. Track participants please meet Coach in the bleachers at MCHS by 9:45am. Bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. Don't forget your track shirt. Spectators we welcome your school spirit and look forward to a wonderful event at MCHS.
Small projects, big discoveries — home is where science comes alive! The 2026 STEM/Science Fair for grades K-5 has arrived. If you are interested in participating in the STEM/Science Fair please go to your child's class link on their computer and search for the Schoology app. At the top add the access code: S2R5-TNSW-GW7X5. Visit this page for more information. Email Hannah Gunsalus at gunsalh@martinschools.org if you have questions.
PBIS is celebrating a lot of fun things in February. Check out the information below and join in the fun.
🌟 Calling All Future HSE Kindergarten Families! 🌟
It’s time to register for Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎒✏️
Our Kindergarten Launch Team is excited to welcome you and your child with fun activities to help your family get to know our school 🏫💙 and provide support to help parents complete the registration paperwork with ease.
📅 Join us on February 4th — we can’t wait to meet you and your future kindergarten student!
✨ YOU WILL LOVE HOBE SOUND! ✨
It’s time to register for Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎒✏️
Our Kindergarten Launch Team is excited to welcome you and your child with fun activities to help your family get to know our school 🏫💙 and provide support to help parents complete the registration paperwork with ease.
📅 Join us on February 4th — we can’t wait to meet you and your future kindergarten student!
✨ YOU WILL LOVE HOBE SOUND! ✨
