Want to explore one of the coolest places in the Martin County School District?
The Environmental Studies Center is opening its doors this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! 💎🐢
Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.
And, of course, you’ll want to say hello to some of the ESC’s residents!
🐊 Joey the Alligator
🐍 Casey the Red Rat Snake
🐢 Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle
📍 Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach
Come see what makes the ESC such a special part of our District and the gem of Martin County! 💎
#ALLINMartin👊 #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore
Our After School Clubs are a great way for students to explore their interests, learn new skills, make new friends, and get involved in our Thunderbird community!
This year’s club opportunities include:
🎮 Game Club
🎨 Anime Club
🌱 Garden Club
💡 Odyssey of the Mind
📸 Yearbook
Clubs meet on different days throughout the week until 5:15 PM. Students must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, remain in good disciplinary standing, and have transportation home at 5:15 PM.
Interested in joining? Complete the After School Clubs permission slip and return it to the Student Services Office.
We can’t wait to see our Thunderbirds get involved and find something they love!
#ProudToBeAThunderbird #IMSClubs #GetInvolved #ThunderbirdPride
Tomorrow during 1st period, every IMS student will receive their new Thunderbird Communication Folder! Each student will receive a red folder featuring our Thunderbird logo that will help us create a consistent way to send important information between school and home.
Students should keep this folder inside their AVID binder throughout the year. Families, we encourage you to check the red folder regularly for:
📄 Flyers & school information
📝 Permission slips and forms
📅 Calendars and upcoming events
📣 Other important information for families
Tomorrow’s folder will already have some important information inside, so be sure to ask your Thunderbird to show you their new red folder when they get home! ❤️🖤
Our goal is to make communication between IMS and our families easier, more consistent, and easier for students to keep organized.
See RED? Check the folder! 📁👀
#ProudToBeAThunderbird #ThunderbirdFamilies #StayConnected #IMSFamily
Some callers are experiencing intermittent issues when trying to reach District offices and school sites. At this time, the issue is affecting some incoming calls only, and outgoing calls remain operational.
While our Education Technology team works with the phone carriers to resolve this issue, families and community members can use the staff directory at martinschools.org to contact the appropriate employee or department via email or submit an inquiry through OnFlo.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
#ALLINMartin👊
The IMS PTSA is hosting a Candy Donation Drive from October 1–16 to help support our sponsored trunks at this year’s Fall Festival! Families can drop off candy donations in the IMS front office.
And there’s a little friendly competition involved! 👀 The 1st period class that donates the MOST candy will earn a DONUT PARTY! 🍩🏆
Start grabbing those bags of candy, Thunderbirds! ❤️🖤
#ProudToBeAThunderbird #IMSPTSA #FallFestival #CandyDrive
Tomorrow is the BIG day!
On 9/2-5, we’re celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. ❤️📖
Here’s how to join us:
📚 Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖 Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗 Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair, or even school colors (like Coat of Many Colors)! 👢✨💕
Let’s go #ALLINMartin👊 to celebrate reading, big dreams and the joy of a good book! Get ready to share your pics of reading a book and doing it in style, just like Dolly.
#PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ImaginationLibrary
📣❤️🖤 IMS CHEERLEADING TRYOUTS ARE COMING! 🖤❤️📣
Think you’ve got Thunderbird spirit? Come show us what you’ve got at Cheerleading Tryouts!
📅 September 28 – October 1
⏰ 4:15–5:15 PM
📍 IMS Cafeteria
Students interested in trying out must:
⭐ Have a 2.0 GPA
⭐ Have a completed physical packet on file in the Athletic Office
Get ready to bring the energy, spirit, and Thunderbird pride! 📣⚡
❤️🖤 We can’t wait to see our future IMS cheerleaders!
#ProudToBeAThunderbird #IMSCheer #ThunderbirdPride #GoThunderbirds
TODAY: Interested in learning more about the Martin County School District's Gifted Program? Come to the first Parent Workshop of the 26-27 school year!
Join us to learn how gifted services work in the District, what families can expect from gifted programs, and how we support gifted students' academic growth and success across our schools.
📆 September 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
📍 School Board Room (1939 SE Federal Hwy)
Please contact Kelly Francke at franckk@martinschools.org to RSVP or RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3V6PNa5
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🏆🖤 CONGRATULATIONS, ALTRUISMO! 🖤🏆
The points have been counted, and Altruismo is our FIRST 6-Week House Champion of the year! 🎉
The competition was CLOSE, and all four Houses brought the energy! Here are the final standings:
🖤 Altruismo — 1,081 points 🏆
💙 Reveur — 994 points
💚 Isibindi — 959 points
❤️ Amistad — 918 points
Students earned points through attendance, grades, behavior, being on time, wearing their IDs, House participation, and more! Every positive choice helped their House move up the leaderboard.
🍩 As our champions, Altruismo students will celebrate with DONUTS this Friday during the last few minutes of 1st period!
Congratulations, Altruismo! And to Reveur, Isibindi, and Amistad — a new 6-week competition starts now! 👀🏆
Who will take the title next?
#ProudToBeAThunderbird #HouseChampions #Altruismo
Is your student curious, creative and ready to put an idea to the test? Families of students in grades 6-12 are invited to learn more about participating in the 2026-2027 Martin County Regional Science & Engineering Fair.
Join us for a virtual informational session to explore the competition, project requirements and the path from the regional fair to state and international competitions!
📅 Wednesday, Sept. 23
⏰ 6-7 p.m.
💻 Join via Microsoft Teams using QR code below or: https://bit.ly/4i9DV0K
Save the date for the fair: Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026
Click here to learn more and get started: https://www.martinschools.org/page/secondary-stem-fair-page
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
Constitution Week officially begins on September 17, but Martin County School District students are already getting a head start!
Further highlighting the importance of this annual observance, the Martin County School Board approved the 2026 Constitution Week Proclamation at Tuesday night's meeting, developed with Ms. Rae Scimeca and the Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
As we recognize the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, students across the District will spend the week learning about the document that continues to shape our nation and protect our freedoms.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ConstitutionWeek
9/25 = 9-2-5! 💖🦋
The Martin County School Board has officially proclaimed September 25, 2026, as Dolly Parton Day throughout the Martin County School District! 💓📖
The day celebrates Dolly Parton’s remarkable contributions to children and literacy, along with the impact of programs like Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library in helping young readers build a lifelong love of books.
We’re proud to celebrate alongside the Children’s Services Council of Martin County and The Library Foundation of Martin County as we encourage our school community to read, dream and grow together.
Here’s how to join us on Dolly Parton Day, a.k.a. 9/2-5:
📚Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home.
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair. Or, dress in your favorite college team to represent the coat of many colors! 👢✨💕
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD #DollyPartonDay
🇺🇸 CIVICS PM1 TESTING REMINDER! 📝
Civics PM1 testing will take place on Tuesday, September 15th during students’ regularly scheduled class.
Don’t forget:
💻 Bring your fully charged laptop!
Come ready to focus, take your time, and do your best! Let’s go, Thunderbirds! ❤️🖤⚡️
#ProudToBeAThunderbird
Calling all 3rd–8th grade students and families! 🎉 It’s time to put your thinking caps on and show off your skills! 🧠✨
Our Academic Games program gives students the opportunity to compete, collaborate, problem-solve, and grow while having FUN! Students can participate in exciting games focused on:
➗ Equations
🔤 Linguistics
🌎 Social Studies
Just like our student-athletes, Academic Games participants have the chance to earn recognition and awards for their accomplishments! 🏅
Whether your student loves math, words, history, strategy, or a good challenge, there’s a place for them in Academic Games!
📅 Practices and game dates are coming up soon!
🔗 Visit www.martinschools.org/page/academic-games for schedules, registration information, and updates.
Let’s celebrate our thinking kids and cheer them on as they learn, compete, and achieve! 💙💛
🔬 8TH GRADE PM1 TESTING REMINDER! 🧪
Grade 8 Science and Biology PM1 testing will take place on Thursday, September 10th during students’ regularly scheduled class.
The most important reminder:
💻 Bring your fully charged laptop!
Come ready to focus, work hard, and show what you know! We believe in you, Thunderbirds! ❤️🖤⚡️
#ProudToBeAThunderbird
📚✨READ, DREAM & GO BIG!✨📚
Just like Dolly.
On September 25, or 9/25 (like 9 'to' 5), we’re celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. ❤️📖
Here’s how to join us:
📚 Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖 Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗 Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair. 👢✨💕
Let’s go #ALLINMartin👊 to celebrate reading, big dreams and the joy of a good book! Get ready to share your pics of reading a book and doing it in style, just like Dolly.
#PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ImaginationLibrary
Just a heads up—our first day off from school is coming up this weekend! Schools and District offices will be CLOSED Monday, September 7, in observance of Labor Day.
View the full 26-27 calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
