๐โโ๏ธ๐SURF'S UP๐๐
Celebrate National School Breakfast Week with the Martin County School District!
This yearโs theme is Surfโs Up With School Breakfast. Students, get charged up for a day of learning by grabbing breakfast in the cafeteria all week long!
Watch this video highlighting the daily options created by Citrus Grove Elementary School Food and Nutrition Services Manager Christy Cole and her students: https://youtu.be/Oh5_igPqngg
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๐CHOOSING THE BEST๐
During an Emergency Meeting held this evening, the Martin County School Board voted to add Martin County High School and Jensen Beach High School to the list of approved Controlled Open Enrollment schools for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year.
This means in AND out-of-county residents can apply to ANY MCSD-operated school during the application period that will open tomorrow, March 1 โ March 31.
For high school students, applications for signature programs are no longer required as part of the Choice process, but must be completed if your child would like to be considered for entrance into a signature program.
โน๏ธStudents accepted into a Controlled Open Enrollment choice option must have their own mode of transportation to and from school. Students are not required to renew their applications annually and will be permitted to attend their chosen school through the highest grade level offered on the campus.
โก๏ธLearn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/office-of-school-choice
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๐CHARTING A COURSE TO SUCCESS๐
Reminder: Jensen Beach High School's Class of 2028 Freshman Preview is tonight Feb. 27, at 5:30 p.m.!
Explore the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone program and the different CTE academies that are only available at JBHS during the preview event.
โน๏ธ More information about School Choice and freshman previews here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1467067
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๐PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD๐
Celebrate Public Schools Week with the Martin County School District!
We proudly educate about 18,000 PK-12 students across 29 facilities.
All week long, join us in celebrating the amazing things happening in our public schools and the people who make it all happen!
Today is Memory Lane Monday!
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The Warfield Elementary School choir and Indiantown Middle School band performed at the annual Indiantown Education Coalition Luncheon, hosted at IMS.
The Indiantown Education Coalition's generous contributions make a significant impact by providing scholarships and financial support to students in Indiantown.
๐ธ Marsha B. Powers - School Board Member, District 2
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๐CHARTING A COURSE TO SUCCESS๐
๐ข Calling all 8th grade families: high school is right around the corner!
Each Martin County School District comprehensive high school is hosting Freshman Preview to showcase their Career & Technical Education and signature programs.
Students may apply to attend any MCSD high school during our School Choice application period, which opens on March 1.
Explore Cambridge International Education (AICE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone, and the different CTE academies that are only available at the specific schools during their preview events!
โก๏ธMartin County High School's Freshman Showcase: Wednesday, 2/21, at 5:30 p.m.
โก๏ธJensen Beach High School's Freshman Preview: Tuesday, 2/27, at 5:30 p.m.
โก๏ธSouth Fork High School's Freshman Showcase: Thursday, 2/29, at 5:30 p.m.
โน๏ธ More information about School Choice and freshman previews here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1467067
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๐กFREE ADMISSION๐ก
Martin County School District employees can attend the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show for FREE on Friday, February 16, from 5 p.m. to midnight!
MCSD staff, bring your employee ID to the ticketing area. Complimentary admission is for employees only and includes entrance to the Fair. Wristbands, food/beverages, tickets for guests, and other in-Fair purchases are sold separately.
This FREE admission includes the chance to watch Martin County High School's Jazz Band and Choir and MCSD alum/country music up-and-comer Jessleeโs kick off of her 2024 โSmall Town Go-Roundโ Tour!
Thank you to the Martin County Fair Board for providing this opportunity to our outstanding employees! ๐๐ก
Learn more about the Martin County Fair here: https://www.martincountyfair.com/
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๐NO SCHOOL MONDAY๐
Reminder, NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Feb. 12, for students due to the Districtwide Professional Learning Day!
Martin County School District staff: the REAL halftime show kicks off tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. with a welcome and breakfast, with sessions starting promptly at 8 a.m.
Get ready to bring all the energy and spirit! ๐๐
Classes resume for students on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
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FREE ADMISSION to the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show on Monday, Feb. 12!
You read that right!
Martin County School District students will have free admission to the fair on Monday, Feb. 12, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. when they show their Student's Day Passport at the gate.
Students can grab their passport book from their teacher or with the link below. Students can get stamps from any four activities and return the passport to their teacher for PBIS/Student Engagement points!
Remember, Monday, Feb. 12 is a teacher workday, so students have the day off. What better way to spend the day than at the fair, for free!
This flyer is NOT the actual passport. The passport can be found here: https://bit.ly/3ux2spU. Students may be asked to show ID at the gate.
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๐INTERIM REPORTS๐
Interim reports for middle and high school students will be posted on Tuesday, February 6!
View your child's grades in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
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๐HONORING OUR HISTORY๐
Reminder! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in this yearโs Black History Month contests!
Students from all grade levels are invited to take part. Contests will run through February 7th.
Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship!
For more info on how to enter, visit: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1439187
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๐HONORING OUR HISTORY๐
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
Throughout February, we'll highlight the impactful contributions of Black leaders and historical figures to our community and the world. Stay tuned!
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ROOMS SUPPORT ๐ฒ
Has your childโs teacher elected to enroll their classroom in Rooms? Explore this new two-way communication tool via the Martin County School District app!
If your childโs teacher created a Rooms account, you should have received a text from 98900 or an email from Thrillshare to register.
Once youโve registered on the website, make sure to use the Rooms via the MCSD app, rather than the website.
Need extra support? Visit our website here: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/rooms-support
Stay connected and make the most of your MCSD app!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/384NjgH
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Dl3iWC
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๐ฌJUDGES NEEDED๐ฌ
Martin County School District students need your help! They've been working diligently on their STEM Fair projects, gathering data and testing their hypotheses. As we approach the Martin County STEM Fair, we invite you to be a part of this exciting experience.
Consider becoming a judge or volunteering!
The Elementary STEM Fair will be taking place on Wednesday, February 7, and the Secondary STEM Fair will be taking place on Thursday, February 8. Please view the attached flyers for more information.
Don't miss this opportunity to inspire and be inspiredโsign up now to contribute to their success!
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๐SPELLING BEE SCHOLARS๐
The Martin County School District held the 58th Annual Lillian A. Dassori Middle School Spelling Bee last night at Martin County High School.
Five students from each of the middle schools in the District participated in 9 rounds of competition.
Murray Middle School 7th grade student Landon Kodare took home the Spelling Bee Champion title and trophy with the winning word โuncanny.โ
Murray Middle School 8th grade student Dante Charre placed 2nd, and Treasure Coast Classical Academy 8th grade student Yemil Soto placed 3rd.
Congratulations to all our stellar spellers who participated and their outstanding teachers!
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๐NEW START TIMES FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR๐
The Martin County School Board approved new school start times for the 2024-2025 School Year during its regular Board Meeting tonight.
Florida HB 733, passed in 2023, requires school districts to comply with new middle and high school start times beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
To comply with the legislation, Martin County School District school start and end times have been adjusted for the 2024-2025 school year.
Because we are implementing the new times before the mandated year (2026-2027), the District will receive funds from the Florida Department of Education, which a portion of will be used to purchase a school bus tracking system for families. This system will allow verified parents and guardians to see when the bus will arrive at its stop in the mornings and afternoons, and if there are any delays along the route.
Read more about the new times, legislation and bus tracking system here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1413309
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๐HONORING OUR HISTORY๐
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in this yearโs Black History Month contests!
Students from all grade levels are invited to attend. Contests will run through February 7th.
Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship!
For more info on how to enter, visit: floridablackhistory.com
#ALLINMartin๐

TOWN HALL ON ALL THINGS EDUCATION ๐ฃ๐
The Martin County School District is hosting a series of town hall sessions designed to engage our local community in conversations about issues impacting education.
Sessions will be held in each area of our community. The first session will take place on Wednesday, January 17, at 6:00 p.m. at J.D. Parker Elementary School.
Before this first session, we encourage community members to fill out a survey on topics and questions they would like to see covered during the town hall. Click here for the survey: https://bit.ly/48I7dLI
This is a great opportunity to talk with fellow Martin County neighbors and MCSD leaders about legislation, safety, funding and all trends impacting our studentsโ educational experience. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/41JZZEK
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๐ WELCOME BACK๐
Weโve missed you! We hope all of our students, employees and families had a nice, relaxing Winter Break!
We are ready to make 2024 the best chapter yet in our learning journey together! ๐๐
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๐ฃSHARE YOUR FEEDBACK๐ฃ
The Martin County School District seeking your feedback about a potential year-round school pilot program.
What is year-round school? Year-round school does NOT mean students will be in the classroom for more days. Instead, the mandated 180 days of instruction are spread throughout the year, changing the duration and timeframes of breaks.
In May, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 891 into law, establishing a four-year pilot program for year-round schooling. To contemplate joining the program (which starts in the 2024-2025 school year), the District was required to apply by the Florida Department of Education.
The District has initially identified Warfield Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, Port Salerno Elementary, and Indiantown Middle as potential schools to participate in the pilot program.
Join the conversation! Share your insights or questions by heading to this link or participating during public comment at the Board Workshop on January 9, 2024: https://bit.ly/3S5PGqv
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