Indiantown Middle School

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ Episode 3 is HERE! 🎉🎉 This month on 𝒜𝓁𝓁 ℐ𝓃 ℳ𝒶𝓇𝓉𝒾𝓃, we’re going ALL IN for Black History in Martin County, sharing stories and experiences that have shaped our community. Tune in now to hear: 🎙️ 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. 🎙️ Dr. Chris Jones, Principal of Stuart Middle School, gives us a sneak peek into the District’s first-ever Black History Month Celebration, happening Feb. 22! 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #BlackHistoryMonth #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🇺🇸SCHOOLS CLOSED MONDAY🇺🇸 Just a friendly reminder, families – 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 #ALLINMartin👊

🐾🎓 PREPPING FOR HIGH SCHOOL SUCCESS 🎓🐾 This week, Indiantown Middle School 8th graders got a glimpse of their future during a visit to their prospective high school, South Fork High School! From exploring Career & Technical Education classes to experiencing campus life, they got a firsthand look at the opportunities that await them. Visiting their future school helps students connect with teachers, discover programs, and build confidence for their next chapter. We can’t wait to see them thrive in high school! 📸 Scroll through the photos to see some adorable visitors who greeted the Thunderbirds. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎡FREE FAIR ADMISSION🎡 The Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show is just around the corner, and we’re thrilled to share that students and staff can enjoy free admission on select days! 🎉 🎡 February 17 from 2 - 5 p.m.: FREE admission for students with student ID 🎡 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: 🥇 - $1,000; 🥈 - $750; 🥉 - $500. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎🔥IGNITING PROFESSIONAL GROWTH🔥🍎 While school is out for students... learning is in for teachers and staff! The Martin County School District's annual Professional Learning Day is a dedicated time to sharpen skills, explore new strategies, and elevate education for students across Martin County! With hundreds of sessions to choose from, an inspiring keynote speaker (Brian Mendler), a refueling station with food trucks, fun pit stops with relaxation in mind, and a Passport to Student Careers to propel our students' future, our educators are IGNITING new ideas and strategies that will make a lasting impact in the classroom! Today is about going all gas, no breaks for growth, innovation, and student success! 🏎️💨 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎 NO SCHOOL MONDAY 🍎 Students have the day off on Monday, February 10, but our teachers and staff will be igniting their professional growth! 🔥✨ Through collaboration and learning, they’ll explore new strategies to enhance student success. We look forward to welcoming students back on Tuesday, February 11, refreshed and ready to learn! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🐢🌊EXPLORING THE GEM OF MARTIN COUNTY🐢🌊 Reminder: It's Grandparents' Day at the Environmental Studies Center tomorrow, February 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.! Join us for a morning of hands-on learning and exploration! Tour the gem of Martin County, meet Saylor the Sea Turtle, and create unforgettable memories with your loved ones. #ALLINMartin👊 #ESCIsThePlaceToBe

✨🔬A NIGHT OF DISCOVERY🔬✨ Our STEM Fair Showcase was a night of science, innovation, and discovery! Hands-on learning, creativity, and exploration were on display as families explored student projects, and enjoyed music with delicious food truck fare and STEM activities from our amazing community partners. Earlier in the day, judges evaluated elementary projects, and today, it's time for our middle and high school students to take the stage! They'll present their work to judges, showcasing their knowledge and passion for STEM. Winners will be celebrated on February 19! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🚦REAL-WORLD ALGEBRA IN ACTION🚦 In celebration of #CTEMonth, we’re shining a spotlight on the Education Foundation of Martin County’s incredible Re-Engineering Algebra program! This unique opportunity shows students how math is used in every day careers. Mr. Love, a civil engineer, recently visited Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, Hidden Oaks Middle School, Indiantown Middle School, Murray Middle School, and Stuart Middle School, demonstrating how he applies algebra to calculate traffic patterns. His hands-on lessons gave students a new perspective on why algebra matters and how it plays a role in careers they might pursue! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉 CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY 🎉 For Black History Month this year, we're excited to celebrate in a big way! Join the Martin County School District for our first-ever district-wide Black History Month celebration, highlighting Black culture, student creativity, and the strength of our community. 📅 Saturday, February 22 | 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 📍 Boys & Girls Club of Greater Stuart: 551 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stuart Featuring multiple student performances, innovative dish samples from Martin County High School’s culinary students, food for purchase from the Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County’s Fork in the Road food truck, and community connections, this is an event you don't want to miss! Join us in honoring the contributions of Black leaders who have shaped our community—not just this month or at this event, but every day! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🔬STEM FAIR SHOWCASE🔬 Come explore the amazing world of science and engineering at the Martin County STEM Fair Open House, where students' innovation and academic excellence are on display! Event details: 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ⏰ Time: Doors open at 4:30 PM | Event: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Indian Riverside Park - Dockside Pavilion, 1707 NE Indian River Dr, Jensen Beach, FL Get ready for an evening filled with incredible STEM projects, delicious food from local food trucks, live music, an exciting scavenger hunt, and awesome prizes! This free event is open to the public, so bring your family and friends for a night of fun, discovery, and inspiration. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓CLASS OF '29–FRESHMEN PREVIEW🎓 Families of rising freshmen! Mark your calendars for Freshmen Preview Nights at Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School, and South Fork High School! This is the perfect time to explore the Specialty Pathways, academic programs, and unique courses and clubs each school offers to help your student succeed in the future. 📆 MCHS: Thursday, February 20, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 📆 JBHS: Wednesday, February 26, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 📆 SFHS: Thursday, February 27, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to discover the programs that make our high schools exceptional places for students to reach their full potential! There's still time to apply for a Specialty Pathway through School Choice in the Focus Parent Portal! ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎶CELEBRATING MUSICAL EXCELLENCE🎶 Talented students from all Martin County School District middle and high school bands participated in the Annual Indian River State College Honor Band and Orchestra Festival this past weekend! As the largest school outreach event in the region for secondary music students, the festival brings together exceptional young musicians from the Treasure Coast and beyond. Students were nominated by their school’s music directors, with the finalists selected by IRSC performing arts leaders. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing Martin County with excellence and showcasing their musical talents on such a prestigious stage! 📸 Have pictures from the performance you want to add to this post? DM us! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK📚 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is almost here! From January 27-31, schools across the Martin County School District will bring this year’s theme to life: “Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success.” From schoolwide read-aloud sessions and family literacy nights to transforming media centers and writing their own stories for others to read, our schools have something planned for every learner! 📖 The School Board approved a proclamation in partnership with Martin Reads, encouraging everyone to take action and support literacy in our community. Volunteer to read at your local school! New this year: 📕 Martin Reads is hosting a Celebrate Literacy Week Kick-Off event at 10th Street Recreation Center on January 25 (1-4:30 PM)! Children K-5 with a parent/guardian are invited to enjoy fun activities and hear inspiring stories. [Register here ➡️ https://www.martinreads.org/events/] Learn more about Celebrate Literacy Week: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1981578 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21. Join us in celebrating Dr. King’s legacy at the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration hosted by StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida. Watch for our incredible students and staff participating in the event! #ALLINMartin👊

📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚 Celebrate Black History Month with an exciting opportunity to win scholarships or gift cards! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students of all grade levels to showcase their creativity and knowledge by participating in this year’s Black History Month contests. Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship, and art contest winners will receive a $100 gift card! Don’t miss out– the contest ends February 3! For details and how to enter, visit: floridablackhistory.com #ALLINMartin👊

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ Episode 2 is here! 🎉 Watch or listen to the latest episode of the Martin County School District's podcast, All In Martin, now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! In this second episode, Chief of Safety and Security Frank Frangella explains the key differences between lockdowns and lockouts on school campuses, and Bessey Creek Elementary School Principal Stacy Schmit highlights the upcoming Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event happening February 11 at 5:30 p.m. at all elementary schools! Tune in today to stay connected and informed about all things MCSD! 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/40D4P8c 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42h1oFo 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4alpwIN #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY🎉 The Martin County School District is thrilled to announce our first-ever district-wide Black History Month celebration! Join us as we celebrate Black culture, the creativity of our students, and the power of community. 📅 Saturday, February 22, 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m. 📍 The Boys and Girls Club of Greater Stuart Club at 551 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Stuart Enjoy student performances from several different schools and get a taste of history through dish samples prepared by Martin County High School's Hospitality Management & Gastronomy students, inspired by chefs Bryant Terry and Jocelyn Jackson, two icons in culinary innovation and cultural storytelling. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County's Food Truck, Fork in the Road, will also have food for purchase. This is an event you don't want to miss! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎 Second quarter report cards will be available in the FOCUS Parent Portal on Monday, January 13. View your child's grades and attendance records: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/ #ALLINMartin👊

🌟WE NEED YOU!🌟 The Martin County School District is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for the 2025 STEM Fair! Help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators by evaluating their amazing projects and encouraging their passion for STEM. 📅 Judging Dates: ➡️Elementary STEM Fair: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ––Morning Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ––Afternoon Shift: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ➡️Middle & High School STEM Fair: Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 📍 Location: Indian Riverside Park - Dockside Pavilion, Jensen Beach ☕ Breakfast provided for all judges! 💻 Register today: bit.ly/MCRSEFJudge Your support will make a lasting impact on our students and ignite their journey in STEM. Join us and make a difference! 🚀🔬 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥