Today we continued celebrating our incredible staff by celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week! ๐
Our teachers and staff were treated to a delicious breakfast and lunch as a small token of our gratitude for all they do each and every day for our students.
A huge THANK YOU to our generous sponsors who made today so special:
โจ Breakfast sponsored by Mrs. Montesโs Family, JVโs Painting, and Yachta-Yachta Management
โจ Lunch sponsored by Chick-fil-A and Guerreroโs Tree & Lawn Services
We are so grateful for the support of our community in celebrating the heart of our schoolโour educators! ๐คโค๏ธ
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
Our teachers and staff were treated to a delicious breakfast and lunch as a small token of our gratitude for all they do each and every day for our students.
A huge THANK YOU to our generous sponsors who made today so special:
โจ Breakfast sponsored by Mrs. Montesโs Family, JVโs Painting, and Yachta-Yachta Management
โจ Lunch sponsored by Chick-fil-A and Guerreroโs Tree & Lawn Services
We are so grateful for the support of our community in celebrating the heart of our schoolโour educators! ๐คโค๏ธ
#TeacherAppreciationWeek #ThankATeacher
๐ Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year! ๐
Indiantown Middle School is proud to announce that Mrs. Miriam Hernandez has been selected as our 2026โ27 Teacher of the Year ๐๐
Mrs. Hernandez is an incredible educator who consistently goes above and beyond for her students, creating a supportive, engaging, and inspiring classroom environment every day. Her dedication, passion, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact on our school community โค๏ธ๐ค
Please join us in celebrating and congratulating Mrs. Hernandez on this well-deserved honor! ๐๐
Indiantown Middle School is proud to announce that Mrs. Miriam Hernandez has been selected as our 2026โ27 Teacher of the Year ๐๐
Mrs. Hernandez is an incredible educator who consistently goes above and beyond for her students, creating a supportive, engaging, and inspiring classroom environment every day. Her dedication, passion, and commitment to student success make a lasting impact on our school community โค๏ธ๐ค
Please join us in celebrating and congratulating Mrs. Hernandez on this well-deserved honor! ๐๐

๐ฃ Flashback to last Saturday! ๐ฃ
IMS competed in the Districtโs Annual Cardboard Boat Racing event ๐ค๐ฆ and what a day it was!
Mrs. Siters and Ezequiel Leandro proudly represented IMS and Altruismo (the Black House) and brought home a WIN ๐โearning Best Club Print!
A huge shoutout to Mr. Nottage for designing the boat ๐ค and to Coach Dawedeit for creating the team shirts and logo ๐๐จโyour creativity helped bring it all together!
We are so proud of our students and staff for their teamwork, school spirit, and creativity. What an awesome way to represent IMS! ๐
IMS competed in the Districtโs Annual Cardboard Boat Racing event ๐ค๐ฆ and what a day it was!
Mrs. Siters and Ezequiel Leandro proudly represented IMS and Altruismo (the Black House) and brought home a WIN ๐โearning Best Club Print!
A huge shoutout to Mr. Nottage for designing the boat ๐ค and to Coach Dawedeit for creating the team shirts and logo ๐๐จโyour creativity helped bring it all together!
We are so proud of our students and staff for their teamwork, school spirit, and creativity. What an awesome way to represent IMS! ๐
PM3 testing is right around the corner, and we are excited to give our students a Chance 2 Win!
Students who show up each day of testing will be entered into prize drawings. We have some great incentives lined up, including gift cards, headphones, art supplies, a skateboard, and more!
๐ Testing Dates:
ELA (Grades 6โ8): May 12
Math (Grades 6โ8, Alg 1, Geometry): May 14
Grade 8 Science/Biology: May 19
Civics: May 21
Attendance mattersโbeing present on testing days gives students the opportunity to show what they know and be rewarded for it. Letโs finish the year strong, IMS!
Students who show up each day of testing will be entered into prize drawings. We have some great incentives lined up, including gift cards, headphones, art supplies, a skateboard, and more!
๐ Testing Dates:
ELA (Grades 6โ8): May 12
Math (Grades 6โ8, Alg 1, Geometry): May 14
Grade 8 Science/Biology: May 19
Civics: May 21
Attendance mattersโbeing present on testing days gives students the opportunity to show what they know and be rewarded for it. Letโs finish the year strong, IMS!

๐ฃMCSD TOWN HALL IN INDIANTOWN๐ฃ
Planning to attend? We hope youโll join us for an upcoming Town Hall to discuss the potential transition of Warfield Elementary to a shared campus with Indiantown Middle School.
๐ May 13, 2026
โฐ 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
๐ Warfield Elementary School
๐ฝ๏ธ Food will be provided!
You can still RSVP and submit questions in advanceโresponses shared by May 1 may be included in the presentation and can be anonymous.
๐ RSVP & submit questions:
(English) https://bit.ly/3QlwrvJ
(Spanish) https://bit.ly/4mKXkp8
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
Planning to attend? We hope youโll join us for an upcoming Town Hall to discuss the potential transition of Warfield Elementary to a shared campus with Indiantown Middle School.
๐ May 13, 2026
โฐ 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
๐ Warfield Elementary School
๐ฝ๏ธ Food will be provided!
You can still RSVP and submit questions in advanceโresponses shared by May 1 may be included in the presentation and can be anonymous.
๐ RSVP & submit questions:
(English) https://bit.ly/3QlwrvJ
(Spanish) https://bit.ly/4mKXkp8
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD


๐SPRING INTO A NEW CAREER๐
Our Spring Job Fair is this week!
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join the Martin County School Districtโan Aโrated district ranked #4 in Florida by Nicheโand be part of a team committed to excellence and student success.
๐ Thursday, April 30
โฐ 5:00 p.m. โ 7:00 p.m.
๐ MCSD Board Room
Every role matters. Every position supports students. This is your opportunity to be part of something specialโwe hope to see you there.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925
Our Spring Job Fair is this week!
Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can make a difference every day? Join the Martin County School Districtโan Aโrated district ranked #4 in Florida by Nicheโand be part of a team committed to excellence and student success.
๐ Thursday, April 30
โฐ 5:00 p.m. โ 7:00 p.m.
๐ MCSD Board Room
Every role matters. Every position supports students. This is your opportunity to be part of something specialโwe hope to see you there.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925

๐คโค๏ธโก 6TH GRADE PREVIEW NIGHT โกโค๏ธ๐ค
What an incredible evening last week at IMS as we welcomed our future Thunderbirds for 6th Grade Preview Night! ๐ฆ
Students and families had the opportunity to learn more about the amazing programs, courses, and opportunities IMS has to offer, as well as explore the many clubs and organizations students can get involved in after school. ๐ญ๐จ๐ค๐ถ
A special highlight of the nightโ8 lucky future Thunderbirds also got an early surprise and found out which House they will be joining next year! ๐ โก
It was a fun-filled evening of excitement, exploration, and connection as we begin welcoming the Class of future Thunderbirds. We cannot wait to see them walk our halls as official IMS students! โค๏ธ๐คโก
#ThunderbirdPride #FutureThunderbirds #IMSFamily
What an incredible evening last week at IMS as we welcomed our future Thunderbirds for 6th Grade Preview Night! ๐ฆ
Students and families had the opportunity to learn more about the amazing programs, courses, and opportunities IMS has to offer, as well as explore the many clubs and organizations students can get involved in after school. ๐ญ๐จ๐ค๐ถ
A special highlight of the nightโ8 lucky future Thunderbirds also got an early surprise and found out which House they will be joining next year! ๐ โก
It was a fun-filled evening of excitement, exploration, and connection as we begin welcoming the Class of future Thunderbirds. We cannot wait to see them walk our halls as official IMS students! โค๏ธ๐คโก
#ThunderbirdPride #FutureThunderbirds #IMSFamily








โต๏ธCARDBOARD BOAT RACESโต๏ธ
The 8th Annual Cardboard Boat Races took over the Martin County High School pool todayโand yes, there were boats that floatedโฆ and boats that absolutely did not. ๐๐
This year was extra fun with middle school joining for the first time!
๐ Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School swept the speed awards in middle school and also took home Most Spirited Team!
๐ Crystal Lake Elementary School dominated the elementary speed awards, while Bessey Creek Elementary School brought the spirit and earned Most Spirited Team!
Best Boat Blueprint: Indiantown Middle School & Hobe Sound Elementary School
๐ข Titanic Award: Stuart Middle School & Citrus Grove Elementary School
A day full of floating victories, dramatic sinkings, education, and unforgettable funโjust how Cardboard Boat Races should be! ๐ค๐
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #UnstoppableSince1925










๐ House of the Week (April 13โ17) ๐
We had an exciting tie for House of the Weekโฆ congratulations to Reveur ๐บ and Isibindi ๐ฆ! ๐๐
๐ Reveur ๐บ stood out with:
โจ The highest attendance rate (94%)
โจ The fewest tardies
๐ Isibindi earned their spot with:
โจ The lowest number of referrals
โจ The fewest ID violations
We are so proud of both houses for demonstrating responsibility, commitment, and school pride! Keep it up, Thunderbirds! โก๏ธ
#HouseOfTheWeek #ThunderbirdPride
We had an exciting tie for House of the Weekโฆ congratulations to Reveur ๐บ and Isibindi ๐ฆ! ๐๐
๐ Reveur ๐บ stood out with:
โจ The highest attendance rate (94%)
โจ The fewest tardies
๐ Isibindi earned their spot with:
โจ The lowest number of referrals
โจ The fewest ID violations
We are so proud of both houses for demonstrating responsibility, commitment, and school pride! Keep it up, Thunderbirds! โก๏ธ
#HouseOfTheWeek #ThunderbirdPride

๐ Future Thunderbirds, this oneโs for YOU! ๐ฆ
๐
Join us for 6th Grade Preview Night at Indiantown Middle School on April 22nd from 5:30โ7:00 PM!
โจ Get a sneak peek at everything IMS has to offer
๐ Enjoy food, prizes, and fun
๐ซ Meet students, explore clubs, academics, and athletics
๐ Our presentation will begin promptly at 5:30 PM
Bring your family and come see why itโs a great day to be a Thunderbird! ๐ซ
#FutureThunderbirds #IMS #MiddleSchoolReady
Join us for 6th Grade Preview Night at Indiantown Middle School on April 22nd from 5:30โ7:00 PM!
โจ Get a sneak peek at everything IMS has to offer
๐ Enjoy food, prizes, and fun
๐ซ Meet students, explore clubs, academics, and athletics
๐ Our presentation will begin promptly at 5:30 PM
Bring your family and come see why itโs a great day to be a Thunderbird! ๐ซ
#FutureThunderbirds #IMS #MiddleSchoolReady


๐MONITORING PROGRESS๐
Fourth-quarter interim reports for students in grades 6โ12 are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. This report reflects a snapshot of students' mid-quarter progress at the time it was issued. Interim reports can be found under the Reports tab.
Grades continue to be updated and may change. Parents can always reference the Grades tab in FOCUS for the most up-to-date information provided.: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Fourth-quarter interim reports for students in grades 6โ12 are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. This report reflects a snapshot of students' mid-quarter progress at the time it was issued. Interim reports can be found under the Reports tab.
Grades continue to be updated and may change. Parents can always reference the Grades tab in FOCUS for the most up-to-date information provided.: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

๐ช๐ฌ Science in Action in Mrs. Montesโs Class! ๐ฌ๐ช
Mrs. Montesโs students put their thinking to the test with an exciting Tug-of-War experiment! ๐ชข
As part of SC.6.P.13.1, students explored different types of forces and worked toward their learning target:
๐ understanding the relationship between mass, strength, and force.
Their challenge?
Design the ultimate Tug-of-War team! ๐ค Students developed hypotheses, tested their ideas, and analyzed their results to see what really makes a team strong.
From teamwork to critical thinking, this hands-on activity brought science to life in the best way! ๐
#ThunderbirdPride #ScienceInAction #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists
Mrs. Montesโs students put their thinking to the test with an exciting Tug-of-War experiment! ๐ชข
As part of SC.6.P.13.1, students explored different types of forces and worked toward their learning target:
๐ understanding the relationship between mass, strength, and force.
Their challenge?
Design the ultimate Tug-of-War team! ๐ค Students developed hypotheses, tested their ideas, and analyzed their results to see what really makes a team strong.
From teamwork to critical thinking, this hands-on activity brought science to life in the best way! ๐
#ThunderbirdPride #ScienceInAction #HandsOnLearning #FutureScientists



๐MIDDLE SCHOOL PREVIEW NIGHTS๐
Families of rising middle schoolersโwe have our final Middle School Preview nights this week!
From advanced academics to athletics, arts, clubs, and leadership opportunities, our middle schools offer students so many ways to grow, connect, and succeed.
Join us this week:
๐ด Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School: Tuesday, April 21
โก๏ธ Indiantown Middle School: Wednesday, April 22
Meet school leaders, learn about programs, and get a firsthand look at the opportunities waiting for your student in our A-rated District.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Families of rising middle schoolersโwe have our final Middle School Preview nights this week!
From advanced academics to athletics, arts, clubs, and leadership opportunities, our middle schools offer students so many ways to grow, connect, and succeed.
Join us this week:
๐ด Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School: Tuesday, April 21
โก๏ธ Indiantown Middle School: Wednesday, April 22
Meet school leaders, learn about programs, and get a firsthand look at the opportunities waiting for your student in our A-rated District.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

๐ฃMCSD TOWN HALL IN INDIANTOWN๐ฃ
The Martin County School District will host a Town Hall to share information and engage in conversation regarding the potential transition of Warfield Elementary to a shared campus location with Indiantown Middle School.
We invite the community to come together, learn more, and be part of the discussion:
๐ May 13, 2026
โฐ 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
๐ Warfield Elementary School
Community members also have the opportunity to RSVP and submit questions in advance. Questions submitted by May 1, 2026, may be included as part of the presentation, and submissions can be made anonymously if preferred.
๐ RSVP & submit questions: https://bit.ly/3QlwrvJ
We appreciate your engagement as we continue working together in support of our students, schools, and community.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD
The Martin County School District will host a Town Hall to share information and engage in conversation regarding the potential transition of Warfield Elementary to a shared campus location with Indiantown Middle School.
We invite the community to come together, learn more, and be part of the discussion:
๐ May 13, 2026
โฐ 5:00 PM โ 7:00 PM
๐ Warfield Elementary School
Community members also have the opportunity to RSVP and submit questions in advance. Questions submitted by May 1, 2026, may be included as part of the presentation, and submissions can be made anonymously if preferred.
๐ RSVP & submit questions: https://bit.ly/3QlwrvJ
We appreciate your engagement as we continue working together in support of our students, schools, and community.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD


๐ Future Thunderbirds, this oneโs for YOU! ๐ฆ
๐
Join us for 6th Grade Preview Night at Indiantown Middle School on April 22nd from 5:30โ7:00 PM!
โจ Get a sneak peek at everything IMS has to offer
๐ Enjoy food, prizes, and fun
๐ซ Meet students, explore clubs, academics, and athletics
๐ Our presentation will begin promptly at 5:30 PM
Bring your family and come see why itโs a great day to be a Thunderbird! ๐ซ
#FutureThunderbirds #IMS #MiddleSchoolReady
Join us for 6th Grade Preview Night at Indiantown Middle School on April 22nd from 5:30โ7:00 PM!
โจ Get a sneak peek at everything IMS has to offer
๐ Enjoy food, prizes, and fun
๐ซ Meet students, explore clubs, academics, and athletics
๐ Our presentation will begin promptly at 5:30 PM
Bring your family and come see why itโs a great day to be a Thunderbird! ๐ซ
#FutureThunderbirds #IMS #MiddleSchoolReady


๐Purple Up! Day at IMS๐
Today we proudly wore PURPLE to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students and their families. ๐
April is the Month of the Military Child, and Purple Up! Day is a special way for us to show that at IMS, our military families are seen, supported, and appreciated every single day. ๐ชโจ
Thank you to everyone who joined in and showed their supportโyou made a powerful statement of unity and pride! ๐
#PurpleUp #MilitaryChildMonth #ThunderbirdPride #WeSupportOurMilitaryFamilies
Today we proudly wore PURPLE to honor the strength, resilience, and sacrifices of our military-connected students and their families. ๐
April is the Month of the Military Child, and Purple Up! Day is a special way for us to show that at IMS, our military families are seen, supported, and appreciated every single day. ๐ชโจ
Thank you to everyone who joined in and showed their supportโyou made a powerful statement of unity and pride! ๐
#PurpleUp #MilitaryChildMonth #ThunderbirdPride #WeSupportOurMilitaryFamilies


April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to celebrate and honor the strength and resilience of our military-connected students!
Join MCSD in showing support by wearing purple on Wednesday, April 15 for โPurple Up!โ Day ๐ Students and staff are encouraged to participate and show their school spirit as we recognize and support our amazing military families! ๐
Join MCSD in showing support by wearing purple on Wednesday, April 15 for โPurple Up!โ Day ๐ Students and staff are encouraged to participate and show their school spirit as we recognize and support our amazing military families! ๐

๐โฐ Attendance Matters! โฐ๐
Today we popped into randomly selected 1st period classes looking for a room with perfect attendanceโand we found one! ๐
๐ Shoutout to Mrs. Macedo's 1st period classes for showing up with 100% attendance today! Starting the day on time and together makes a difference.
Showing up matters, and this class set the standard today. Way to go, IMS! ๐ชโจ
Today we popped into randomly selected 1st period classes looking for a room with perfect attendanceโand we found one! ๐
๐ Shoutout to Mrs. Macedo's 1st period classes for showing up with 100% attendance today! Starting the day on time and together makes a difference.
Showing up matters, and this class set the standard today. Way to go, IMS! ๐ชโจ

๐MIDDLE SCHOOL PREVIEW NIGHTS๐
Families of rising middle schoolersโthereโs still time to explore whatโs ahead! We have two more Middle School Preview Nights happening this week.
From advanced academics to athletics, the arts, and clubs, our schools offer meaningful opportunities for every student to get involved, grow, and succeed. Stop by to see it all in action!
๐ฆ Hidden Oaks Middle School: Tuesday, April 14
๐ฆ Murray Middle School: Thursday, April 16
Upcoming:
๐ด Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School: Tuesday, April 21
โก๏ธ Indiantown Middle School: Wednesday, April 22
Meet school leaders, learn about programs, and get a firsthand look at the middle school experience in our A-rated District.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Families of rising middle schoolersโthereโs still time to explore whatโs ahead! We have two more Middle School Preview Nights happening this week.
From advanced academics to athletics, the arts, and clubs, our schools offer meaningful opportunities for every student to get involved, grow, and succeed. Stop by to see it all in action!
๐ฆ Hidden Oaks Middle School: Tuesday, April 14
๐ฆ Murray Middle School: Thursday, April 16
Upcoming:
๐ด Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School: Tuesday, April 21
โก๏ธ Indiantown Middle School: Wednesday, April 22
Meet school leaders, learn about programs, and get a firsthand look at the middle school experience in our A-rated District.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

๐ Future Thunderbirds, this oneโs for YOU! ๐ฆ
๐
Join us for 6th Grade Preview Night at Indiantown Middle School on April 22nd from 5:30โ7:00 PM!
โจ Get a sneak peek at everything IMS has to offer
๐ Enjoy food, prizes, and fun
๐ซ Meet students, explore clubs, academics, and athletics
๐ Our presentation will begin promptly at 5:30 PM
Bring your family and come see why itโs a great day to be a Thunderbird! ๐ซ
#FutureThunderbirds #IMS #MiddleSchoolReady
Join us for 6th Grade Preview Night at Indiantown Middle School on April 22nd from 5:30โ7:00 PM!
โจ Get a sneak peek at everything IMS has to offer
๐ Enjoy food, prizes, and fun
๐ซ Meet students, explore clubs, academics, and athletics
๐ Our presentation will begin promptly at 5:30 PM
Bring your family and come see why itโs a great day to be a Thunderbird! ๐ซ
#FutureThunderbirds #IMS #MiddleSchoolReady


