🏆CELEBRATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE🏆

Congratulations to our Academic Games Equations winners! 🎉
These outstanding students placed at the county level and will go on to represent our A-rated District at the state competition this spring:

🥇 Hely Shah – Palm City Elementary School
🥈 Gabe Borges – Jensen Beach Elementary School
🥉 Mason Patel – Jensen Beach Elementary School
🏅 Moksh Patel – Palm City Elementary School
🏅 Sam Rijil – Palm City Elementary School

The next round of games is Linguishtiks! This fun ELA game begins October 27, and there’s still time to sign up to compete.

We’re proud of our unstoppable scholars and can’t wait to cheer them on at the state competition! 🎉

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
2 days ago, Martin County School District
Academic Games winners for Equations
Academic Games winners for Equations
Academic Games
🌱 Mrs. Clark’s 2nd graders are growing their science skills! 🌞 They’ve been learning all about the plant life cycle and got hands-on with their own Lima bean seeds. Each student placed their seed in a damp paper towel and set it in the sunlight to watch the germination process begin. It’s been so exciting to see those tiny sprouts start to grow! 🌿
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📲 DIGITAL DEFENSE 📲

Missed the first Digital Defense event? Don’t worry—there’s another opportunity to join the conversation!
The Martin County School District's Student Services Department and Visionary School of Arts are teaming up to help families navigate the digital world.

ℹ️ Behind the Screen: What Every Parent Needs to Know
📆 All Grade Levels: Oct. 23 | 6–7:30 p.m. | Indiantown Middle School

These free workshops are designed to give MCSD families tools and insights to help keep children safe and supported online. In this digital world, safety online is so important.

#ALLINMartin👊
3 days ago, Martin County School District
Digital Defense
Digital Defense
🎉 Congratulations to Mason Patel and Gabe Borges! 🎉

We’re proud to announce that both students placed in Academic Games Equations at the county level — Gabe earned 2nd place and Mason earned 3rd place! 🏆👏

They will be representing JBE at the state competition this Spring! 🌟

🧠 Up next: Linguishtiks, our exciting ELA game, begins October 27th.
If you have students in grades 3–5 who are interested in joining, it’s not too late — sign-ups are still open!
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💙💛 Show your Viking spirit! 💛💙 Support JBE by purchasing a JBE Magnet for just $5! All proceeds go toward staff support — a great way to show your pride and give back to the amazing team that makes JBE shine. ✨
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Please give a warm welcome to your Jensen Beach Elementary's 2025-2026 Odyssey of the Mind Team! They spent the day Saturday working on improving the "style" of their performance (which is a good chunk of their score at competition). They worked on everything from acting skills and stage directions, to building strong structures using cardboard, and creating costumes and props out of everyday objects. We are just getting started, but we can already tell it's going to be a GREAT year!
5 days ago, JACKLYN SUGG
Coach: Mrs. Sugg. 5th Graders: Dylan, Ciaran, Evan, Hunter and Gabe. 4th Graders: Hailey and Raegan.
Learning about cardboard!
Practicing our cardboard skills!
Practicing our cardboard skills!
Practicing our cardboard skills!
Cardboard techniques
Creating a costume out of random objects!
Creating a costume out of random objects!
Presenting our Chef Astronaut costume
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🦄✨READING MAGIC IN THE AIR✨🦄

To mark the launch of UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) Foundations, the District’s new research-based literacy program for K–2 students, the Elementary ELA team invited classrooms across the Martin County School District to help name the new UFLI unicorn mascot.

More than 212 creative entries were submitted, but one name stood out above the rest: TigerLilly, submitted by Mrs. Jill Boudreau’s kindergarten class at Jensen Beach Elementary School! 🎉

TigerLilly now symbolizes the excitement, teamwork, and unstoppable dedication fueling early literacy growth across our A-rated District!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
5 days ago, Martin County School District
JBE students choose winning name for new UFLI unicorn mascot
JBE students choose winning name for new UFLI unicorn mascot
JBE students choose winning name for new UFLI unicorn mascot

Mrs. Sugg’s third graders went a little batty last week — in the best way! Students played bat-themed math games, read in their very own “bat cave,” and used AI to research different types of bats for their Bat-tastic reports.

And of course, no Bat Day would be complete without a snack — bat-shaped Oreos made the perfect treat for our young scientists! 🍪💙

6 days ago, JACKLYN SUGG
Bat Oreos!
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Bat Craft
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AI Research
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Distributive Bats!
Bat Division Game
🌎🌊ECO-SCHOOL IN ACTION🌊🌎

Jensen Beach Elementary continues to live out its mission as the Center for Environmental Stewardship—connecting classroom learning to the local environment around them!

Through A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon, and in partnership with ORCA (Ocean Research and Conservation Association), U. S. Sailing Center, and the Environmental Studies Center, young scientists collected water quality data and biological inventories to study the health of this vital local ecosystem.

It’s hands-on, purposeful learning in action! Just one example of how our A-rated, unstoppable schools are preparing students for a bright future.

#ALLINMartin👊
6 days ago, Martin County School District
JBE students explore their local ecosystem through A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon
JBE students explore their local ecosystem through A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon
JBE students explore their local ecosystem through A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon
JBE students explore their local ecosystem through A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon
JBE students explore their local ecosystem through A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon
JBE students explore their local ecosystem through A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon
JBE students explore their local ecosystem through A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon
JBE students explore their local ecosystem through A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon
JBE students explore their local ecosystem through A Day in the Life of the Indian River Lagoon
🕵️‍♀️🔍 It’s National Mystery Series Week! 🔍🕵️‍♂️ The first week of October celebrates all things mystery, and the JBE Media Center joined in the fun! Students became detectives as they solved book-themed mysteries. Our detectives received mystery cases filled with clues to help them solve the mystery of which book their case was about. 📚✨ It was a week full of curiosity, critical thinking, and lots of great guesses!
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🌊🐢💎EXPLORE A LOCAL GEM💎🐢🌊

Visit our one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center for its Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.!

Come explore the gem of Martin County and enjoy:
💎 Creative art projects
💎 Delicious food & fun games
💎 Self-guided tours
💎 Meet-and-greet with Joey the Alligator
💎 Student Entrepreneur Fair featuring local creativity and businesses
💎 One last chance to say goodbye to Saylor the Sea Turtle before her release 🐢

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and exploration! See for yourself why this place truly is a gem. 💎🐢🌊

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
11 days ago, Martin County School District
ESC Open House October 11, 2025 from 10am to 1pm
🌿 JBE Media Center Supports Science Learning! 🌿 Each month, the JBE Media Center highlights science standards with themed displays that align with students’ units of study. This month, we’re diving into Living Things, Habitats, Life Cycles, and Plants & Animals! Students are invited to explore these topics through engaging books and resources available for checkout. We’re proud to support our students’ curriculum and spark curiosity through reading and discovery! 📚✨
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🎀BREAST CANCER AWARENESS🎀

On Wednesdays, we wear pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! 💞

Students, staff, and families—join us in showing support and spreading awareness by wearing pink each Wednesday throughout October. Together, we honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and stand with those currently facing breast cancer. Let’s fill our schools with love, hope, and a sea of pink this month. 💗

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925 #MCSDCares #PinkInMartin
13 days ago, Martin County School District
Breast Cancer Awareness

📚 Mrs. Boudreau’s Littles are hard at work practicing their new reading and listening skills! It’s amazing to see how much they’re already learning and growing. 🌟💛💙

13 days ago, Jill Ann Boudreau
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Reading partners
Mrs. Monaghan's and Mrs. Curtner's third graders were feeling a little "BATTY" this week! They read in a bat cave, researched, measured, multiplied, divided, planted, and enjoyed a batty treat!
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Mrs. Higgins' class and all JBE 3rd graders celebrated Bat Day 🦇 to welcome October! They read in the bat cave, did "batty" multiplication, researched bats, planted 🌱 in bat containers, and of course had a bat snack.
15 days ago, Kerrie Higgins
STRONG ATTENDANCE = STRONG LEARNING 💪🍎

When students are in class every day, they gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed.

Attendance always matters, but October 6-10 is especially important. That's the week the state takes its enrollment snapshot to decide school funding for the year.

✅ Students in class = accurate snapshot = the right funding to support stronger schools in our A-rated District and better opportunities for our kids.

Let's work together to make sure our students are here next week—it makes a difference for everyone.

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
16 days ago, Martin County School District
Attendance Matters...especially during October 6-10

✨Friday was STUFFY DAY for Mrs. Boudreau’s Littles! ✨ These kiddos have already earned over 20 compliment coins for their amazing behavior, and they celebrated with their favorite stuffed friends. 🧸👏 Way to go, Littles—keep shining! 💛💙

17 days ago, Jill Ann Boudreau
Stuffy Day!
Stuffy fun!
Smile Stuffy!
We love our stuffies!
🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING LEADERS🎉

It's officially National Principals Month, and we couldn't be more excited to give a well-deserved shoutout to these school leaders!

Their vision and dedication fuel student success and support teachers in delivering exceptional learning experiences. With their leadership, our A-rated District continues to set the standard for excellence. Join us in celebrating each of our remarkable principals by leaving your message of gratitude in the comments!

🍎Melissa Eversdyke, Adult Education
🍎Elizabeth Atkinson, Bessey Creek Elementary School
🍎Rose Rynca, Citrus Grove Elementary School
🍎Brenda Watkins, Crystal Lake Elementary School
🍎Dana Pallaria, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
🍎Sarah Tuthill, Felix A. Williams Elementary
🍎Christopher Forte, Hidden Oaks Middle School
🍎Trisha Elliott, Hobe Sound Elementary School
🍎Melora Norman, Indiantown Middle School
🍎Greg Bottari, J.D. Parker Elementary School
🍎Cristina Smith, Jensen Beach Elementary School
🍎Lori Vogel, Jensen Beach High School
🍎Janice Cizek (Interim), Martin County High School
🍎Tiffany Roth, Murray Middle School
🍎Lauren Rabener, Palm City Elementary School
🍎Susanna Deutsch, The Pinewood Elementary
🍎David Shaffer, Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎 Gary Sparks, Riverbend Academy
🍎Jennifer Michels, SeaWind Elementary
🍎Jaime Thompson, South Fork High School
🍎Mercedes Thurston (Assistant Principal serving as Principal), Spectrum Academy
🍎Dr. Chris Jones, Stuart Middle School
🍎Adelle Sumner, Warfield Elementary School
🍎Deb Stull, Willoughby Learning Center
🍎Angie Gilbride, Martin County PreK Programs

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
18 days ago, Martin County School District
National Principals Month
📆NO SCHOOL TOMORROW📆

Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
18 days ago, Martin County School District
No school on October 2