Jensen Beach High School

The Beach Announcements: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 On Thursday, March 21st we will be on an Activity Bell Schedule to continue with the Suite 360 Learning Modules. DATE CORRECTION: SGA and Leadership will hold the first annual wing-a-thon at Buffalo Wild Wings, on March 25th at 6:30 pm. Individuals are encouraged to sign up in their classes' Google Classroom page. Only JBHS students and staff are permitted to participate. The entry fee is $15.00, and all funds will go to SGA/Leadership charitable endeavors. The deadline to register is March 20th. Please help us make this a successful event. If you have any questions or concerns see Mrs. Lavelle in room 122 or Mrs. Pankhurst in room 121. Senator Rick Scott's District Coordinator will be visiting Thursday, March 28th at 11:05, to explain to all interested juniors how to apply to the Military Academies. The application window is open now until October 18th. Interested juniors need to sign up in the JROTC classroom, room 147. The event will be held in the media center or auditorium, depending on how many juniors sign up. Students interested in running for a Class Officer or SGA Officer position: There will be a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, March 26th at 7:45 am and 3:15 pm in room 122. You are only required to attend ONE of the two meeting options. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Lavelle in room 122 or Mrs. Pankhurst in room 121. Don’t forget to wear a favorite college or military shirt every Wednesday, and your class colors every Friday! The ASVAB Career Exploratory Program results are available for pickup. Stop by Guidance before or after school or during your lunch. Do not attempt to pick up your results during class periods. Martin Youth LEADERship is an exciting educational program designed for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. For more info and to apply, visit: https://www.stuartmartinchamber.org/the-chamber/leadership Seniors, IRSC is here every Tuesday to assist you in completing the IRSC Promise Pledge and Application from 7:30 to 3:00 in Guidance. Please note that even those students who earn an AA degree before graduation are eligible for the IRSC Promise Program to earn an AS or an AAS degree. SPORTS NEWS Congratulations to the Varsity Girls’ Lacrosse team who won their game yesterday. Way to go, Falcons! Good luck to our tennis teams who host South Fork today at 3:30 and our Varsity Baseball team who hosts Benjamin at 6:00. Come on out to cheer them on! We wish our JV Baseball team well as they travel to South Fork for their next game today at 6:00 and our track team well as they travel for their next meet. Let’s go, Falcons! Football Cheer Tryouts begin today, March 19-22nd in the gym. You must have your physical packet completed before tryouts.

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Anna Oppenheiser! "Thriving has been a word that has defined Anna from the day she was born. She has shown how resilience, hard work and commitment one day brings reward," proud mom Dorothy shared. "Her goal is to work in health care and give back to children like those that surrounded her when she was young and created the resilient adult she is today. She was blessed with many teachers who inspired her during her career in the Martin County School District." Anna plans to attend Florida State University and pursue a career in the medical field. 🎉 Congratulations, Anna! We are so proud of you! 🎉 To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/4a1szEO #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2024

JBHS is welcoming private school students in our attendance zone to registration night on Wednesday 3/20/24 in our Media Center from 5:30 to 8:00 pm. Future students & their parents can meet our Guidance Team to identify classes for the 2024-25 school year. #ItsGreat2BaFalcon

🐢SPRING BREAK VISIT🐢 Look who spent their Spring Break at a local gem! Jensen Beach High School alumna Ellie Schoppe brought her Florida State University tennis team to the one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center over her Spring Break to visit Joey and Millie.🐢🐊 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Trenton Washington! "Trenton is naturally a determined, thoughtful team player," proud parents Trenise and Antonio shared. "You could not ask for a better son." Trenton plans to attend IRSC - Indian River State College to pursue a career as a Physician. Congratulations, Trenton! We are so very proud of you! 🎉🎉 To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/4a1szEO #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2024

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Mark Tornese! "Mark has always been a thinker, problem solver, and builder," proud mom Jessica shared. "He was selected as student of the month by one of his most influential teachers, Mr. Thurman. From fixing up things he finds on the side of the road to scuba diving, rock climbing or disc golfing- Mark has many passions and interests and is always up for an adventure. He spends his summers as a boat mechanic in St. Thomas and works at Ark Marine here in Jensen Beach. We are so proud of all you have achieved and can’t wait to see you make your 'mark' on the world!" Mark plans to attend the University of Central Florida and study chemical engineering. 🎉We are so proud of you, Mark! Congratulations! 🎉 To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/4a1szEO #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2024

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Dominic Donatucci! "Dominic will be attending State College of Florida in Bradenton on a baseball scholarship and pursuing a degree in business," proud mom Cindy shared. "He wants to thank his family, friends, teachers, counselors and coaches for their support and guidance!" We are so very proud of you, Dominic! Congratulations! 🎉🎉 To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/4a1szEO #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2024

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Emilie Sullivan! "Emilie is a hardworking, talented, and kind young lady," proud mom Kayla shared. "She began playing the flute in 4th grade, while attending elementary school in Pennsylvania. In 6th grade, she suffered an injury requiring surgery, and was told she may never play the flute again. She prayed and trusted God to do the impossible, and He did!" "In 8th grade, she was awarded Outstanding Musician of the Year at Stuart Middle School" Kayla continued. "She has been a proud member of the Jensen Beach High School band, performing with the concert band, symphonic band, marching band, pep bands, and has participated in Music in Our Schools and the IRSC - Indian River State College Honors Band. While many seniors embrace their off-block periods, Emilie chose to surrender hers so she could participate in concert band - specifically desiring to help the incoming freshmen pursue their love of music." "Mr. Dougherty has been a tremendous influence in her life. He believed in her, continued to challenge her, and encouraged her. Because of the JBHS band family, Emilie has courage and confidence. She is committed to "soar" into her future," Kayla shared. Emilie plans to attend IRSC - Indian River State College and study Music and Education. We are so very proud of you, Emilie! Congratulations! 🎉🎉 To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/4a1szEO #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2024

🌟 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU 🌟 10 days left!! 📣 Parents, please take a moment to fill out the Martin County School District's annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey to provide your input! ℹ️ These surveys provide an avenue for family feedback that is vital in the development and monitoring of strategies that enhance the learning experience for our students. Parents of students in grades PreK-12, we need YOU! Your submissions are kept anonymous, and it's important a survey is filled out for each child's school, if applicable. ➡️School administrators and teachers eagerly await your feedback this year, comparing it with last year's baseline results to analyze progress. Your input is the key to continuous improvement! Take the survey here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/martin/ The feedback from these surveys is invaluable! MCSD appreciates every stakeholder who partners with us in our mission to provide excellent education for all students. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Ridge Bradford! "Ridge is an amazing young man and we are so proud of him," proud mom Rosa Bradford shared. "Ridge has attended JBHS all 4 years and has enjoyed his time there making new friends and meeting some impactful teachers." Ridge plans to attend IRSC - Indian River State College and study Auto Mechanics to pursue a career as a specialized mechanic. We are so proud of you, Ridge! Congratulations! 🎉🎉 To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/4a1szEO #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #Classof2024

The performing Arts Department was very busy last week. Jubilate hosted and performed in MPAs and scored all superiors. Our Band program traveled to Vero Beach HIgh School. They score superiors and earned 1's for sight reading. The Falcons are SOARING. #ItsGreat2BaFalcon

💐SPRING BREAK💐 All Martin County School District-operated schools will be closed for Spring Break from Monday, March 11 to Friday, March 15, 2024. Classes will resume on Monday, March 18, 2024. We wish all of our families and employees a safe and relaxing break! #ALLINMartin👊

The Beach Announcements: Friday, March 8, 2024 Today is the final day of the 3rd quarter. Please be sure to submit all possible assignments. We wish everyone a safe and relaxing spring break! Congratulations to our JBHS Band members for doing very well on their MPA’s! SGA and Leadership will hold the first annual wing-a-thon at Buffalo Wild Wings, on March 26th at 6:30 pm. Individuals are encouraged to sign up in their classes' Google Classroom page. Only JBHS students and staff are permitted to participate. The entry fee is $15.00, and all funds will go to SGA/Leadership charitable endeavors. The deadline to register is March 20th. If you have any questions or concerns see Mrs. Lavelle in room 122 or Mrs. Pankhurst in room 121. Students interested in running for a Class Officer or SGA Officer position: There will be a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, March 26th at 7:45 am and 3:15 pm in room 122. You are only required to attend ONE of the two meeting options. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Lavelle in room 122 or Mrs. Pankhurst in room 121. NEHS members: bring in your payment for shirts by the end of the day today. Check Google Classroom for more information. The ASVAB Career Exploratory Program results are available for pickup. Stop by Guidance before or after school or during your lunch. Do not attempt to pick up your results during class periods. Martin Youth LEADERship is an exciting educational program designed for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. For more info and to apply, visit: https://www.stuartmartinchamber.org/the-chamber/leadership Seniors, IRSC is here every Tuesday to assist you in completing the IRSC Promise Pledge and Application from 7:30 to 3:00 in Guidance. Please note that even those students who earn an AA degree before graduation are eligible for the IRSC Promise Program to earn an AS or an AAS degree. SPORTS NEWS The JV flag football team travelled to Okeechobee last night and won 34-0. The Varsity team followed that up with a 33-0 win. The JV team plays Saturday in the Treasure Coast JV Throwdown Tournament. Good luck girls! Congratulations to the boys’ lacrosse team and baseball teams who won their games as well! Good luck to our softball and baseball teams who travel for games this evening. Football Cheer Tryouts will occur March 19-22nd in the gym. You must have your physical packet completed before tryouts.

🎓🎉TIME TO CELEBRATE🎉🎓 Help us shine the spotlight on your favorite senior! Fill out this link so we can highlight the amazing stories of our Class of 2024 seniors: https://bit.ly/3TB60S5 We can't wait to share your stories and photos right here! #ALLINMartin👊 #Classof2024 #MCSDSeniorStories

The Beach Announcements: Thursday, March 7, 2024 Students interested in running for a Class Officer or SGA Officer position: There will be a mandatory meeting on Tuesday, March 26th at 7:45 am and 3:15 pm in room 122. You are only required to attend ONE of the two meeting options. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Lavelle in room 122 or Mrs. Pankhurst in room 121. NEHS members: bring in your payment for shirts by Friday, March 8th. Reading at FAWE is going to be rescheduled to April. Check Google Classroom for more information. The ASVAB Career Exploratory Program results are available for pickup. Stop by Guidance before or after school or during your lunch. Do not attempt to pick up your results during class periods. Martin Youth LEADERship is an exciting educational program designed for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. For more info and to apply, visit: https://www.stuartmartinchamber.org/the-chamber/leadership Seniors, IRSC is here every Tuesday to assist you in completing the IRSC Promise Pledge and Application from 7:30 to 3:00 in Guidance. Please note that even those students who earn an AA degree before graduation are eligible for the IRSC Promise Program to earn an AS or an AAS degree. SPORTS NEWS Our baseball, softball, boys’ lacrosse, and flag football teams have away games today. We wish them well on their travels. Good luck, Falcons! Our JV baseball team has a home game at 6:00. Come on out to cheer them on! Let’s go, Falcons! The girl’s tennis team swept Treasure Coast 7-0 in Tuesday’s home match to move to 6-1. The boy’s team moved to 7-0 with a 5-2 win over Treasure Coast. Football Cheer Tryouts will occur March 19-22nd in the gym. You must have your physical packet completed before tryouts.

The Beach Announcements: Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Art Club will NOT be meeting today, March 6th. NHS will have a Chipotle give-back night tonight, Wednesday, from 4-8 PM. Our March general meeting will also be today, right after school in the cafeteria. We have lots of upcoming service opportunities, so please keep checking Google Classroom and Instagram for details! NEHS members: bring in your payment for shirts by Friday, March 8th. Reading at FAWE is going to be rescheduled to April. Check Google Classroom for more information. The ASVAB Career Exploratory Program results are available for pickup. Stop by Guidance before or after school or during your lunch. Do not attempt to pick up your results during class periods. Martin Youth LEADERship is an exciting educational program designed for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. For more info and to apply, visit: https://www.stuartmartinchamber.org/the-chamber/leadership The Digital SAT will be administered to all JBHS JUNIORS today. We will be on a regular bell schedule, but the bells will be turned off. Seniors, IRSC is here every Tuesday to assist you in completing the IRSC Promise Pledge and Application from 7:30 to 3:00 in Guidance. Please note that even those students who earn an AA degree before graduation are eligible for the IRSC Promise Program to earn an AS or an AAS degree. SPORTS NEWS Good luck to our tennis and JV baseball teams who travel for their next match and game today. Our girls’ lacrosse team has a home game at 6:00. Come on out to cheer them on! Let’s go, Falcons! Football Cheer Tryouts will occur March 19-22nd in the gym. You must have your physical packet completed before tryouts.

The Beach Announcements: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 NHS will have a Chipotle give-back night tomorrow, Wednesday, from 4-8 PM. The March general meeting is tomorrow, right after school in the cafeteria. Keep checking Google Classroom and Instagram for upcoming service projects! NEHS members: Check Google Classroom for important information. The ASVAB Career Exploratory Program results are available for pickup. Stop by Guidance before or after school or during your lunch. Martin Youth LEADERship is an exciting educational program designed for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. For more info and to apply, visit: https://www.stuartmartinchamber.org/the-chamber/leadership The Digital SAT will be administered to all JBHS JUNIORS tomorrow, Wednesday. This test will be administered free of charge and no registration is necessary. All students must arrive at school no later than 8:15 with their laptops fully charged to be eligible to participate in testing. Please check the Junior Class Google Classroom for more information! Seniors, IRSC is here every Tuesday to assist you in completing the IRSC Promise Pledge and Application from 7:30 to 3:00 in Guidance. Please note that even those students who earn an AA degree before graduation are eligible for the IRSC Promise Program to earn an AS or an AAS degree. Be sure to check out TC Palm to vote for our own Kat Gordon for TCPLM Student of the Week. Kat is a member of the American Sign Language Honor Society and an Advanced Placement student. She was just accepted to the Harvard University Secondary School Summer Program. Vote Here: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/education/2024/03/03/vote-n-the-tcpalm-treasure-coast-student-of-the-week-poll-march-3-8/72787380007/ SPORTS NEWS The Varsity Flag Football team beat SLAM Academy last night 41-0 on Senior Night. The team travels to Wellington tonight for a big matchup. Good luck, Falcons! Congratulations to the JV girls’ lacrosse team who prevailed over Holy Trinity 8-4. They beat South Fork 14-2 on Saturday. Way to go, Falcons!! 4 Falcon Athletes have been nominated for Athlete of the Week! Boys Lacrosse: Sean Allen. Boys Wrestling: Sebastian Degennaro. Flag Football: Emma Butcher. Softball: Mallory Wheeler. Football Cheer Tryouts will occur March 19-22nd in the gym. You must have your physical packet completed before tryouts.

🏄‍♀️🌊SURF'S UP🌊🏄 Celebrate National School Breakfast Week with the Martin County School District! This year’s theme is Surf’s 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 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

The Beach Announcements: Monday, March 4, 2024 The NHS Chipotle give-back night -Wednesday- from 4-8 PM. March general meeting Wednesday right after school in the cafeteria. Lots of upcoming service opportunities, so please keep checking Google Classroom and Instagram for details! NEHS members: bring in payment for shirts by Friday. Reading at FAWE rescheduled to April. Check Google Classroom for more information. The ASVAB Career Exploratory Program results are available for pickup. Stop by Guidance before or after school or during your lunch. Do not attempt to pick up your results during class periods. Martin Youth LEADERship is an exciting educational program designed for sophomores, juniors, and seniors. For more info and to apply, visit: https://www.stuartmartinchamber.org/the-chamber/leadership The Digital SAT will be administered to all JBHS JUNIORS on Wednesday, March 6th. This test will be administered free of charge and no registration is necessary. All students must arrive at school no later than 8:15 with their laptops fully charged to be eligible to participate in testing. Please check the Junior Class Google Classroom for more information! Seniors, IRSC is here every Tuesday to assist you in completing the IRSC Promise Pledge and Application from 7:30 to 3:00 in Guidance. The pledge has no fees and can be completed in 5 minutes or less. Please note that even those students who earn an AA degree before graduation are eligible for the IRSC Promise Program to earn an AS or an AAS degree. SPORTS NEWS: Another wrestling season ended with the state tournament this past weekend. Brooke VanEtten became the first Jensen Beach girl to earn a state medal by finishing 7th. Great job, Brooke! The Jensen Beach boys’ wrestling team had another impressive state tournament finishing in 5th place. This is the 7th top 5 finish in program history. The following wrestlers earned state medals: Tobby Rooney-7th; Ben Norris-6th; Mikel Pierce-Walker-3rd; Gian Ortiz-State Runner-up; Sebastian Degennaro-State Champion for the 3rd consecutive year and still has never lost in the state of Florida. Way to go, Falcon Wrestlers! The JV flag football team beat Sebring 43-0 on Friday night and the Varsity girls beat Sebring 28-0. Paige Bressman threw 2 TD passes and rushed for one. Victoria Williams had a 25-yard INT return for a TD. The team is 5-1, with all 5 wins being shutouts. Tonight is Senior Night vs SLAM Academy from West Palm Beach. Senior presentations are at 5:30 and the home game starts at 6. JV baseball has a home game today at 6:00. Girls’ lacrosse team travels for their next game today. Let’s go, Falcons! Football Cheer Tryouts: March 19-22nd in the gym. You must have your physical packet completed before tryouts.

🍎CHOOSING THE BEST🍎 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 – 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. ℹ️Students 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. ➡️Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/office-of-school-choice #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #PublicSchoolProud