🎉 We're excited to be at the Back to School Community Celebration today at Stuart Middle School from 11:00 AM–2:00 PM!
Stop by the J.D. Parker Elementary table to meet Principal Norwood and Assistant Principal Grauer, say hello, and learn more about all the exciting things happening as we launch the 2026–2027 school year. 🚀
We can't wait to connect with our current and future Rocket families. Come see us—we'd love to see you!
🎉EXCITING NEWS!🎉
Tomorrow is the BIG day for our first-ever MCSD Back-to-School Community Celebration, and we have a very exciting update! 🥳
Thanks to our amazing community, local barbers will be providing FREE haircuts for students! Appointments are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today.
You'll also enjoy:
🎶 Live music
🌭 Free food
🎁 Student giveaways and school supplies (while supplies last)
🤝 Every MCSD school and nearly a dozen community partners—all in one place!
This is what Martin Means More looks like: a community coming together to celebrate our students and send them into a new school year feeling supported and unstoppable!
🗓️ Saturday, August 1
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
💈 Sign up for a free haircut: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ACA62BA4F5C34-64945889-barber
🎒 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3SsxU4t
We'll see you tomorrow!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Tomorrow is the BIG day for our first-ever MCSD Back-to-School Community Celebration, and we have a very exciting update! 🥳
Thanks to our amazing community, local barbers will be providing FREE haircuts for students! Appointments are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today.
You'll also enjoy:
🎶 Live music
🌭 Free food
🎁 Student giveaways and school supplies (while supplies last)
🤝 Every MCSD school and nearly a dozen community partners—all in one place!
This is what Martin Means More looks like: a community coming together to celebrate our students and send them into a new school year feeling supported and unstoppable!
🗓️ Saturday, August 1
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
💈 Sign up for a free haircut: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ACA62BA4F5C34-64945889-barber
🎒 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3SsxU4t
We'll see you tomorrow!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🚀 Today we officially launched the 2026–2027 school year by welcoming our incredible J.D. Parker Elementary staff back! Principal Norwood and Assistant Principal Grauer enjoyed kicking off the year by connecting with our amazing team and setting the foundation for a year of growth, collaboration, and success. A huge thank you to JDP's PTO for treating our staff to a delicious breakfast from Berry Fresh—it was the perfect way to start the year! As we begin this new journey together, we're excited to live out our mission of Launching Excellence and can't wait to see all that our Rockets will accomplish this year. Here's to an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 💙💛🚀
📲RING, RING
Did you get that text last night about our Back-to-School Community Celebration? If not… why not? 👀
Stay in the loop and never miss a message from your child’s school (or the District!)—text START to 98900 to make sure you’re signed up for text alerts. No spam. Just info you want/need about our A-Rated District.
While you're at it...sign up for Martin Moments! The latest edition is a checklist of all things back-to-school: https://conta.cc/3T7bTIQ
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
Did you get that text last night about our Back-to-School Community Celebration? If not… why not? 👀
Stay in the loop and never miss a message from your child’s school (or the District!)—text START to 98900 to make sure you’re signed up for text alerts. No spam. Just info you want/need about our A-Rated District.
While you're at it...sign up for Martin Moments! The latest edition is a checklist of all things back-to-school: https://conta.cc/3T7bTIQ
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
🚀 Attention J.D. Parker Rockets! 🚀
We are excited to welcome our students and families for Meet the Teacher on Friday, August 7th! This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher, drop off supplies, see their classroom, and get ready for an amazing school year.
📚 Meet the Teacher Schedule
⭐ VPK & Pre-K
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
⭐ Kindergarten, 1st Grade & 2nd Grade
🕧 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
⭐ 3rd Grade, 4th Grade & 5th Grade
🕜 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
We can’t wait to see our Rockets and kick off an exciting year of learning, growing, and soaring to new heights together! 🚀💙
We are excited to welcome our students and families for Meet the Teacher on Friday, August 7th! This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher, drop off supplies, see their classroom, and get ready for an amazing school year.
📚 Meet the Teacher Schedule
⭐ VPK & Pre-K
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
⭐ Kindergarten, 1st Grade & 2nd Grade
🕧 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
⭐ 3rd Grade, 4th Grade & 5th Grade
🕜 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
We can’t wait to see our Rockets and kick off an exciting year of learning, growing, and soaring to new heights together! 🚀💙
📆 LESS THAN TWO WEEKS UNTIL SCHOOL!📆
We know everyone's counting down to August 10... but before that comes August 6...👀
If you're excited to see your student's teacher assignment or class schedule in FOCUS, there's one important step first:
✅ Complete your Back-to-School Forms.
Once your forms are complete:
👩🏫 Teacher assignments and course schedules will be available beginning August 6.
🚌 Bonus this year: Bus routes can also be viewed in FOCUS!
A few minutes today = one less thing to think about later. 😉
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
We know everyone's counting down to August 10... but before that comes August 6...👀
If you're excited to see your student's teacher assignment or class schedule in FOCUS, there's one important step first:
✅ Complete your Back-to-School Forms.
Once your forms are complete:
👩🏫 Teacher assignments and course schedules will be available beginning August 6.
🚌 Bonus this year: Bus routes can also be viewed in FOCUS!
A few minutes today = one less thing to think about later. 😉
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
A huge Rocket shoutout to one of our amazing J.D. Parker parents and dedicated Martin County School District employee for volunteering your time and talent to give our basketball backboards a fresh new look that reflects our Rocket pride! 🚀💙💛
Thanks to your generosity, our court is all set and looking fantastic for our students' return!
Of course, the admin team had to test it out today... and we're happy to report the court officially earned our approval! 🏀😄
Thank you for helping make J.D. Parker Elementary an even better place for our Rockets!
The countdown is on, Rockets! We can't wait to kick off an amazing school year at J.D. Parker Elementary! 💛💙🚀
Be sure to visit our updated website for everything you need to get ready for the first day, including:
✨ Meet the Teacher
📚 Curriculum Night information
✏️ School Supply Lists
👕 Dress Code
🚌 Transportation
⏰ Bell Schedule
https://www.martinschools.org/o/jdpes/page/back-to-school-2026-2027
We're looking forward to welcoming our students and families back soon. It's going to be a fantastic year of learning, growing, and Launching Excellence together! 🚀
🚀 Welcome to the J.D. Parker Elementary family!
We loved welcoming our newest Rockets at this morning's New Educator Orientation! 💙💛
Principal Norwood and Assistant Principal Grauer are excited to have these amazing educators join the JDP community. We can't wait to see all we'll accomplish together as we continue Launching Excellence.
Welcome to the Rocket family! 🚀
#JDPRockets #LaunchingExcellence
📚☀️ Summer may be winding down, but the learning never stops!
Ms. Norwood and Mrs. Grauer were excited to participate in Leadership Days as we continue growing, learning, and collaborating with fellow school leaders. Every session was an opportunity to bring back new ideas, strengthen our leadership, and ensure we’re providing the very best support for our students, staff, and school community.
We are counting down the days until we welcome our incredible staff back next week and can’t wait to see our amazing students soon! It’s going to be an exciting year filled with growth, collaboration, and opportunities as we continue our mission to Launch Excellence together. 🚀💙💛
🍎EXTENDED DAY REGISTRATION IS OPEN🍎
If your child will be participating in Extended Day this school year, now is the time to register through the FOCUS Parent Portal! Secure your child's spot today. 😁
The Extended Day program is available for students in VPK-5 attending a District-operated school. Students must be enrolled in the program at their school of attendance.
‼️ Payment is due by July 31 for students attending Extended Day during the first week of school.
Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
If your child will be participating in Extended Day this school year, now is the time to register through the FOCUS Parent Portal! Secure your child's spot today. 😁
The Extended Day program is available for students in VPK-5 attending a District-operated school. Students must be enrolled in the program at their school of attendance.
‼️ Payment is due by July 31 for students attending Extended Day during the first week of school.
Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🚌BUS ROUTES UPDATE🚌
Bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year are now available on our Back-to-School webpage! Please note that routes are pending School Board approval on July 28.
📍 View routes and learn how to use the MyReaXiumApp, our real-time bus tracking tool for families:
https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/reopening-2026-2027#bus
🚌 Not sure if your student is eligible for transportation? In most cases, students who live more than two miles from their home-zoned school qualify under state law.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year are now available on our Back-to-School webpage! Please note that routes are pending School Board approval on July 28.
📍 View routes and learn how to use the MyReaXiumApp, our real-time bus tracking tool for families:
https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/reopening-2026-2027#bus
🚌 Not sure if your student is eligible for transportation? In most cases, students who live more than two miles from their home-zoned school qualify under state law.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🚀LEADERSHIP UPDATE🚀
We are excited to share J.D. Parker Elementary's newly appointed principal, Jayde Norwood! Please join us in welcoming her to the Rocket community!
🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS START NOW🍎
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is happening now through August 20, making it the perfect time to stock up on school supplies, clothing, backpacks, computers, and more.
We've also made supply shopping easier with TeacherLists! Find your student's school supply list and shop it with just a few clicks.
🛒 Tax Holiday details: floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
📚 TeacherLists & supply lists: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/reopening-2026-2027#scl
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is happening now through August 20, making it the perfect time to stock up on school supplies, clothing, backpacks, computers, and more.
We've also made supply shopping easier with TeacherLists! Find your student's school supply list and shop it with just a few clicks.
🛒 Tax Holiday details: floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
📚 TeacherLists & supply lists: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/reopening-2026-2027#scl
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
📆BACK-TO-SCHOOL PLANNING📆
Our 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar is available—complete with holiday breaks, early release days, and those important Emergency Makeup Days.
🟦 Holiday breaks and days off? Shaded in dark blue.
🟥 Emergency Makeup Days? Outlined in red. If we don't need them, students get those days off. If we do, they become regular school days—and we'll always give families as much notice as possible.
Go ahead and bookmark this page today. Future you will be glad you did. 😉 https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Our 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar is available—complete with holiday breaks, early release days, and those important Emergency Makeup Days.
🟦 Holiday breaks and days off? Shaded in dark blue.
🟥 Emergency Makeup Days? Outlined in red. If we don't need them, students get those days off. If we do, they become regular school days—and we'll always give families as much notice as possible.
Go ahead and bookmark this page today. Future you will be glad you did. 😉 https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎EXTENDED DAY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN🍎
Extended Day registration for the 2026-2027 school year is OPEN!!
Registration takes place through the FOCUS Parent Portal. The Extended Day program is open to students who will be attending grades VPK-5 at a District-operated school in the upcoming school year. Students must enroll in the Extended Day Program at their school of attendance.
Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Extended Day registration for the 2026-2027 school year is OPEN!!
Registration takes place through the FOCUS Parent Portal. The Extended Day program is open to students who will be attending grades VPK-5 at a District-operated school in the upcoming school year. Students must enroll in the Extended Day Program at their school of attendance.
Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
📚☀️KEEP READING, MCSD☀️📚
Summer break isn’t over yet, and there’s still time to make every page count! 😎
Our Hello Summer AR Challenge continues through August 9, giving students the chance to keep reading all summer long and earn recognition for their hard work. 📖
Plus, the Martin County Library System's Summer Reading Challenge is still open for elementary AND middle school students, with opportunities to earn free book prizes and even score a pass to Sailfish Splash Waterpark! 🌊
Whether it’s 20 minutes a day, a favorite series, or discovering a new book, keep those reading skills strong before school starts.
Happy reading, MCSD!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Summer break isn’t over yet, and there’s still time to make every page count! 😎
Our Hello Summer AR Challenge continues through August 9, giving students the chance to keep reading all summer long and earn recognition for their hard work. 📖
Plus, the Martin County Library System's Summer Reading Challenge is still open for elementary AND middle school students, with opportunities to earn free book prizes and even score a pass to Sailfish Splash Waterpark! 🌊
Whether it’s 20 minutes a day, a favorite series, or discovering a new book, keep those reading skills strong before school starts.
Happy reading, MCSD!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
☀️ Still soaking up summer vibes, but we can’t help getting excited for August 10…
School starts in ONE MONTH, and we’re ready for another incredible year in the Martin County School District! 🎒📚
New year. New opportunities. Same relentless commitment to helping every student succeed—because Martin Means More.🫶☀️
Before the first bell rings, make sure you’re connected! Text START to 98900 to receive important back-to-school alerts. 📲
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
School starts in ONE MONTH, and we’re ready for another incredible year in the Martin County School District! 🎒📚
New year. New opportunities. Same relentless commitment to helping every student succeed—because Martin Means More.🫶☀️
Before the first bell rings, make sure you’re connected! Text START to 98900 to receive important back-to-school alerts. 📲
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
🍎EXTENDED DAY REGISTRATION OPENS SOON🍎
Extended Day registration for the 2026-2027 school year will begin Monday, July 13!
Registration will be available online through the FOCUS Parent Portal. The Extended Day program is open to students who will be attending grades VPK-5 at a District-operated school in the upcoming school year. Students must enroll in the Extended Day Program at their school of attendance.
Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Extended Day registration for the 2026-2027 school year will begin Monday, July 13!
Registration will be available online through the FOCUS Parent Portal. The Extended Day program is open to students who will be attending grades VPK-5 at a District-operated school in the upcoming school year. Students must enroll in the Extended Day Program at their school of attendance.
Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🇺🇸HOLIDAY OFFICE HOURS🇺🇸
All Martin County School District school sites, offices and programs, including Extended Day and Summer Food Service Program, will be closed Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day.
#ALLINMartin👊
All Martin County School District school sites, offices and programs, including Extended Day and Summer Food Service Program, will be closed Friday, July 3rd, in observance of Independence Day.
#ALLINMartin👊
