Our elves (aka Executive Interns) are in the process of creating the tallest, most book-centric tree yet, and it will be unveiled on Monday!
๐จ The holiday dรฉcor throughout the library is school spirit blue and goldโand of course, everything is BOOK-themed to celebrate the season in true Tiger style!
๐ฏ Starting Monday, Dec. 8 through Friday, Dec. 12:
Enter the โGuess the Number of Books in the Treeโ contest!
โ The winning guess will be the exact number or closest to it.
๐ A prize goes to the student with the winning guess!
๐ Stop by the LMC, admire the blue-and-gold book magic, and take your best guess!
#MCHSLibraryMediaCenter #BookTreeChallenge #TigerPride #BlueAndGold #MCHS #TogetherWeRoar







MCHS HOSA is sponsoring a Blood Drive next Thursday, December 11th!
โ Sign up digitally today โ Fill out the attached form (required for ALL students regardless of age).
โ Eligibility: Must be 16+ and weigh 110 lbs or more.
โ Parents Welcome: Donate between 3:30 PM โ 4:30 PM.
Why donate?
Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood or platelets.
One donation can save multiple lives!
๐ Perks for Donors:
Community Service Hours
A cozy crewneck sweatshirt
๐ Mark your calendar: 12/11/25
๐ป Digital Sign-Up: Complete the form NOW and be a hero!
๐ #MCHSTigers #HOSA #BloodDrive #SaveLives #MCHS #TogetherWeRoar #OneBlood


MCHS offers IRSC Dual Enrollment โ a fantastic opportunity for students to earn college credits while still in high school!
โ MCSD Dual Enrollment Webpage - https://www.martinschools.org/page/dual-enrollment
โ New to Dual Enrollment?
Check out MCSD Parent University on DE (PowerPoint available for parents and students) at https://bit.ly/3XRiCG1 .
โ Need Help?
If you have questions about any process, contact your high school counselor directly.
๐ Learn More:
Visit the IRSC Dual Enrollment Page (https://irsc.edu/programs/special-programs/dual-enrollment/) for:
โ Step-by-step application process
โ Orientation requirements
โ FAQs and success tips
โ ๏ธ IMPORTANT DEADLINE:
Spring 2026 registration closes on December 16, 2025!
Donโt waitโsecure your spot before the deadline!
๐ก Dual Enrollment = College credit + High school credit + Big savings!
Take the first step toward your future today!
#MCHS #TigerPride #DualEnrollment #CollegeReady #FutureStartsNow

Score amazing deals at Tiger Threads Thrift Store โ ALL denim for just $1!
Jeans, shorts, and more โ you name it, weโve got it!
๐ When:
Tuesdays & Thursdays during lunch
All December long!
๐ Where:
Tiger Threads Thrift Store โ located between Guidance and Student Services
Donโt miss out on these blue-and-gold bargains!
๐ #MCHSTigers #DollarDenimDecember #TigerThreads #MCHS #togetherWeRoar

Dream big, Tigers! The Horatio Alger Association is helping students turn adversity into opportunity and achieve the American Dream through higher education.
โ Who can apply?
U.S. Citizens
Household income under $100,000
๐ Deadlines:
Seniors: February 15, 2026
Juniors: March 1, 2026
๐ป Apply now: horatioalger.org/scholarships
๐ฒ Scan the QR code on the flyer for more details!
Your future starts todayโdonโt miss this chance! ๐
#ScholarshipOpportunity #AmericanDream #CollegeReady #MCHSTigers #MCHS #TogetherWeRoar #C2Ready #HoratioAlger #HAAScholarships


Grad Bash Payments are DUE THIS FRIDAY, December 5!
โ Full Payment: $180 (Non-refundable)
โ OR Partial Payment: $90
How to Pay:
Bring cash or check (payable to MCHS)
Include your signed & notarized Grad Bash packet
Drop off in Mrs. Gribbenโs Room 1-217
๐ Need a packet? Find them in:
Front Office
Guidance
Outside Room 1-217
Class of 2026 Webpage
Class of 2026 Schoology Group
๐ง Questions? Email Mrs. Gribben at gribbew@martinschools.org
๐ข Donโt miss out on the ultimate senior celebration โ Grad Bash 2026!
Deadline: Friday, Dec. 5 โ No exceptions!
๐ #MCHSTigers #ClassOf2026 #GradBashCountdown

We are thrilled to announce that our CTE Media teacher, Laura Dervin, has been awarded $2,500 to modernize the โOn the Prowlโ Studio at MCHS! ๐ฅ๐พ
A huge shout-out to Laura for spearheading this exciting project and securing the funding from EFMC. Your vision will take our student media experience to the next level!
Special thanks to Lisa Rhodes, EFMC Executive Director, and our districtโs 2026 Teacher of the Year, Vanessa Molina-Council, along with MCHS administrators Lori Vogel (Principal) and Assistant Principals Danielle Farrell, Josh Moberg, and Alysha Ramcharan for delivering the amazing news to Ms. Dervin and her students!
This is what community support looks likeโempowering students and educators to create, innovate, and shine! ๐๐
#EFMC #CTEMedia #OnTheProwl #TigerPride #FutureReady#EducationFoundationMC #MCHS #TogetherWeRoar #MCHSCTE

Did you know that tomorrow, December 4, is National Cookie Day?!
You know what that means...every student gets a FREE holiday cookie with their lunch purchase! ๐
A little sweet treat to ring in the season and make their day even brighter! ๐คฉ
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

MCHS is looking for guest speakers from ALL career fields to share their experiences with our students. Whether you work in business, healthcare, trades, education, the arts, or beyondโyour story can inspire the next generation!
Help students explore college and career pathways and plan for their futures. Interested in speaking? Make an impact and sign up today by clicking here - https://tinyurl.com/mrytuksh! ๐ผ๐
#MCHSAVID #CareerReady #FutureLeaders #GuestSpeakers #MCHS #C2Ready #TogetherWeRoar #AVID

Did you catch them on TV?! Two Martin County High School Tigerettes brought the sparkle to the Macyโs Thanksgiving Day Parade, dancing through NYC with Spirit of America Dance and Cheer Productions!
Congrats to #Classof2026 Gianna DeCarlo and Emory Lord! They shone bright and brought the MCSD spirit to the national stage. ๐ชฉ
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

๐ Cybersecurity in Action!
Our MCHS CTE Computer Science pathway students put their skills to the ultimate test in the CyberLaunch Qualifiers, a statewide competition hosted by the University of South Florida.
๐ป From cracking codes to defending networks, these Tigers showed what it means to be #C2Ready in the digital age!
๐ The topโscoring teams will advance to the State Championship on April 24, 2026, at USF. Big cheers to all who competedโyouโre paving the way for future tech leaders!
๐ #CyberLaunch #CTE #Cybersecurity #TigerPride #MCHSCTE #MCHS #TogetherWeRoar #CyberFlorida






The first edition of The Official Newspaper of Martin County High School for the 2025โ2026 school year has arrivedโand itโs packed with stories you wonโt want to miss!
โ Inside This Issue:
๐ Senior Night Football Game
๐ Spotlight on Breast Cancer Walk
๐ฉโโ๏ธ Featured Club: HOSA
โญ PBIS November Character: Respect
๐ Talking with Fashion Forward
๐ง Editorial Game: Logic Grid
๐จ Student-Made Cartoon
โ๏ธ Meet the Team:
Editor-in-Chief: Ms. Haynes
Student Editors: Ian Hodges & Julia Murphy
Featured Authors: Hadley McMahon, Jon-Michael Tillet, Eden Carregal (HOSA), Ares Meixner, Colin Blackwell, Rui Lin, Harper Keck (VOW)
๐ Grab Your Copy Today!
Available in the Library Media Center, Front Office, and Student Services.
๐๐ Tigers, letโs celebrate our voices and creativityโdonโt miss out! #TigerTimes #MCHSNews #TigerPride







Ready for a strong start to the new semester? Make sure you have your required DE materials! Borrow them from the MCSD Dual Enrollment Library and set yourself up for success.
โ Appointments open: December 15, 2025
โ Pick-up deadline: Within 5 days of the semester start
โ Return deadline: Last day of the term (fees apply for late returns)
๐ Location: 1150 SE West St. Joseph Avenue, Stuart, FL 34996
Important: Enter via E 14th Street from Palm Beach Road (GPS may route incorrectly).
๐ฒ Scan the QR codes on the flyer for:
A satellite map to guide you
Scheduling your DE Library appointment
Donโt waitโsecure your materials and start the semester strong!
#MCHSTigers #MCSDDualEnrollment #C2Ready #StudentSuccess #MCSD #MCHS #TogetherWeRoar #IRSC

Dr. Tuckerโs students took on an inspiring challenge: find a real or fictional character who embodies a growth mindsetโsomeone who faced obstacles, leaned into perseverance, and came out stronger.
From courageous heroes to clever animals, these characters arenโt just storiesโtheyโre role models! Students shared what they admire most about these figures and reflected on how those qualities compare to their own journeys.
๐ฌ โI chose [Character Name] because they never gave up, even when things seemed impossible. I see that same determination in myself when Iโฆโ
This activity reminds us that growth isnโt about being perfectโitโs about learning, adapting, and pushing forward.
#GrowthMindset #StudentVoices #LearningJourney #Inspiration #MCHS #TogetherWeRoar






Itโs time to show what youโve learned, Tigers! ๐ช
โ Date: Tuesday, December 2
โ Who: All students scheduled for ELA PM2 or PM3 Retakes
โ Where: MCHS
โ Reminder: The testing bell schedule will be in effect on this day.
Tips for Success:
โ Get a good nightโs rest ๐ค
โ Eat a healthy breakfast ๐ณ
โ Bring your fully charged MCSD laptop ๐ป
โ Come prepared to give your best effort!
Youโve got this, Tigers! Letโs finish strong and show what we know! ๐๐
#MCHS #TigerPride #ELAProgressMonitoring #ShowWhatYouKnow


Join us for an unforgettable evening as the MCHS Tigers Boys Basketball Team takes the court!
๐ Date: Monday, December 1
๐ Time: 7:00 PM
๐ Location: Don Wallen Sports Complex
Bring your school spirit, your family, and your friendsโletโs pack the stands and cheer on our Tigers! ๐
โจ Enjoy the festive Winter Wonderland vibe and support our team as they light up the court!
๐๐ Go Tigers!
#MCHSTigers #WinterWonderlandGame #TigerPride #BlueAndGold #MCHSBasketball

Athletics is launching a brand-new competition to boost student spirit, pack the stands, and get EVERY class involved. Itโs simple: show up, support our teams, and help your class earn CASH! ๐ต
Our first Class Wars Week kicks off the first week of December as we return from Thanksgiving Break!
๐ CLASS WARS SCHEDULE (Dec 1โ5)
โข Monday, Dec 1 โ Seniors | Boys Basketball | 7:00 PM
โข Tuesday, Dec 2 โ Juniors | Girls Basketball | 6:30 PM
โข Wednesday, Dec 3 โ Sophomores | Boys Basketball | 7:00 PM
โข Thursday, Dec 4 โ Freshmen | Girls Soccer | 5:00 PM
โข Friday, Dec 5 โ All Classes | Boys Basketball | 7:00 PM
๐ฐ HOW IT WORKS
โข 50% of their ticket sales from your classโs assigned night goes directly to your classโs events and sponsorships.
โข On Friday, the class with the highest total attendance/ticket sales for the week gets 100% of their Friday funds.
Show up big โ Earn big โ Win big.
Pack the stands. Bring the energy. Represent your class. And let us #HearTheRoar ๐ ๐๐
Whoโs taking the crownโand whoโs bringing home the money?! ๐๐ฐ

๐ Welcome Back, Tigers! ๐
We hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving Break!
Now itโs time to finish strong as we head into the final weeks of Quarter 2 / First Semester. ๐ช๐
โ
Important Dates Ahead:
๐ Dec 2: ELA PM2 & PM3 Retakes
Please NOTE: Testing Bell Schedule is in Effect on December 2, 2025
๐ Dec 3: CLT
๐ Dec 4: Algebra & Geometry PM2
๐ Dec 6: SAT
๐ Dec 9: Biology & U.S. History PM2
๐ Dec 11: PERT
๐ Dec 13: ACT
๐ Dec 16: FCLE + Algebra/Geometry Retakes
๐
Dec 18: Biology & U.S. History EOC Retakes
Letโs stay focused, prepared, and ready to crush these assessments! Youโve got this, Tigers! ๐๐
#MCHSTigers #FinishStrong #C2Ready #AcademicSuccess #TogetherWeRoar


Today, weโre grateful for our incredible students, dedicated educators, hardworking support staff, devoted families, and our entire community who make our A-rated District unstoppable. ๐งก
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

As we gather with family and friends, we invite our MCHS students, families, and community to include our nationโs veterans in your gratitude.
Our Tigers have been hard at work creating stars in honor of their loved ones and friends who served, and the result are stunning visual displays that shines with appreciation for veterans connected to our Tiger Familyโand beyond.
๐๐ Thank you to all who have served. Your courage and sacrifice inspire us every day.
#MCHSTigers #ThankYouVeterans #Gratitude #TogetherWeRoar #Thankful #MCHS #TogetherWeRoar #HappyThanksgiving












