🦁 Happenings at Murray 🦁
📝- Interim Reports will be posted on Tuesday in Focus
⚽️- Home game Wednesday vs. TCCA @ 5:15
🐅 - Zoned 8th graders will travel to MCHS on Thursday at 9:30 to learn more about their CTE programs
🇺🇸CELEBRATING 250 YEARS🇺🇸
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students to take part in the America250FL Art & Essay Contests.
Winners will receive a Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans.
🗓️ Entries due by March 16
🔗 Learn more: https://america250floridacontest.com/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students to take part in the America250FL Art & Essay Contests.
Winners will receive a Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans.
🗓️ Entries due by March 16
🔗 Learn more: https://america250floridacontest.com/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🎥LEAVING LEGACIES: STUDENT FILM CONTEST🎥
Submissions are now open for Inwater Research Group's Youth-Driven Cinema Film Festival! Martin County students are invited to get creative and bring their ideas to life through short films inspired by this year’s theme: Leaving Legacies – Your Voice. Your Planet. Your Legacy.
The top five films from elementary, middle, and high school will be showcased at the festival—giving students a chance to see their work on the big screen!
🗓 Submissions due: March 25, 2026
🎬 Film screening: April 22, 2026 (Lyric Theatre, Downtown Stuart)
Learn more and submit at: https://ow.ly/g1rX50Y7QOT
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Submissions are now open for Inwater Research Group's Youth-Driven Cinema Film Festival! Martin County students are invited to get creative and bring their ideas to life through short films inspired by this year’s theme: Leaving Legacies – Your Voice. Your Planet. Your Legacy.
The top five films from elementary, middle, and high school will be showcased at the festival—giving students a chance to see their work on the big screen!
🗓 Submissions due: March 25, 2026
🎬 Film screening: April 22, 2026 (Lyric Theatre, Downtown Stuart)
Learn more and submit at: https://ow.ly/g1rX50Y7QOT
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉
Across the Martin County School District, our school counselors amplify student success every day—supporting academic growth, guiding future plans, and helping students navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion.
They are unstoppable champions for students. Their guidance, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape confident learners, strong schools, and an A-rated District where students can truly thrive!
During National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize our incredible counselors for going #ALLINMartin👊 for students and making a lasting difference across our schools.
Help us celebrate! Drop a note of thanks or a shout-out to a school counselor in the comments below! ⬇️
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #NSCW26
Across the Martin County School District, our school counselors amplify student success every day—supporting academic growth, guiding future plans, and helping students navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion.
They are unstoppable champions for students. Their guidance, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape confident learners, strong schools, and an A-rated District where students can truly thrive!
During National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize our incredible counselors for going #ALLINMartin👊 for students and making a lasting difference across our schools.
Help us celebrate! Drop a note of thanks or a shout-out to a school counselor in the comments below! ⬇️
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #NSCW26
It's a new week in The Den!
Our average daily attendance last week was higher than the overall average for the year! Great job, Lions! Let's keep it up this week!
🏀- Championship Game is tonight at 5:30 at Hidden Oaks
⚽️- Soccer tryouts are Tuesday and Wednesday after school @ 4:10
❤️- PTSA Valentine's Dance Friday from 6-8pm
📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
As part of the celebration, we are proud to host the 2nd annual district-wide Black History Month Event, bringing together every school from across the District to showcase student artwork and performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history.
📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
More details coming soon. Save the date and stay tuned!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #BlackHistoryMonth
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
As part of the celebration, we are proud to host the 2nd annual district-wide Black History Month Event, bringing together every school from across the District to showcase student artwork and performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history.
📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
More details coming soon. Save the date and stay tuned!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #BlackHistoryMonth
🎶SPOTLIGHT ON MUSICAL EXCELLENCE🎶
What a wonderful work it is when our students get to share their talents with the community!
Under the direction of Dr. Anita Caswell, the Murray Middle School choir filled the room with their beautiful voices during last night’s School Board meeting with a performance of the Star-Spangled Banner and What a Wonderful World.
We truly have talented students and educators in our schools! 🎶👏
Experience the excellence of our performing arts programs and enroll today! ➡️ bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925
This week is certainly a busy one, Lions! 🦁💙
🏆 - The 2nd MCSD attendance contest begins tomorrow! Regular school attendance is critical for student success! Last time, Murray received the trophy for middle schools. Will we win again?
🏀 - Playoff games begin on Wednesday at 5:30 (please note that the boys and girls team will play at the same time at different locations)
🍎 - SAC Meeting on Thursday at 8:15
🩷 - PTSA Valentine’s Dance tickets go on sale Thursday during at all lunches
Today, our TGR/Robotics Team won the Innovative Award for the group presentation portion of their robotics competition.
This award highlights their group collaboration, problem solving, and innovative thinking. Way to go, Lions! 🦁💙
On Wednesday, we celebrated our 8th grade athletes during our last regular season home basketball game.
We were able to celebrate everything these student-athletes have accomplished and give a big thank you to the families who have supported them every step of the way!
We are proud of you and know that you will continue to give it all on and off the court! 🏀💙🦁
📚FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT📚
Martin County High School is hosting its first-ever Family Literacy Night during Celebrate Literacy Week 2026: Read, White and Blue—Celebrating 250 Chapters of America...and you're invited! 🎉📚🇺🇸
📆 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍MCHS Library Media Center
Families of all ages are invited to enjoy storytelling, interactive literacy activities, GALE resources, a pop-up history museum, and Sunshine State Young Reader book displays, all designed to strengthen reading at home and at school.
Come read, learn, and celebrate literacy together! 📚
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Martin County High School is hosting its first-ever Family Literacy Night during Celebrate Literacy Week 2026: Read, White and Blue—Celebrating 250 Chapters of America...and you're invited! 🎉📚🇺🇸
📆 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍MCHS Library Media Center
Families of all ages are invited to enjoy storytelling, interactive literacy activities, GALE resources, a pop-up history museum, and Sunshine State Young Reader book displays, all designed to strengthen reading at home and at school.
Come read, learn, and celebrate literacy together! 📚
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Basketball season is wrapping up with our last regular season HOME game on Wednesday against the AMS Stallions! 🏀
Be on the lookout for soccer tryouts and season games. Please sure your Lion has an updated physical before tryouts begin or they won’t be permitted to participate. ⚽️
Also, wish our Horse Evaluation team well as they head to the state competition on Friday in Gainesville! 🐴
🍎REPORT CARDS🍎
Second-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
If you don't have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Second-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
If you don't have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
The Martin County School District is honored to join the StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida, in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this year’s MLK Parade and Celebration. Look for our students and staff representing our District throughout the event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
The Martin County School District is honored to join the StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida, in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this year’s MLK Parade and Celebration. Look for our students and staff representing our District throughout the event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
⭐ Lion's Care Closet ⭐
Do you have items that you are getting rid of after winter break? Too much clutter? We are willing to help you out with that!
Our students are in active need of shoes. If you are purging any size shoe in boys or girls that are in good condition, please consider dropping your items off at the Front Office during office hours. 8:00-4:40pm 🦁💙
🍎SPECIALTY PATHWAYS SHOWCASE🍎
Enrollment and School Choice are open—and with decisions ahead for the 2026–27 school year, this is the perfect time to take a closer look at what makes Martin County School District schools special!
Reminder: Martin County High School is hosting a Specialty Pathways Night for families to explore what sets the Tiger experience apart.
📅 Monday, January 12, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 MCHS Media Center
Meet teachers and students, explore academic and career pathways, and learn how MCHS prepares students for what’s next.
The key to success starts here. Unlock your child’s future in the Martin County School District and enroll with us today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Enrollment and School Choice are open—and with decisions ahead for the 2026–27 school year, this is the perfect time to take a closer look at what makes Martin County School District schools special!
Reminder: Martin County High School is hosting a Specialty Pathways Night for families to explore what sets the Tiger experience apart.
📅 Monday, January 12, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 MCHS Media Center
Meet teachers and students, explore academic and career pathways, and learn how MCHS prepares students for what’s next.
The key to success starts here. Unlock your child’s future in the Martin County School District and enroll with us today: https://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
WELCOME BACK, MCSD FAMILIES!👋👋
New semester, same A-rated standard. We're so excited to see our students and pick up right where we left off—focused, energized, and ready to keep the momentum going!
Let’s make this second half strong, successful, and unstoppable! 💪
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
New semester, same A-rated standard. We're so excited to see our students and pick up right where we left off—focused, energized, and ready to keep the momentum going!
Let’s make this second half strong, successful, and unstoppable! 💪
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
⏰❄️ ONE WEEK LEFT TO HUSTLE! ❄️⏰
Looking for some engaging activities for students to do during this last week of Winter Break? The MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle is still going strong—with just one week left to help schools climb the leaderboard!
Every ELA and Math skill mastered counts, whether students practice at their grade level, one below, or one above. There’s still time to make an impact before the challenge wraps up on January 4.
Who will be crowned the 2025 MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle Champion? 🏆
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/48T5LrF
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Looking for some engaging activities for students to do during this last week of Winter Break? The MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle is still going strong—with just one week left to help schools climb the leaderboard!
Every ELA and Math skill mastered counts, whether students practice at their grade level, one below, or one above. There’s still time to make an impact before the challenge wraps up on January 4.
Who will be crowned the 2025 MCSD IXL Holiday Hustle Champion? 🏆
➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/48T5LrF
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
❄️ WINTER BREAK IS HERE! ❄️
Winter Break has arrived, and we’re wishing our students, employees, and families a restful, joy-filled break. May the days ahead bring time to slow down, recharge, and soak in the magic of the season—whether that means cozy moments, special traditions, or simply time together.
We can’t wait to welcome students and staff back in the new year as we continue a school year rooted in excellence. Classes resume January 5.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Winter Break has arrived, and we’re wishing our students, employees, and families a restful, joy-filled break. May the days ahead bring time to slow down, recharge, and soak in the magic of the season—whether that means cozy moments, special traditions, or simply time together.
We can’t wait to welcome students and staff back in the new year as we continue a school year rooted in excellence. Classes resume January 5.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
It's the final week before Winter Break! Lots of items on the agenda this week.
🍎- SAC Meeting on Thursday
🖤🩵💚❤️💜 - Pep Rally Thursday afternoon
🍿- PBIS Movie Day on Friday
