The Murray Lions received multiple awards and accolades at the district Science Fair. Please click the link below for details and photos.
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fUuwvZBRC4nu_B6K9oL_0STourIAs2lGGkMcG9q3J_4/edit?usp=sharing
๐CHARTING A COURSE TO SUCCESS๐
Reminder: Jensen Beach High School's Class of 2028 Freshman Preview is tonight Feb. 27, at 5:30 p.m.!
Explore the Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone program and the different CTE academies that are only available at JBHS during the preview event.
โน๏ธ More information about School Choice and freshman previews here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1467067
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether๐ซ

๐PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD๐
Celebrate Public Schools Week with the Martin County School District!
We proudly educate about 18,000 PK-12 students across 29 facilities.
All week long, join us in celebrating the amazing things happening in our public schools and the people who make it all happen!
Today is Memory Lane Monday!
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD #psw24

๐CHARTING A COURSE TO SUCCESS๐
๐ข Calling all 8th grade families: high school is right around the corner!
Each Martin County School District comprehensive high school is hosting Freshman Preview to showcase their Career & Technical Education and signature programs.
Students may apply to attend any MCSD high school during our School Choice application period, which opens on March 1.
Explore Cambridge International Education (AICE), International Baccalaureate (IB), Advanced Placement (AP) Capstone, and the different CTE academies that are only available at the specific schools during their preview events!
โก๏ธMartin County High School's Freshman Showcase: Wednesday, 2/21, at 5:30 p.m.
โก๏ธJensen Beach High School's Freshman Preview: Tuesday, 2/27, at 5:30 p.m.
โก๏ธSouth Fork High School's Freshman Showcase: Thursday, 2/29, at 5:30 p.m.
โน๏ธ More information about School Choice and freshman previews here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1467067
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether๐ซ

๐กFREE ADMISSION๐ก
Martin County School District employees can attend the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show for FREE on Friday, February 16, from 5 p.m. to midnight!
MCSD staff, bring your employee ID to the ticketing area. Complimentary admission is for employees only and includes entrance to the Fair. Wristbands, food/beverages, tickets for guests, and other in-Fair purchases are sold separately.
This FREE admission includes the chance to watch Martin County High School's Jazz Band and Choir and MCSD alum/country music up-and-comer Jessleeโs kick off of her 2024 โSmall Town Go-Roundโ Tour!
Thank you to the Martin County Fair Board for providing this opportunity to our outstanding employees! ๐๐ก
Learn more about the Martin County Fair here: https://www.martincountyfair.com/
#ALLINMartin๐ #MCSDBetterTogether๐ซ

๐NO SCHOOL MONDAY๐
Reminder, NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Feb. 12, for students due to the Districtwide Professional Learning Day!
Martin County School District staff: the REAL halftime show kicks off tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. with a welcome and breakfast, with sessions starting promptly at 8 a.m.
Get ready to bring all the energy and spirit! ๐๐
Classes resume for students on Tuesday, Feb. 13.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether๐ซ

Murray Middle School students had a blast at the Stuart ArtsFest, creating chalk pastel murals. #MCSDBetterTogether




Murray Middle School was the proud host of the 2024 MCSD History Fair. Thanks to all of our participants and volunteers. We had a wonderful turn out!!







๐คALUM SPOTLIGHT๐ค
Martin County School District alum Jesslee will be headlining at the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show on Friday, Feb. 16!
Jesslee is a proud alum of SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, Murray Middle School and Martin County High School! She's coming back to her hometown to kick off her first week of her 2024 โSmall Town Go-Roundโ Tour.
Leading up to Jesslee's show, the Martin County High School Jazz Band will perform at 6:30 pm, followed by the Martin County High School Choir.
Jesslee's concert is included with the fair admission ticket, which is $10 that evening.
We look forward to our current and former MCSD students taking the stage on Feb. 16! ๐ค๐ถ
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether๐ซ

๐CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS๐
Our Martin County School District counselors support our students academically, socially and emotionally in numerous ways each and every day. For our second #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek spotlight, we are highlighting Murray Middle School counselors, Ms. Ashley Clark and Ms. Christine Sequeira.
"My two school counselors are the glue that holds our school together," Principal Jeff Umbaugh shared.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether๐ซ

FREE ADMISSION to the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show on Monday, Feb. 12!
You read that right!
Martin County School District students will have free admission to the fair on Monday, Feb. 12, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. when they show their Student's Day Passport at the gate.
Students can grab their passport book from their teacher or with the link below. Students can get stamps from any four activities and return the passport to their teacher for PBIS/Student Engagement points!
Remember, Monday, Feb. 12 is a teacher workday, so students have the day off. What better way to spend the day than at the fair, for free!
This flyer is NOT the actual passport. The passport can be found here: https://bit.ly/3ux2spU. Students may be asked to show ID at the gate.
#ALLINMartin๐ #MCSDBetterTogether๐ซ
๐INTERIM REPORTS๐
Interim reports for middle and high school students will be posted on Tuesday, February 6!
View your child's grades in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud

๐HONORING OUR HISTORY๐
Reminder! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in this yearโs Black History Month contests!
Students from all grade levels are invited to take part. Contests will run through February 7th.
Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship!
For more info on how to enter, visit: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1439187
#ALLINMartin๐ #BlackHistoryMonth

The MMS girls basketball team won last night and will be moving on to the championship game. This game will be on Monday 2/5 at 5:30 at Anderson Middle School. Please come out and cheer for the team.


๐HONORING OUR HISTORY๐
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
Throughout February, we'll highlight the impactful contributions of Black leaders and historical figures to our community and the world. Stay tuned!
#ALLINMartin๐ #BlackHistoryMonth

The MMS Drama Dept is entertaining a packed house tonight with a musical, "Happy the High Tech Snowman!" ๐ญ

Order the MMS Yearbook! Yearbooks are $30 until February 1, when they go up to $35. After March 1, they go up to $40. Go Lions!
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ROOMS SUPPORT ๐ฒ
Has your childโs teacher elected to enroll their classroom in Rooms? Explore this new two-way communication tool via the Martin County School District app!
If your childโs teacher created a Rooms account, you should have received a text from 98900 or an email from Thrillshare to register.
Once youโve registered on the website, make sure to use the Rooms via the MCSD app, rather than the website.
Need extra support? Visit our website here: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/rooms-support
Stay connected and make the most of your MCSD app!
Download for Android https://bit.ly/384NjgH
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Dl3iWC
#ALLINMartin๐ #MCSDBetterTogether๐ซ


๐บ๐ธCELEBRATING ACADEMIC SUCCESS๐บ๐ธ
Give a round of applause to these three Murray Middle School students, who took the top prizes in the local Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW 23-24 Patriot's Pen Contest!
These students entered the contest by drafting an essay with the prompt: "How are you inspired by America?" They are competing against 100,000 middle school students for college scholarships and a paid trip to Washington, D.C.!
Congratulations to the following Lions and their sponsor teacher, Ms. Natalie Williams:
๐ฅ - Luke Moore, 7th grade
๐ฅ - Dylan Crago, 7th grade
๐ฅ - Riley Ornelas, 6th grade
We wish them the best of luck on the national level!
#ALLINMartin๐ #MCSDBetterTogether๐ซ #PublicSchoolProud

Congratulations to Luke, Dylan, and Riley who took the top 3 prizes in the Hobe Sound VFW's 2023-2024 Patriots Pen Contest. This year's theme was, "How are you inspired by America?" The students' essays will be submitted to the national level, competing against 100,000 other grade 6-8 students for college money and a trip to Washington DC. @HobeSoundVFW

