🐾 The night before the first day of school is here!
Backpacks are packed (we hope 😉), outfits are picked out, alarm clocks are set, and everyone is wondering the same thing…
“Are we ready?” The answer is ABSOLUTELY, YES! 🎉
💙Tomorrow, our hallways will be filled with excited Wildcats, new friendships, big smiles, a few butterflies, and SO much learning. And while the first day might feel a little overwhelming for everyone, you don’t have to have it all figured out tonight. We’ve got the details you need right here! 👇
🚙 MORNING ARRIVAL
Drop-off begins at 7:10 AM for grades K–5 in the car line loop off of Palm City School Ave.
Remember:
⬇️ Windows down on the school side
➡️ Pull all the way forward
🚗 Stay in your vehicle—our Safety Patrol will open the door
⏳ WAIT for all students to get safely onto the sidewalk before pulling away
✨ VPK CAR RIDERS + SIBLINGS
Drop-off begins at 7:15 AM in the bus loop, after the bus leaves the loop. Arrive early? No problem! Simply wait in a parking spot. And as always, thank you for never passing a bus! 💙
🚌 WONDERING ABOUT THE BUS?
You can find bus routes here:
Martin County School District Elementary Bus Routes
🍎 WHAT’S FOR LUNCH?
Breakfast and lunch menus are available online, or download the Nutrislice App.
💰 NEED TO ADD LUNCH MONEY?
You can add funds to your child’s account through MySchoolBucks:
MySchoolBucks
💙 WONDERING ABOUT DISMISSAL?
Dismissal begins at 2:00 PM. Please give us a little extra grace during the first week as we get everyone where they need to go. It may take a little longer than usual—and that’s okay!
🚌 You can also download the Parent Reaxium Bus App here:
Parent Reaxium Bus App Information
Now... zip the backpack.🎒
⏰Set the alarm.
Take a deep breath...
And get some sleep. 🌛
🐾💛Tomorrow is a new beginning, and we are ready to welcome our Wildcats back to school!💛🐾
We’re LOCKED IN ON LEARNING.
We’re ready for a great year.
And… THAT’S HOW WE WILDCAT! 💙🐾
Our Back-to-School Reading Challenge is on!
🎯 Challenge: By August 31, every student in each class earns at least 1 Accelerated Reader (AR) point.
🏆 The Reward: If every student in your class reaches the goal, every student in the class will earn a token for the EFMC Book Vending Machine and choose a brand-new book to keep!
If your Class Schedule reads TBA, you DO have a teacher.
TBA in 1st Grade = Ms. Hogan
TBA in 3rd Grade= Ms. Fields/ Cohen
Thank you! 💛🐾💙
It's time to Meet the Teacher, Wildcats! 🐾
We can't wait to welcome our students back to school for the 2026-2027, school year.
✨ALL FORMS IN FOCUS MUST BE UPDATED TO SEE YOUR STUDENT SCHEDULE!✨
🚗Parking is available off Palm City School Ave. in the front lot and Wildcat lot. For overflow, use the interior loop of the front lot. Do not park/block the road leading to the school and do not park around the retention pond.
🚙Parking is available down 34th Street, too! The bus loop and teacher lots are available. For overflow, parking is permitted on the grass on 34th St., however, cars that block or encroach on the sidewalk may be ticketed.
💙It's going to be a PAWSome year! 💛
Before you go looking for teacher assignments and course schedules this afternoon... 👀
✅ Log into FOCUS Parent Portal.
✅ Complete ALL required Back-to-School Forms. (They'll pop up automatically—and some families may have more than two!)
✅ Then come back later to view your student's teacher assignment or course schedule.
Skip Step 2, and Step 3 won't be nearly as exciting. 😉
Get started: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
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Join us August 6th at 5:30 in the cafeteria for an event just for you. Afterwards, head to your child's classroom where teachers will teach you about how their classroom works and what your child will learn this year. Be sure to bring your questions!
🐾Let's give a warm Wildcat welcome to our new teachers and staff!
In the Martin County School District, we know one size doesn't fit all. That's why Martin County Flexible Education gives families more ways to access the premier, A-rated education we're proud to provide.
Whether it's taking courses in person at an MCSD school or learning online through Martin County Virtual School, students can choose the pathway that best supports their goals—with the same dedicated MCSD teachers guiding the way.
Because Martin Means More means providing more opportunities, more flexibility, and more ways for every student to succeed.
Learn more about Martin County Flexible Education: 🔗 https://bit.ly/4yBPRy4
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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!
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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
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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. 😉
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🐾Let's give a warm Wildcat welcome to our new teachers and staff!
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
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🐾Let's give a warm Wildcat welcome to our new teachers and staff!
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.
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🐾Let's give a warm Wildcat welcome to our new teachers and staff!
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
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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
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