Port Salerno Elementary School

Families: Summer is an ideal time to develop water safety skills. Please click the link for a list of community resources available - http://bit.ly/444U7HM.

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY🍎

Students looking for some fresh fits for the new school year? Keep in mind our dress code!

We’re throwing it back to this iconic video made by Jensen Beach High School students to help your kiddos start the year in style and in dress code: https://youtu.be/cQbBXQDVJuc

View the full dress code policy here: https://go.boarddocs.com/fl/martin/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=CWVHVQ4A321D

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🍽️BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEALS INFO🍽️

Make lunch and breakfast simple this school year with MySchoolBucks—the Martin County School District's online payment system. Visit MySchoolBucks.com to create your FREE account and easily add funds for breakfast and lunch.

👉Regular price for breakfast for all students is $1.50. Lunch for grades K-5 is $1.85, and for grades 6-12 is $2.10.

ℹ️The District will cover the cost of meals for students who apply and qualify for reduced-price meals. Want to know if your student qualifies? The application is on myschoolapps.com!

All students attending the school sites participating in the Community Eligibility Provisions will receive free breakfasts and lunches with no income restrictions. Those sites include:
🍎Willoughby Learning Center
🍎J.D. Parker Elementary School
🍎The Pinewood Elementary
🍎Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎Warfield Elementary School
🍎Indiantown Middle School
🍎Indiantown High School
🍎Spectrum Academy

For more information, please contact the Food & Nutrition Services Department at 772-223-2655 ext. 58107 or email AskFNS@martinschools.org.

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⏰🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY🍎⏰

Ring, ring—it’s that time! 🛎️

The 2025–2026 bell schedules are officially approved! Whether you're setting your morning routine or planning the afternoon pickup line, now’s a great time to check when that first bell rings for your student.

⏰ Each school’s start and end times, and office hours, are available now—because Day 1 success starts with being on time!

📲 View the bell schedules on our comprehensive Back-to-School webpage: https://bit.ly/4lstggr

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🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟

During Tuesday night's School Board meeting, Superintendent Michael Maine and School Board members officially welcomed several school leaders to their new roles in our A-Rated District!

Please join us in congratulating the following administrators:
🍎 Adelle Sumner – Principal, Warfield Elementary School
🍎 Erin Albano – Assistant Principal, Warfield Elementary School
🍎 Alcira Gonzalez – Assistant Principal, Port Salerno Elementary School
🍎 Sydnee Harden – Assistant Principal, Palm City Elementary School
🍎 Dr. Allysha Ramcharan and Danielle Farrell – Assistant Principals, Martin County High School

We’re excited for the leadership, passion, and commitment these educators bring as we continue our journey toward becoming the #1 school district in Florida!

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🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY🍎

The 2025–2026 school year kicks off August 11—and we’ve made it easier than ever to get everything you need in one place!

From the instructional calendar and Meet the Teacher dates to our new one-click school supply lists with TeacherLists, the MCSD Back-to-School Hub has all your first-day essentials. (Bus routes coming soon! 🚌)

📲 Just tap the blue buttons (left side if you’re on a computer) to explore by topic: https://bit.ly/4lstggr

Rooted in community. Driven by opportunity. Preparing our Future Today. A-Rated and Unstoppable for every student, every day!

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🍎EXTENDED DAY REGISTRATION🍎

Extended Day registration for the 2025-2026 school year will begin Monday, July 14!

Registration forms will be available online through FOCUS and will be accepted through July 25th in order to attend the first week of school. 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.

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🌟A-RATED AND UNSTOPPABLE🌟

Saying it LOUD and PROUD: the Martin County School District is an A-rated district once again!
To our students, teachers, support staff, families, and community—thank you. This “A” wouldn't have been possible without our passionate educators, determined students, and supportive community.

🎥 Superintendent Michael Maine shares what this milestone means and how it positions us on the road to becoming the #1 school district in Florida: https://youtu.be/c9VyGnt4XPo?si=jgRoE3-bB-yNe5Zr

This "A" doesn’t just benefit our schools; it benefits all of Martin County. And we’re just getting started — the momentum is building, and we’re ready to keep pushing forward.

Rooted in community. Driven by opportunity. Preparing our future today.

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📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐

Week 6️⃣ of Math Review Monday is here!

Keep your math skills sharp this summer by tackling this series, plus two IXL challenges every week—the perfect practice for your next grade level.

Check out one of this week's 5th grade challenges below: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R

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🎆HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY🎆

We wish all of our students, families, staff, and community a safe and meaningful Independence Day!

Friendly reminder, all school and District offices are closed today.

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🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS🍎

Good news, Martin County families: Florida’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday now runs all month long! From August 1–31, 2025, save on essential school items like supplies, clothing, and even computers.

Plus, we've made back-to-school shopping even easier with TeacherLists! Get everything on your student's supply list with just a few clicks.

Literally: just click, shop, and done. See what’s tax-exempt and start your shopping here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2294823

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🇺🇸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 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

Extended Day will reopen on July 7th. Please note that not all Summer Food Service Program locations will reopen on July 7th. To view the specific locations and schedules, click here: https://bit.ly/3VzZeeW

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📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 It's week 5️⃣ of Math Review Monday! Refresh your math skills and get a head start on your next grade level with these weekly problems. Stay extra sharp by completing two IXL challenges! Check out one of this week's 1st grade challenges below: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MathReviewMonday

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL READY🍎 Back-to-school shopping is now easier than EVER! The Martin County School District is excited to roll out TeacherLists—a new tool that makes finding your student’s classroom supply list quick, easy, and stress-free. Literally: just click, shop, and done. Here’s how it works: 🍎 Visit the School Supply Lists page on our website 🍎 Find your child’s school 🍎 Shop the full list directly from your favorite stores like Target, Amazon, and Walmart With TeacherLists, you can save time and help your students start the school year with everything they need! ➡️ Start shopping today: https://bit.ly/4k3bZc3 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 During tonight’s meeting, the Martin County School Board approved the appointment of Mrs. Lauren Gifford as the new Executive Director of School Leadership and Improvement and Mr. David Shaffer as the new Principal of Port Salerno Elementary School! As Principal of Port Salerno Elementary, Mrs. Gifford led the school’s remarkable climb from a D to a B in just two years. She championed the school’s AVID implementation and fostered a culture of academic growth and high expectations. In her new role, she will support school leaders across the District in driving continued success. Mr. Shaffer has served as Assistant Principal at Port Salerno since 2017, leading alongside Mrs. Gifford in the school’s academic turnaround. He was named the District’s 24-25 Assistant Principal of the Year for his experience in instructional systems, data-driven practices, and community engagement. As the new Principal of PSE, Mr. Shaffer will continue to push the Stingray scholars to success. Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Gifford and Mr. Shaffer on their new leadership roles! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📚SUMMER READING FUN📚 Students in grades 1–6 can earn a FREE book this summer just by reading! Thanks to the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program, kids who read 8️⃣ books can choose a free one from a special selection in stores. 📖 Learn more: https://bit.ly/43YXjVn Looking for more ways to keep young minds active (and boredom at bay)? Explore our summer learning resources: https://www.martinschools.org/page/holiday-resources #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎KINDERGARTEN READY🍎 It’s only week two of summer, but the first day of school will be here before you know it! Have a child who will be 𝟓 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝 on or before 𝐒𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓? Get them registered for kindergarten today! Now's the perfect time to complete registration (for any new student!) so they are ready for day 1️⃣ on August 11, 2025. Register now, relax later: https://www.martinschools.org/page/online-registration #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY IS BACK! 📐 Let’s keep those math muscles flexing all summer long! 💪 Each week, we’re sharing new Math Review Monday practice problems for students of all ages across the Martin County School District. ⭐️ NEW THIS YEAR!! Stay extra sharp by completing two suggested summer skills per week for your grade level on IXL! New problems post every Monday—check out one of this week's 2nd grade challenges below: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MathReviewMonday

🧃☀️FREE SUMMER MEALS FOR STUDENTS🧃☀️ School may be out, but nutritious meals are still in! The Martin County School District will be serving free breakfast and lunch for all children 18 and under at select school sites starting Monday, June 2, 2025, with no income restrictions. Meal service dates and times will vary by location. Children must remain on location while they are eating their meals. Our Summer Feeding Bus is back as well! You can find the beautiful, bright bus serving lunch at St. Lucie Mobile Village and Booker Park in Indiantown starting Monday. 📍Find a meal site near you: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2240674 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🍎 Reminder, Martin County families: we have Early Release today! There's no school on Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. All District-operated schools and offices will be closed. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊