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What a powerful way to kick off the school year! ✨ Our Eagle team had an incredible day learning with Nancy Nielsen from the National Dropout Prevention Center. We were reminded that there's always more to learn and understand about one another - even when we think we know someone well. We also reflected on how our words, actions, and expectations shape the narrative for our students. By raising rigor, we create more opportunities for students to discover their talents, recognize their worth, and reach their full potential. A few of our veteran teachers were honored for their work with NDPC over the years. We're energized, inspired, and ready for more! 💙📚

🍎⏰ TODAY'S BACK-TO-SCHOOL CHECKLIST ⏰🍎

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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📚✨MORE CHOICE. MORE POSSIBILITIES.✨📚

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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📚✏️ The first day of school is almost here! 🦅

Be sure to save these important dates as we kick off an exciting new school year at Spectrum Academy. We can't wait to welcome our Eagles back and begin another year of learning, growth, and success together! We look forward to seeing everyone soon!

We're excited to introduce the 2026–2027 Spectrum Academy Administrative Team!

Mrs. Thurston and Mr. Hogg are excited to continue serving our amazing students and staff, and they are thrilled to welcome our new principal, Mrs. Melora Norman, to the Eagle family!

Mrs. Norman brings extensive expertise in instructional leadership, a strong commitment to our community, and a passion for building meaningful relationships that support student success. From the moment she stepped onto campus, she hit the ground running, embracing our mission and culture with enthusiasm and purpose. She is already proving to embody what it means to be an Eagle.

Together, this leadership team is committed to serving our students, supporting our staff, and ensuring every Eagle has the opportunity to soar.🦅

✨Rooted in Resilience. Unstoppable Together. Ready for More!✨

Martin County means even more this year. Spectrum Academy was proud to represent at the MCSD’s back to school community celebration with. It was a day filled with connection, pride, and a powerful reminder of what makes our school so special. The highlight of the day was meeting two Eagles from different generations who walked the halls of our campus. Mr. Albert Brinkley attended school here when it was the Stuart Training School. His knowledge of our campus's rich history is something to be treasured. He shared stories that remind us where we've come from and inspire us to preserve those memories for future generations. We also had the opportunity to connect with Ronlee Manning, who attended Spectrum Academy about five years ago. Mr. Manning shared how the educators at Spectrum made a lasting impact on his life. Because of their support, he graduated from high school and is now an electrical apprentice with a bright future ahead of him. Spectrum Academy is more than a school. It is a place deeply rooted in history, strengthened by its community, and dedicated to helping every student build a successful future. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! 🦅 We're proud of our past, inspired by our present, and ready for more.

🎉EXCITING NEWS!🎉

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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📲RING, RING

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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📆 LESS THAN TWO WEEKS UNTIL SCHOOL!📆

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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Today we were lucky enough to attend New Educator Orientation (NEO) with our school counselor, Maureen Ruiz! 🍎✨ Although Mrs. Ruiz joined the Spectrum Academy family at the very end of last school year, we wanted her to have the opportunity to experience everything NEO has to offer and to soak up all she could learn about the incredible Martin County School District We're so excited for the year ahead and know that our students and families will benefit from Maureen's passion, dedication, and commitment to supporting every learner. Welcome (officially!) to the Spectrum Academy community! 🦅🤍 #SpectrumAcademy #NewEducatorOrientation #SchoolCounselor #BackToSchool #ReadyForMore

🚌BUS ROUTES UPDATE🚌

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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🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS START NOW🍎

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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📆BACK-TO-SCHOOL PLANNING📆

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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☀️ Still soaking up summer vibes, but we can’t help getting excited for August 10…

School starts in ONE MONTH, and we’re ready for another incredible year in the Martin County School District! 🎒📚

New year. New opportunities. Same relentless commitment to helping every student succeed—because Martin Means More.🫶☀️

Before the first bell rings, make sure you’re connected! Text START to 98900 to receive important back-to-school alerts. 📲

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Wishing all of our Eagles a safe and happy Fourth of July! 🇺🇸 Enjoy the holiday weekend, make great memories, and stay safe! 🦅

🇺🇸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 3rd, in observance of Independence Day.

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🦅 Spectrum Academy educators attended the AVID Summer Institute in Orlando last week! 🦅 Mrs. Duran, Mrs. Dwyer, and Mrs. Thurston are excited to bring back new AVID strategies as they prepare for Spectrum Academy’s inaugural year of AVID classes. Our Eagle leaders had the opportunity to collaborate with Professional Learning Coordinator Mrs. Register, South Fork High School AVID teacher Mrs. Morreale, and AVID educators from across the country. Through meaningful collaboration and professional learning, they gained tools and insights to enhance student engagement and achievement. We are excited to put these strategies into action and create even more engaging, student-centered learning experiences this school year! 💪📚✨ #AVID #AVIDSummerInstitute #BuildingThinkers

❤️ECG SCREENING INFO❤️

Missed the recent free ECG screening hosted at South Fork High School? No worries!

Remember, beginning July 1, 2026, Florida law will require ECG screenings for incoming ninth-grade student athletes and any new student athletes. If you were unable to attend the event, please know that more screening opportunities will be scheduled throughout the school year.

Need an ECG sooner? An option is available through the St. Lucie Health Department (see flyer for details).

We’ll continue to keep families informed as additional screening dates are announced. ❤️

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Happy Father’s Day from the Spectrum Academy Eagles! 🦅 Today we celebrate all fathers and father figures who lead with strength, love, guidance, and sacrifice. Thank you for the difference you make each day in the lives of our students, families, and community.