🚨WEATHER UPDATE: SCHOOLS CLOSED TUESDAY🚨
Due to the ongoing impacts of severe weather across Martin County and surrounding communities, all Martin County School District-operated schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, November 3. This includes all after-school activities.
In making this decision, the District considered conditions throughout the region, including significant flooding and difficult travel conditions in communities where many of our employees and families live. As conditions progressed throughout the day, we received reports of employees and families navigating floodwaters to get home, leaving vehicles behind and waiting for a ride because of impassable roadways, and making alternate arrangements for overnight accommodations because they can’t safely stay in their own homes.
Those impacts matter as we consider the safety of our employees traveling to and from our campuses and our ability to have the staff and resources in place to support students throughout the day.
The decision follows Governor Ron DeSantis’ declaration of a state of emergency for Martin County and surrounding counties.
Our thoughts are with our families and employees experiencing the impacts of the severe weather, both within Martin County and in surrounding communities. We encourage everyone to use caution and prioritize their safety as conditions continue to affect our region.
Continue to follow the District's social media and website for any updates.
#ALLINMartin👊
Post updated: Update 11/2: Schools are open today. We understand that conditions vary throughout the county. Families should make the decision they feel is safest based on the conditions where they are. Please be cautious when traveling and take it slow.
We recognize delays are inevitable, especially as we urge families to take it safe and slow when arriving. Tardies will be excused with parent/guardian notification.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
We recognize delays are inevitable, especially as we urge families to take it safe and slow when arriving. Tardies will be excused with parent/guardian notification.
Thank you for your understanding and patience.
🚨WEATHER UPDATE🚨
MCSD Families: With significant rainfall impacting parts of our county, we are closely monitoring conditions ahead of the school day tomorrow.
Families should plan for the possibility of traffic and transportation delays. Please allow extra time for the morning commute and, most importantly, be safe and do not rush. If weather conditions cause your student to arrive late tomorrow morning, the tardy will be excused with parent/guardian notification.
We will continue to monitor conditions and share updates as new information becomes available. Please monitor the District’s website and social media channels for the latest information.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we work to keep our students, families and staff safe.
#ALLINMartin👊
🍎CONFERENCE NIGHTS🍎
Martin County School District families, Conference Nights are HERE!
High School: Tuesday, October 27
Middle School: Wednesday, October 28
Elementary School: Thursday, October 29
Conference Nights are a great way to check in with your child’s teacher, see how things are going in the classroom and talk about ways to keep your child on track for the rest of the school year.
High school families, we will see you tonight!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Martin County School District families, Conference Nights are HERE!
High School: Tuesday, October 27
Middle School: Wednesday, October 28
Elementary School: Thursday, October 29
Conference Nights are a great way to check in with your child’s teacher, see how things are going in the classroom and talk about ways to keep your child on track for the rest of the school year.
High school families, we will see you tonight!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍎REPORT CARDS🍎
First-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! View your child’s grades by logging in and selecting the “Reports” tab. Choose “Grade Report” for elementary students or “Report Card” for secondary students.
Click here to view grades and attendance: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Need to set up your FOCUS account? Follow the instructions here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
First-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal! View your child’s grades by logging in and selecting the “Reports” tab. Choose “Grade Report” for elementary students or “Report Card” for secondary students.
Click here to view grades and attendance: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Need to set up your FOCUS account? Follow the instructions here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🍂🎃Fall SPIRIT WEEK is Coming! 🎃🍂
Join us October 26-30 for a week of fun, creativity, and school spirit at Spectrum Academy! Check out the flyer and start planning your outfits for each themed day.
Reminder: All Spirit Week attire must follow the school dress code. Costumes, masks, face paint, and costume accessories are not permitted.
We can't wait to see your school spirit! 🍁✨
Join us October 26-30 for a week of fun, creativity, and school spirit at Spectrum Academy! Check out the flyer and start planning your outfits for each themed day.
Reminder: All Spirit Week attire must follow the school dress code. Costumes, masks, face paint, and costume accessories are not permitted.
We can't wait to see your school spirit! 🍁✨
🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY COMING SOON🗓️
We have an early release day this Wednesday, October 14. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
We have an early release day this Wednesday, October 14. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
🌊🐢ESC OPEN HOUSE 🐊🌿
Want to explore one of the coolest places in the Martin County School District?
The Environmental Studies Center is opening its doors this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! 💎🐢
Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.
And, of course, you’ll want to say hello to some of the ESC’s residents!
🐊 Joey the Alligator
🐍 Casey the Red Rat Snake
🐢 Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle
📍 Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach
Come see what makes the ESC such a special part of our District and the gem of Martin County! 💎
#ALLINMartin👊 #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore
Want to explore one of the coolest places in the Martin County School District?
The Environmental Studies Center is opening its doors this Saturday, October 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! 💎🐢
Come explore the coastal campus, meet community partners and learn more about the environmental education programs available for families and students.
And, of course, you’ll want to say hello to some of the ESC’s residents!
🐊 Joey the Alligator
🐍 Casey the Red Rat Snake
🐢 Oscar the Alligator Snapping Turtle
📍 Environmental Studies Center
2900 NE Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach
Come see what makes the ESC such a special part of our District and the gem of Martin County! 💎
#ALLINMartin👊 #ESCisThePlaceToBe #MartinMeansMore
Happy Principal Appreciation Month, Mrs. Norman! 🦅 Spectrum Academy appreciates all you do for our students, staff, and school community! 🖤🤍
🩶Celebrating Our Amazing Custodians!🩶
October 2nd was National Custodian Day and Spectrum Academy has two of the very best! They take incredible pride in keeping our campus beautiful, from the blooming flowers to the sparkling floors. But they do so much more than care for our facility; they care deeply for every single Eagle who walks through our door. 🦅
Their love and dedication are what help make Spectrum Academy feel like our home away from home. We love you, Ms. Bonnie and Ms. Sandra! Thank you for all you do! 🤩
Spectrum Academy Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month! 🎉
Join us as we come together to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, history, and contributions of the Hispanic community!
Our Eagles will enjoy a special celebration featuring delicious food, festive decorations, music, and more! It will be a wonderful opportunity for our students and staff to learn, celebrate, and appreciate the diversity that makes our school community so special.
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM
We look forward to celebrating together, Eagles!
Join us as we come together to celebrate the rich cultures, traditions, history, and contributions of the Hispanic community!
Our Eagles will enjoy a special celebration featuring delicious food, festive decorations, music, and more! It will be a wonderful opportunity for our students and staff to learn, celebrate, and appreciate the diversity that makes our school community so special.
📅 Wednesday, October 14, 2026
⏰ 11:30 AM
We look forward to celebrating together, Eagles!
🎀 Spectrum Academy is Going PINK! 🎀
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our Eagles are joining together to raise awareness, show support, and remind our community of the importance of early detection.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear PINK every Friday throughout October! Whether you wear a pink shirt, ribbon, or accessory, every splash of pink helps spread a message of awareness, education, support, and hope.
Together, Eagles, we can make a difference.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and our Eagles are joining together to raise awareness, show support, and remind our community of the importance of early detection.
Students and staff are encouraged to wear PINK every Friday throughout October! Whether you wear a pink shirt, ribbon, or accessory, every splash of pink helps spread a message of awareness, education, support, and hope.
Together, Eagles, we can make a difference.
🚨NOTICE ABOUT DISTRICT PHONES🚨
Some callers are experiencing intermittent issues when trying to reach District offices and school sites. At this time, the issue is affecting some incoming calls only, and outgoing calls remain operational.
While our Education Technology team works with the phone carriers to resolve this issue, families and community members can use the staff directory at martinschools.org to contact the appropriate employee or department via email or submit an inquiry through OnFlo.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
#ALLINMartin👊
Some callers are experiencing intermittent issues when trying to reach District offices and school sites. At this time, the issue is affecting some incoming calls only, and outgoing calls remain operational.
While our Education Technology team works with the phone carriers to resolve this issue, families and community members can use the staff directory at martinschools.org to contact the appropriate employee or department via email or submit an inquiry through OnFlo.
Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to restore normal service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
#ALLINMartin👊
📚✨READ, DREAM & GO BIG!✨📚
Tomorrow is the BIG day!
On 9/2-5, we’re celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. ❤️📖
Here’s how to join us:
📚 Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖 Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗 Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair, or even school colors (like Coat of Many Colors)! 👢✨💕
Let’s go #ALLINMartin👊 to celebrate reading, big dreams and the joy of a good book! Get ready to share your pics of reading a book and doing it in style, just like Dolly.
#PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ImaginationLibrary
Tomorrow is the BIG day!
On 9/2-5, we’re celebrating Dolly Parton Day and her biggest gift to children: a love of reading. ❤️📖
Here’s how to join us:
📚 Read for at least 30 minutes on September 25.
📖 Get a library card and make your next great read easier to find.
💗 Have a child age 5 or under? Sign up for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library to receive free books at home
And, of course, dress the part! Think pink, rhinestones, boots and big hair, or even school colors (like Coat of Many Colors)! 👢✨💕
Let’s go #ALLINMartin👊 to celebrate reading, big dreams and the joy of a good book! Get ready to share your pics of reading a book and doing it in style, just like Dolly.
#PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ImaginationLibrary
🌟STUDENT SERVICE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY🌟
Friendly reminder that there's about one week left to complete community service hours for the Martin County School District Student Service Challenge!
40 students will receive a $500 scholarship toward their future. To qualify, students must:
✅ Complete 20 hours of community service by October 2, 2026
✅ Submit an essay about civic leadership and responsibility
✅ Be enrolled in a Martin County public or charter school
If your student is already working on their hours, now is the time to get those last hours in! If they haven’t started yet, there’s still time to serve their community and qualify.
📧 To apply, email Mark Cowles at cowlesm@martinschools.org using your student’s school email account.
Subject line: 2026 Student Service Scholarship
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Friendly reminder that there's about one week left to complete community service hours for the Martin County School District Student Service Challenge!
40 students will receive a $500 scholarship toward their future. To qualify, students must:
✅ Complete 20 hours of community service by October 2, 2026
✅ Submit an essay about civic leadership and responsibility
✅ Be enrolled in a Martin County public or charter school
If your student is already working on their hours, now is the time to get those last hours in! If they haven’t started yet, there’s still time to serve their community and qualify.
📧 To apply, email Mark Cowles at cowlesm@martinschools.org using your student’s school email account.
Subject line: 2026 Student Service Scholarship
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🍎PARENT WORKSHOP TODAY: GIFTED PROGRAM🍎
TODAY: Interested in learning more about the Martin County School District's Gifted Program? Come to the first Parent Workshop of the 26-27 school year!
Join us to learn how gifted services work in the District, what families can expect from gifted programs, and how we support gifted students' academic growth and success across our schools.
📆 September 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
📍 School Board Room (1939 SE Federal Hwy)
Please contact Kelly Francke at franckk@martinschools.org to RSVP or RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3V6PNa5
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
TODAY: Interested in learning more about the Martin County School District's Gifted Program? Come to the first Parent Workshop of the 26-27 school year!
Join us to learn how gifted services work in the District, what families can expect from gifted programs, and how we support gifted students' academic growth and success across our schools.
📆 September 23, 2026
⏰ 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.
📍 School Board Room (1939 SE Federal Hwy)
Please contact Kelly Francke at franckk@martinschools.org to RSVP or RSVP here: https://bit.ly/3V6PNa5
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Learning by Doing at Spectrum Academy! Our Principles of Food Prep students put on their aprons and got right to work! 🥕🫑🥒 From chopping veggies to building practical kitchen skills, our Eagles are learning by doing. Mr. Thompson brings energy and a genuine love of teaching to every lesson, helping students develop skills they can use every day and take with them into the real world. 👨🍳💪 Real skills. Real learning. Real-world preparation. We are ready for MORE! 🦅✨
What an honor it was for Mrs. Thurston to represent the Eagles at the Martin County School District State of the District event on Friday morning. ❤️💙
She was especially proud to see a photo of Ms. Duran and one of our Eagles featured on the screen as Superintendent Maine highlighted the incredible opportunities available to students and families across MCSD.
Moments like this remind us just how special our Spectrum Academy community is. We are so proud of the dedication, heart, and work our incredible team brings to students every day! 🖤🦅 #ReadyForMore #MartinMeansMore
What a beautiful day at Spectrum Academy as we celebrated our commitment to being Future Ready! 🦅✨
Today was AVID Day, and it was powerful! Our students were challenged to think bigger, set goals, embrace new opportunities, and see what is possible for their future.
A huge thank you to Ms. Duran for your AVID leadership, vision, and forward thinking. You are challenging our students and staff to grow, stretch, and become the best versions of themselves.
We’re building a culture where students know they are capable of more and have the support to get there.
The future is bright at Spectrum Academy, and we’re just getting started! 💙 #AVIDDay #FutureReady #SpectrumAcademy #BuiltForMore #EaglesSoar
🇺🇸CELEBRATING CONSTITUTION WEEK🇺🇸
Constitution Week officially begins on September 17, but Martin County School District students are already getting a head start!
Further highlighting the importance of this annual observance, the Martin County School Board approved the 2026 Constitution Week Proclamation at Tuesday night's meeting, developed with Ms. Rae Scimeca and the Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
As we recognize the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, students across the District will spend the week learning about the document that continues to shape our nation and protect our freedoms.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ConstitutionWeek
Constitution Week officially begins on September 17, but Martin County School District students are already getting a head start!
Further highlighting the importance of this annual observance, the Martin County School Board approved the 2026 Constitution Week Proclamation at Tuesday night's meeting, developed with Ms. Rae Scimeca and the Halpatiokee Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
As we recognize the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, students across the District will spend the week learning about the document that continues to shape our nation and protect our freedoms.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore #ConstitutionWeek
