Spectrum Academy

🍎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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🌟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.

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎆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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🍎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

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 We're back with week 4️⃣ of our Math Review Monday problems! Keep your skills sharp this summer by tackling this series, plus two IXL challenges every week—the perfect practice for your next grade level. This week's example problem is for our high school students prepping for the SAT! Check it out and see if you can solve it: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MathReviewMonday

🌟CELEBRATING NEW LEADERSHIP🌟 Congratulations to Ms. Mercedes Thurston, officially approved by the Martin County School Board as the new Assistant Principal of Spectrum Academy! With nearly 25 years of experience in education and a year already serving the Spectrum community, Ms. Thurston brings compassion, consistency, and a deep commitment to student growth. From advocacy to academic planning, she leads with heart and purpose. Please join us in congratulating Ms. Thurston! 🎉 Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2275098 #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

🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES🎉 As May comes to a close, we’re proud to celebrate the final Ignite Excellence Award recipients of the 24-25 school year—employees who go above and beyond for students, colleagues, and our community. Nominated by peers, they truly embody what it means to ignite excellence every day. Join us in congratulating: ⭐️Wilma Almestica-Sanchez - Director of Exceptional Student Education ⭐️Mercedes Thurston - Spectrum Academy ⭐️Carol Ann Kilinski - South Fork High School ⭐️Antonia Lopez - Indiantown Middle School ⭐️Veronica Zapico - Bessey Creek Elementary School Since starting the Ignite Excellence Program this year, we received nearly 300 nominees, had 30 winners, and gave away about $3,000 in certificates. We couldn't be more grateful to ALL the local businesses who helped us celebrate our winners! Shoutout to the top sponsors for the final awardees: Fleet Feet Stuart - Port St. Lucie and Smallcakes of Stuart, a Cupcakery & Creamery! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🧃☀️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👊

🍎EARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL🍎 Reminder, Martin County families: we have Early Release on Friday, May 23, followed by no school on Monday, May 26! View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊

🦅CELEBRATING OUR GRADUATING EAGLES🦅 No matter what school name appears on the diploma–Spectrum Academy, Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School, or South Fork High School–this milestone is one to be celebrated. Before our traditional high school graduation ceremonies begin, Spectrum Academy graduates were honored in a heartfelt celebration surrounded by staff, loved ones, and very proud school and District leaders, including Superintendent Michael Maine, School Board Chair Amy Pritchett, Board Members Dr. Brian Moriarty, Christia Li Roberts and Jennifer Russell, along with Deputy Superintendent Dr. Tracey Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services Dr. Lisa Estevez, and current Port Salerno Elementary Principal Lauren Gifford. Eagles, you've soared to new heights. Earning your diploma is an achievement that you should be proud of today and always. Congrats, grads! We know you all have a bright future ahead. 🦅🎓 #ALLINMartin👊 #Classof2025 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN: GET READY FOR SUMMER!🎙️ The school year may be winding down, but the latest episode of All In Martin is heating up! ☀️😎 In Episode 6 of our monthly podcast, we sit down with three teachers—Mrs. Vanessa Molina-Council (MCSD 24-25 Teacher of the Year from Citrus Grove Elementary School), Mrs. Rachel Smith (Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School's 25-26 Teacher of the Year), and Mrs. Samantha Pankhurst (MCSD's 24-25 High School Teacher of the Year from Jensen Beach High School)—to reflect on this school year and share tips to help students stay sharp over the summer. PLUS: Superintendent Michael Maine joins us to share his end-of-year message for students, families, and staff across the Martin County School District. ➡️ New episode drops May 15 on YouTube, Spotify & Apple Podcasts! Catch up on previous episodes: 🎧 YouTube: https://bit.ly/3Cbrsac 🎧 Spotify: https://bit.ly/4jSX3hZ 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4gGE2fU #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📣HELP US HELP YOU!📣 We know you want the best possible education for your child, and so do we! Help us help you and our students by taking a few minutes (literally only a few minutes!!) to fill out Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey. HURRY! The deadline is May 9! This is for MCSD families of all grade levels. Tell us what’s working, what could be better, and what makes your kiddo excited (or not-so-excited) to go to school. Your feedback helps shape real improvements in our schools—like attendance, academics, and overall student outcomes. It’s short. It’s important. It’s anonymous. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib We sincerely thank our families for partnering with us on our mission to provide excellent education for all students. #ALLINMartin👊

🎓SECURE MY FUTURE: JOB FAIR🎓 Families of seniors: your graduate's future could start here on the Treasure Coast! The Martin County School District is proud to host Secure My future Job Fair on May 15 from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. at the MCSD Board Room (located at 1939 SE Federal Highway)! This event is a valuable opportunity for your senior (or junior) to: ✅ Explore local employment opportunities ✅ Connect with businesses, organizations, and training providers ✅ Learn about internships, apprenticeships, and post-secondary training Transportation must be requested in advance. Students should contact their school guidance counselor to RSVP. If attending, they should dress to impress and bring their resume! Whether your student is college-bound, entering the workforce, or still exploring options, this event is designed to help them plan their next step. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉🎓CELEBRATING FUTURE-READY SCHOLARS🎓🎉 Here's an incredible stat: our #Classof2025 seniors are graduating high school with more than 2,026 industry certifications and counting! We’re proud to recognize seniors from Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School, South Fork High School, and Spectrum Academy who’ve earned CAPE Industry Certifications, AVID stoles, and/or AICE, AP or IB diplomas — achievements that prepare them for success in college, careers, and life. 📸 At Martin County High’s Future Ready Recognition Ceremony, School Board Member Dr. Brian Moriarty joined families and staff in celebrating these exceptional students. JBHS just held its Future Ready Recognition Ceremony last evening, and SFHS is hosting its ceremony on May 6! 👏 A huge thank you to the dedicated teachers who made these accomplishments possible. The future is bright — and these graduates are ready to lead it! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓💵FINANCIAL AID ASSISTANCE💵🎓 Did you know that April is Financial Literacy Month? Every Tuesday this month, Indian River State College has been helping students and families navigate the FAFSA process. 📅 Tonight is the final session – April 29 🕠 5:30–7:30 PM 📍 IRSC Chastain Campus – Building A, Room 110 IRSC will have on-site FAFSA support and assistance from financial aid advisors. Bring your 2023 tax info to apply for Fall 2025 aid! 💵 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📣WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!📣 Families of MCSD students in all grades: Take a few minutes to fill out Martin County School District’s annual Satisfaction & Engagement Survey! This important survey gathers feedback on five key indicators linked to better student outcomes, including attendance and academic growth. Your input will help shape school improvement goals across the District. The feedback received through these surveys is invaluable! MCSD is grateful to every stakeholder partnering with us on our mission to provide an excellent education for all students. Take the survey now: https://bit.ly/3Egq9Ib #ALLINMartin👊