🎉🐾 Attention Incoming 9th Grade Bulldogs! 🐾🎉
We cannot wait to welcome the Class of 2030 to South Fork High School!
📅 Freshman Orientation
🗓️ Friday, August 7
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This event is for 9th grade Students Only and is designed to help you start your high school journey with confidence!
During orientation, students will:
📚 Pick up their class schedules in the cafeteria
🎤 Hear an important welcome and message from our administration in the auditorium
🏫 Follow their class schedule and visit each of their classrooms
🤝 Meet teachers, staff, and fellow Bulldogs
🚌 Students may ride the bus (see the Martin County School District Transportation page for bus information https://www.martinschools.org/page/transportation) or be dropped off in the front of the school beginning at 8:00 AM.
🪪 Missed ID Pickup on August 6? No problem! Students may stay after orientation from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM to receive their school ID.
🚌 Buses will depart at 12:00 PM.
We're excited to welcome our newest Bulldogs and help you get ready for an amazing first year at South Fork High School!
❤️🖤 Be More. Be a Bulldog. 🐾
We cannot wait to welcome the Class of 2030 to South Fork High School!
📅 Freshman Orientation
🗓️ Friday, August 7
⏰ 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This event is for 9th grade Students Only and is designed to help you start your high school journey with confidence!
During orientation, students will:
📚 Pick up their class schedules in the cafeteria
🎤 Hear an important welcome and message from our administration in the auditorium
🏫 Follow their class schedule and visit each of their classrooms
🤝 Meet teachers, staff, and fellow Bulldogs
🚌 Students may ride the bus (see the Martin County School District Transportation page for bus information https://www.martinschools.org/page/transportation) or be dropped off in the front of the school beginning at 8:00 AM.
🪪 Missed ID Pickup on August 6? No problem! Students may stay after orientation from 12:00 PM–3:00 PM to receive their school ID.
🚌 Buses will depart at 12:00 PM.
We're excited to welcome our newest Bulldogs and help you get ready for an amazing first year at South Fork High School!
❤️🖤 Be More. Be a Bulldog. 🐾
🎉 Bulldogs, it's almost time! Be sure to read the Summer Edition of the Bulldog Bridge Parent Newsletter for everything you need to start the school year, including ID & Parking Pick-Up, Freshman Orientation, School Supplies, Important Dates, and more. We can't wait to see you on August 10! ❤️🖤🐾https://aptg.co/mCfZjt
🌟AN A-RATED CELEBRATION🌟
There was something extra special about this year's welcome back at South Fork High School.
Before diving into a new school year, the Bulldogs took time to celebrate a big win—earning the school's first A rating since 2015!
It was a morning filled with gratitude, pride, great food, and excitement for what's ahead. What a way to kick off the year!
Be More. Be A Bulldog.🐾
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🎉 Celebrating an “A”mazing Start to the Year! 🎉
Our Bulldog family came together to celebrate South Fork High School earning an A school grade! This achievement reflects the hard work, dedication, and teamwork of our incredible students, teachers, staff, families, and community. ❤️🐾🖤
After celebrating with a delicious breakfast spread, our faculty and staff spent the morning learning and growing together through professional development as we prepare to make the 2026–2027 school year our best one yet.!
A special shoutout to Bougie Boards for the absolutely amazing charcuterie display that made our celebration extra special!
#BeMoreBeABulldog #BulldogBuilt
🍎⏰ 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/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
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/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
🚨Training in Progress Today at South Fork High School 🚨
School Resource Officers will be conducting training on our campus today, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this time, families and staff will see an increased presence of law enforcement vehicles on campus.
We appreciate all of our School Resource Officers and thank them for their dedication to keeping our schools safe every day!
#BeMoreBeABulldog
School Resource Officers will be conducting training on our campus today, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this time, families and staff will see an increased presence of law enforcement vehicles on campus.
We appreciate all of our School Resource Officers and thank them for their dedication to keeping our schools safe every day!
#BeMoreBeABulldog
📚✨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
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
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
#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
🍕 South Fork IB Families—You’re Invited! 🐾
Join us for our IB Eat, Meet & Greet Pizza Party on Thursday, August 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Fork cafeteria!
This event is open to IB and Pre-IB students and their immediate families. Come enjoy pizza, meet other members of the South Fork IB community, and start the school year feeling connected and informed.
📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 South Fork Cafeteria
🍕 Donations are welcome
📲 RSVP is required—scan the QR code on the flyer or click here: https://www.evite.com/event/0360IIAE4SKDAAALKEPRP4LENOHB6A?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=evitelink&utm_medium=sharable_invite
We look forward to welcoming our IB Bulldogs and their families! ❤️🖤🐾
#BulldogBuilt #BeMoreBeABullDog #InternationalBaccalaureate #SFHSIB
Join us for our IB Eat, Meet & Greet Pizza Party on Thursday, August 13 at 6:00 p.m. in the South Fork cafeteria!
This event is open to IB and Pre-IB students and their immediate families. Come enjoy pizza, meet other members of the South Fork IB community, and start the school year feeling connected and informed.
📅 Thursday, August 13
⏰ 6:00 p.m.
📍 South Fork Cafeteria
🍕 Donations are welcome
📲 RSVP is required—scan the QR code on the flyer or click here: https://www.evite.com/event/0360IIAE4SKDAAALKEPRP4LENOHB6A?utm_campaign=send_sharable_link&utm_source=evitelink&utm_medium=sharable_invite
We look forward to welcoming our IB Bulldogs and their families! ❤️🖤🐾
#BulldogBuilt #BeMoreBeABullDog #InternationalBaccalaureate #SFHSIB
🖤 Meet the South Fork High School Administrative Team! 🐾
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we’re excited to introduce the administrators who help lead and support our Bulldog community each day.
Jaime Thompson — Principal
Jamie Herd-Tesson — Assistant Principal of Testing
Lori Desreuisseau — Assistant Principal of Curriculum
Kathleen Wonnell — Assistant Principal of Student Services
Jeanine Bushman — Dean of Students
Ed Geiger — Assistant Principal of Athletics
Together, they oversee many areas of campus life, including academics, student services, testing, athletics, school culture, and daily operations.
We look forward to a great year with our administrative team leading the way!
#BulldogBuilt #BeMoreBeABulldog ❤️🖤
As we begin the 2026–2027 school year, we’re excited to introduce the administrators who help lead and support our Bulldog community each day.
Jaime Thompson — Principal
Jamie Herd-Tesson — Assistant Principal of Testing
Lori Desreuisseau — Assistant Principal of Curriculum
Kathleen Wonnell — Assistant Principal of Student Services
Jeanine Bushman — Dean of Students
Ed Geiger — Assistant Principal of Athletics
Together, they oversee many areas of campus life, including academics, student services, testing, athletics, school culture, and daily operations.
We look forward to a great year with our administrative team leading the way!
#BulldogBuilt #BeMoreBeABulldog ❤️🖤
🎨 Senior parking spot painting is underway!
Members of the Class of 2027 have started transforming their parking spaces into colorful, one-of-a-kind designs that showcase their personalities, interests, and creativity. We love seeing our seniors, families, and staff come together to make this South Fork tradition so special!
The next senior parking spot painting date is:
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We can’t wait to see more of our seniors make their mark on campus!
Be More. Be A Bulldog. ❤️🖤🐾
#BeMoreBeABulldog #BulldogBuilt
Members of the Class of 2027 have started transforming their parking spaces into colorful, one-of-a-kind designs that showcase their personalities, interests, and creativity. We love seeing our seniors, families, and staff come together to make this South Fork tradition so special!
The next senior parking spot painting date is:
📅 Thursday, August 6
⏰ 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
We can’t wait to see more of our seniors make their mark on campus!
Be More. Be A Bulldog. ❤️🖤🐾
#BeMoreBeABulldog #BulldogBuilt
South Fork alumni—we want to hear from you! ❤️🖤
We’re launching a new “Where Are They Now?” series to celebrate our former Bulldogs and share where life has taken them since graduation.
Tell us what year you graduated, what you’re doing now, and how your time at South Fork helped prepare you for where you are today. We’d also love to hear about any teachers, programs, teams, clubs, or experiences that made a lasting impact on you.
🐾 Complete the short alumni form here:
https://forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=8KFItq1r_0O3S_7n9LEelb0_Drs_NMJNjbwdtYXULSRUNjlZUExJNFRRNlZXR0I4V1hVV1VUWlAwNyQlQCNjPTEu
Selected responses may be featured on the official South Fork High School website and social media pages.
Please share this post and tag a South Fork graduate whose story we should tell!
Once a Bulldog, always a Bulldog. ❤️🐾
#BulldogBuilt #BeMoreBeABullDog
Our Bulldogs are back! ❤️🖤
Friday, South Fork faculty and staff kicked off the 2026–2027 school year with breakfast, time to reconnect, professional development, and a well-deserved celebration of our new “A” school grade!
As Principal Thompson shared, the “A” is something to celebrate—but it is not the whole story. The story is the people who made it happen. It is our students, staff, families, alumni, and community members who believe in South Fork and show up every day determined to make it better.
Click here to read Principal Thompson’s full welcome letter: https://aptg.co/KYz03F
This year’s theme, Bulldog Built, honors the pride, resilience, traditions, and sense of family that have always defined our school. Long before we earned an “A,” Bulldogs worked hard, supported one another, overcame challenges, and refused to let others define what we could become.
We are recharged, reconnected, and ready for another incredible year of building on our success, honoring our traditions, and showing everyone what it means to be Bulldog Built. We cannot wait to welcome our students back on August 10!
📚 Visit our Back-to-School page for important information, including schedules, upcoming events, school procedures, and other helpful resources:
https://www.martinschools.org/o/sfhs/page/2026-2027-back-to-school-information
Be More. Be A Bulldog. 🐾
🎉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!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
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!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
Welcome back, Bulldog families! We hope you had a wonderful summer filled with rest and special memories. We are excited to welcome our students back for another incredible school year at South Fork High School!
Please take a moment to read the following welcome message from Mrs. Thompson, Principal, which includes important information as we begin the 2026–2027 school year.https://aptg.co/KYz03F
📅 The first day of school is Monday, August 10, 2026.
⏰ First bell: 8:25 AM
⏰ Tardy bell: 8:30 AM
🚌 Please visit the Martin County School District Transportation page for bus routes and transportation information. https://www.martinschools.org/page/transportation
📚 Visit our Back-to-School page for important information, including schedules, upcoming events, school procedures, and other helpful resources. https://www.martinschools.org/o/sfhs/page/2026-2027-back-to-school-information
Thank you for being part of our Bulldog family. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child's success and making this our best year yet!
❤️🖤 Go Bulldogs!
— Mrs. Thompson, Principal
Please take a moment to read the following welcome message from Mrs. Thompson, Principal, which includes important information as we begin the 2026–2027 school year.https://aptg.co/KYz03F
📅 The first day of school is Monday, August 10, 2026.
⏰ First bell: 8:25 AM
⏰ Tardy bell: 8:30 AM
🚌 Please visit the Martin County School District Transportation page for bus routes and transportation information. https://www.martinschools.org/page/transportation
📚 Visit our Back-to-School page for important information, including schedules, upcoming events, school procedures, and other helpful resources. https://www.martinschools.org/o/sfhs/page/2026-2027-back-to-school-information
Thank you for being part of our Bulldog family. We look forward to partnering with you to support your child's success and making this our best year yet!
❤️🖤 Go Bulldogs!
— Mrs. Thompson, Principal
🐾 New Bulldog Alert! 🐾
Please join us in welcoming Germania Palacios to South Fork High School as a Spanish teacher!
Ms. Palacios brings more than 20 years of experience in education and is a native Spanish speaker. She is committed to helping students build confidence and proficiency in the Spanish language while creating a classroom rooted in respect, collaboration, and meaningful learning.
She looks forward to inspiring students to appreciate both the Spanish language and the rich diversity of Hispanic cultures.
Welcome to the Bulldog family, Ms. Palacios! ❤️🖤
Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#SouthForkHighSchool #SFHSBulldogs #NewBulldogAlert #SpanishTeacher #BeMoreBeABulldog
Please join us in welcoming Germania Palacios to South Fork High School as a Spanish teacher!
Ms. Palacios brings more than 20 years of experience in education and is a native Spanish speaker. She is committed to helping students build confidence and proficiency in the Spanish language while creating a classroom rooted in respect, collaboration, and meaningful learning.
She looks forward to inspiring students to appreciate both the Spanish language and the rich diversity of Hispanic cultures.
Welcome to the Bulldog family, Ms. Palacios! ❤️🖤
Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#SouthForkHighSchool #SFHSBulldogs #NewBulldogAlert #SpanishTeacher #BeMoreBeABulldog
🐾 New Bulldog Alert! 🐾
Please join us in welcoming Erica Fischer back to South Fork High School as an Intervention Teacher!
This year marks Mrs. Fischer’s 30th year in education. She previously taught at South Fork from 2002–2019 before spending seven years at Indiantown Middle School, and she is excited to return home to the Bulldog family.
Her connection to South Fork extends beyond the classroom- one of her daughters recently graduated from SFHS, and her other daughter will join us this year as an incoming freshman!
Outside of school, Mrs. Fischer enjoys reading, spending time at the beach, and traveling with her family.
Welcome back to South Fork, Mrs. Fischer! We are so happy to have you home. ❤️🖤
Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#SouthForkHighSchool #SFHSBulldogs #NewBulldogAlert #WelcomeBack #BeMoreBeABulldog
Please join us in welcoming Erica Fischer back to South Fork High School as an Intervention Teacher!
This year marks Mrs. Fischer’s 30th year in education. She previously taught at South Fork from 2002–2019 before spending seven years at Indiantown Middle School, and she is excited to return home to the Bulldog family.
Her connection to South Fork extends beyond the classroom- one of her daughters recently graduated from SFHS, and her other daughter will join us this year as an incoming freshman!
Outside of school, Mrs. Fischer enjoys reading, spending time at the beach, and traveling with her family.
Welcome back to South Fork, Mrs. Fischer! We are so happy to have you home. ❤️🖤
Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#SouthForkHighSchool #SFHSBulldogs #NewBulldogAlert #WelcomeBack #BeMoreBeABulldog
📲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
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
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
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
🐾 New Bulldog Alert! 🐾
Please join us in welcoming Heidi Vestrem to South Fork High School as a member of our Exceptional Student Education team!
For Mrs. Vestrem, joining South Fork feels like coming home. Her experience in education spans many grade levels and learning environments, from teaching biology at a magnet school and conducting field studies to leading nature hikes through the pine flatwoods at an environmental education center. She has also worked with students from kindergarten through high school as a substitute teacher.
Mrs. Vestrem is excited to bring her diverse experience back to the classroom and join the incredible ESE team at South Fork.
Welcome home and welcome to the Bulldog family, Mrs. Vestrem! ❤️🖤
Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#SouthForkHighSchool #SFHSBulldogs #NewBulldogAlert #ExceptionalStudentEducation #BeMoreBeABulldog
Please join us in welcoming Heidi Vestrem to South Fork High School as a member of our Exceptional Student Education team!
For Mrs. Vestrem, joining South Fork feels like coming home. Her experience in education spans many grade levels and learning environments, from teaching biology at a magnet school and conducting field studies to leading nature hikes through the pine flatwoods at an environmental education center. She has also worked with students from kindergarten through high school as a substitute teacher.
Mrs. Vestrem is excited to bring her diverse experience back to the classroom and join the incredible ESE team at South Fork.
Welcome home and welcome to the Bulldog family, Mrs. Vestrem! ❤️🖤
Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#SouthForkHighSchool #SFHSBulldogs #NewBulldogAlert #ExceptionalStudentEducation #BeMoreBeABulldog
🐾 New Bulldog Alert! 🐾
Please join us in welcoming Roshaune Downie to South Fork High School as a Social Studies teacher!
Mr. Downie attended Cardinal Newman High School and The Benjamin School, where he played football before continuing his athletic career at Denison University and Lake Erie College. He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing his master’s degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
His professional experience includes interning at The Benjamin School under Eric Kresser and serving as a case manager with BAYS, a youth diversion program. Mr. Downie is excited to bring his experience working with young people into the classroom and become part of the South Fork community.
Welcome to the Bulldog family, Mr. Downie! ❤️🖤
Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#SouthForkHighSchool #SFHSBulldogs #NewBulldogAlert #BeMoreBeABulldog
Please join us in welcoming Roshaune Downie to South Fork High School as a Social Studies teacher!
Mr. Downie attended Cardinal Newman High School and The Benjamin School, where he played football before continuing his athletic career at Denison University and Lake Erie College. He earned his undergraduate degree in Psychology and is currently pursuing his master’s degree at Palm Beach Atlantic University.
His professional experience includes interning at The Benjamin School under Eric Kresser and serving as a case manager with BAYS, a youth diversion program. Mr. Downie is excited to bring his experience working with young people into the classroom and become part of the South Fork community.
Welcome to the Bulldog family, Mr. Downie! ❤️🖤
Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#SouthForkHighSchool #SFHSBulldogs #NewBulldogAlert #BeMoreBeABulldog
🎉 Join Us for a Parent/Family Engagement Night! Connect with school staff from: Hobe Sound Elementary, Murray Middle School , South Fork High School 📅 Dates & Locations: August 4 — Hobe Sound Village Center August 5 — Hobe Sound Mobile Home Park 🕓 Time: 4:00–6:30 PM We'll be offering help with: Focus Registration Yellow Card Completion Lunch Applications ❓ Have questions? Our staff will be there to answer and support you! Come meet your school community—everyone is welcome! 👍
Spanish: https://aptg.co/Jpb6g0
English: https://aptg.co/564vRT
Spanish: https://aptg.co/Jpb6g0
English: https://aptg.co/564vRT
