South Fork High School

🐾🎉 We are beyond proud to announce that Varun Singh, a remarkable member of our South Fork Bulldog family, has been named the 2025 Martin County Sunshine State Scholar! 🌟 The Sunshine State Scholar program honors the brightest 11th-grade students in Florida’s STEM fields—science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics—and Varun has truly earned this prestigious recognition. 🧠✨ As a Sunshine State Scholar, Varun will join other top students from across the state to receive accolades for his hard work and achievements. He will also have the opportunity to explore exciting college and career possibilities in Florida’s vibrant STEAM community. 🎓🚀 Varun, your dedication and passion for learning inspire us all. We are so proud to have you as part of the Bulldog Nation! ❤️🐾 Be More. Be a Bulldog. 💪 #BulldogNation #SFHSPride #BeMoreBeABulldog #SunshineStateScholar #STEMExcellence

✨ Attention 8th Grade Families! ✨ Are you ready to take your education to the next level? Join us for an IB Open House on December 16th from 6 PM to 7 PM at South Fork High School, 10000 SW Bulldog Way! 🐾 Come learn all about the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Program, including: ✅ The benefits of being an IB student ✅ The time commitments involved ✅ Course requirements & more! This is your chance to get all the information you need to make an informed decision about your high school journey. Don’t miss out – we can’t wait to see you there! 🤩 Be More. Be a Bulldog. #BulldogNation #SFHSPride #BeMoreBeABulldog

🎉🎓 Huge congratulations to John Smith for being named a Dell Scholarship Semi-Finalist! John has been an AVID Elective student for 4 years, demonstrating unwavering dedication, perseverance, and hard work every step of the way. This recognition is a testament to his commitment to academic excellence and his bright future ahead. We’re so proud of you, John! Keep striving for greatness—you’ve got this! 💙📚✨ Be More. Be a Bulldog. #BulldogNation #SFHSPride #BeMoreBeABulldog #AVIDStrong #DellScholarship

🎉🐾 A huge THANK YOU to Cali Coffee of Stuart for their generous donation of coffee grounds to our Barkery Coffee and Dog Treat Program! ☕🐶 Your support means the world to us as we continue to grow this exciting new initiative at South Fork High School. Our program has been a hit, and we couldn’t have done it without our dedicated staff and amazing community backing us up. Together, we’re brewing success and baking up smiles for our furry friends! 🐕✨ Here’s to many more cups of coffee and tail wags ahead! 🙌

🎉 CELEBRATING LIFE CHANGERS 🎉 We have another life-changing educator to celebrate! Congratulations to South Fork High School’s Ms. Kyle Gorton on being nominated for the National Life Group’s LifeChanger of the Year Award! Ms. Gorton’s leadership goes beyond the classroom, fostering a strong sense of community and inspiring a giving spirit among her students and the entire Bulldog campus. Her impact is truly remarkable! Check out her profile to learn more about why she’s a LifeChanger: https://bit.ly/3D7Fjyn 🎉 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

9th Graders today is the day! 🎓💸 Attention 9th Graders! Scholarship Opportunity Alert! 💸🎓 Freshmen, this one’s for you! Peer Forward is excited to announce a 9th Grade Scholarship through the Indian River State College Foundation! Interested in getting a head start on funding your future? Don’t miss this chance! 📅 When: December 4th, during 6th period 📍 Where: Media Center All interested freshmen are encouraged to attend. Let’s make your college dreams a reality! #IRSCFoundation #PeerForward #ScholarshipOpportunity #ClassOf2028

🧡IGNITING GRATITUDE🧡 This morning, our message of gratitude comes from South Fork High School's Ms. Carrol Ann Kilinski to Mr. Blake Hicks: "Thank you to Blake and all the vet students for taking such great care of my English Bulldog, Kala, in doggy daycare. Kala is young and full of so much energy and we are so happy with all the attention, interaction, and love you give her when she is with you all!!! So grateful for you!" Gratitude is a simple act with a profound impact. We love sharing these notes of appreciation from our MCSD family to our MCSD family. 🧡 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉 Congratulations to Our Outstanding Bulldogs! 🎉 We are incredibly proud to announce two amazing achievements by our students: 🏆Rachel Pennenga secured 2nd place in the VFW Voice of Democracy Contest in the district round representing VFW post #4194! Your eloquence and dedication to democracy are truly inspiring. 🌟Natalie Dresser has been honored as the Student Volunteer of the Year! Your selfless service and commitment to our community make a significant difference. Let's celebrate their hard work and dedication! 👏👏 #ProudMoment #StudentAchievements #CommunityHeroes #VoiceOfDemocracy #VolunteerOfTheYear #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD#SouthForkPride

Thanksgiving Break has officially begun for our students, teachers, and school-based employees! 🦃🍁🍂 Wishing you all a joyful, restful, and safe holiday. We can’t wait to welcome everyone back on Monday, December 2. #ALLINMartin👊

🍎FUTURE READY INFORMATION🍎 REMINDER: Our Parent University is tonight at 6 p.m.! Curious about the unique learning opportunities available for your child? Join us for Parent University, an online information session where we’ll explore School Choice options through the Specialty Pathways designed to help students become future ready. This session will be geared more towards 8th-grade families, but all are welcomed as we’ll be covering the Specialty Pathways across elementary, middle, and high school levels. Specialty Pathways applications through School Choice for our 12 featured schools open December 1. ℹ️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV ➡️ Register for the event here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1K7Be3yxgP/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📢 Attention SFHS Parents: The December Testing Calendar is now available! 📅✏️ Please remind students about the importance of being on time ⏰ for their assessments. Timeliness helps ensure they can perform their best 💪 and stay focused during this critical time of year. Thank you for your support and encouragement! 💙 Let’s help our students succeed together. 🎓 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gYVPapM9I6DfMTZqxlJKPWwm62iQGmoW/view?usp=sharing 📚 SFHS Administration

⭐️🎓EXCITING NEWS!🎓⭐ Indian River State College's Promise Program is back for another year!! 🎉 This means our eligible 2025 seniors can earn their Associate Degree for FREE from Indian River State College! Seniors can pledge to the Promise Program beginning January 14, 2025. Learn more information here: https://promise.irsc.edu/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #Classof2025

🍎MONITORING PROGRESS🍎 Interim reports for students in grades 6-12 are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Have an existing FOCUS Parent Portal account? Access your child's grades and attendance information here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ Register for access to the FOCUS Parent Portal here: https://bit.ly/MCSDFocusAccess #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉 Congratulations to Our New NTHS Inductees! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce that 31 outstanding students have been inducted into the National Technical Honor Society! 🌟 These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication, hard work, and excellence in their CTE courses. Their achievements inspire us all and set a high standard for future generations. Join us in celebrating their success and wishing them continued growth and accomplishments in their academic and professional journeys. 👏 Let's give a big round of applause to our new NTHS members! 👏

🍂 SUPPORTING STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES 🍂 Reminder: the Martin County School District is hosting its Transition Fair tomorrow, November 20, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the MCSD Board Room. Families of students with disabilities in grades K-12 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or Section 504 Plan can expect to learn more about additional education and career opportunities for their children. We hope to see you there! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

❤️🖤COMMUNITY CHAMPIONS🖤❤️ The winner of the Elev8hope Compassion in Action Turkey Basket Drive is... South Fork High School, for a second year in a row!! Not only did the Bulldogs win again by bringing in 568 baskets, but they also broke the record! 🐾👏 The true winners of this competition between our high schools are the thousands of Martin County families who can enjoy a nice Thanksgiving meal. We are incredibly proud of the generosity of all our students across the District who donate to this initiative each year. Our future looks bright thanks to the many kind hearts in our community. ❤️ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎MONITORING PROGRESS🍎 Interim reports for students in grades 6-12 will be available Wednesday, November 20, in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Have an existing FOCUS Parent Portal account? Access your child's grades and attendance information here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ Register for access to the FOCUS Parent Portal here: https://bit.ly/MCSDFocusAccess #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓💸 Attention 9th Graders! Scholarship Opportunity Alert! 💸🎓 Freshmen, this one’s for you! Peer Forward is excited to announce a 9th Grade Scholarship through the Indian River State College Foundation! Interested in getting a head start on funding your future? Don’t miss this chance! 📅 When: December 4th, during 6th period 📍 Where: Media Center All interested freshmen are encouraged to attend. Let’s make your college dreams a reality! #IRSCFoundation #PeerForward #ScholarshipOpportunity #ClassOf2028

🎓✨ FAFSA Help is Here!✨🎓 Hey, Bulldogs! 🐾 Need help getting started with FAFSA? Peer Forward has your back! During DAWG Time, we’ll be stopping by your classroom to guide you through the process. FAFSA is essential for college admissions and financial aid, so don’t miss out on this opportunity! 📄 What You Need: Bring your Social Security Number (not stored on your phone for policy and security reasons) – no worries, you’ll be the only one using it to sign up! Let’s make college dreams happen, Bulldogs! #PeerForward #FAFSAReady #FutureCollegeBound

🎨CELEBRATING A LEGACY🎨 Retired Martin County School District Art Teacher Tom Prestopnik was recently honored with the 2024 Lifetime Achievement Award by the Florida Art Education Association (FAEA)! For over 30 years, Mr. Prestopnik inspired countless students at Jensen Beach Elementary School, Murray Middle School, and South Fork High School, including best-selling author Tony DiTerlizzi, who attended the conference where Mr. Prestopnik received his award. Congratulations, Mr. Prestopnik! Thank you for your lasting impact and dedication to art education in our District. 🎉 📸 credit: Hometown News article. ➡️ Read more about his achievement here: https://bit.ly/3AHTgSP #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD