South Fork High School

🇺🇸SCHOOLS CLOSED NEXT MONDAY🇺🇸

Friendly reminder, families – all District-operated schools will be closed next Monday, February 16, in observance of Presidents' Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, February 17.

View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

#ALLINMartin👊

🇺🇸CELEBRATING 250 YEARS🇺🇸

To celebrate the 250th anniversary of our nation’s founding, the Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students to take part in the America250FL Art & Essay Contests.

Winners will receive a Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans.

🗓️ Entries due by March 16
🔗 Learn more: https://america250floridacontest.com/

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🎥LEAVING LEGACIES: STUDENT FILM CONTEST🎥

Submissions are now open for Inwater Research Group's Youth-Driven Cinema Film Festival! Martin County students are invited to get creative and bring their ideas to life through short films inspired by this year’s theme: Leaving Legacies – Your Voice. Your Planet. Your Legacy.

The top five films from elementary, middle, and high school will be showcased at the festival—giving students a chance to see their work on the big screen!

🗓 Submissions due: March 25, 2026
🎬 Film screening: April 22, 2026 (Lyric Theatre, Downtown Stuart)

Learn more and submit at: https://ow.ly/g1rX50Y7QOT

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🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉

Across the Martin County School District, our school counselors amplify student success every day—supporting academic growth, guiding future plans, and helping students navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion.

They are unstoppable champions for students. Their guidance, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape confident learners, strong schools, and an A-rated District where students can truly thrive!

During National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize our incredible counselors for going #ALLINMartin👊 for students and making a lasting difference across our schools.

Help us celebrate! Drop a note of thanks or a shout-out to a school counselor in the comments below! ⬇️

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📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚

The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!

As part of the celebration, we are proud to host the 2nd annual district-wide Black History Month Event, bringing together every school from across the District to showcase student artwork and performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history.

📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School

More details coming soon. Save the date and stay tuned!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #BlackHistoryMonth

📢 Check out the February Parent Newsletter for all updates of what is happening around South Fork!🐾

📄 English: https://aptg.co/Q_r49J

📄 Spanish: https://aptg.co/xBp0by

Be More. Be A Bulldog.

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🎉 Welcome to the Bulldog Family, Mr. Morin! 🎉

South Fork High School is thrilled to welcome Chris Morin into a full-time role in our ELA Department! 📚🐶

Mr. Morin has been an incredible asset to South Fork as a long-time substitute teacher, and we’re excited to see him take on this new role with enthusiasm and dedication. Our students and staff are lucky to have him officially joining the Bulldog family!

Please join us in congratulating and welcoming Mr. Morin to his new position! ❤️🖤

Be More. Be A Bulldog.

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🐾 SFHS Juniors — ACT Day Is Coming! 🐾

Mark your calendars! 📅 Your FREE ACT is on March 25th, and now is the perfect time to get prepared and boost your confidence before test day.

South Fork High School has ACT prep resources ready for you in all tested areas—take advantage of them!
📘 Math Prep:
👉 https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:ea68cf18-77b2-43c2-bfdd-08f3e177fe67?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover

📖 Reading Prep:
👉 https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:28e11a57-5dfb-4f4a-84f8-4002b3fd73f5?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover

✏️ English Prep:
👉 https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:US:2c328c06-0d64-4063-813b-8e028a462bb9?viewer%21megaVerb=group-discover

These resources are designed to help you practice key skills, review strategies, and walk into the ACT ready to succeed. 💪📈

Be More. Be A Bulldog. 🐶❤️
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🐾 WE ARE SOUTH FORK 🐾
🎓 Welcome, Class of 2030!

South Fork High School is excited to welcome our newest Bulldogs and their families! Join us for an evening to explore everything SF has to offer.

📅 February 26
📍 Athletic Complex
⏰ 5:30 – 7:30 PM

✨ Event Highlights:
• Club, CTE & Athletics Showcase: 5:30 – 6:15 PM
• Welcome Message from SF Administration & Student Leaders: 6:30 PM

Come meet our teams, learn about programs, and start your Bulldog journey strong! ❤️🖤

📲 Follow us: @wearesouthfork

Be More. Be A Bulldog.
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🎉Congratulations to SFHS January Staff of the Month: Mrs. Tatyana Farber! 🎉

We are so proud to recognize Mrs. Tatyana Farber as South Fork High School’s January Staff Member of the Month! Her students and colleagues shared countless glowing comments that truly highlight the impact she has on our school community.

Throughout her years teaching IB HL AA Mathematics, Mrs. Farber consistently challenges and inspires students to reach their highest potential. While her class is known as one of the most rigorous courses offered, students agree that her teaching style makes them want to work hard. She goes beyond formulas and memorization, emphasizing critical thinking, deep conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the classroom.

Students highlighted that Mrs. Farber:
-Pushes them to think, not just memorize.
-Breaks down complex problems and ensures true understanding.
-Encourages questions, discussion, and collaboration.
-Challenges students to exceed what they believed were their limits.

One student shared that although her class is considered one of the hardest in the world, “over time, we began excelling on every test because she makes us want to learn.” Another noted that her philosophy — “A man always does his best” — has influenced how they approach both school and life.

Mrs. Farber’s dedication, high expectations, and genuine care for her students make her an exceptional educator and a tremendous asset to SFHS. We are grateful for all she does for our IB program and our students every single day.
Congratulations, Mrs. Farber, and thank you for your excellence, passion, and commitment to our Bulldogs!

Be More. Be A Bulldog.

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📚FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT📚

Martin County High School is hosting its first-ever Family Literacy Night during Celebrate Literacy Week 2026: Read, White and Blue—Celebrating 250 Chapters of America...and you're invited! 🎉📚🇺🇸

📆 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍MCHS Library Media Center

Families of all ages are invited to enjoy storytelling, interactive literacy activities, GALE resources, a pop-up history museum, and Sunshine State Young Reader book displays, all designed to strengthen reading at home and at school.

Come read, learn, and celebrate literacy together! 📚

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎

Second-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal.

View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
If you don't have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/

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🐾 South Fork High School Bulldogs 🐾

We are proud to announce our Adult Volunteers of the Year and celebrate two incredible individuals who go above and beyond for our students and campus community.

🎶 Rachel Terlizzi – Adult Volunteer (18–61)
Mrs. Terlizzi worked tirelessly with our Band program, dedicating countless before and after school hours to support students during the transition to a new Band Director. From band camp to preparing for football marching season, her commitment ensured our students had the guidance and opportunities they needed. We are deeply grateful for her generosity and dedication to the Spirit and Pride of South Fork High School.

👕 James Coughlin – Senior Volunteer (62+)
Mr. Coughlin volunteers his time in our Bulldog Closet, our on-campus thrift store that provides teen-friendly clothing for students. Through his organization and management, proceeds are returned directly to students through student-led initiatives and scholarships. We truly appreciate his time, energy, and commitment to supporting our campus community.

Thank you both for making a lasting impact on South Fork High School! ❤️🖤

Be More. Be A Bulldog.
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Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.

The Martin County School District is honored to join the StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida, in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this year’s MLK Parade and Celebration. Look for our students and staff representing our District throughout the event!

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🎉 Congratulations to Senior Val Malloy — Student Volunteer of the Year! 🎉

South Fork High School is proud to recognize Val Malloy for her outstanding service, leadership, and dedication to our school and community. As President of the Student Government Association, Val has “transformed the organization into one of the strongest and most cohesive student-led groups on campus,” says SGA advisor Mrs. Gorton.

Under Val’s leadership, SGA didn’t just meet expectations—it exceeded them. A standout example was this year’s Thanksgiving Basket Drive, where student donations grew from 500 baskets last year to an incredible 701 baskets, a new school record and a powerful gift to families in need. As Mrs. Gorton shared, “This was the direct result of Valerie’s planning skills, communication, delegation, and ability to inspire others to serve with purpose.”

Beyond that achievement, Val has volunteered countless hours supporting:
❤️ Homecoming events and Penny Wars (raising $1,200 for House of Hope)
🎃 Trunk or Treat benefiting the Humane Society
🧸 SGA Toy Drive in partnership with CTE Elite
🐾 The Bulldog Closet
🎤 A Martin Leadership panel
🇺🇸 South Fork’s participation in the 9/11 Walk
…and so much more, all while helping elevate school spirit across campus.

“Valerie is thoughtful, compassionate, dependable, and one of the most capable student leaders I have worked with,” Mrs. Gorton added. “She has truly embodied what it means to be a student volunteer.”

❤️🐾 Please join us in celebrating Val Malloy, whose leadership by example has made a lasting impact on South Fork High School and our community!

Be More. Be A Bulldog.

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⚒️🚧BUILT ON THE TREASURE COAST🚧⚒️ Preparing students for the future means connecting them to real careers, right here on the Treasure Coast. On Friday, Martin County School District CTE students from South Fork High School, Martin County High School, and Jensen Beach High School took part in a hands-on experience at Hog Technology, an award-winning manufacturer right here in Stuart. Through interactive panels, student-led questions, and an industry tour, students explored manufacturing careers, connected with local leaders, and saw how CTE pathways lead to high-demand jobs that strengthen our local economy. This impactful experience was made possible by our career education teachers and CTE facilitators, who continue to create meaningful, career-connected learning opportunities for students. We also appreciate School Board Member Christia Li Roberts for joining students and staff to see this work in action! 📣 Enrollment is open now. Discover how MCSD schools prepare students for what’s next through real-world learning and strong community partnerships: http://bit.ly/3Z1Ny6E #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #GetThereFL #UnstoppableSince1925

📣🐾 NEW BULLDOGS ALERT! 🐾📣

As we get kick off the second semester, we have some new faces in the Bulldog family. Please help us give a big Bulldog welcome to Andrea Newkirk and Lauren Sambevski, the newest members of the South Fork High School team! ❤️🖤

We’re excited to have an incredible crew of educators joining the pack. Let’s show some love and Bulldog pride in the comments! 👏🐾


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🎓CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE🎓

The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate 48 outstanding students who have been nominated for the 2026 Pathfinder Awards!

Pathfinders of Palm Beach/Martin County Scholarship Fund Awards highlight high school students across Palm Beach and Martin counties for achievement in academics, the arts, athletics, leadership, career and technical education, and community service. MCSD nominees were selected by their schools and reflect the many ways students contribute to their campuses and communities.

Congratulations to this year’s nominees from Jensen Beach High School, Martin County High School, and South Fork High School. Read the full list of nominees: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2623116

Way to lead, achieve, and inspire. 👏

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🎓 FINAL REMINDER – GRAD BASH PAPERWORK DUE! 🎢
South Fork High School Seniors:

To be eligible for the Grad Bash trip on April 24th at Universal Orlando, seniors must submit paperwork by 3:15 PM THIS FRIDAY (1/9) in Student Services.

✅ To be eligible, seniors must:

-Submit a completed Grad Bash packet

-Owe zero fees or obligations to the school

-Be in good disciplinary standing

-Have no excessive ISS, OSS, referrals, absences, or unserved detentions (reviewed by Student Services)

⏰ FINAL PAYMENT DEADLINE: JANUARY 28TH
🚫 NO late paperwork or payments will be accepted.

📧 Once packets are reviewed and approved, eligible seniors will receive an email from Mrs. Bushman with a unique GoFan code to purchase Grad Bash tickets.
➡️ This email will be sent to your school-issued email: 4300#@mymcsd.org

❓ Questions? Contact:

Mrs. Bushman – bushmaj@martinschools.org
Mrs. Bennett – bennetc@martinschools.org

Don’t miss out—turn everything in on time! 🎉🎓

Be More. Be A Bulldog.

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