๐ŸŽ“ Local Scholarship Season is HERE! ๐Ÿ’ธโœจ

Itโ€™s that time of year again! Local Scholarships are OPEN and ready for your students to apply!
Encourage your students to log into Xello through ClassLink and check out whatโ€™s available.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Be sure they filter by "School-Added Only" to view just the local opportunities!
๐Ÿ—“๏ธ Most deadlines are December 3, 2025 โ€” but donโ€™t get caught slipping! Some deadlines vary, so students should double-check each one.
๐Ÿ’ก Remind them to use the Local Scholarship Timeline and check the district webpage for tips, deadlines, and helpful resources!

๐ŸŽ‰ ๐ŸŽฏ Scholarship Spotlight #1: Indiantown! ๐ŸŒด

๐Ÿ  Live in Indiantown?
The Indiantown Education Coalition is awarding multiple scholarships of $1,500 for students who reside in Indiantown! ๐Ÿ™Œ

๐ŸŒฑ Grew up in Indiantown?
The Indiantown Chamber of Commerce wants to reward your roots with the "Growing Up in Indiantown" Scholarship for eligible students!

๐Ÿ”ฅ Donโ€™t wait! Encourage your students to explore these opportunities NOW and get that scholarship money! ๐Ÿ’ฐ๐ŸŽ“
Need help? Resources are just a click away on the district website.
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
scholarship spotlight
๐ŸŽ“ Attention Senior Parents! ๐ŸŽ“

Join us Tuesday, November 12th, 2025 in the South Fork High School Media Center for an evening dedicated to setting your senior up for success!

๐Ÿ’ฐ Scholarship Information Session โ€“ 5:30 PM
๐ŸŽ“ FAFSA Help with IRSC Representatives โ€“ 6:30 PM

Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to learn about local scholarships, college funding options, and get hands-on FAFSA assistance from the experts at IRSC.

Letโ€™s work together to support your seniorโ€™s bright future! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค
Be More. Be A Bulldog.

#BeMoreBeABulldog #SouthForkBulldogs #ClassOf2026 #CollegeReady #BulldogPride
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
scholarship night
๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ Bulldog Spotlight: Olivia Hernandez-Gonzalez! ๐Ÿพ๐ŸŽ‰

Weโ€™re so proud of sophomore Bulldog Olivia Hernandez-Gonzalez, who shared her inspiring experience with her Social Skills class yesterday! ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Using her incredible animation skills, Olivia created a short animated film illustrating her journey from feeling nervous about starting high school last year to finding confidence and friendship through her Social Skills class with Ms. Skarban. ๐Ÿ’ชโœจ

She highlighted the impact of Ms. Skarbanโ€™s weekly โ€œGrow and Glowโ€ activity ๐ŸŒฑโ€” where each student reflects on the good and areas for growth from the past week โ€” along with the daily conversations that allow students to be open and vulnerable while building confidence in class. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฌ

Oliviaโ€™s bravery, creativity, and leadership were recognized as she received a Certificate of Achievement from the district for Exceptional Self-Advocacy and for โ€œdemonstrating enthusiasm in promoting the Unique Social Skills program. Your leadership, voice, and initiative have made a lasting impact on our school community.โ€ ๐Ÿ™Œ

Way to go, Olivia โ€” you are a shining example of Bulldog confidence and heart! โค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค

Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#BeMoreBeABulldog #BulldogFamily #SouthForkStrong #BulldogSpotlight #StudentSuccess #MCSD

top photo left to right: Ms. Skarban, Olivia Hernandez-Gonzalez
bottom photo left to right: Ms. Skarban, Ms. Butler, Mrs. Amsden, Mrs. Almestica-Sanchez, Olivia Hernandez-Gonzalez, Mrs. Desreuisseau, Mrs. Wonnell
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
OHG presentation
๐ŸŽ‰ Vote for our Bulldog! ๐Ÿพ

Weโ€™re so proud to announce that South Fork High Schoolโ€™s 2025โ€“2026 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Jen Nixon, is in the running for the Martin County School District Teacher of the Year!

Mrs. Nixon is a sparkling personality and true difference-maker on campus. From bringing energy and creativity to her classroom every day, to spreading smiles to everyone she meets, she embodies what it means to be a Bulldog. โค๏ธ

She also helps lead our Bulldog Barkery, supporting exceptional students as they build workplace and social skillsโ€”all while keeping our staff caffeinated and our four-legged Bulldogs happy! โ˜•๐Ÿถ

Letโ€™s show our Bulldog pride and support Mrs. Nixon by casting your vote! ๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ
๐Ÿ‘‰ Vote here: https://www.educationfoundationmc.org/p/327/place-your-vote

Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#BeMoreBeABulldog #VoteNixon #BulldogFamily #SouthFork #TeacherOfTheYear
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
Nixon teacher of the year
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ’ŽEXPLORE A LOCAL GEM๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿข๐ŸŒŠ

Visit our one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center for its Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. โ€“ 1:00 p.m.!

Come explore the gem of Martin County and enjoy:
๐Ÿ’Ž Creative art projects
๐Ÿ’Ž Delicious food & fun games
๐Ÿ’Ž Self-guided tours
๐Ÿ’Ž Meet-and-greet with Joey the Alligator
๐Ÿ’Ž Student Entrepreneur Fair featuring local creativity and businesses
๐Ÿ’Ž One last chance to say goodbye to Saylor the Sea Turtle before her release ๐Ÿข

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and exploration! See for yourself why this place truly is a gem. ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿข๐ŸŒŠ

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
11 months ago, Martin County School District
ESC Open House October 11, 2025 from 10am to 1pm
๐Ÿ’—๐ŸŽ€ Bulldogs Wear Pink! ๐ŸŽ€๐Ÿ’—

Our South Fork staff is proudly rocking pink today in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month! ๐Ÿฉท

Each Wednesday in October, we stand together to honor survivors, support fighters, and remember those weโ€™ve lost. ๐Ÿ’ž

Letโ€™s keep showing our Bulldog pride and compassion all month long! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’ช

Be More. Be A Bulldog.

#MCSDCares #PinkInMartin #BeMoreBeABulldog #BulldogPride #SouthForkStrong #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth #PinkWednesdays
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
bulldogs in pink
๐ŸŽ‰๐Ÿพ Itโ€™s Martin Bowl Week, Bulldogs! ๐Ÿˆโค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค

Get ready to show your school spirit at our Martin Bowl game this Friday, October 10th! ๐ŸŽบ๐Ÿ”ฅ
Weโ€™ll be running on a special bell schedule on Friday to make time for the pep rally, mark your calendars now!๐Ÿ“ฃ

Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#BeMoreBeABulldog #BulldogPride #MartinBowl #GoBulldogs #SouthForkStrong
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
martin bowl pep rally
๐Ÿพ Bulldog Barkery Spotlight! โ˜•๏ธ

Once a week during Dawg Time, our Bulldog Barkery students roll through the halls delivering drinks to teachers while practicing important workplace and social skills! ๐Ÿ’ฌโœจ

This awesome program helps students grow employment readiness skills โ€” all while keeping our teachers smiling and caffeinated. ๐Ÿ˜„Thanks to the hard work of Mrs. Nixon, Mrs. Billiot, Mrs. Lustig, and their amazing support team, our students have had the opportunity to grow and have fun while building this program into something special.

A huge thank you to Cali Coffee โ€“ Treasure Coast for generously contributing coffee to our Barkery! Weโ€™re so grateful for community partners who support our students and provide opportunities for them to learn, connect, and grow. โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#BeMoreBeABulldog #BulldogFamily #SouthForkHigh #BulldogBarkery #CaliCoffee #CommunityPartners #BulldogsInAction
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
bulldog barkery
bulldog barkery
bulldog barkery
๐ŸŽ€BREAST CANCER AWARENESS๐ŸŽ€

On Wednesdays, we wear pink during Breast Cancer Awareness Month! ๐Ÿ’ž

Students, staff, and familiesโ€”join us in showing support and spreading awareness by wearing pink each Wednesday throughout October. Together, we honor survivors, remember those weโ€™ve lost, and stand with those currently facing breast cancer. Letโ€™s fill our schools with love, hope, and a sea of pink this month. ๐Ÿ’—

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolProud #unstoppablesince1925 #MCSDCares #PinkInMartin
11 months ago, Martin County School District
Breast Cancer Awareness
๐ŸŽ“COLLEGE FAIR๐ŸŽ“

Save the date! The Martin County School District is bringing back its Secure My Future College Fair!

๐Ÿ“† Monday, October 27
โฐ 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Martin County High School Cafeteria

Meet with dozens of college, university and military representatives, discover scholarship opportunities, get FAFSA info, and find tips to strengthen your applications.

This is a one-stop shop to "visit a campus" without making the drive. All MCSD families are welcome, but especially our juniors and seniors! RSVP today: https://bit.ly/4pP9kqz

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
scholarship
๐ŸŽ“ Explore Your Future with Indian River State College! ๐ŸŒŸ

IRSC is hosting a series of Academic Department Open Houses for students interested in exploring career paths, meeting faculty, and touring classrooms.

๐Ÿ“… Dates & Locations:
๐Ÿ’ผ Workforce & School of Business โ€” Oct. 2 | 4โ€“6 PM
๐Ÿš“ Public Service โ€” Oct. 7 | 4:30โ€“6:30 PM
๐Ÿ”ฌ STEM & Education โ€” Oct. 8 | 4:30โ€“6:30 PM

๐Ÿ“ All sessions held at the Fort Pierce campus.
๐Ÿ”— RSVP today: irsc.edu/open-house

Be More. Be A Bulldog.

#BeMoreBeABulldog #CollegeReady #IRSC #SouthForkHigh #FutureStartsHere
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
IRSC open house
๐ŸŽ€ October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month! ๐ŸŽ€

This October, our Bulldog family proudly joins the rest of Martin County School District in honoring survivors, remembering those weโ€™ve lost, and standing beside anyone currently battling breast cancer. ๐Ÿ’—

๐Ÿ’ž How weโ€™re showing support:

Every Wednesday in October โ€” October 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th โ€” we encourage all students, staff, and families to wear PINK to school and school events to raise awareness and show we proudly stand together!

Letโ€™s fill our campus with compassion, hope, and pink pride! ๐Ÿฉท๐Ÿพ

Be More. Be A Bulldog.

#MCSDCares #PinkInMartin #BulldogPride #SouthForkStrong #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
On Wednesdays Bulldogs Wear Pink
๐Ÿ“ฃ SAC Meeting Rescheduled! ๐Ÿ—“๏ธ

The School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting originally scheduled for today has been rescheduled for Monday, October 13th at 3:30 PM in the SFHS Media Center.

Thank you for your understanding, Bulldogs! ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ๐Ÿ–ค

Be More. Be A Bulldog.
#BeMoreBeABulldog #SouthForkHigh #BulldogPride #SFHSSAC
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
SAC meetings
STRONG ATTENDANCE = STRONG LEARNING ๐Ÿ’ช๐ŸŽ

When students are in class every day, they gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to succeed.

Attendance always matters, but October 6-10 is especially important. That's the week the state takes its enrollment snapshot to decide school funding for the year.

โœ… Students in class = accurate snapshot = the right funding to support stronger schools in our A-rated District and better opportunities for our kids.

Let's work together to make sure our students are here next weekโ€”it makes a difference for everyone.

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
11 months ago, Martin County School District
Attendance Matters...especially during October 6-10
๐ŸŽ“COLLEGE FAIR๐ŸŽ“

Save the date! The Martin County School District is bringing back its Secure My Future College Fair!

๐Ÿ“† Monday, October 27
โฐ 5 p.m.- 7 p.m.
๐Ÿ“ Martin County High School Cafeteria

Meet with dozens of college, university and military representatives, discover scholarship opportunities, get FAFSA info, and find tips to strengthen your applications.

This is a one-stop shop to "visit a campus" without making the drive. All MCSD families are welcome, but especially our juniors and seniors! RSVP today: https://bit.ly/4pP9kqz

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
11 months ago, Martin County School District
Secure My Future College Fair
๐ŸŽ‰CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING LEADERS๐ŸŽ‰

It's officially National Principals Month, and we couldn't be more excited to give a well-deserved shoutout to these school leaders!

Their vision and dedication fuel student success and support teachers in delivering exceptional learning experiences. With their leadership, our A-rated District continues to set the standard for excellence. Join us in celebrating each of our remarkable principals by leaving your message of gratitude in the comments!

๐ŸŽMelissa Eversdyke, Adult Education
๐ŸŽElizabeth Atkinson, Bessey Creek Elementary School
๐ŸŽRose Rynca, Citrus Grove Elementary School
๐ŸŽBrenda Watkins, Crystal Lake Elementary School
๐ŸŽDana Pallaria, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School
๐ŸŽSarah Tuthill, Felix A. Williams Elementary
๐ŸŽChristopher Forte, Hidden Oaks Middle School
๐ŸŽTrisha Elliott, Hobe Sound Elementary School
๐ŸŽMelora Norman, Indiantown Middle School
๐ŸŽGreg Bottari, J.D. Parker Elementary School
๐ŸŽCristina Smith, Jensen Beach Elementary School
๐ŸŽLori Vogel, Jensen Beach High School
๐ŸŽJanice Cizek (Interim), Martin County High School
๐ŸŽTiffany Roth, Murray Middle School
๐ŸŽLauren Rabener, Palm City Elementary School
๐ŸŽSusanna Deutsch, The Pinewood Elementary
๐ŸŽDavid Shaffer, Port Salerno Elementary School
๐ŸŽ Gary Sparks, Riverbend Academy
๐ŸŽJennifer Michels, SeaWind Elementary
๐ŸŽJaime Thompson, South Fork High School
๐ŸŽMercedes Thurston (Assistant Principal serving as Principal), Spectrum Academy
๐ŸŽDr. Chris Jones, Stuart Middle School
๐ŸŽAdelle Sumner, Warfield Elementary School
๐ŸŽDeb Stull, Willoughby Learning Center
๐ŸŽAngie Gilbride, Martin County PreK Programs

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
11 months ago, Martin County School District
National Principals Month
๐Ÿ“†NO SCHOOL TOMORROW๐Ÿ“†

Reminder: Tomorrow, Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.

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

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolProud
11 months ago, Martin County School District
No school on October 2
SFHS Alert: ๐Ÿ“ข Parents, please take a moment to review our October Parent Newsletter:

๐Ÿ“„ English: https://aptg.co/qClD6l

๐Ÿ“„ Spanish: https://aptg.co/qD0zq7

Be More. Be A Bulldog.

#BeMoreBeABulldog #SouthForkPride #SouthForkUpdates
11 months ago, MIRANDA SKARBAN
bulldog bridge monthly check-in
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿข๐Ÿ’ŽEXPLORE A LOCAL GEM๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿข๐ŸŒŠ

Visit our one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center for its Open House on Saturday, October 11, from 10:00 a.m. โ€“ 1:00 p.m.!

Come explore the gem of Martin County and enjoy:
๐Ÿ’Ž Creative art projects
๐Ÿ’Ž Delicious food & fun games
๐Ÿ’Ž Self-guided tours
๐Ÿ’Ž Meet-and-greet with Joey the Alligator
๐Ÿ’Ž Student Entrepreneur Fair featuring local creativity and businesses
๐Ÿ’Ž One last chance to say goodbye to Saylor the Sea Turtle before her release ๐Ÿข

Bring the whole family for a day of fun, learning, and exploration! See for yourself why this place truly is a gem. ๐Ÿ’Ž๐Ÿข๐ŸŒŠ

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
11 months ago, Martin County School District
ESC Open House October 11, 2025 from 10am to 1pm
๐Ÿ“†NO SCHOOL NEXT THURSDAY๐Ÿ“†

Mark your calendars (if you haven't already!): next Thursday, October 2, is a non-school day.

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

#ALLINMartin๐Ÿ‘Š #PublicSchoolProud
11 months ago, Martin County School District
No school on October 2