South Fork High School

👋 WELCOME BACK, MCSD FAMILY! 👋 We’re so excited to see our students and staff back for semester two! After a refreshing winter break, we’re ready to reignite our passion for learning, growth, and excellence. Let’s finish strong and make this half of the school year extraordinary! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉 NEW YEAR, NEW OPPORTUNITIES 🎉 Start 2025 with a career that gives you more—like winter break off! The Martin County School District is hosting its Winter Job Fair on Thursday, January 9, from 4-6 p.m. in the School Board Room, located at 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL. We’re hiring for key roles that make a difference every day, including: ❄️ Paraprofessionals (Exceptional Student Education & English Language Learners) ❄️ Teachers ❄️ Custodians ❄️ Transportation Staff Connect with school and District leaders, explore your options, and potentially leave with a conditional job offer the same day! Walk-ins welcome or save time and pre-register using the link: https://bit.ly/4gY70Iu Enjoy holidays and summers off, great benefits, and the chance to create meaningful connections while impacting the future of our students. Start your year by igniting your career with the Martin County School District! #ALLINMartin👊#PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

❄️ WINTER WISDOM ❄️ Winter break is almost over—make the most of it! Our Winter Wisdom page has everything students need to refresh their skills, prepare for the SAT/ACT, and even claim victory in the Holiday Hustle! From fun math and reading challenges to free college prep resources, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—check it out now: https://bit.ly/3P2vAMx #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

❄️WINTER WISDOM❄️ SAT/ACT Prep, math activities, reading challenges, the Holiday Hustle... our Winter Wisdom page is your family's one-stop shop to keep boredom at bay and young minds sharp this holiday season! From fun learning activities to free college prep resources, we’ve got something for every student. Check it out and keep learning going all winter long: https://bit.ly/3P2vAMx #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎉CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES🎉 We are proud to announce the recipients of our new Ignite Excellence Award, created to honor employees who exemplify excellence in their dedication to students, colleagues, and our community. These individuals were nominated by their peers for their unwavering commitment to "igniting excellence" in everything they do. November Award Recipients: ✨ Miranda Skarban, South Fork High School ✨ Julie Butler, South Fork High School ✨ Michael Biancone, Martin County High School ✨ Michelle Rolon, Felix A. Williams Elementary ✨ Jessica Warren, CTE Coach Coach, District Office As part of this recognition, each awardee received special tokens of appreciation, made possible by the generosity of local businesses: Lynora's Palm City, Cali Coffee Stuart, Kneaded Escape Massage & Spa, Jeremiah's Italian Ice, Stringers Tavern & Oyster Bar, 4Ever Young Anti-Aging Solutions- Stuart, FL, HEW Fitness - Stuart, and Wax Unique. Please join us in celebrating these incredible individuals! 🎉👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎶🎁MCSD WRAPPED🎁🎶 We're dropping more tunes from our MCSD Wrapped 2024 playlist! 🎧 Scroll through the top tunes of our school leaders and stream along with us! https://bit.ly/MCSDWrapped2024 Stay tuned! We have more songs in the queue. 🎶 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📺TUNE IN TONIGHT📺 South Fork High School Bulldogs are jumping in the Shark Tank! Students from the Building Construction Technology Academy are pitching their innovative construction projects to a panel of judges. ➡️ Tune into WPBF 25 News at 5 p.m. to see these future builders and problem-solvers showcase their skills, designs, and creativity in a professional setting! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

⭐️CELEBRATING OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEES⭐️ This evening, the Martin County School District proudly celebrated 27 exceptional individuals whose dedication and contributions make a lasting impact on our schools and community! A special congratulations to Mr. Joshua Oviedo, an ELL (English Language Learner) paraprofessional at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School and proud MCSD alum, who was named the District’s overall 2024-2025 School-Related Employee of the Year! Click the link below to view our list of fantastic site-level award winners Mr. Oviedo: https://bit.ly/3BJYu0K We couldn't ignite success for our students without these incredible employees! More photos and a video to come soon! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🐾🎉 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