๐๏ธEARLY RELEASE & NO SCHOOL๐๏ธ
Reminderโ tomorrow, Thursday, October 31, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
Thereโs no school for students on Friday, November 1.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
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๐๐ถSOUNDS OF FALL๐ถ๐
Join us for an unforgettable weekend as all three Martin County School District high school choirs take the stage with a live chamber orchestra! Martin County High School's OPUS, Jensen Beach High School's Jubilate, and South Fork High School's Carillon are coming together to perform a Fall Masterworks Concert.
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Date: Nov. 2 at 7 p.m. and Nov. 3 at 4 p.m.
๐ Location: Jensen Beach High School
๐ Tickets: $25 online (https://bit.ly/3YHT13l) or $30 at the door
Featuring solos by MCHS alumni Kerry Rocks and Jimmy Paul, this is a performance you wonโt want to miss! ๐ถ๐
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD

๐CONFERENCE NIGHT๐
High school families, mark your calendars!
Conference Nights for Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School, South Fork High School, and Spectrum Academy will be held next Wednesday, November 6.
Take this opportunity to meet with your child's teachers and discuss their progress for the year.
Please watch for additional details coming from your child's school.
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolPROUD

๐SFHS Teacher, Natalie Williams, honored as "Outstanding Holocaust Educator"! ๐
๐พIt was a special night as FAU's Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education honored Ms. Williams as one of four teachers named "Outstanding Holocaust Educator".
โค๏ธThis is the first time a Martin County teacher has been recognized for this honor in the 15 years of the program's existence! Ms. Williams attended seminars and classes on her own time to ensure she honors Holocaust history with her students.
๐คWe are Bulldog Proud of Ms. Williams for her commitment to enriching herself for the betterment of her students!
#GoBulldogs #HolocaustEducation #BulldogProud



๐ ๏ธEXPANDING CTE EDUCATION๐ ๏ธ
We're excited to announce that the Martin County School District has received a $2.5 million grant from the Florida Department of Education!
This funding will expand our Career and Technical Education Programs, offering students even more hands-on learning in high-demand fields like healthcare, HVAC, aerospace, and more.
Learn more about this exciting opportunity here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1832911
#ALLINMartin๐

๐MAKEUP DAY INFORMATION๐
Martin County School District students will NOT be required to make up the days missed due to the recent hurricanes.
Fortunately, after a thorough review of the Districtโs instructional calendar, students will still meet state requirements and complete the academic year without the need to use make-up days at this time.
We are committed to supporting the community with ongoing recovery efforts, including through the Education Foundation of Martin Countyโs relief fund for employees and families, providing free meals for students, and offering credit for last weekโs Extended Day services. Link to relief fund: https://bit.ly/3BIZm5K
We are humbled by the resilience and cooperation of our incredible community. Thank you for partnering with us in your child's education. We are #MCSDBetterTogether and #MartinStrong! ๐

๐งกUNITED AGAINST BULLYING๐งก
Wear and share orange with us tomorrow, Wednesday, October 16, for Unity Day during National Bullying Prevention Month!
Unity Day unites students, parents, educators, and community members across the nation to spread the message that we stand together against bullying.
Stay tuned for photos of students and staff wearing orange and standing united! ๐งก
#ALLINMartin๐ #UnityEveryDay

Don't Miss PLAY ON!
The SFHS Fall Play opens this THURSDAY at 7PM and runs through Saturday night!
Get tickets online in advance online at https://www.cur8.com/14755/project/125147 or with cash at the box office before each show.



๐REOPENING UPDATE๐
**Update 3 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will resume operations on Monday, October 14.
The majority of our campuses were fortunately spared from receiving severe damage and have been cleared for a safe return to classes. Safety remains our highest priority, and we are committed to providing a secure learning environment as repairs continue across the District.
Our thoughts and prayers are with our families and neighbors as we all continue to rebuild from Hurricane Milton, and we stand ready to support our students, families, and staff in any way possible.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, offering a sense of normalcy through the power of education.
#ALLINMartin๐

๐EYE ON THE STORM๐
** Update 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, October 8: Following this evening's briefing with Martin County Emergency Management officials, the decision has been made to open four schools as shelters beginning at noon tomorrow, October 9, with the exception of the special needs shelter, which opens at 7 a.m.ย The shelters will remain open until Hurricane Milton has moved away from our area, at which time staff will begin restoring campuses to pre-storm conditions.
As this will take us into Friday, all MCSD-operated schools will remain closed through the end of the current week. We plan to resume classes and normal operations on Monday, October 14.ย
The following schools will be used as shelters:
-Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School--opens at 7 a.m., Oct. 9 (special needs population - residents should register here: https://www.martin.fl.us/SpecialNeeds). This shelter includes limited medical oversight and is designed for residents with electricity-dependent needs such as oxygen.
-Willoughby Learning Center (residents and pets)
-Port Salerno Elementary School (general population)
-Warfield Elementary School (general population)
Families and employees are encouraged to stay informed by visiting our website, www.martinschools.org, and social media channels for the latest updates. Notifications will also be sent via the District's automated system. Families/employees who are not currently receiving text notifications should text START to 98900 to opt in. We encourage all families to continue monitoring hurricanes.gov and to register for local emergency alerts by visiting https://www.martin.fl.us/AlertMartin.
Please stay safe and vigilant.
#ALLINMartin๐ #HurricaneMilton

๐ฃ Attention Bulldog Families!
Due to Hurricane Milton and the resulting school closures on Wednesday and Thursday this week, weโve had to make some important updates to our schedule. There will be no after school activities or athletics Tuesday through Thursday. Additionally, please take note of these changes:
๐น PSAT: Originally scheduled for 10/10, now on Tuesday, 10/22.
๐น Martin Bowl: Now happening on Monday, 10/14 at 6 p.m. at MCHS.
๐น Pep Rally: Scheduled for 10/9 has been canceled.
๐น Non-Reportable SAT: For select students, now rescheduled for Thursday, 10/24.
Stay safe, Bulldogs! Stay tuned to news outlets and social media for updates! ๐พ
#SFHSalert #StaySafe #HurricaneMilton
๐COLLEGE FAIR RESCHEDULED๐
Mark your calendars! The Martin County School District College Fair has been rescheduled for Monday, October 28, 2024, from 5 - 7:30 p.m. at Martin County High School.
Connect with representatives from colleges, universities and military branches, explore scholarship opportunities, and learn more about FAFSA!
It's never too early to plan for what's next after high school. All MCSD families and students are invited! Bus transportation is available for Indiantown families. Check out the flyer for more info.
RSVP here: https://bit.ly/2024MCSDCollegeFair
#ALLINMartin๐ #IgniteTogetherMCSD๐ฅ

๐๐ Congratulations to South Fork High School's School Related Employee of the Year: Rochelle Thomson! ๐๐
Rochelle brightens our front office with her cheerful greetings and ensures our visitors feel at home. She works tirelessly with substitutes and teachers to support our students in every way possible. ๐พ๐
Rochelle truly embodies Bulldog Pride, always pitching in wherever needed. We are so proud to have her on our team!
Join us in celebrating Ms. Thomson at our upcoming district event! ๐๐
#BulldogPride #EmployeeOfTheYear #igniteSPIRITMCSD

๐๏ธEARLY RELEASE DAY & NO SCHOOL๐๏ธ
Friendly reminder, families - today, Wednesday, Oct. 2, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
There is no school tomorrow, Thursday, October 3.
Receive alerts like this via text message by texting START to 98900.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud

๐๏ธEARLY RELEASE DAY๐๏ธ
Friendly reminder, families - Wednesday, October 2, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal.
Please note, thereโs no school for students on Thursday, October 3.
View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
#ALLINMartin๐ #PublicSchoolProud

๐EYE ON THE STORM๐
**Update 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26: Schools and offices in the Martin County School District will reopen and return to normal operations on Friday, Sept. 27.
The District continues to carefully monitor local weather conditions alongside our partners at the Martin County Emergency Management Agency. We appreciate the patience and understanding of our families and employees as we navigated the uncertain weather conditions caused by Hurricane Helene. While we were forecasted to experience frequent high wind speeds, our District was fortunately spared from receiving severe damage. Our thoughts and prayers are with our fellow Floridians as Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen into an extremely powerful storm and head towards the West Coast.
It is important for our students to return to class as attendance is essential for their success. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and providing the best education.
#ALLINMartin๐

๐ EYE ON THE STORM ๐
๐จUpdate - 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 25: The Martin County School District will close all MCSD-operated schools and District offices on Thursday, September 26, 2024, due to Hurricane Helene.
The decision is based on the latest information from the National Weather Service and local emergency management officials. Wind speeds throughout the morning are projected to exceed limits for school bus operation, making it unsafe for transportation.
MCSD continues to work closely with local emergency management officials to track the storm and will provide further information regarding District operations beyond Thursday as it becomes available.
Families are urged to monitor the District's website at www.martinschools.org, social media channels, and the District's automated messaging system for updates. Families and employees wishing to receive text message notifications should text START to 98900.
As a reminder, all after-school activities are also canceled.
#ALLINMartin๐
๐ EYE ON THE STORM ๐
๐๐ญ๐ญ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐๐ ๐
๐๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ข๐๐ฌ: For the safety of our students and staff, ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐๐ฌ, including clubs, tutoring, and athletics, are canceled today and tomorrow.
Extended Day will remain open today only.
The MCSD College Fair has also been canceled and will be rescheduled.
๐จ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ซ๐จ๐ฐโ๐ฌ ๐ฌ๐๐ก๐จ๐จ๐ฅ ๐๐๐ฒ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐๐ ๐ฌ๐ก๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง๐จ๐จ๐ง.
Please continue to monitor our website, social media, and direct notifications. If youโre not receiving text alerts, text START to 98900 to stay informed.
For the latest storm advisories, visit hurricanes.gov.
View the latest updates from MCSD here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1782227
#ALLINMartin๐

๐EYE ON THE STORM๐
Bulldog Families: The Martin County School District is working closely with the Martin County Emergency Management Agency to monitor what is currently known as tropical storm Helene for potential impacts to our area.
We will provide updates as necessary on our website, all social media channels and via direct message notification to families and employees. Families, if you don't already receive text alerts from MCSD, text START to 98900.
For more information or to access the latest advisories, please visit hurricanes.gov.
View latest updates from MCSD here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1782227
#ALLINMartin๐

๐บ๐ธCELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK๐บ๐ธ
Today marks the start of Celebrate Freedom Week in the Martin County School District!
The Florida Legislature designated the last full week in September as "Celebrate Freedom Week" to highlight the significance of the Declaration of Independence.
Students will explore the meaning of the Declaration of Independence, reflecting on the principles our nation was founded on, through engaging, age-appropriate lessons in social studies.
Ask your child what they learned today!
#ALLINMartin๐ #CelebrateFreedomWeek2024

