MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🚗 MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE 🚗 Enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year is underway, and MCSD is hosting a professional learning halftime event tomorrow that will rival the Super Bowl! Tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show tomorrow at 8 to hear all about it from Superintendent Maine! 🏈 #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether🌟 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎NO SCHOOL MONDAY🍎 Reminder, NO SCHOOL tomorrow, Feb. 12, for students due to the Districtwide Professional Learning Day! Martin County School District staff: the REAL halftime show kicks off tomorrow at 7:30 a.m. with a welcome and breakfast, with sessions starting promptly at 8 a.m. Get ready to bring all the energy and spirit! 🏈🎉 Classes resume for students on Tuesday, Feb. 13. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 As #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek comes to a close, we have an appreciation shoutout to share for SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL's counselor, Ms. Ellie Golden! "We love our new school counselor, Ellie Golden, at SWE," Principal Jen Michels shared. "Ms. Golden is a bright light of positive energy and enthusiasm. She is already connecting with students and families. Her level of care and empathy is valued by all. We are so grateful to have her on our SWE Dream Team!" We are grateful for the invaluable contributions from all our school counselors within the Martin County School District! Their guidance and support create a positive environment for our students. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #NSCW2024

🎤ALUM SPOTLIGHT🎤 Martin County School District alum Jesslee will be headlining at the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show on Friday, Feb. 16! Jesslee is a proud alum of SeaWind Elementary - Hobe Sound, FL, Murray Middle School and Martin County High School! She's coming back to her hometown to kick off her first week of her 2024 “Small Town Go-Round” Tour. Leading up to Jesslee's show, the Martin County High School Jazz Band will perform at 6:30 pm, followed by the Martin County High School Choir. Jesslee's concert is included with the fair admission ticket, which is $10 that evening. We look forward to our current and former MCSD students taking the stage on Feb. 16! 🎤🎶 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 In the spotlight this afternoon for #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek is Felix A. Williams Elementary's counselor, Mr. Brian Nugent! "Brian Nugent is an absolutely amazing school counselor at FAWE," Principal Sarah Tuthill shared. "He is ready to be anywhere and everywhere on our campus at any time to assist with students. He goes above and beyond to build relationships with staff and students, and always stepping up to help others. Kids love when they get to play basketball with Mr. Nugent!" #ALLINMartin👊 #NSCW2024 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 This morning for #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek, we have an appreciation shoutout for Spectrum Academy's Madison Carbajales! "School Counselors are patient, kindhearted, pros at multitasking, empathetic, and passionate about their profession," the Spectrum Admin Team shared. "Spectrum Academy is beyond blessed to have one of the very, very best. Mrs. Madison Carbajales is an invaluable member of our Screaming Eagles Family! Thank you for everything you do for our students!" #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #NSCW2024

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 As we continue celebrating National School Counseling Week, Citrus Grove Elementary School Assistant Principal Danelle Roberts extends her thanks to Ms. Lindsey Branco! "Lindsey Branco is a caring and resourceful asset to Citrus Grove," Ms. Roberts shared. "She provides guidance and support to our students that need it most on a daily basis. We consider ourselves fortunate to have her!" Want to share your appreciation? Comment below! #ALLINMartin👊 #NSCW2024 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

📚 READING WITH RIVERBEND 📚 Every Wednesday, our amazing volunteers bring the joy of reading to life for our students. This week, we were honored to have Jennifer Russell, School Board Chair, join us as one of our volunteer readers! Their dedication to education and commitment to our students' growth is truly inspiring. Thank you for sharing your time and love for reading with our Riverbend Academy family! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🌟 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT 🌟 This week, Superintendent Michael Maine and his assistant superintendents are attending the Center for Creative Leadership Seminar at Eckard College, an opportunity made possible by the Florida Association of District School Superintendents. In the Martin County School District, we're dedicated to continuous learning and becoming better leaders. We are proud to have such a forward-thinking superintendent guiding our district to excellence! #ALLINMartin👊

🚀TAKE FLIGHT WITH US! 🚀 Blast off into Kindergarten with the Martin County School District! Families of rising kindergartners are invited to visit their home-zoned elementary school TONIGHT for our Kindergarten Blast Off orientation! The event kicks off at 5:30 p.m. Dedicated staff will provide information on school meal programs, Extended Day after-school care opportunities, completing enrollment and more! Plus, families will take home a "Class of 2037" t-shirt and a backpack full of books and goodies! Find your home-zoned school and additional information about the event here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1408812 We can't wait to meet the Class of 2037! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 This morning, we are spotlighting the incredible school counselors at Martin County High School, Ms. Ince, Ms. Logan, Ms. Thomson, Ms. Thompson and Mr. Laplante for National School Counseling Week! "Our school counselors care deeply for our students," shared Assistant Principal Janice Cizek. "They are their biggest advocates and have the greatest hearts. They are students' cheerleaders and coaches, equipping them to get to the finish line. They embody what we are as a school community." Join in on the celebration and share your appreciation in the comments below! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #NSCW24

FREE ADMISSION to the Martin County Fair and Youth Livestock Show on Monday, Feb. 12! You read that right! Martin County School District students will have free admission to the fair on Monday, Feb. 12, between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. when they show their Student's Day Passport at the gate. Students can grab their passport book from their teacher or with the link below. Students can get stamps from any four activities and return the passport to their teacher for PBIS/Student Engagement points! Remember, Monday, Feb. 12 is a teacher workday, so students have the day off. What better way to spend the day than at the fair, for free! This flyer is NOT the actual passport. The passport can be found here: https://bit.ly/3ux2spU. Students may be asked to show ID at the gate. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 Our Martin County School District counselors support our students academically, socially and emotionally in numerous ways each and every day. For our second #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek spotlight, we are highlighting Murray Middle School counselors, Ms. Ashley Clark and Ms. Christine Sequeira. "My two school counselors are the glue that holds our school together," Principal Jeff Umbaugh shared. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

⚖️CELEBRATING CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS⚖️ In partnership with the YMCA of The Treasure Coast and Florida YMCA Youth In Government, student teams from Jensen Beach High School, Martin County High School and South Fork High School competed in the 2024 Constitutional Debate Competition on Friday, February 2. Each team debated the U.S. Supreme Court case “Mahoney Area School District vs B.L.” before presiding 19th Judicial Circuit Court judges - the Honorable Kathleen Roberts and the Honorable Jennifer Alcorta Waters. During the debate, students made opening and closing arguments and answered questions from the judges. The two teams advancing in the competition are Nira Goyal (Senior) & Nina Goyal (Freshman) from MCHS and Savannah Kautz (Junior) & Ameera Mehan (Junior) from SFHS. Congratulations to all teams for their outstanding efforts! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉 In honor of #NationalSchoolCounselingWeek, we are shining a spotlight on all our incredible school counselors who play a pivotal role in helping our students achieve success! "We extend our heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated school guidance & other Warfield Elementary School counselors who consistently stand by our students and staff," shared the WES Tribe Leaders. "Their unwavering support goes above and beyond, offering valuable insights and suggestions to enhance the resilience of our students. Thank you for your commitment to fostering a positive and nurturing learning environment." 📷: Jennifer Goddard and Brizelda Montenegro #ALLINMartin👊

🚘 MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MAINE 🚘 Look ahead to an action-packed week with Superintendent Michael Maine on the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show! Tune in tomorrow at 8 to get full details on Kindergarten Blast Off, enrollment for next school year and our reaccreditation journey. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🍎INTERIM REPORTS🍎 Interim reports for middle and high school students will be posted on Tuesday, February 6! View your child's grades in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

❤️RED FOR HEART HEALTH❤️ Our incredible team across the Martin County School District came together to show support and raise awareness for heart health on #WearRedDay! ❤️ Together, we stand strong, promoting heart-healthy lifestyles and wellness.❣️🩺 A huge shoutout to everyone who participated and wore all the shades of red! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🎾HYDRATING HOPE🎾 Martin County School District high school athletes joined in on the celebrations for an incredible donation to Ms. Rina's House Of Blessings and Elev8hope Compassion in Action. Gatorade, in partnership with Serena Williams, donated $50,000 through the Equity in Sports initiative. Elev8Hope goes #ALLINMartin👊 24/7, 365 days of the year for the most vulnerable residents in our community, including students. We are extremely grateful for their partnership and proud of the students who help fulfill Elev8Hope's mission. Martin County High School, South Fork High School and Jensen Beach High School know they are #MCSDBetterTogether💫, and together, they can make a huge difference in the community.

🎓COLLEGE AND CAREER FAIR🎓 Explore the post-graduation options for your junior or senior at the Martin County School District’s College and Career Fair! Secure My Future College and Career fair takes place on Thursday, February 8, from 5-7:30 p.m. in the Martin County School Board Room. Students and parents will gain insights from over 25 colleges college representatives, post-secondary training institutes, and industry professionals. Begin planning for your child’s promising future—it’s never too late or too soon to start! More information here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1416481 #ALLINMartin👊