MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍎 ON OUR WAY TO THE TOP 🍎 Superintendent Michael Maine kicked off the 2023-2024 at J.D. Parker Elementary School, greeting families and staff who were excited to be back on campus! Mr. Maine spoke with our local media partners about our goals for this school year- transparency, rigor, accountability and the pursuit of excellence. Our students deserve nothing less! #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎📚WELCOME BACK, STUDENTS🍎📚 🌟 The much-awaited day is finally here! 🎉 Let's kick-start this new journey with a new vision, pathway and possibility! 🕰️ Please remember to exercise patience and caution as our schools, staff and families navigate the challenges of a new school year. We are #MCSDBetterTogether! ❓ Need support? Connect with knowledgeable District staff here: https://martinschools.org/page/lets-talk We look forward to beginning our ascent to the top of Florida's educational accountability system this school year. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Hidden Oaks Middle School students Grace and Matthew got a unique behind-the-scenes tour of the United Nations for their summer adventure! The best part was that their grandmother, who worked there for 25 years, gave them the grand tour! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🐾WELCOMING NEW BULLDOGS🐾 South Fork High School officially welcomed the Class of 2027 in authentic Bulldog style today! Faculty and staff are excited to explore the new visions, new pathways and new possibilities they can create for all students! Let's go, Bulldogs! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Felix A. Williams Elementary student Luna and her little brother Bodhi visited the historic city of St. Augustine this summer! "They saw the old jailhouse, the Fountain of Youth and even got to hold an alligator," proud mom Kacie shared. "They learned so much about Florida’s history and the native animals that live here." #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 J. D. Parker Elementary students Carmen, Yasmin, Adelina, and their cousin Myda, visited Fort Zachary in Key West for their summer adventure! Angie, proud mom and aunt, said the girls learned a lot on their trip! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Colton Bettencourt, an incoming South Fork High School freshman, spent his summer playing tournaments on a nationally-ranked baseball team! "He received a Perfect Game Tournament MVP and a Player of the Game in Houston," proud mom Theresa shared. "We are looking forward to the next four years at South Fork." #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Jensen Beach High School rising senior Elizabeth Wire represented the United States in the International 420 World Championships in Alicante, Spain. Did you know the International 420 Class Dinghy describes the boat's overall length in centimeters? The boat is exactly 4.2 meters long. The 420 is designed for a two-person crew and features a spinnaker sail and optional trapeze, making teamwork necessary to sail it well. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Jensen Beach Elementary School student Max and his sister Brooke, a Stuart Middle School student, went to Washington, D.C., for their fun and educational summer adventure! "{They} were selected for the White House Tour in Washington D.C.," proud mom Stephanie shared. "We even got to see the President's motorcade entering the White House!" #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 The Pinewood Elementary twin sisters Grace and Victoria had an exciting summer adventure to Peru! "We had an amazing trip and visited many cities in Peru," proud mom Jodi shared. "The highlights of the trip for the girls were white water rafting on the Urubamba River, traveling on the train and visiting Machu Picchu and having a selfie contest with some llamas in Vicunas!" #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎BACK TO SCHOOL🍎 REMINDER: Meet the teacher and 6th and 9th-grade orientations will be held this Wednesday, August 9th, the day BEFORE the 23-24 school year starts! This is the perfect opportunity for families to get to know the amazing teachers guiding their students on their educational journey this year! 🌟📚 You can find specific times for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 J. D. Parker Elementary School student Maria enjoyed her summer adventure at Niagara Falls! Did you know Niagara Falls State Park, USA is the oldest state park in the U.S.? It was first established in 1885 as the Niagara Reservation. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎨CELEBRATING CREATIVITY🎨 Martin County High School was recently awarded a Gold rating from the Florida Scholastic Press Association (FSPA) for their incredible work on their 2022-2023 yearbook! The rating tiers include All Florida, Gold, Silver, Bronze and Merit. The evaluation is voluntary, albeit incredibly thorough and provides extensive, actionable feedback. "I am thrilled that our rating reflects the hard work and dedication of our students," Ms. Haynes, the MCHS yearbook advisor, shared. "I am grateful for a response that both highlights areas we excelled in and areas we can continue to improve." Congratulations, Tigers! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Murray Middle School student Chris traveled to Maine for his summer adventure! "One of the highlights of his trip was catching lobsters on Casco Bay with his Grampy," proud mom Sarah shared. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Sophie, a rising fifth-grader at The Pinewood Elementary, learned about freshwater lake ecosystems and water safety while enjoying lots of family fun at Lake Martin, Alabama! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Incoming South Fork High School freshman Cameron Jacobs spent most of his summer on his love and dedication to football! "He played in Savannah, at Savannah State University, representing team Florida in the Future Stars Game. He also visited Florida State University and got to check out Doak Campbell Field," proud mom Michelle shared. "We visited the University of Florida, where he got a tour of the athletic facility and got to be a Gator for an afternoon. Then he went to Naples, where he was selected by Football University FBU for their Top Gun showcase, which showcased the top 1,500 athletes in the country. In between all of that, he attended all his summer conditioning sessions with Coach Blatch at SFHS! He is so ready to play some Bulldogs football!" #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 South Fork High School students Varun Singh, Joshua Herring, Arnav Vivek traveled to Europe for an incredible summer adventure they will never forget! "These South Fork High School friends, accompanied by their teacher Ms. Casey Brown traveled to Germany, Austria and Italy on a 14-day learning adventure of a lifetime," proud parent Ira shared. "They were part of a group of high school students led by Mr. Danny Sanchez." #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 The Pinewood Elementary students Adelia, Logan and Sophia traveled all the way to Italia for their summer adventures! "They visited Rome, Florence, Sorrento, Capri, the Amalfi Coast, Pisa, Pompeii and Herculaneum," proud mom Krsytal shared. "The three siblings enjoyed immersing themselves in Italian cuisine, culture, and historic landmarks. They especially liked the Gelato. Lots of it!” #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Martin County School District student Bella traveled to England to visit her great-uncle and many of her cousins for her summer adventure! "While she was there, she hiked into Stonehenge - one of the best-known ancient wonders of the world," mom Lara shared. "The 5,000-year-old monument became a World Heritage Site in 1986." #ALLINMartin👊

☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊 Crystal Lake Elementary School student Lexi and her family had some exciting adventures while in Colorado this summer! "We spent six weeks in Golden, Colorado, hiking, white water rafting, seeing Dead & Co, String Cheese Incident and other bands, and hiking Red Rocks several times a week; it was heaven," mom Jenni shared. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud