MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/3EYTvL9 Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/41BdvfL #ALLINMartin👊

🎨CELEBRATING CREATIVITY🎨 Congratulations to the talented winners of the 2024-2025 Kids Tag Art competition! Hundreds of our fifth graders put their creativity to work in the 7th Annual Kids Tag Art contest, sponsored by Martin County Tax Collector, Ruth Pietruszewski. Using both artistic and critical thinking skills, students designed unique tags that families and community members can purchase as license plates, key fobs, or bike plates. We're excited to celebrate these winners at the Annual Kids Tag Art Awards on April 2, 2025, in the Martin County School District Board Room! 🎨🏆 See the full list of winners and learn how to purchase designs here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2063521 We are so proud of every student who participated—your creativity inspires us all!👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🔎GET A CLUE!🔎 Clue into school breakfast with the Martin County School District! It's no mystery– a great school day starts with breakfast! A nutritious morning meal helps students stay focused, energized, and ready to crack the case on their learning. 🔎 Our schools serve up delicious breakfast options to fuel young detectives for a day of discovery. Check out the fun, themed menu and celebrate National School Breakfast Week with us! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚HAPPY READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK!📚 Join the Martin County School District as we celebrate the joy of reading! Whether it’s a favorite book or a new adventure, we encourage everyone to pick up a book and dive into a great story. Crystal Lake Elementary School is celebrating Read Across America Week by giving donated books–collected by the K-Kids–new homes, and dressing up all week! What are you reading this week? Share with us! 📚 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

✨CELEBRATING 35 YEARS✨ Willoughby Learning Center is celebrating BIG for its 35th anniversary! Join the Ducks for a special event as they honor the past, celebrate the present, and look ahead to an exciting future. 📅 Saturday, March 1, 2025 ⏰ 12:00 - 2:00 PM 📍 5150 SE Willoughby Blvd, Stuart, FL 34997 Guests will enjoy entertainment, refreshments, and plenty of Mighty Duck spirit! Plus, you don’t want to miss the unveiling of two stunning murals designed and painted by a talented student artist—showcasing Willoughby’s legacy and school pride. 🎉🦆 #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD🍎 Today, we’re shining a spotlight on the incredible staff who make @MCSDFlorida a place of excellence every day! From teachers and support staff to administrators and bus drivers—we are grateful for everything you do for students. #ALLINMartin👊

💎🦁CELEBRATING 60 YEARS🦁💎 Murray Middle School is celebrating its diamond jubilee–60 years of providing educational excellence in the Martin County School District! 🦁🎉 Join the Lions for a FREE community event on Saturday, March 1, from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Lion’s Den is looking nice and spruced up after a recent beautification day! Enjoy food trucks, family-friendly activities, and a look back at Murray’s rich history. Connect with alumni, current families, and friends as we celebrate this incredible milestone! 📽️ Watch the promo video and join the celebration! ➡️ https://youtu.be/Anvmu6e7s50?si=j2YLsIOPZ18ounON #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓CLASS OF '29–FRESHMEN PREVIEW🎓 Future Bulldogs, it's your turn! Get an inside look at everything South Fork High School has to offer at Freshmen Preview Night—TONIGHT, Feb. 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.! ✅ Explore Specialty Pathways ✅ Learn about International Baccalaureate ✅ Discover clubs, unique courses, and more Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how SFHS can prepare your student for lifelong success! Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens March 1. ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎 PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD 🍎 It's Partnership Wednesday, and we're celebrating the businesses, organizations, and volunteers who go the extra mile for our schools! 🤝 Thank you for being champions of public education and helping our students and staff thrive! #ALLINMartin👊

🎓CLASS OF '29–FRESHMEN PREVIEW🎓 Future Falcons! Get an inside look at everything Jensen Beach High School has to offer at Freshmen Preview Night—tomorrow, Feb. 26, from 5:30-7:30 p.m.! ✅ Explore Specialty Pathways ✅ Learn about AP Capstone ✅ Discover clubs, unique courses, and more Don’t miss this opportunity to discover how JBHS can prepare your student for lifelong success! Enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year opens March 1. ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/43cf2tB Upcoming Freshmen Previews: 📆 South Fork High School: Thursday, February 27, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚BOOKS OF THE MONTH📚 Looking for your student's next great read? The Florida Department of Education Commissioner's Books of the Month are here! Spend time reading, learning, and growing with these featured titles. February Books of the Month: 📕 PreK: "Celebrating Presidents’ Day: What Is a President?" by Kimberly Jordano and Trisha Callella-Jones 📗 K-2: "The Front Steps: A True Story About a Boy Who Loved to Read" by Alan C Duncan and Anna Welch 📘 3-5: "Abe Lincoln: The Boy Who Loved Books" by Kay Winters 📙 6-8: "Bad News for Outlaws: The Remarkable Life of Bass Reeves, Deputy U.S. Marshal" by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson 📕 9-12: “George Washington’s Secret Six: The Spy Ring That Saved the American Revolution" by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger Happy reading! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🎉CELEBRATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE🎉 Our middle school mathletes didn’t just compete—they DOMINATED the MATHCOUNTS Treasure Coast Regional Competition! Students from all five Martin County School District-operated middle schools showcased their skills at Indian River State College, proving once again that academic excellence thrives in MCSD. 🏆 NINE of the TOP 10 individual awards—MCSD. 🏆 CRUSHED the team competition—Hidden Oaks Middle School and Stuart Middle School took the top Overall Team spots. 🏆 SPEED MATH CHAMPIONS—HOMS and Indiantown Middle School led the way in the Ciphering Round! Congratulations to our incredible mathletes and to their dedicated coaches for this success! Read all who won here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/2047283 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎PUBLIC SCHOOL PROUD🍎 It’s Public Schools Week, and we’re proud to serve 16,500 students across 12 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, 3 high schools, special centers, preschool centers, and adult education campuses—empowering the next generation of leaders, innovators, and difference makers! Join us in celebrating the incredible students, educators, and staff who make the Martin County School District a place of excellence. Each day, we’ll highlight what makes public schools the heart of our community—starting with MCSD Monday: 100 Years of Excellence! Want to be part of our 100 Years of Excellence in Education celebration? Share your MCSD story here: https://bit.ly/4iNGDqs #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #PSW25 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🩺🛠️CELEBRATING CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION🛠️🩺 Career & Technical Education (CTE) equips students with real-world skills for the future, and we’re celebrating in style! This week, students, teachers, and staff across the Martin County School District are invited to participate in themed dress-up days. Chef’s hat or hard hat? Scrubs or a suit? Dress for the career that inspires you and highlight the many paths CTE offers! 📸 Snap a photo and DM us—we can’t wait to see the creativity! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolPROUD #GetThereFL

❤️LOVE FOR LEARNING❤️ Indiantown Middle School recently hosted the Indiantown Education Coalition’s annual Love for Learning Scholarship Luncheon, bringing the community together in support of students’ futures. Guests, including Superintendent Michael Maine, enjoyed special performances by the Warfield Elementary School chorus and the IMS band! 🎶 Proceeds from this event will help students living in Indiantown pursue college and technical education opportunities. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this meaningful cause! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Students at Palm City Elementary School had an out-of-this-world experience with retired NASA astronaut and U.S. Army Colonel "Woody" Spring! 🚀 4th and 5th graders were captivated by his incredible journey—165 hours in space, including 12 spent on spacewalks! His stories of exploration, problem-solving, and perseverance left a lasting impact, inspiring the next generation of dreamers and innovators. What an unforgettable day of learning and discovery! 🌎✨ #AllInMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🐾 PAWSITIVELY ENGAGING LEARNING 🐾 Smiles, stories, and a furry reading buddy—students at Hidden Oaks Middle School had a wonderful time participating in the Paws to Read program! 📖🐶 This special experience helps young readers build confidence in a fun and supportive way. Creating a "pawsitive" learning environment—one special reading buddy at a time! 🐾 We’re grateful for our partnership with the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast for making moments like this possible. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📚CELEBRATING ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE📈 Four Crystal Lake Elementary School students were recognized and celebrated by Superintendent Michael Maine and the Martin County School Board for their outstanding academic achievements! 🏆 Stock Market Game Champions: After months of strategic investing and financial learning, Matthew Talton, Leo Bonadeo, and Wyatt Wiggins came out on top in the 2024 Stock Market Game, outpacing teams across the Florida South region! 📖 Mensa Excellence in Reading Award: Shoutout to Leonardo Saric, only the second student in CLE history to earn the Mensa Excellence in Reading Award for grades K-3! After reading and reviewing more than 60 books, he’s now taking on the next challenge—the reading list for grades 4-6! Opportunities like these happen here in the MCSD–empowering students to think critically and apply their knowledge in real-world ways! Join us in congratulating these students and their teachers! 👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board Meeting will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/3EKjbL8 Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/4jNWsho #ALLINMartin👊

🏝️DIGGING INTO HANDS-ON LEARNING🏝️ Students from Bessey Creek Elementary School had an unforgettable day at the one-of-a-kind Environmental Studies Center, exploring food chains, meeting incredible animals, and—becoming masters at digging up worms! 🪱🏝️ The Martin County School District is committed to providing a positive learning environment where ALL students can explore, discover, and grow. The ESC is just one way we bring science to life. This gem helps fosters curiosity and problem-solving skills to prepare students for lifelong success, in such a fun way! 🐠🐢🌊 #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolPROUD