MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Kate Parr! "Kate has attended Jensen Beach High School for the past four years on an AP track," proud parent Amy Eversole shared. "She is a two-time AP Scholar with Distinction and has attained her AP Capstone Diploma, Biliteracy Seal, and Scholar Designation. She played indoor volleyball for Jensen Beach High School for four years, serving as a team captain twice, and club volleyball for seven years. Kate also sang with Jensen Beach High School’s Jubilate for all four years. She participated in several clubs: National Honor Society, Spanish National Honor Society, Math Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Science National Honor Society, HOSA, and Key Club. She held leadership positions in many of them as well. She founded the National English Honor Society chapter at Jensen Beach High School and served as the president, was elected as the president of the Math Honor Society, served as recording secretary and then Vice President of the National Honor Society, and previously held the position of treasurer for the Spanish Honor Society. She holds a deep appreciation for all of the teachers that made her the person she is today. When I asked her who she would like to specifically recognize, she replied that it would be impossible for her to choose just a few!" Kate plans to attend the University of Florida and major in Microbiology and Cell Science on a Pre-Med track. 🎉Congratulations, Kate! 🎉 We are so proud of you! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Natalia Bielewicz! "Natalia is a Cambridge Assessment International Education AICE Graduate," proud mom Cindy Bielewicz shared. "It’s a pleasure to see our dear princess completing her graduation! A bright future is waiting ahead of you. Wishing you a very successful journey in life. We are super proud of you, dear daughter. Her family from Costa Rica and Poland are also very proud of her.🎉🎓🙏😘❤ We want to thank her teachers for all the love, care, time and dedication that you put into teaching our child; your hard work is appreciated!" Natalia plans to attend the Florida Institute of Technology and major in Biomedical Engineering. 🎉Congratulations, Natalia! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Home of the free because of the brave 🇺🇲 The Martin County School District is proud to honor the brave men and women throughout history who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our liberty and freedoms. May we never forget that freedom isn't free. #MemorialDay #ALLINMartin👊

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This evening, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Isyss Bryant! "Thank you to Grib, Ms. Mulrooney, Mrs. V. and attendance for everything," proud parent Kim Antoon shared. Isyss plans to attend IRSC - Indian River State College and study Radiology. 🎉Congratulations, Isyss! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Sebastion Dinardo! "Sebastian “Seabass” recently accepted an offer from Westminster College in Pennsylvania to major in Business Administration and to play football for the Westminster Titans," proud mom Melanie shared. "Sebastian has worked very hard in both the classroom, as well as on the football field (#33) & his family, friends, teammates & coaches are just so proud of him! We love you, Sebastian!" 🎉Congratulations, Sebastian! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This evening, we are celebrating another great teacher, Mrs. Dane Savela at Martin County High School! "Mr. Savela is my TA teacher and was my Cambridge Assessment International Education AICE teacher last year," grateful student Shannon Tierney shared. "He taught my sisters as well. Mr. Savela has taught me not only English, but how to be a better person. He has always been there when I needed to talk about school, life, or anything else. He’s genuinely a teacher who has inspired me." Thank you, Mr. Savela, for being a mentor to your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This evening, help us show appreciation for Ms. Katherine Travato from Bessey Creek Elementary School! "I’ve been a behavior technician helping in Mrs.Travato’s class going in since the first day of school and it’s been amazing seeing the impact she has on the students' academic and behavioral growth," Grategul colleague Nina Fernandes shared. "Mrs.Travato is extremely patient and thoughtful when teaching her students. Every day, Mrs.Travato comes in with a smile and makes her students and staff happy to be at school!" Thank you, Ms. Travato, for everything you do for your students! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on South Fork High School senior Ava Martucci! "My daughter, Ava Martucci, has remained top 1% of her class for four years," proud mom Ruth shared. "Not only is she involved as the south fork NHS president, SNHS activities director, peer forward Captain, Varsity Cheerleading captain, and possessed a internship with a City of Stuart attorney. As a sophomore, she created her own chapter of Becca's closet, a nonprofit organization collecting and donating prom dresses and suits to individuals facing financially difficulty. She partnered with a district social worker and has extended Becca's closets influence into multiple districts, including Saint Lucie and Palm Beach. Each year she has donated 100+ dresses via her website and instagram. She has worked as a waitress and hostess for two years at Nancy’s Pizza and received eight scholarships in one night at South Fork's scholarship night, totaling over 15 scholarships in her senior and junior years combined. She was also named South Fork's Student Volunteer of the Year. I am so proud of what she has accomplished and how she has remained so dedicated even after the loss of her father in 2016. Go gators, and I am so proud of you, Ava." Ava plans to attend the University of Florida, majoring in Philosophy and Spanish, on a Pre-Law track with the end goal of becoming an International Human Rights Attorney. 🎉Congratulations, Ava! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 We are continuing our #ThankATeacher shoutouts this afternoon, starting with celebrating Mrs. Cathleen Brandenburg from Martin County High School! "She is definitely very understanding," grateful student Arly shared. "I have much love for her!" Thank you, Mrs. Brandenburg, for going above and beyond for your students! #ALLINMartin👊

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Colby Harlan! "Colby loves all sports and we are excited for him to become a Gator," proud mom Megan shared. "Colby would like to give a special shout-out to Mrs. Conrad at Jensen Beach Elementary School and Mr. Ferro at JBHS for their support and guidance along the way. Congratulations Colby! We are so proud of you!" Colby plans to attend the University of Florida and major in Aerospace Engineering. 🎉Congratulations, Colby 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This evening, help us show appreciation for Mr. Mitchell Gordon from Martin County High School! "Mr. Gordon goes above & beyond for his students," grateful parent Kelly LaValle shared. "He wrote a recommendation letter for my son Richie to get into the CCA program. He had such kind things to say. He is an excellent teacher." Thank you, Mr. Gordon, for educating ALL students for success! #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

☀️SUMMER STARTS NOW☀️ Happy Summer, Families! Fourth-quarter report cards for elementary students will be posted today, May 26. Report cards for middle and high school students will be posted on Monday, June 12. View your child's grades and attendance records in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/. If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Kendra De la Rosa! "I want to give a shout-out to my mom for always being by my side and never leaving me alone," Kendra shared. "I love you so much, Mom. This is for you and Dad." Kendra plans to attend the IRSC - Indian River State College and major in Nursing. 🎉Congratulations, Kendra! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Today, the Martin County School District partnered with Matthew Bus Alliance Inc., our school bus vendor, to host a well-deserved appreciation cookout for the terrific transportation team! Superintendent Michael Maine, Martin County School Board Members Amy Pritchett, Jennifer Russell, and a few other District leaders stopped by to show their gratitude and support for our hard-working bus drivers, bus assistants, mechanics and support staff! Seeing the camaraderie among the staff while they enjoyed gifts and good food meant everything 🥰🤩 #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDIsThePlaceToBe

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 We are continuing our #ThankATeacher shoutouts this morning, starting off with spotlighting Ms. Jennifer Towell from The Pinewood Elementary! "I couldn’t have asked for a better Kindergarten experience for my son," grateful parent Amanda Duseberg shared. "He has flourished under Mrs. Towell and she has helped him grow so much in his confidence and independence. We love you Mrs. Towell!!" Thank you, Ms. Towell, for helping your students blossom! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎LAST DAY OF SCHOOL🍎 Can you believe today is the last day of the 2022-2023 school year?! Time flies when you have fun learning! Martin County School Board member Amy Pritchett (District 4) had a bittersweet goodbye today with her readers in Ms. Jackie Davis' class at Port Salerno Elementary School. Ms. Pritchett loved volunteering in the first-grade class all year long and can't wait to read to the students again next year! #ALLINMartin👊

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Jensen Beach High School senior Alyssa Baxter! Alyssa plans to attend Keiser University and major in Nursing. 🎉Congratulations, Alyssa! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🚲RIDING IN STYLE🚲 Ride Your Bike to School Day at Crystal Lake Elementary School was a success! On May 17, students and families rode their bikes, scooters, skates, or even just walked to school with the help of Deputy Franklin and the Martin County Sheriff's Office. We love seeing how many families participated! #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 We are continuing our #ThankATeacher shoutouts this afternoon, starting with celebrating Coach Natalie Walters from Hidden Oaks Middle School! "Coach Walters is a motivator, a confidence builder, and a bright light that spreads kindness and positivity," grateful parent Terri Stone shared. "When I think about the qualities it must take to teach middle school, I think about Natalie…with her gift of extreme patience, she leads by example by always exhibiting great character. Coach Walters is not only an amazing mentor but also one of the best humans we know!" Thank you, Coach Walters, for being a great mentor for your students! #ALLINMartin👊

🦋I SPY A BUTTERFLY🦋 Can you spot the camouflaged butterflies? AP Bio students at Jensen Beach High School were tasked to camouflage butterflies into different surroundings around Mrs. Allen's classroom. Saheli Patel, an AP student and 2023 graduate, shared the idea. It's an activity that has become social media famous but is educational! Students learn about evolution and how animals adapt or blend in to hide from predators. The butterfly catchers in this scenario: Mr. Connelly and Mrs. Reese! At the end of the day, they competed to see who could capture the most butterflies in 10 minutes. Mr. Connelly won, but some of the creative approaches were never discovered! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud