MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🐾WILDCAT WELCOMERS🐾 Starting at a new school might be scary, but not when you have a friendly group of students like the Wildcat Welcomers showing the ropes! These welcomers are learning the importance of leadership, kindness, and inclusion. They are trained to introduce themselves, play with the new student at recess, and take them on a quick tour to meet helpful people in the school. Way to go, Wildcats! #ALLINMartin👊

🇺🇸HONORING OUR HEROES🇺🇸 Martin County High School Air Force JROTC Cadet Major Santiago Pacheco was selected as a Guardian for the Honor Flight program on Sept. 21, 2024. Cadet Major Pacheco had the honor of a lifetime to escort a U.S. Coast Guard veteran from the Vietnam War to Washington, D.C. We are proud of this cadet's dedication to serving those who served our nation! 🇺🇸👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🌎CELEBRATING CULTURE🌎 SeaWind Elementary's Family Heritage Night was filled with culture and celebration! Families and their students enjoyed wonderful food and beautiful performances while learning about the many cultures that make this community special. We love seeing so many families engaged in education! 📸 Head to the SeaWind Elementary Facebook page to see all the amazing photos from the event. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🌎CELEBRATING A TRAILBLAZER🌎 We are beyond proud of Nina Goyal, a Martin County High School sophomore, who recently had the honor of speaking in front of the United Nations in New York about her groundbreaking science research! She is the first student from Martin County to do so! Nina has been competing in the science fair since 2nd grade, and her love for science continues to grow. For the past four years, she has been working with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop a clean, sustainable and eco-friendly alternative to herbicides and pesticides. She is a change-maker! Joins us in congratulating her incredible achievements! 👏 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

Clean ✅ Safe ✅ Support ✅ Smiles all around ✅ Our custodians are beloved members of our school families, always going above and beyond to help ensure our facilities are clean and pristine. ✨ We truly appreciate everything they do! Join us in celebrating our wonderful custodians on #NationalCustodianDay by leaving a message in the comments! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY & NO SCHOOL🗓️ 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 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

⭐️COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR SAFETY AND SUCCESS⭐️ Chambers of commerce and our labor unions have proudly endorsed the renewal of the existing millage referendum, which helps fund critical resources for our schools. When Martin County voters head to the polls on November 5, they will see a request to renew the existing millage referendum. Funding from the millage helps provide additional school resource officers and mental health programs to create a safe and supportive environment, while helping us recruit, retain, and train top teachers and staff for a quality education. Read more about the millage renewal referendum: https://bit.ly/3ZBNLiM #ALLINMartin👊

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. View the agenda: https://bit.ly/4ek9IHA Watch the livestream: https://bit.ly/3BexeXF #ALLINMartin👊

🗓️EARLY RELEASE DAY🗓️ Friendly reminder, families - Wednesday, October 2, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. Please note, there’s no school for students on Thursday, October 3. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Future healthcare professionals in the making! 🩺 Crystal Lake Elementary School 5th grade students took their jobs seriously as if they were already in healthcare. From studying the human body to showcasing their mastery of content on posters and presentations, they’ve shown they’re ready to take on any challenge and keep steady hands under pressure! They surely ROCKED 5th grade medical school! Kudos to CLE teachers for making this hands-on lesson super fun and unique. #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #PublicSchoolProud

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 **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. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 **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. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀 EYE ON THE STORM 🌀 🚨Update - 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. #ALLINMartin👊

🌀 EYE ON THE STORM 🌀 𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐂𝐒𝐃 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬: For the safety of our students and staff, 𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬, including clubs, tutoring, and athletics, are canceled today (Sept. 25) and tomorrow (Sept. 26). Extended Day will remain open today only. The MCSD College Fair has also been canceled and will be rescheduled. 🚨 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐨𝐨𝐧. Please continue to monitor our website, social media, and direct notifications. If you’re 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 #ALLINMartin👊

🌀EYE ON THE STORM🌀 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 the latest updates from MCSD here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1782227 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CELEBRATING FINANCIAL EXCELLENCE🍎 We are excited to share that for the 18th year in a row, the Martin County School District has earned the prestigious Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA)! This honor recognizes the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, highlighting our long-standing commitment to fiscal transparency and accountability. As we continue to uphold these high standards, we also want to inform Martin County voters they will soon have the opportunity to consider the renewal of the existing millage referendum this November. Funding from the millage helps to enhance school safety, increase teacher retention, and more. Learn more about the millage referendum here: https://bit.ly/3ZBNLiM Read more about our financial excellence here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1779121 #ALLINMartin👊

🌊COASTAL CLEANUP🌊 Several Martin County School District schools participated in the International Coastal Cleanup this weekend! Between our students, hundreds of items were picked up and properly disposed of to keep our waterways and shorelines beautiful. Learning to make a difference happens here! 🌊🐢💚 📸 Jensen Beach Elementary School, J.D. Parker Elementary School, Jensen Beach High School #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🇺🇸CELEBRATE FREEDOM WEEK🇺🇸 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! #ALLINMartin👊 #CelebrateFreedomWeek2024

🎉CELEBRATING PERFECT ATTENDANCE🎉 Did you know--if your student misses just one day of school every two weeks, they miss 20 days of the school year? Attendance is crucial for student success. Warfield Elementary School celebrates perfect attendance with a trophy the class holds onto for a whole week, and a special certificate they can proudly display! #ALLINMartin👊 #AttendanceAwarenessMonth #PublicSchoolProud

🎉SHOWING APPRECIATION🎉 We received an amazing shoutout for Student Delivery Specialist James Byrne that we just had to share! "We live in Martins Crossing, so each morning we wait as the kids get on the bus. This bus driver shows so much compassion and cares for each student. He greets each child with a smile and has a wonderful way to ensure a positive start to their day. I am sure this bus driver makes their journey to school safe, rain or shine. Please thank him for his patience, care and the vital role he plays in shaping their day."-- grateful parent. Thank you, Mr. Byrne, for your dedication to delivering students safely and with a smile! 😊 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD