MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

🍎CELEBRATING LIFECHANGERS🍎 Parent Kelly H. is grateful to the many educators at Felix A. Williams Elementary School, Stuart Middle School and Jensen Beach High School who have supported her sons throughout the years. Keep those #ThankATeacherMCSD shoutouts coming, Martin County! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 Today's senior in the spotlight is Jazmine "Jazzie" Medina of South Fork High School! Jazmine plans to attend Florida International University and major in crime science. "Jazzie plans to pursue a career in forensic psychology," her proud mother shares. "She is super shy so she would never submit this herself!" 🎉Congratulations, Jazmine! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/MCSDSeniorStories22. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎EARLY RELEASE DAY🍎 Just a reminder, families - Wednesday, May 4, is an early release day. Students will be dismissed two hours earlier than normal. View our complete school calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎CELEBRATING LIFECHANGERS🍎 The Martin County School District is proud to recognize the many talented educators who help us achieve our mission of educating all students for success each and every day! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 Today's senior in the spotlight is Alexandra Florio of Martin County High School! Alexandra plans to complete her Associate Degree at Indian River State College and then continue her studies at the University of Central Florida. Her dream is to become a forensic psychologist so she can work on criminal cases and bring people to justice. "My favorite memories have been the amazing experiences I've had in the Tiger Regiment for the past four years," Alexandra shares. "I've been able to be a proud member of leadership and I am excited to continue band in college! I cannot think all of the amazing teachers I've had over the years enough for helping me be where I am now. During quarantine, Ms. Hartman didn't give up on me even when I severely struggled in her class. We zoomed and chatted every day to work on geometry, and I cannot thank her enough." 🎉Congratulations, Alexandra! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/MCSDSeniorStories22. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🚗MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MILLAY🚗 Tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show at 8 tomorrow! Superintendent John D. Millay will share the latest news and information from throughout the Martin County School District. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 Today's senior in the spotlight is Kyle Christy of Martin County High School! "Kyle will be attending the University of Central Florida and majoring in mechanical engineering," his proud parents share. "His goal is to work in the aerospace industry. Moving to Florida a week before his freshman year, band became a way for Kyle to find community at MCHS. Whether it was marching band, wind ensemble, jazz band or indoor drumline, we have had so much fun watching him grow and perform." 🎉Congratulations, Kyle! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/MCSDSeniorStories22. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 Today's senior in the spotlight is Rebeca Plata of South Fork High School! Rebeca plans to attend Indian River State College to earn her Associate Degree in health sciences. She would like to pursue a career in interventional radiology. "I am beyond thankful for my mom helping me get to where I am today and always supporting me these last 12 years," she shares. 🎉Congratulations, Rebeca! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/MCSDSeniorStories22. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🌟SHINING ON A NATIONAL STAGE🌟 Four outstanding Martin County students participated in the Academic Games Leagues of America's (AGLOA) recent national tournament in Knoxville, Tennessee! Martin County students participated in all three subject areas - LinguiSHTIK, Equations and Social Studies - at the national tournament. They had a wonderful experience exploring a new city and meeting students from throughout the country. Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/725446 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 Today's senior in the spotlight is Katie Hirt of South Fork High School! Katie's proud mother, Michelle Hirt, shares that she plans to attend Nova Southeastern University and major in pre-medicine. 🎉Congratulations, Katie! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit bit.ly/MCSDSeniorStories22. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

⚖CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS SHINE⚖ In partnership with the Center for Constitutional Values' Scholarship Fund and the YMCA of The Treasure Coast, the Martin County School District held the final round of its annual Constitutional Academic Competition this week. Students from each District-operated high school debated the U.S. Supreme Court case "Miller v. Alabama" before presiding judges. The case addressed the constitutionality of enacting life sentences without parole for juveniles convicted of capital crimes. Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/725361 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

⚖CONSTIUTIONAL SCHOLARS SHINE⚖ In partnership with the Center for Constitutional Values' Scholarship Fund and the YMCA of The Treasure Coast, the Martin County School District held the final round of its annual Constitutional Academic Competition this week. Students from each District-operated high school debated the U.S. Supreme Court case "Miller v. Alabama" before presiding judges. The case addressed the constitutionality of enacting life sentences without parole for juveniles convicted of capital crimes. Read more: https://www.martinschools.org/article/725361 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 Today's senior in the spotlight is Michael Hirt of South Fork High School! Michael's proud mother, Michelle Hirt, shares that he plans to attend Nova Southeastern University and major in pre-medicine. 🎉Congratulations, Michael! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit bit.ly/MCSDSeniorStories22. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🤝SUPPORTING OUR SCHOOLS🤝 The Boys & Girls Clubs of Martin County's AmeriCorps program is helping the Martin County School District close the achievement gap one student at a time! Monday - Friday, AmeriCorps members spend their time in classrooms working with students on their reading. The program is made possible through a partnership with the Boys & Girls Clubs and Volunteer Florida. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/_btDwKfNias #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎼🎤OUTSTANDING OPUS🎼🎤 The record of excellence continues - Martin County High School's OPUS Choir scored a Superior rating at the Florida Vocal Association's State Music Performance Assessment last week! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎉CELEBRATING STUDENT INTERNS🎉 The Martin County School District hosted a celebration for its graduating Students Supporting Schools (S3) interns yesterday! The S3 program is an initiative by which the District hires and trains students as part-time employees to serve in various paid and non-paid internships related to technology and graphic design. Representatives of the Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Technology departments attended yesterday's ceremony to thank the student technicians for their service to the District. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 Today's senior in the spotlight is Ryann Cooper of South Fork High School! "Ryann is an International Baccalaureate student and Class Secretary at South Fork," shares her very proud mother, Chiquita Cooper. "She will be attending The University of Alabama with a plan to major in human development and family studies. She has been accepted into the The University of Alabama Honors College and was awarded the Presidential Scholarship." 🎉Congratulations, Ryann! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/MCSDSeniorStories22. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎉CELEBRATING AN OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE🎉 Florida School Nutrition Association, Inc. President Jud Crane (pictured at left) visited the Martin County School District yesterday to formally recognize our Food & Nutrition Services Department's (FNS) Employee of the Year, Tom Gallagher. Mr. Crane toured the FNS offices and discussed current issues related to nutrition and school meals with staff. Please join us in congratulating Mr. Gallagher for being an outstanding team player who is dedicated to serving our students and schools! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 Today's senior in the spotlight is Sofia Hernandez of South Fork High School! Sofia plans to attend New College of Florida and double major in marketing and psychology. "We are so proud of our forward-thinking and fiercely independent daughter!" proud mom Hilda Hernandez shares. 🎉Congratulations, Sofia! 🎉 We are so very proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit https://bit.ly/MCSDSeniorStories22. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

We could not be more proud to share the Florida Department of Education's recognition of Felix A. Williams Elementary School's Jessica Urbay, our 2021-2022 Teacher of the Year! Ms. Urbay is more than deserving of the Teacher of the Year Award - she is an excellent educator with a genuine heart for her students, families, colleagues and community. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud