MARTIN COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

SOAR, Falcons! #BeachBuilt🌊 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎MEETING THE NEEDS OF ALL STUDENTS 🍎 Our mental health team had the opportunity to participate in a Tykes & Teens workshop on supporting students who have eating disorders this week. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎LEARNING IN ACTION🍎 Superintendent John D. Millay and several District leaders participated in a learning walk at Jensen Beach Elementary School today. “I’m so proud of the academic strides being made as well as the construction progress we’re seeing on the new school,” he said. “Students have enjoyed watching the construction of their new school through little windows that have been crafted at the site.” Many capital projects that have been funded by the voter-approved half-cent sales tax are underway throughout the District. Click here to learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/our-dollars-our-district. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🌊BEACH BUILT🌊 Please join us in wishing Jensen Beach High School’s Wrestling team the best of luck as they participate in the Florida High School Athletic Association’s State Finals in Kissimmee! Time to S.O.A.R., Falcons! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

📚GROWING AS READERS📚 A love of reading knows no age limits! Students in Ms. Holland’s classes at Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School enjoyed participating in read alouds for #ReadAcrossAmerica Day yesterday. “I LOVE that our teachers are investing in developing a love of reading with read alouds,” Principal Tim Aitken shared on Twitter. “Look at their faces! We are so blessed to have wonderful kids and amazing teachers.” #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🏆SHOWING THEIR SKILLS🏆 Students from Crystal Lake Elementary School, Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, Felix A. Williams Elementary School, Jensen Beach Elementary School and Palm City Elementary School participated in the Academic Games State Tournament on Saturday, February 26, in West Palm Beach. Students competed against their peers from Palm Beach County in the subjects of Math, English and Social Studies. All participants and winners will be formally recognized during the School Board meeting scheduled for March 22. 📸 L-R: JBE students Liam Landry, Jacob Rau, Christopher Wallace, Keegan Nunes and Lyndin Eastman. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍎 In life - and in school- students' questions often go unasked. MCSD's free, online tutoring platform ensures all middle and high school students have access to expert instructors across hundreds of subject areas 24 hours a day, 7 days a week! Students can even receive support and feedback as they work on essays, reports and scholarship applications. Your child can access this free service by signing in to ClassLink with their District credentials and clicking the "Paper" app. Click the following link to learn more: https://youtu.be/lNsH9J6hYN4 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🔊 Jensen Beach High School, Martin County High School and South Fork High School seniors- Indian River State College will offer tuition-free associate degrees to eligible graduating members of the #Classof2022! Eligible seniors must graduate with a minimum 2.0 GPA. College athletes are not eligible per the Florida Council for Athletic Affairs. There are NO income restrictions. 👀 all details: https://promise.irsc.edu/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🐯🏀CHASING GREATNESS🏀🐯 Martin County High School's Varsity Boys Basketball team is headed to the Florida High School Athletic Association's Class 6A #FinalFour competition in Lakeland! This is the first Final Four trip for the Tigers since 2013. Click below and get pumped up for victory with us! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZG-8xhjHQc #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

📚CELEBRATING LITERACY📚 Ms. Walnide Fabre, proud and outstanding school nurse at Felix A. Williams Elementary School, is totally channeling her inner #DrSeuss on this #ReadAcrossAmericaDay! "This is the best place to wear a tutu and blue hair!" she shared. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎭 BETTER THAN BROADWAY 🎭 Some of the best theatrical performances you'll find anywhere in the world happen right here in your Martin County public schools! Last week, drama students from Jensen Beach High School and South Fork High School wowed audiences with their performances of "Anastasia" and "West Side Story." Be sure to check the events calendar on our website and app frequently so you never miss an opportunity to see our talented students in action! 📸: School Board Member Victoria Defenthaler, District 3 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

📚 A GENEROUS GIFT FOR LITTLE LEARNERS📚 Martin County parent Jennifer Baker has generously gifted every kindergarten class in the Martin County School District a copy of "Little Netta's Gift", a book based on a true story about a caring and beautiful little girl named Jeannetta Lacole Robinson and her remarkable act of kindness! Kindergarten students at Pinewood Elementary School enjoyed listening to Dr. Tracey Miller, Assistant Superintendent of Academics, read the story to them as part of their #BlackHistoryMonth activities. Watch the video: https://youtu.be/BmLL2V0T_fk #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎ON THE AGENDA🍎 Today's School Board Workshop will begin at 4:00 p.m. followed by a Special meeting at 5:30 p.m. View the agenda for the Workshop: https://bit.ly/3Ih5SyM View the agenda for the Special meeting: https://bit.ly/3BLMQyf Watch the livestream: https://youtu.be/cBDRdYkohm4 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎CHARTING A COURSE TO SUCCESS🍎 Our School Choice application period for next school year is open! All School Choice programs require families to provide their own transportation for students. Learn more & apply: https://www.martinschools.org/page/office-of-school-choice #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🍎 RECOGNIZING PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE🍎 The Martin County School District is home to yet another published author! Mr. Frank Krukauskas, who is a Board Certified Behavioral Analyst (BCBA) in our Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Department, joined several of his peers in authoring "Quick Responses for Reducing Misbehavior and Suspensions: A Behavioral Toolbox for Classroom & School Leaders." Having served more than 25 years in educational settings, Mr. Krukauskas continues to successfully deploy his knowledge of human behavior to support students, families, faculty, staff and clients. He is passionate about assisting students and families who are struggling with the most challenging of behavior concerns. He has presented on the subject at both state and national conferences. We feel very fortunate to have him with us as a member of Team MCSD! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎨RECOGNIZING ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE🎨 Using the splendor of Hutchinson Island as his inspiration, Jensen Beach High School junior Nicholas Venezia beautifully designed the cover for the Martin County School District's 2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). He was recognized for creating this outstanding design by Superintendent John D. Millay and the Martin County School Board on February 15, 2022. MCSD is committed to fiscal accountability and transparency. The District has earned the GFOA of the US & Canada's "Excellence in Financial Reporting" award for 14 consecutive years. ASBO International has recognized MCSD as a recipient of its "Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting" award for 13 consecutive years. View the 2021 CAFR: https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/1863861/Signed_Martin_Schools_ACFR_2021.pdf #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🐮MAKING CONNECTIONS🐮 Last week, students enrolled in South Fork High School's Veterinary Assisting academy met an awesome guest speaker who came all the way from Colorado - professional bullfighter Travis Lusher! He spoke with students and answered questions about the rodeo and cattle industries. Interested in learning more about the many Career & Technical Education (CTE) academies that are available to students? Click here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/career-and-technical-education #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #CTEMonth #GetThereFL

🚗MONDAY MORNINGS WITH MILLAY🚗 Tune in to the WSTU 1450 AM Morning Show at 8:00 tomorrow! Superintendent John D. Millay will share the latest news and information from throughout the District, including details about our School Choice period that will open March 1. #ALLINMartin👊

📚CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY📚 As our celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth continues, we spotlight two brothers who were educational pioneers in Martin County, Charles E. and Robert G. Murray. Charles Murray founded the Stuart Training School in 1926 - this was the first high school for Black students in the county. He remained principal until 1939 when his brother, Robert, took over. Stuart Training School eventually became Spectrum Academy and Murray Middle School was named for the brothers. #ALLINMartin 👊

📚CELEBRATING OUR HISTORY📚 Warfield Elementary School's Related Arts team organized a #BlackHistoryMonth spirit week for students! Students and staff created hats to commemorate influential figures in Black history while also dressing like favorite role models. All grade levels participated in activities and music lessons highlighting Black history. #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud