"Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." - Thomas Edison.
Happy #LaborDay, Martin County!
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🍎SCHOOLS CLOSED🍎
All District-operated schools will be closed on September 4 in observance of #LaborDay.
View our complete instructional calendar for the 2023-2024 school year: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
We wish all of our Martin County families and employees a safe, relaxing Labor Day!
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💗TWINNING WITH WISDOM💗
The School Counseling Team at Hidden Oaks Middle School takes collaboration to another level!
They arrived at the monthly School Counselor professional learning session in matching attire, ready to grow as a team!
Way to go, Sharks! 🦈
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Hurricane Idalia is rapidly approaching the west coast of Florida and is expected to bring powerful winds and storm surge as it approaches Category 3 strength. While Martin County is not currently operating under any storm-related watches or warnings, our area is expected to experience heavy rains and wind gusts from the storm.
Any time severe weather has the potential to impact our area, the Martin County School District works closely with national, state, and county management officials, including the Martin County Emergency Operations Center, to determine how operations may be impacted. Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our students, employees, and families. We will continue to monitor the path of the storm and will provide updates as needed through our mass notification (callout/text) system, website and social media channels.
We encourage families and employees to make necessary preparations that will help ensure their safety during severe weather conditions, such as reviewing emergency plans and stocking up on essential supplies. We encourage you to take advantage of the Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which began this past weekend. It lasts until Friday, September 8.
We appreciate your patience, understanding and support as we continue to monitor local weather conditions.
🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎
Reminder: Martin County School District high school and middle school sites will host Curriculum Night for families starting tomorrow, August 30!
Get a glimpse of the timetable, routine and curriculum breakdown of what will be covered throughout the year, and learn about homework and organizational expectations. Curriculum nights are very informative!
You can find specific times and dates for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening
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We will be following a revised bell schedule on 8/29 and 8/31, ELA and MATH testing day. Please see the attached schedule. Thank you!
School Advisory Council: First meeting is Tuesday August 29th @ 5 PM in Media Center. Join our decision making body and oversee our School Improvement Plan. RSVP:
https://forms.gle/7D23VKz8veXujnRo8
🚗TRAVELING THE MAINE ROAD🚗
Traveling the MAINE Road to the #1 spot by providing tailored, consistent and meaningful support to each of our schools!
🍎 Superintendent of Schools Michael Maine visited Spectrum Academy and Warfield Elementary School in the morning. In the afternoon, Mr. Maine caught up with Assistant Superintendent of Academics, Mr. Troy LaBarbara, at the Hobe Sound Early Learning Center.
🍎 Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Lisa Estevez stopped by Jensen Beach Elementary School and Jensen Beach High School.
🍎 Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Julie Sessa visited Hidden Oaks Middle School, Stuart Middle School and ran into Mrs. Estevez at Jensen Beach High School.
These site visits are beneficial for several reasons! District leaders are inspired by the creativity, innovation, and passion they witness in the classrooms. They also see first-hand how to provide the support needed to give our students the very best education.📚💫
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🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎
Reminder: Martin County School District school sites will host Curriculum Night for families starting tomorrow, August 23!
Get a glimpse of the timetable, routine and curriculum breakdown of what will be covered throughout the year, and learn about homework and organizational expectations. Curriculum nights are very informative!
You can find specific times and dates for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Please join us on Curriculum night and meet your child's teachers and learn about their classes: Thursday, August 31st, 5-7:30pm. At 5:00pm, there will be an optional info session in the Media Center to meet the Admin, ask Qs about FOCUS and sign up for SAC. At 5:30pm, you can begin following your student's schedule to meet all their teachers and see their classroom. See attached flyer for schedule.
Someone is in a finny mood...🦈😂
Ms. Alicia Carter at Hidden Oaks Middle School created this Shark Art to spread positivity around campus.
She joined the HOMS Sharks last year and has positively impacted so many students and teachers already!
Thank you, Ms. Carter, for spreading good vibes!
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🏵️CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE🏵️
Martin County School District students have the opportunity to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month while also having a chance to win a college scholarship!
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida recently announced the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month art, essay and educator contests. This year's theme is “Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heroes and their Contributions to Freedom.”
Head to our website for more information: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1205626
All entries must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on Monday, September 18, 2023.
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🎉FIRST FULL WEEK🎉
📚It's the first official week back, MCSD! Put your thinking caps back on and make it a great week. Everyday is a chance to learn, grow and create new possibilities. Here's to a week full of learning, curiosity and achievement. #ALLINMartin #PublicSchoolProud
📷✨ HOMS PICTURE DAY IS WEDNESDAY AUGUST 16th!
Students will take their photo during their SS class, which is either World History, US History, or Civics. Details on flyer below.
Happy 1st Day of School!
🍎📚WELCOME BACK, STUDENTS🍎📚
🌟 The much-awaited day is finally here! 🎉 Let's kick-start this new journey with a new vision, pathway and possibility!
🕰️ Please remember to exercise patience and caution as our schools, staff and families navigate the challenges of a new school year. We are #MCSDBetterTogether!
❓ Need support? Connect with knowledgeable District staff here: https://martinschools.org/page/lets-talk
We look forward to beginning our ascent to the top of Florida's educational accountability system this school year.
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☀️🌊#MCSDSummerAdventures☀️🌊
Hidden Oaks Middle School students Grace and Matthew got a unique behind-the-scenes tour of the United Nations for their summer adventure! The best part was that their grandmother, who worked there for 25 years, gave them the grand tour!
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Welcome Back!! See the attached HOMS Bell Schedule--our schedule for student success; we cannot wait to see everyone! Go Sharks!
PE uniforms are required for all students, please see attached PE uniform order form. Thank you!
Would you like to donate to HOMS' PBIS program? We believe that recognizing students who demonstrate the Positive Behavior & Intervention System (PBIS) SHARK expectations of Self-control, Honesty, Accountability, Respect and Kindness is an important part of building a positive school climate. Students can earn "SHARK bites” from school staff to earn privileges, items, or activities. See attached donation form if you would like to help sponsor HOMS PBIS.