🎥LEAVING LEGACIES: STUDENT FILM CONTEST🎥
Submissions are now open for Inwater Research Group's Youth-Driven Cinema Film Festival! Martin County students are invited to get creative and bring their ideas to life through short films inspired by this year’s theme: Leaving Legacies – Your Voice. Your Planet. Your Legacy.
The top five films from elementary, middle, and high school will be showcased at the festival—giving students a chance to see their work on the big screen!
🗓 Submissions due: March 25, 2026
🎬 Film screening: April 22, 2026 (Lyric Theatre, Downtown Stuart)
Learn more and submit at: https://ow.ly/g1rX50Y7QOT
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Submissions are now open for Inwater Research Group's Youth-Driven Cinema Film Festival! Martin County students are invited to get creative and bring their ideas to life through short films inspired by this year’s theme: Leaving Legacies – Your Voice. Your Planet. Your Legacy.
The top five films from elementary, middle, and high school will be showcased at the festival—giving students a chance to see their work on the big screen!
🗓 Submissions due: March 25, 2026
🎬 Film screening: April 22, 2026 (Lyric Theatre, Downtown Stuart)
Learn more and submit at: https://ow.ly/g1rX50Y7QOT
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
Hello Hobe Sound Families,
Please see our menu for the FFVP for February, along with the Nutrition Nibbles. If you can, please share with your children. The last 2 weeks of February, there will only be 2 days of snacks for those weeks due to the Monday holidays.
Thank you!!
Mary O’Brien
Martin County School District
HSE Food & Nutrition Services Manager
obrienm@martinschools.org
Please see our menu for the FFVP for February, along with the Nutrition Nibbles. If you can, please share with your children. The last 2 weeks of February, there will only be 2 days of snacks for those weeks due to the Monday holidays.
Thank you!!
Mary O’Brien
Martin County School District
HSE Food & Nutrition Services Manager
obrienm@martinschools.org
🎉CELEBRATING SCHOOL COUNSELORS🎉
Across the Martin County School District, our school counselors amplify student success every day—supporting academic growth, guiding future plans, and helping students navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion.
They are unstoppable champions for students. Their guidance, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape confident learners, strong schools, and an A-rated District where students can truly thrive!
During National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize our incredible counselors for going #ALLINMartin👊 for students and making a lasting difference across our schools.
Help us celebrate! Drop a note of thanks or a shout-out to a school counselor in the comments below! ⬇️
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #NSCW26
Across the Martin County School District, our school counselors amplify student success every day—supporting academic growth, guiding future plans, and helping students navigate life’s challenges with care and compassion.
They are unstoppable champions for students. Their guidance, dedication, and commitment to excellence help shape confident learners, strong schools, and an A-rated District where students can truly thrive!
During National School Counseling Week, we proudly recognize our incredible counselors for going #ALLINMartin👊 for students and making a lasting difference across our schools.
Help us celebrate! Drop a note of thanks or a shout-out to a school counselor in the comments below! ⬇️
#PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #NSCW26
📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
As part of the celebration, we are proud to host the 2nd annual district-wide Black History Month Event, bringing together every school from across the District to showcase student artwork and performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history.
📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
More details coming soon. Save the date and stay tuned!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #BlackHistoryMonth
The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Black History Month!
As part of the celebration, we are proud to host the 2nd annual district-wide Black History Month Event, bringing together every school from across the District to showcase student artwork and performances, including singing, readings, and poetry—highlighting both talent and history.
📅 Saturday, February 21
⏰ 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School
More details coming soon. Save the date and stay tuned!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925 #BlackHistoryMonth
Youth Driven Cinema annual Fill Festival : Leaving Legacies
this is a youth driven cinema competition open to all K-12 students While the school isn't endorsing this event, they are happy to share the information with families.
The details for creating and submitting a video can be found here: https://www.inwater.org/education/ydc/
It is easy to do and will be alot of fun. Cash prizes are awarded. The Film Festival will be held at the Lyric Theater on April 22, at 6:30 pm.
this is a youth driven cinema competition open to all K-12 students While the school isn't endorsing this event, they are happy to share the information with families.
The details for creating and submitting a video can be found here: https://www.inwater.org/education/ydc/
It is easy to do and will be alot of fun. Cash prizes are awarded. The Film Festival will be held at the Lyric Theater on April 22, at 6:30 pm.
HSE celebrated Literacy week with a variety of events from reading with a friend from another grade to Martin County officers reading with first grade ending with a storybook parade on Friday. Here are some photos of Ms. Thompson's class celebrating Literacy week.
One of Ms. Lucky's students from last year came to read to the Pre-K class this year! Great job Lily!!!
Kids Heart Challenge is here! Our students are learning how to keep their hearts and brains healthy, and raising funds to help kids with special hearts.
We’re asking all families to sign up and complete Finn’s Mission, where they will learn Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke. All students who sign up will receive a wristband.
PLUS, students who raise $100.00 or more in donations will get entered into a drawing to win a boardgame!
Here’s how you can help:
Sign Up Today or download the AHA Schools app.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Share with family and friends through social media, text and/or email so they too can learn the warning signs of stroke and Hands-Only CPR.
Thank you for supporting our school and students in saving lives!
Nancy Martter
School Counselor
Hobe Sound Elementary School
We’re asking all families to sign up and complete Finn’s Mission, where they will learn Hands-Only CPR and the warning signs of a stroke. All students who sign up will receive a wristband.
PLUS, students who raise $100.00 or more in donations will get entered into a drawing to win a boardgame!
Here’s how you can help:
Sign Up Today or download the AHA Schools app.
Complete Finn’s Mission: Share with family and friends through social media, text and/or email so they too can learn the warning signs of stroke and Hands-Only CPR.
Thank you for supporting our school and students in saving lives!
Nancy Martter
School Counselor
Hobe Sound Elementary School
HSE Track Meet: Attention Spectators and Participants the MCSD Elementary Track meet start time has been moved back due to weather concerns. Track participants please meet Coach in the bleachers at MCHS by 9:45am. Bring water and dress appropriately for the weather. Don't forget your track shirt. Spectators we welcome your school spirit and look forward to a wonderful event at MCHS.
Small projects, big discoveries — home is where science comes alive! The 2026 STEM/Science Fair for grades K-5 has arrived. If you are interested in participating in the STEM/Science Fair please go to your child's class link on their computer and search for the Schoology app. At the top add the access code: S2R5-TNSW-GW7X5. Visit this page for more information. Email Hannah Gunsalus at gunsalh@martinschools.org if you have questions.
PBIS is celebrating a lot of fun things in February. Check out the information below and join in the fun.
🌟 Calling All Future HSE Kindergarten Families! 🌟
It’s time to register for Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎒✏️
Our Kindergarten Launch Team is excited to welcome you and your child with fun activities to help your family get to know our school 🏫💙 and provide support to help parents complete the registration paperwork with ease.
📅 Join us on February 4th — we can’t wait to meet you and your future kindergarten student!
✨ YOU WILL LOVE HOBE SOUND! ✨
It’s time to register for Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year! 🎒✏️
Our Kindergarten Launch Team is excited to welcome you and your child with fun activities to help your family get to know our school 🏫💙 and provide support to help parents complete the registration paperwork with ease.
📅 Join us on February 4th — we can’t wait to meet you and your future kindergarten student!
✨ YOU WILL LOVE HOBE SOUND! ✨
HSE is celebrating Literacy week this week. Every day there is a new activity to do. Monday, older kids were getting together with the younger kids and reading books. A third grade class visited and read to Ms. M. Evans' kindergarten.
HSE celebrated 100 Days of school this past Friday, January 23rd. Many students and teachers wore hats and or shirts to celebrate the occasion. Kindergarten (as shown in the photo) made 100 as a group. Nice job! Their teachers stand proudly behind them on the playground.
🎬🍿LIGHTS. CAMERA. KINDERGARTEN!🍿🎬
Just TWO weeks to go! The MCSD Kindergarten Kick-Off is almost here, and we’re getting ready to roll out the red carpet for our newest learners.
📅 Wednesday, February 4
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Your child’s future elementary school
Families will tour the school, meet school leaders, step inside a kindergarten classroom, and learn about meals, transportation, Extended Day, and more.
➡️ Now enrolling! Registration for the 2026–27 school year is OPEN for all grade levels. On-site enrollment assistance will be available during Kick-Off. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jn3N7K
The countdown is on to the first step in an A-rated journey, where bright futures take center stage. ✨
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Just TWO weeks to go! The MCSD Kindergarten Kick-Off is almost here, and we’re getting ready to roll out the red carpet for our newest learners.
📅 Wednesday, February 4
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Your child’s future elementary school
Families will tour the school, meet school leaders, step inside a kindergarten classroom, and learn about meals, transportation, Extended Day, and more.
➡️ Now enrolling! Registration for the 2026–27 school year is OPEN for all grade levels. On-site enrollment assistance will be available during Kick-Off. 🔗 Learn more: https://bit.ly/4jn3N7K
The countdown is on to the first step in an A-rated journey, where bright futures take center stage. ✨
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
📚FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT📚
Martin County High School is hosting its first-ever Family Literacy Night during Celebrate Literacy Week 2026: Read, White and Blue—Celebrating 250 Chapters of America...and you're invited! 🎉📚🇺🇸
📆 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍MCHS Library Media Center
Families of all ages are invited to enjoy storytelling, interactive literacy activities, GALE resources, a pop-up history museum, and Sunshine State Young Reader book displays, all designed to strengthen reading at home and at school.
Come read, learn, and celebrate literacy together! 📚
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Martin County High School is hosting its first-ever Family Literacy Night during Celebrate Literacy Week 2026: Read, White and Blue—Celebrating 250 Chapters of America...and you're invited! 🎉📚🇺🇸
📆 Thursday, January 29
⏰ 5:30–7 p.m.
📍MCHS Library Media Center
Families of all ages are invited to enjoy storytelling, interactive literacy activities, GALE resources, a pop-up history museum, and Sunshine State Young Reader book displays, all designed to strengthen reading at home and at school.
Come read, learn, and celebrate literacy together! 📚
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
🍎REPORT CARDS🍎
Second-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
If you don't have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Second-quarter report cards are now available in the FOCUS Parent Portal.
View your child's grades and attendance info: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
If you don't have access to FOCUS, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/auth/
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
The Martin County School District is honored to join the StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida, in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this year’s MLK Parade and Celebration. Look for our students and staff representing our District throughout the event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20.
The Martin County School District is honored to join the StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida, in celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at this year’s MLK Parade and Celebration. Look for our students and staff representing our District throughout the event!
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #UnstoppableSince1925
Math + games = fourth grade fun! 🎲➗ We’re grateful for the exciting math games that keep our learners engaged and smiling—generously donated by the Education Foundation of Martin County and the amazing people at Community Chest. We’re also giving a special shout-out to Humphrey, who’s living in each of our classrooms as part of our One Book, One School reading adventure!
Elevate Eagles with Evening Reading!
📚✨ Let’s celebrate the power of books and the bright futures they help create! ✨📚
I recently came across a beautiful reminder from the Guardian:
“Books lead to a richer life. They also lead to a more successful life, as a two-decade-long study showed. Kids who lived with books in their home – as few as 20 – benefitted significantly over those who didn’t, in areas like academic success, vocabulary development and job attainment.”
How incredible is that? Just 20 books can help open doors, spark curiosity, and build confidence. 🌟
And the best part — building a home library doesn’t have to be expensive!
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library offers free books to children
Thrift stores and garage sales are treasure troves
School give‑aways and library sales make it easy to grow a collection on any budget
Every story added to a child’s world is a gift that keeps giving. ❤️
If you’d like help finding resources or getting started, please reach out to me — Mrs. Parrilli. I’m always happy to support this wonderful endeavor. 🌈📖
Si está aprendiendo inglés y/o necesita ayuda con la lectura, por favor comuníquese con la Biblioteca Pública del Condado de Martin.
