Jensen Beach High School

🌟IN THE SPOTLIGHT🌟 Jensen Beach High School's AFJROTC is front and center in the latest issue of Jensen Beach Neighbors! This feature highlights the school's incredible instructors leading AFJROTC and how the program has shaped countless students into responsible citizens and future leaders. Did you know? These cadets visit assisted living facilities to play board games or engage in meaningful conversations with the residents. Scroll through the photos to read the full story! ➡️ Interested in your student joining an impactful program like this? Apply to join through Specialty Pathways: https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

The Beach Announcements Wednesday, January 8, 2025 Happening today: ASLHS Meeting 4-223 after school. Key Club meeting 4:00 Courtyard – working in gardens, dress appropriately. Phantom Rehearsal after school – auditorium. Happening Tomorrow: The IRSC Dual Enrollment Coach will now be on our campus every THURSDAY to assist students in the Guidance Office. US History, Biology, and Geometry EOC Retakes. Big Brothers/Big Sisters rep recruiting in cafeteria during lunches. See lists outside guidance, media center, and in cafe lobby. SWENext Club and Drama Club after school – auditorium. Attention Seniors and Senior Parents: Wednesday, Jan 15th at 6 PM in the JBHS Innovation (Knowledge) Center, a representative from IRSC will be presenting on the FAFSA application and process. Please RSVP using the link provided: https://forms.office.com/r/C3ahbq6xEM Attention seniors! Grad Bash tickets are on sale until February 14th for $180! Limited seating is still available, but spots are filling up quickly, so don't miss out on the end-of-the-year extravaganza! Tickets are on sale in Coach Gilly's room 119 or Ms. Chatham's in room 232. On Monday, January 13th from 6:00-7:30 PM JBHS will host a “Signature Program” Open House. You can learn about all AP Courses, the AP Cap Stone program, JROTC, CTE Programs, AVID, and AICE programs. This will take place in the Innovation (Knowledge) Center. Seniors: Please see the image for information about the IRSC Promise Pledge! Sports News Spring sport pre-season/tryouts underway/upcoming: Softball arm care underway, Tennis tryouts begin Monday, January 13, Softball tryouts begin Tuesday, January 21, Flag Football tryouts begin Monday, January 27th. Congratulations to the girls’ basketball team who beat SFHS yesterday with a score of 57-20! The leading scorers were Lizzie Fitzwater with 10pts and 5 Steals; Mo McFadden with 10 pts and 4 steals; Leona Denaud with 8pts and 8 rebounds; Ella Udzinsky with 7pts, and Jayla Brinkley with 7Pts and 11 rebounds. Jensen Beach is now 9-4. Their next game is Away at Treasure Coast at 6:00 pm on Friday. Way to go, Falcons!

Attention Seniors: We are thrilled to announce the launch of Promise 2025, a program designed to celebrate and support our graduating seniors as they take the next steps in their educational journey. To kick off the program, we will have the Promise 2025 Sign-Up on Tuesday , January 14th, at JBHS in the Innovation (Knowledge) Center. The Director of the Chastain Campus, Dr. Cuba, will be here from 3rd period - 7th period (10:15am-3:15pm). During these sessions, seniors will: 🎓Receive information on the Promise Program 🎓Submit an IRSC application 🎓Sign the Promise Commitment 🎓Receive guidance on next steps after graduation and deadlines We are excited to meet with you and extend this wonderful opportunity! https://irsc.edu/news/articles/irsc-foundation-board-expands-promise-program.html

🌟WE NEED YOU!🌟 The Martin County School District is seeking volunteers to serve as judges for the 2025 STEM Fair! Help inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and innovators by evaluating their amazing projects and encouraging their passion for STEM. 📅 Judging Dates: ➡️Elementary STEM Fair: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 ––Morning Shift: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. ––Afternoon Shift: 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. ➡️Middle & High School STEM Fair: Thursday, February 6, 2025 9:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. 📍 Location: Indian Riverside Park - Dockside Pavilion, Jensen Beach ☕ Breakfast provided for all judges! 💻 Register today: bit.ly/MCRSEFJudge Your support will make a lasting impact on our students and ignite their journey in STEM. Join us and make a difference! 🚀🔬 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📢Attention Seniors and Senior Parents Wednesday, Jan 15th, at 6pm in the JBHS Knowledge Center a representative from IRSC will be presenting on the FAFSA application and process. Please RSVP using the link provided. https://forms.office.com/r/C3ahbq6xEM

The Beach Announcements Tuesday, January 7, 2025 Happening Today: Chess Club meeting in 4-139 at 3:15. Happening Tomorrow: ASLHS Meeting 4-223 after school. NHS Meeting after school HAS BEEN CANCELED. Key Club Meeting 4:00 PM Courtyard. Dress ready to work in the gardens! On Thursday, January 9th, a representative from Big Brothers/Big Sisters will be in the cafeteria lobby to share information about how to become involved with their organization. They desperately need volunteers to help mentor younger children. Please stop by their table if you’re interested in getting involved! https://www.mentorbig.org/becomeabig/ NHS will resume normal meetings in February on the 5th. We will still have volunteer opportunities this month - keep an eye out on Instagram and Band for announcements about a beach cleanup and a Gertrude Walden Visit. Sports News Attention student athletes interested in playing on the JBHS varsity tennis teams: Tennis tryouts for the men’s and women’s teams start on Monday, January 13th at the JBHS tennis courts by the football field. Anyone interested in playing must have an updated athletic physical and be cleared for practice. If you need information about getting cleared, please see Mrs. Thiesen in the guidance office prior to the 13th. Please report to the courts immediately after school with your tennis racket and be prepared to stay until 5:15. Tryouts will last at least one week and will include conditioning/running, tennis drills with the coaches, and challenge matches with other players. Anyone interested in trying out for softball, “arm care” began yesterday at the softball field. It will continue for about 30 minutes every day. You only need your glove and an active physical. Softball tryouts will begin January 21st after school at the softball field. You will need any softball equipment you have and an active physical. Any questions please see either Coach Lyons or Coach Hockensmith. The Flag football team will have tryouts on Monday, January 27th- Wednesday, January 29th, from 3:30-5:30 at the football stadium. Anyone interested in playing this year needs to have a current, completed athletic physical on file and be in attendance for all three days of tryouts. Bring cleats and a water bottle. Any questions please see Coach Gilly in room 119. Good luck to our boys’ and girls’ basketball teams and girls’ soccer team who travel for games today. Let’s go, Falcons!

🎾Attention student athletes interested in playing on the JBHS varsity tennis teams: Tennis tryouts for the men’s and women’s teams start on Monday, January 13th, at the JBHS tennis courts by the football field. Anyone interested in playing must have an updated athletic physical and be cleared for practice. If you need information about getting cleared, please see Mrs. Thiesen in the guidance office prior to the 13th. Please report to the courts immediately after school with your tennis racket and be prepared to stay until 5:15. Tryouts will last at least one week and will include conditioning/running, tennis drills with the coaches, and challenge matches with other players.

📚SOARING WITH INNOVATION📚 Students at Jensen Beach High School are ready to soar into the new year and explore more of their newly renovated Innovation & Knowledge Center! From cutting-edge makerspace technology to collaborative spaces designed by students for students, this hub of creativity was made to inspire learning, exploration, and innovation. 📽️ Check out the transformation and hear how students and staff brought this vision to life: https://youtu.be/AxhNxXo8cBk #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎖Congratulations to our high school wrestlers who competed at the 11th Annual Cradle Cancer Tournament! We had a fantastic showing on the boys' side with two champions and two wrestlers finishing in 6th place. On the girls' side, we had one champion and one finalist who placed 2nd. 🤼‍♂️Boys 106 lbs: Trey Veins - 6th Place 175 lbs: Brayden Hogg - 6th Place 126 lbs: Sesbastian Deggennaro - 1st Place HWT: Blake Elder - 1st Place 🤼‍♀️Girls 105 lbs: Brooke VanEtten - 1st Place 130 lbs: Sydney Jones - 2nd Place We are beyond proud of all our athletes and can't wait to see what happens in the 2nd half of the season! #BeachBuilt #FalconPride

✨Please join us in congratulating our January Teacher, Employee and Coach of the Month!  Teacher ⭐Durrell Johnson - Sergeant Johnson has done fantastic work coordinating with community agencies in the local area in order to support their activities for Veterans Day celebrations and the upcoming holiday season.  Employee ⭐Brian Cariel - Brian is always connecting with students and teachers and seeking to help in ways that foster a great sense of community and school spirit.   Coach ⭐Aaron Gilbert - Shout out to Coach Gilly for supporting teachers when it comes to his athletes. You can approach him about any of his athletes and he will find a way to help. #FalconPride #ItsGreat2baFalcon

Happening Today: Assimilate into the new year! 😊 Heads up for tomorrow: United for Jensen 7:45 AM Cafeteria. Chess Club meeting in 4-139 at 3:15. The JBHS Drama Department Proudly Presents: The Phantom of the Opera Feb 27th - Mar 2nd. Tickets are available online here: https://cur8.com/22885/project/128130 The JBHS DRAMA Department has already created an event on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1096963524881712 Seniors: On Tuesday, January 14th, Michelle Cuba from IRSC will be here from 10:15-3:15 to help you complete your IRSC Promise Program application. Freshmen: You are encouraged to apply for the “Take Stock in Children” Scholarship. The application is currently open! The earlier you apply, the more likely you are to win! You may use this link to apply: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/formstack.io/5EBEA__;!!K1Htiihe!iPZwWRSOHqIfLN0cQU3yD9TjMnDSrV0ZTqlmMKCLk3u0xQ7tHP29UwGz-2U-9rLBehD5YArzXRLV1yoYx507$ Sports News Jensen Beach Wrestling hosted the 11th annual Cradle Cancer Invitational this past weekend. Girls’ Team: Sydney Jones finished in 2nd place and Brooke Van Etten was the Cradle Cancer Champion. Boys’ Team: Trey Viens and Bradyen Hogg both finished in 6th place. Blake Elder and Sebastian Degennaro both won their weight classes and were also crowned Cradle Cancer Champions. The boys’ team finished 6th out of 38 teams! Congratulations to the following Falcons for receiving TC Palm’s First Team All-Area Awards: Girls’ swimming- Madison Newman. Madison was a Class 3A state qualifier in 1-meter diving, sixth at regionals, and the district champion! Boys’ Cross-Country - J’Hani Styles. J’Hani Finished 51st (16:46.9) at the Class 3A state championships and Placed 14th at the Regional 4-3A meet with personal-best time (16:46.0), and then he placed sixth (16:48.3) at the District 7-3A meet. Girls’ Cross-Country – Annabel DeTure and Madelyn Fischer. Annabel finished 49th (20:03.9) at the Class 3A state championships; Placed 11th at the Regional 4-3A meet with personal-best time (20:01.8); Eighth (20:12.7) at District 7-3A meet; Won King’s Academy Invite (19:46.2) Madelyn Fischer Finished 93rd (20:47.9) at the Class 3A state championships; Placed 18th at the Regional 4-3A meet with personal-best time (20:42.7); Finished 18th (21:14.4) at the District 7-3A meet. Football (Defense) - Carlos McCormack, Easton Scott, and Jalen Webley. McCormack earned the title as the area’s sack king in 2024 as his 15 meetings with the opposing quarterback led all local players. McCormack made all the big plays with three caused fumbles and three safeties. Scott - This four-year varsity player has been one of the area’s most underrated players. This year, he was probably the Falcons’ MVP thanks to a versatility that allowed him to chip in from all three levels of the defense. Scott led Jensen Beach in tackles (78) while being tied for the team lead in tackles for loss (15.0). He was also used offensively in special packages, scoring twice. Webley wore out the stat sheet as teams threw in his direction and he answered the challenge. The sophomore was tied for the area lead in interceptions (4). He returned for a touchdown and racked up 14 passes defended. Webley added 29 total tackles, 4.0 of which for a loss and a sack. Football (Offense)- Ethan Kolenut. According to Falcons head coach Tim Caffey, Kolenut possesses tremendous strength despite weighing in at only 235 pounds. The offensive lineman entered the season as a work in progress, but showed improvement every week, with Kolenut emerging as the best linemen in the unit. He was voted to the All-District 19 team. Football (Special Teams)- Johnny Delancy. A star for the Falcons baseball team was certainly at home inside the Falcons’ football nest. Delancy finished as the team’s leading receiver and also snagged two interceptions on defense, but he gets the nod due to his work on special teams. His 76-yard kickoff return at the halftime buzzer allowed Jensen Beach to pull away in the season opener at South Fork. The senior followed that with a 95-yard return against Port St. Lucie. Congratulations to the following Football players receiving the “Second Team” Award: Brayden Rambo, Junior Defense: 52 total tackles, 6 for a loss, 7 sacks. Alex Thornton, Sophomore Defense: 44 total tackles, 15 for a loss, 2 sacks. Jonny Ahern, Senior Quarterback: 97-for-187 passing, 1,393 passing yards, 15 passing touchdowns, 3 interceptions, 298 rushing yards, 3 rushing TDs. Tristan Taylor, Senior Wide receiver: 20 receptions, 345 receiving yards, 7 TDs. Congrats to the following Falcons on their Honorable Mentions: Mason Galdys in boys’ cross-country; Ava Vancour in girls’ cross-country; Dylond Holmes and Dominic Lucci football!

👋 WELCOME BACK, MCSD FAMILY! 👋 We’re so excited to see our students and staff back for semester two! After a refreshing winter break, we’re ready to reignite our passion for learning, growth, and excellence. Let’s finish strong and make this half of the school year extraordinary! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎉 NEW YEAR, NEW OPPORTUNITIES 🎉 Start 2025 with a career that gives you more—like winter break off! The Martin County School District is hosting its Winter Job Fair on Thursday, January 9, from 4-6 p.m. in the School Board Room, located at 1939 SE Federal Highway, Stuart, FL. We’re hiring for key roles that make a difference every day, including: ❄️ Paraprofessionals (Exceptional Student Education & English Language Learners) ❄️ Teachers ❄️ Custodians ❄️ Transportation Staff Connect with school and District leaders, explore your options, and potentially leave with a conditional job offer the same day! Walk-ins welcome or save time and pre-register using the link: https://bit.ly/4gY70Iu Enjoy holidays and summers off, great benefits, and the chance to create meaningful connections while impacting the future of our students. Start your year by igniting your career with the Martin County School District! #ALLINMartin👊#PublicSchoolProud #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

❄️ WINTER WISDOM ❄️ Winter break is almost over—make the most of it! Our Winter Wisdom page has everything students need to refresh their skills, prepare for the SAT/ACT, and even claim victory in the Holiday Hustle! From fun math and reading challenges to free college prep resources, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out—check it out now: https://bit.ly/3P2vAMx #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

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❄️WINTER WISDOM❄️ SAT/ACT Prep, math activities, reading challenges, the Holiday Hustle... our Winter Wisdom page is your family's one-stop shop to keep boredom at bay and young minds sharp this holiday season! From fun learning activities to free college prep resources, we’ve got something for every student. Check it out and keep learning going all winter long: https://bit.ly/3P2vAMx #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

Mrs. Utech's US Government students made ornaments about landmark Supreme Court cases for the Constitution Tree in preparation for the Florida Civic Literacy Exam. #MakingLearningFun

🎄🎁This holiday season, the Boys and Girls Club of Martin County made Christmas extra special for students at Jensen Beach High School with a heartwarming giveaway. Students received laptops, bicycles and other gifts to help them thrive in school and enjoy some outdoor fun. Huge thanks to all who made this possible and to our amazing community for their support. Here's to brighter futures and giving back.✨ #ALLINMartin #ItsGreat2baFalcon

There was big fun and big smiles all around at the Boys and Girls Club-Jensen Beach High School holiday party!

Congratulations to Mrs. Pigott’s 5th Period Class. They were the winners of the 2024 Deck the Halls competition. For this competition, 5th period classes were tasked with coming up with a creative nutcracker display that showed off their subject matter. Mrs. Pigott’s 5th Period Class won a nutcracker trophy and treats courtesy of JBHS student leadership! The judging was very close as there were many amazing entries. Thank you to all who participated! #ItsGreat2baFalcon