Jensen Beach High School

🎶CELEBRATING MUSICAL EXCELLENCE🎶 Talented students from all Martin County School District middle and high school bands participated in the Annual Indian River State College Honor Band and Orchestra Festival this past weekend! As the largest school outreach event in the region for secondary music students, the festival brings together exceptional young musicians from the Treasure Coast and beyond. Students were nominated by their school’s music directors, with the finalists selected by IRSC performing arts leaders. We are incredibly proud of our students for representing Martin County with excellence and showcasing their musical talents on such a prestigious stage! 📸 Have pictures from the performance you want to add to this post? DM us! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

The Beach Announcements Friday, January 24, 2025 Happening today: Key Club Division Meeting 5:30 Cafeteria. Happening Monday: Bookmarks created for Celebrate Literacy Week’s Contest due by 3:15 PM. Nursing students will be coming around to sign people up for Blood Drive. Attention SGA Members Wednesday Jan 29th meeting has been rescheduled to Thursday, Jan 30th times and locations are the same. Members must select one meeting time to attend. Monday begins Celebrate Literacy Week which will run through Friday, January 31. JBHS will have a variety of activities around the theme, “Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success”. Here at The Beach, we have one contest that ends Monday (Bookmark Design), one contest that will launch during CLW (Genre Bingo), and one that will run only during CLW (Caught Reading). More info on these will be announced Monday! UNF (University of North Florida) will be visiting our campus on Friday, January 31st during 4th pd in Mrs. Sigmon’s room 4-243. If you’re interested in attending, please visit the Guidance Office to request a pass from Mrs. Jennings. Sports News Good luck to our wrestlers heading to the State Dual Tournament today: Sebastian Degennaro, Sage Drake, Blake Elder, Andy Ellenwood, Brayden Hogg, Manoa Jones, Teagen Nelson, Ben Norris, Bradyn Peters, Tyson Reyes, T Avien Smith, Trey Viens, and Blake Walker! Congratulations to our girls’ basketball team on their win yesterday over TCHS 68-42. The leading scorers were Jayla Brinkley with 16 pts and 8 rebounds, Lizzie Fitzwater with 13 pts, 4 assists, and 4 steals; Dani Bell with 12 pts, and Leona Denaud with 7 pts and 4 rebounds. Their next game is TODAY at HOME - Varsity only - vs LPA @ 6:30. With a record of 15-4 our ladies are SOARing! Come on out tonight to cheer them on!

✨DUAL ENROLLMENT @ INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE✨ On behalf of the Indian River State College Dual Enrollment Team, we are excited to announce our upcoming Virtual Dual Enrollment Information Sessions! These flexible, online sessions are designed to provide interested students and families with information about the benefits, application process, and pathways available to earn college credit through the Dual Enrollment program. Session Details: 📅February 10, 2025 |⌚ 6:00 P.M. | Virtual | English 📅February 18, 2025 |⌚ 6:00 P.M. | Virtual | Spanish 📅February 24, 2025 |⌚ 6:00 P.M. | Virtual | English Students and families are welcome to register by scanning the QR code on the flyer👇. To stay informed about upcoming events and initiatives, please visit our event homepage: connect.irsc.edu

🚨📣 Attention SGA Members! 📣🚨 Our meeting originally set for Wednesday, Jan 29th is now officially moved to Thursday, Jan 30th 🗓️. Same time, same place, same amazing energy! 💥✨ 🕒 Reminder: You must attend one (and only one) meeting time, so plan ahead and be there! Let’s make it count! 💪💡 Spread the word, tag your SGA squad, and let’s keep making magic happen! 🐾 #SGAUpdate #LeadershipGoals #StayInTheLoop

The Beach Announcements Thursday, January 23, 2025 Happening Today: ASVAB Test 1st period in the cafeteria. The IRSC Dual Enrollment Coach is on our campus in the Guidance Office. Drama Club and SWENext Club meeting – Auditorium after school. Happening Tomorrow: Key Club Division Meeting 5:30 Cafeteria. NHS NEWS: Sunset Beach Cleanup with SNHS - Monday, January 27 from 4:30-5:30 at Jensen Beach. Meet at the Sand Dune Cafe (on the deck). Our next meeting is on Wednesday, February 5th after school in the cafeteria. We will be doing a Valentine's Day activity after the meeting. IRSC is offering Dual Enrollment Information Sessions for those interested in beginning DE in the Summer semester. These dates are February 10 and 24th at 6:00 PM in English, and February 18th at 6:00 PM in Spanish. For more information call the IRSC Student Communications Center at 1-866-792-4772. Sports News Congratulations to the girls’ basketball team who beat Sebastian River HS last night 58-52! The leading scorer was Jayla Brinkley with 17 pts and 13 Rebounds, Dani Bell with 13 pts, and 7 Rebounds, Denorah Hough with 10 pts. The Lady Falcons are now 14-4 and will be the #1 seed in the District Tournament! They play today at home with JV starting at 5:00 and Varsity at 6:30 vs TCHS. Please come out and support our team! Let’s go, FALCONS!

🎨📚 Calling All Creative Minds! 📚🎨 Get ready to show off your artistic flair in our “Design a Bookmark” Contest! 🌟 Here’s the deal: ✏️ What to Do: Create your own unique bookmark on a piece of paper using 2” x 7” dimensions. 🎨 Theme: Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success. 📆 Deadline: All submissions are due by Monday, January 27th at 3:15 PM. 🏆 Winners Announced: Friday morning, January 31st. 📌 Submission Details: Use original art (keep it school-appropriate). Write your first and last name on the BACK of your bookmark. You may sign the front! Drop it off with Mrs. Wintercorn or Mrs. Segedin in the Media Center. 🎁 Prizes: 🥇 Grand Prize: A $25 Barnes & Noble Gift Card! ✨ The top 5 bookmarks will be printed and available in the Media Center for everyone to admire. Let your imagination SOAR and help us celebrate literacy through your creativity! 🖌️📖 We can’t wait to see what you design!

☀️CELEBRATING SUNSHINE STATE SCHOLARS☀️ Join us in congratulating Varun Singh, a junior at South Fork High School, for being named the Martin County School District's 2025 Sunshine State Scholar! Varun was honored at last night’s School Board meeting for his outstanding achievements. We’re also proud to announce that Jensen Beach High junior Madeline Parr was selected as this year’s alternate! The Sunshine State Scholars program shines a spotlight on Florida’s brightest 11th graders in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). This spring, Varun and his family will head to Orlando to connect with other scholars, network with STEM-focused employers, and explore opportunities within Florida’s College and State University System. Learn more about the Sunshine Scholar Program: https://bit.ly/3WrVgq1 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

The Beach Announcements Wednesday, January 22, 2025 Happening today: ASLHS Meeting 4-223 after school. Key Club meeting 6:00 Cafeteria. Happening Tomorrow: ASVAB TESTING – Cafeteria, 1st Period. The IRSC Dual Enrollment Coach will now be on our campus every THURSDAY to assist students in the Guidance Office. Big Brothers/Big Sisters rep recruiting in cafeteria during lunches. SWENext Club and Drama Club after school – auditorium. Juniors and parents/guardians: Tuesday, January 28 from 6-7 PM in the Innovation (Knowledge) Center, come learn about graduation, scholarships and so much more! Dual Enrollment Students: Students who have not attended their IRSC class for the spring 2025 semester will be withdrawn from the class for non-attendance. Please note this will result in a grade of W (for withdrawal) on your permanent high school and college record. Additionally, students who have withdrawn from an IRSC class will not be permitted to continue with any additional IRSC coursework until the class in question is retaken successfully. Students retaking a class due to a withdrawal (or failure) during the fall or spring semesters will be responsible for the tuition associated with the retake. The “Design a Bookmark” contest is underway! To enter, create your bookmark on any piece of paper using approximately 2” x 7” dimensions. All submissions are due Monday, January 27th. The winners will be announced on the morning of Friday, January 31st. Please keep the theme in mind when creating your bookmark, “Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success”. All submissions must include original art and be school-appropriate. A committee of current JBHS staff will judge all submissions. Please turn your submission in to Mrs. Wintercorn or Mrs. Segedin in the Media Center on or before Monday, January 27, at 3:15 PM. Ensure your first and last names are printed on the BACK of your bookmark. You may sign the front. The grand prize winner will receive a $25 gift card to Barnes and Noble. Copies of the top 5 winning bookmarks will be made available in the media center. 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. Seniors: Please see the image for information about the IRSC Promise Pledge! The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, FL, offers a 9-week hands-on, paid summer internship for select Palm Beach and Martin counties students working with world-class scientists on our campus. The program runs from June 2 to August 1 and is available to rising junior and senior high school students. Application deadline is March 2, 2024. This is the LINK to apply. (https://wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu/education/kenan-fellows-high-school-summer-internships/ ). Next Blood Drive: Tuesday, January 28 beginning at 8:20 in the auditorium lobby. Students need to be 16 years old and weigh at least 100 pounds. Students will be coming around on Thursday and Friday to get students signed up and provide permission slips and passes to the auditorium on the day of the drive. Remember, 30% of the blood for this entire region comes from high school blood drives, so your participation is very important for the community. There will be snacks, drinks, pizza and a long-sleeved shirt for all the donors. Sports News Tonight, our girls’ basketball team plays Sebastian. JV plays at 5:00 and Varsity at 6:30. This is a big game for our team! All students who wear white will receive free admission! Come on out to cheer on our ladies! Let’s go, Falcons! Congratulations to wrestler Brayden Hogg on his nomination for Athlete of the Week! The Senior earned two pins in a total of 3 minutes, 16 seconds at the 175-pound weight class to help the Falcons advance past the Region 4-2A Dual Tournament. Vote for him using this link! https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/01/21/tcpalm-audi-stuart-athlete-of-the-week-for-jan-13-18/77849429007/ Congratulations to the Lady Weightlifting Falcons who took 3rd Place as a team in the Olympic and Traditional Divisions. The following athletes medaled in their respective weight classes: Brookelyn McNulty, Kendra Thorne, Nikki Alvarez, Ginger Weiner, Kai Valko, Molly Santiago, and Hailey Cox. Way to go, Falcons!

📚CELEBRATE LITERACY WEEK📚 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! is almost here! From January 27-31, schools across the Martin County School District will bring this year’s theme to life: “Building Literacy: Constructing the Foundation for Success.” From schoolwide read-aloud sessions and family literacy nights to transforming media centers and writing their own stories for others to read, our schools have something planned for every learner! 📖 The School Board approved a proclamation in partnership with Martin Reads, encouraging everyone to take action and support literacy in our community. Volunteer to read at your local school! New this year: 📕 Martin Reads is hosting a Celebrate Literacy Week Kick-Off event at 10th Street Recreation Center on January 25 (1-4:30 PM)! Children K-5 with a parent/guardian are invited to enjoy fun activities and hear inspiring stories. [Register here ➡️ https://www.martinreads.org/events/] Learn more about Celebrate Literacy Week: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1981578 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎓 Class of 2026 Junior Parent Night 🎓 📅 When: Tuesday, January 28 📍 Where: JBHS Innovation Center ⏰ Time: 6 PM Attention, Junior Parents! 🗣️ Join the Jensen Beach High School Counselors for an informative evening where we’ll cover everything you need to know about your student’s journey to graduation: ✅ Graduation Requirements 🎓 Scholarship Opportunities 📋 Important Info for Juniors This is a night you won't want to miss! 🌟Let’s make the path to graduation as smooth as possible. 🚀 #FalconsSoar

🚨 Blood Drive Alert! 🚨 📅 When: Tuesday, January 28 starting @8:20 📍 Where: JBHS Auditorium Lobby We're calling all eligible heroes (16 years or older, weighing at least 100 pounds) to join us in saving lives! 🩸💪 🌟 Why it's important: Did you know that 30% of the blood supply for our region comes from high school blood drives? Your donation could be the difference someone needs. ❤️ 🎉 Perks for Donors: Snacks & Drinks Pizza 🍕 A stylish long-sleeved shirt! 📝 Sign-Up Details: Sign ups, permission slips, and passes will be available in your classrooms Thursday and Friday. Make sure to get your permission slips signed and ready! Let’s make a difference together! 💓 #BloodDrive #SaveLives #HighSchoolHeroes

GET READY FOR THE 🎓 Class of 2029 Falcons – Freshman Preview Night! 🦅 📅 Date: Wednesday, February 26, 2025 ⏰ Time: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 Location: Jensen Beach High School Join us for an exciting evening as we welcome the Class of 2029 to the 🏡 Home of the Falcons! ✨ What to Expect 🎉 Courtyard Showcase where you'll discover everything JBHS has to offer and explore: 📚 AP Programs & Capstone Diploma 🏅 Athletics 💡 AVID 🎓 AICE 🎭 Fine & Performing Arts 🔧 Career & Technical Academies 💬 Clubs & more! 🎙️ Welcome Message: Be inspired by a special message from our Principal and Assistant Principal for Curriculum. 🤝 Meet & Greet: Chat with our guidance team, teachers, and student representatives to learn more about your journey ahead. 🌟 Looking Ahead 🚍 March Visits: Falcon School Counselors will visit Martin County School District (MCSD) Middle Schools and Private Schools to meet 8th-grade students. 📅 April Event: A separate evening event will be held in April for Private School and Home-Educated students. Don’t Miss This Opportunity! Come explore what it means to be a Falcon and learn how you can SOAR 🦅 with us toward success! #ItsGreat2BaFalcon #FalconsSOARINGEverywhere #JBHSClassof2029

Stronger together and that's forever! Our Seniors of girls Weightlifting are SOARing on to their next chapter. You will be missed but your legacy lives on. #FalconPride 🩵🖤🩶

ATTENTION Dual Enrollment Students: Students who have not attended their IRSC class for the spring 2025 semester will be withdrawn from the class for non-attendance. Please note this will result in a grade of W (for withdrawal) on your permanent high school and college record. Additionally, students who have withdrawn from an IRSC class will not be permitted to continue with any additional IRSC coursework until the class in question is retaken successfully. Students retaking a class due to a withdrawal (or failure) during the fall or spring semesters will be responsible for the tuition associated with the retake.

Reminder, families! All schools and District offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 21. Join us in celebrating Dr. King’s legacy at the Martin Luther King Jr. Parade and Celebration hosted by StuartLife - The City of Stuart, Florida. Watch for our incredible students and staff participating in the event! #ALLINMartin👊

The March 5th meeting is for those new to the Falcon family! Tryouts begin the week after spring break. Stay tuned for a band app group link with tryout details. Follow the JBHS Cheerleading page for additional info! @JBHS Cheerleading

📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚 Celebrate Black History Month with an exciting opportunity to win scholarships or gift cards! The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite students of all grade levels to showcase their creativity and knowledge by participating in this year’s Black History Month contests. Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship, and art contest winners will receive a $100 gift card! Don’t miss out– the contest ends February 3! For details and how to enter, visit: floridablackhistory.com #ALLINMartin👊

ATTENTION SOPHOMORES & JUNIORS The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology in Jupiter, FL, offers a 9-week hands-on, paid summer internship for select Palm Beach and Martin counties students working with world-class scientists on our campus. The program runs from June 2 to August 1 and is available to rising junior and senior high school students. Students can explore a potential career in basic research, drug discovery, biotechnology, or biomedical engineering while learning lab, presentation, and research skills. Acceptance into their education and training program begins the adventure of a lifetime! Students will work in one of 40 state-of-the-art laboratories in five departments alongside leaders in their fields as they join the quest for biomedical breakthroughs. The program emphasizes the scientific process, research planning, bench experience, experimental design, data analysis, and interaction with laboratory personnel. Application deadline is March 2, 2024. Apply here: https://wertheim.scripps.ufl.edu/education/kenan-fellows-high-school-summer-internships/

🎙️ALL IN MARTIN🎙️ Episode 2 is here! 🎉 Watch or listen to the latest episode of the Martin County School District's podcast, All In Martin, now available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts! In this second episode, Chief of Safety and Security Frank Frangella explains the key differences between lockdowns and lockouts on school campuses, and Bessey Creek Elementary School Principal Stacy Schmit highlights the upcoming Kindergarten Blast Off orientation event happening February 11 at 5:30 p.m. at all elementary schools! Tune in today to stay connected and informed about all things MCSD! 🎥 YouTube: https://bit.ly/40D4P8c 🎧 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/42h1oFo 🎧 Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/4alpwIN #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🎲🎲Dice, dice, BABY! AP Biology students in Mrs. Allen's class practiced inheritance patterns through Punnett squares using repurposed GIANT dice donated from the Education Foundation of Martin County!!! #makinglearningfun!