Jensen Beach High School

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎 First 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 #MCSDBetterTogether💫

The Beach Announcements: Monday, October 23, 2023 After-school tutoring begins today! Please see the attached schedule for detailed information. The National English Honor Society will meet today, Monday, in room 208 at 3:15 p.m. There will be a Mental Health Club meeting this Wednesday in Ms. Schlein’s room, room 106, immediately after school. There will be Informational Scholarship presentations by the Community Foundation this Thursday for Seniors. These will take place during your Economics and American Government classes, in the media center. Seniors not enrolled in those courses are welcome to attend during any off-block you have. Pink Week will take place this week, October 23-27. The class with the most students wearing pink throughout the week will earn House Cup points. We will be doing a school-wide fundraiser for the whole week of Pink Week, Penny Wars. There will be large water jugs, one for each grade level, in the courtyard before school, at lunches, and at other major school events for students and staff to put $$ in to support the class of their choice. The winning class will not only receive points toward the House Cup, but they will also be able to witness their CLASS SPONSOR and their CLASS PRESIDENT get PIED in the FACE at the next pep rally. It will be a surprise to everyone, even those getting pied, so it should make for some great entertainment. Senior photos will be held in the Auditorium on Wednesday. Please make sure you’ve signed up with Cady Studios! Our monthly “Falcon Friday” Fun Lunch will be held on THURSDAY this week. You will need to pay 2 SOAR cards to attend. This Friday is Trunk or Treat! Attention Seniors! Now is the time to apply for the Palm Beach Post PATHFINDERS Scholarship. Pick up application packets in Guidance from Mrs. Jennings, and return completed packets to Mrs. King-Searfoss in guidance by November 10, 2023. SPORTS NEWS ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR SPORTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS!! Basketball Cheer Tryouts: begin TODAY! Girls need a packet and copy of grades on the first day as well as 2 teacher recommendations. You may pick up the packet from Ms. Carroll in 4- 201. Girls’ basketball tryouts will be held at Stuart Middle School October 30-31 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Questions? Contact Coach Rivers or the Athletic Office. Boys’ basketball tryouts: Monday, October 30th, and Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Questions? See Coach R. Power.

🍎EDUCATING ALL STUDENTS FOR SUCCESS🍎 Mark your calendar: our Fall Conference Nights are coming soon! Please watch for additional details coming from your child's school. View our complete instructional calendar: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

🏆CELEBRATING DISTRICT CHAMPS🏆 Congratulations to Jensen Beach High School's Girls Volleyball team for coming out on top in the 13-5A District Championship on Wednesday! This win is the team's 15th district title in 20 years! Way to go, Falcons! 🎉🎉🎉 Let's cheer them on as they move up to Regionals next week! 🏐 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

The National English Honor Society will meet on Monday, October 21st in room 208 at 3:15 p.m. Pink Week will take place next week, October 23-27. The class with the most students wearing pink throughout the week will earn House Cup points. The whole week of pink week we will be doing a school wide fundraiser, Penny Wars. There will be large water jugs, one for each grade level, in the courtyard before school, at lunches, and at other major school events for students and staff to put $$ in to support the class of their choice. The winning class will not only receive points toward the House Cup, but they will also be able to witness their CLASS SPONSOR and their CLASS PRESIDENT get PIED in the FACE at the next pep rally. It will be a surprise to everyone, even those getting pied, so it should make for some great entertainment. Attention Seniors! Now is the time to apply for the Palm Beach Post PATHFINDERS Scholarship. Pick up application packets in Guidance from Mrs. Jennings, and return completed packets to Mrs. King-Searfoss in guidance by November 10, 2023. SPORTS NEWS The boys’ bowling team ended their regular season by rolling a season high team series of 1056 pins, defeating Lincoln Park Academy in a tiebreak on Thursday. Seniors Kasey Davis, Vaughn Berhoff, and Chase McNamara along with Junior Henry Dieffenbach and Sophomore Aiden Wintercorn earned the record series total by rolling games of 148, 194, 256, 200 and 258 respectively. The Falcons ended the season 13-3. The girls’ bowling team finished their season with an impressive 15-1 record earning a 2 games to none victory of Lincoln Park Academy. Leading the Lady Falcons were junior Hannah Whetzel who rolled a 348 series, and sophomores Lizzie Fitzwater and Chris Bell who rolled series of 281 and 266 respectively. Both teams will compete for the District Championship on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at St. Lucie Lanes. Good luck to our football players and cheerleaders who have a game tonight. Let’s go, Falcons! ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR SPORTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS!! Girls’ basketball tryouts will be held at Stuart Middle School October 30-31 from 6:00-7:30 PM. Questions? Contact Coach Rivers or the Athletic Office Boys’ basketball tryouts: Monday, October 30th, and Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Questions? See Coach R. Power. Basketball Cheer Tryouts: Oct 23 - 25. Girls need a packet and copy of grades on the first day as well as 2 teacher recommendations. You may pick up the packet from Ms. Carroll in 4- 201.

🎉CELEBRATING EXCELLENCE🎉 Congratulations to Jensen Beach High School students Jaxon McIntyre and Matthew Elder for being named the Youth Entrepreneur of the Year at the Business Development Board of Martin County Business Awards! Each year, the Business Development Board of Martin County (BDBMC), with its economic and community partners, celebrates businesses and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Martin County’s economy and community. Coach Brent Mahieu, the Entrepreneurship Academy instructor at JBHS, nominated these two students for the creation and success of their business, J&M Window Cleaning Service. Since the launch of their business, Jaxon and Matthew have attained 50 clients and generated nearly $5,000 in revenue. Their ambition and willingness to take on an undesirable household task captured the admiration of the selection committee. Congratulations, Jaxon and Matthew! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether💫

The Beach Announcements: Thursday, October 19, 2023 Bell Schedule for today: https://www.martinschools.org/o/jbhs/page/bell-schedule Today, Thursday, October 19, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Stuart (near the Publix and Dunkin on US 1) is hosting an AVID Giveback night for MCSD AVID classes. Jeremiah’s will donate 25% of your order back to AVID! Don’t forget to wear your class colors tomorrow for Falcon Friday! Freshmen: white Sophomores: grey Juniors: Teal Seniors: Black The National English Honor Society will meet on Monday, October 21st in room 208 at 3:15 p.m. Pink Week will take place next week, October 23-27. The class with the most students wearing pink throughout the week will earn House Cup points. The whole week of pink week we will be doing a school wide fundraiser, Penny Wars. There will be large water jugs, one for each grade level, in the courtyard before school, at lunches, and at other major school events for students and staff to put $$ in to support the class of their choice. The winning class will not only receive points toward the House Cup, but they will also be able to witness their CLASS SPONSOR and their CLASS PRESIDENT get PIED in the FACE at the next pep rally. It will be a surprise to everyone, even those getting pied, so it should make for some great entertainment. Attention Seniors! Now is the time to apply for the Palm Beach Post PATHFINDERS Scholarship. Pick up application packets in Guidance from Mrs. Jennings, and return completed packets to Mrs. King-Searfoss in guidance by November 10, 2023. SPORTS NEWS Congratulations to the girls’ volleyball team! Last night they defeated Okeechobee in 3 straight sets to win the 2023 District Championship! They will play Wednesday in the regional quarterfinals at home at 7:00 PM. Good luck to the boys’ and girls’ bowling and boys’ golf teams in their matches today. Let’s go, Falcons! Congratulations to Dennis Palmer, Jr. for being nominated for TC Palm’s “Game Ball of the Week” Award! Vote for him using the link below: https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2023/10/17/cast-your-vote-for-week-8-game-balls-on-offense-defensespecial-teams/71215731007/ Congratulations to Claire Liu for being nominated for TC Palm’s Athlete of the week award! You can vote for her through the link below. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/prepzone/2023/10/16/cast-your-vote-for-mulligans-athlete-of-the-week-for-oct-9-14/71204378007/ ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR SPORTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS!! Boys’ basketball tryouts: Monday, October 30th, and Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Questions? See Coach R. Power. Basketball Cheer Tryouts: Oct 23 - 25. Girls need a packet and copy of grades on the first day as well as 2 teacher recommendations. You may pick up the packet from Ms. Carroll in 4- 201.

🌊🐢OPEN HOUSE🐢🌊 Do you want to see the gem of the Martin County School District? The Environmental Studies Center is hosting an Open House this Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.! 💎🐢🌊 Meet Coral the resident Sea Turtle and Joey the Alligator! Discover the newly renovated and famous Wet Lab! Create unforgettable memories and have a blast learning about Martin County's local ecosystem! #ALLINMartin👊 #escistheplacetobe #MCSDBetterTogether💫

Please follow this link to find the "Testing Bell Schedule" for tomorrow, Thursday, Oct. 19th. https://www.martinschools.org/o/jbhs/page/bell-schedule

The Beach Announcements: Wednesday, October 18, 2023 Key Club will be meeting from 4 - 5pm in the cafeteria today. Hope to see you there! Today’s meeting for the JBHS Environmental Club has been postponed. A new date will be sent out soon. The media center will be closed for A Lunch this week and will close at 3:05 daily. Also, due to PSAT testing on Thursday, we will be closed most of the day. We are short-staffed and apologize for the inconvenience. Tomorrow, Thursday, October 19, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Stuart (near the Publix and Dunkin on US 1) is hosting an AVID Giveback night for MCSD AVID classes. Jeremiah’s will donate 25% of your order back to AVID! Pink Week will take place from October 23-27. The class with the most students wearing pink throughout the week will earn House Cup points. The whole week of pink week we will be doing a school wide fundraiser, Penny Wars. There will be large water jugs, one for each grade level, in the courtyard before school, at lunches, and at other major school events for students and staff to put $$ in to support the class of their choice. The winning class will not only receive points toward the House Cup, but they will also be able to witness their CLASS SPONSOR and their CLASS PRESIDENT get PIED in the FACE at the next pep rally. It will be a surprise to everyone, even those getting pied, so it should make for some great entertainment. Attention Seniors! Now is the time to apply for the Palm Beach Post PATHFINDERS Scholarship. Pick up application packets in Guidance from Mrs. Jennings, and return completed packets to Mrs. King-Searfoss in guidance by November 10, 2023. SENIORS/CLASS OF 2024- Local Scholarship Opportunities went live through the “Going Merry” platform on Sunday, October 1st. Click Here: https://tinyurl.com/5yjn5uza and choose “Go Merry” to set up your account and see the scholarship opportunities available. All of these scholarships are due on December 1st by 12:59 p.m. You can also check out the Scholarship Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5d5wymr8 for additional scholarships being offered. Talk to your School Counselor for more information. SPORTS NEWS The volleyball team will play Okeechobee HS in the district championship match tonight here at JBHS! The game begins at 7:00. The first 50 students who come in their Falcon colors will get in free! The girls bowling team defeated South Fork High School in straight games yesterday to improve to 14-1 on the season. Junior Hannah Whetzel’s games of 247 and 201 along with Sophomore Lizzie Fitzwater’s personal best 181 led the Lady Falcons to victory. For the boys team, Sophomore Henry Dieffenbach and Senior Chase McNamara led the way with a 215 and 210 respectively as the Falcons beat the Bulldogs 2 games to none. The boys are now 12-3 on the season. Congratulations to the girls’ golf team on defeating SFHS! Chloe Sebuck shot even par to lead the Lady Falcons to the win at Hammock Creek on Tuesday. Anita Wang shot a 41 to seal the team’s victory. Congratulations to Dennis Palmer, Jr. for being nominated for TC Palm’s “Game Ball of the Week” Award! Palmer ran for three touchdowns in the first half and became the Falcons' all-time leader in all-purpose yards helping Jensen Beach defeat South Fork 20-6 and win the District 12-3S championship. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/high-school/football/2023/10/17/cast-your-vote-for-week-8-game-balls-on-offense-defensespecial-teams/71215731007/ Congratulations to Claire Liu for being nominated for TC Palm’s Athlete of the week award! At the Treasure Lake Conference Championship on Oct. 9, Liu birdied her final hole to shoot a 1-over 73 to take medalist. You can vote for her through the link below. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/prepzone/2023/10/16/cast-your-vote-for-mulligans-athlete-of-the-week-for-oct-9-14/71204378007/ ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR SPORTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS!! Anyone, boys or girls, interested in joining the wrestling team please see Coach McMath in the gym ASAP. There will be a wrestling interest meeting for both boys and girls on Thursday, 10/19/23 @ 8 AM in the gym. The 1st day of practice is Monday, November 6th. You will need wrestling shoes, headgear, and an updated athletic physical. Boys’ basketball tryouts: Monday, October 30th, and Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Questions? See Coach R. Power. Basketball Cheer Tryouts: Oct 23 - 25. Girls need a packet and copy of grades on the first day as well as 2 teacher recommendations. You may pick up the packet from Ms. Carroll in 4- 201.

The Beach Announcements: Tuesday, October 17, 2023 Congratulations to the SENIORS! They squeaked out a victory over the Juniors by 3 points based on their performance at the pep rally! Stay tuned for your quarter 1 prize coming soon! Juniors, Sophomores and Freshman, can you unseat them for quarter 2? The challenge starts this Friday - wear your class colors!! Don’t forget to wear your favorite college, career, or military branch shirts every Wednesday! Key Club will be meeting from 4 - 5pm in the cafeteria this Wednesday. Hope to see you there! The media center will be closed for A Lunch this week and will close at 3:05 daily. Also, due to PSAT testing on Thursday, we will be closed most of the day. We are short-staffed and apologize for the inconvenience. The JBHS environmental club will be meeting on Wednesday 10/18 from 3-4pm in Ms. Robertson’s room (room 220). This Thursday, October 19, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Stuart (near the Publix and Dunkin on US 1) is hosting an AVID Giveback night for MCSD AVID classes. Jeremiah’s will donate 25% of your order back to AVID! Attention Seniors! Now is the time to apply for the Palm Beach Post PATHFINDERS Scholarship. Pick up application packets in Guidance from Mrs. Jennings, and return completed packets to Mrs. King-Searfoss in guidance by November 10, 2023. SENIORS/CLASS OF 2024- Local Scholarship Opportunities went live through the “Going Merry” platform on Sunday, October 1st. Click Here: https://tinyurl.com/5yjn5uza and choose “Go Merry” to set up your account and see the scholarship opportunities available. All of these scholarships are due on December 1st by 12:59 p.m. You can also check out the Scholarship Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5d5wymr8 for additional scholarships being offered. Talk to your School Counselor for more information. Sports News: The boys’ and girls’ bowling teams, boys’ and girls’ golf teams have matches today. Good luck to our Falcon athletes! Girls’ Weightlifting practice started this week Monday through Thursday at 3:15 p.m. in the weightlifting room. Any ladies interested are welcome to join. Congratulations to Claire Liu for being nominated for TC Palm’s Athlete of the week award! At the Treasure Lake Conference Championship on Oct. 9, Liu birdied her final hole to shoot a 1-over 73 to take medalist. You can vote for her through the link below. https://www.tcpalm.com/story/sports/prepzone/2023/10/16/cast-your-vote-for-mulligans-athlete-of-the-week-for-oct-9-14/71204378007/ The volleyball team will play Okeechobee HS in the district championship match tomorrow here at JBHS! The game begins at 7:00. The first 50 students who come in their Falcon colors will get in free! ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR SPORTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS!! Anyone, boys or girls, interested in joining the wrestling team please see Coach McMath in the gym ASAP. There will be a wrestling interest meeting for both boys and girls on Thursday, 10/19/23 @ 8 AM in the gym. The 1st day of practice is Monday, November 6th. You will need wrestling shoes, headgear, and an updated athletic physical. Boys’ basketball tryouts: Monday, October 30th, and Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Questions? See Coach R. Power. Basketball Cheer Tryouts: Oct 23 - 25. Girls need a packet and copy of grades on the first day as well as 2 teacher recommendations. You may pick up the packet from Ms. Carroll in 4- 201.

The Beach Announcements: Monday, October 16, 2023 The media center will be closed for A Lunch this week and will close at 3:05 daily. We are short-staffed and apologize for the inconvenience. The JBHS environmental club will be meeting on Wednesday 10/18 from 3-4pm in Ms. Robertson’s room (room 220). This Thursday, October 19, Jeremiah’s Italian Ice in Stuart (near the Publix and Dunkin on US 1) is hosting an AVID Giveback night for MCSD AVID classes. Jeremiah’s will donate 25% of your order back to AVID! Attention Seniors! Now is the time to apply for the Palm Beach Post PATHFINDERS Scholarship. Pick up application packets in Guidance from Mrs. Jennings, and return completed packets to Mrs. King-Searfoss in guidance by November 10, 2023. SENIORS/CLASS OF 2024- Local Scholarship Opportunities are live. Click Here: https://tinyurl.com/5yjn5uza and choose “Go Merry” to set up your account and see the scholarship opportunities available. All of these scholarships are due on December 1st by 12:59 p.m. You can also check out the Scholarship Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5d5wymr8 for additional scholarships being offered. Talk to your School Counselor for more information. Sports News: After being rained out Friday night, the football game will be held tonight at 6:00 PM. Come cheer on our Falcon football team as they battle the Bulldogs! ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR SPORTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS!! Boys’ and girls’ soccer tryouts begin today and will run through Wednesday, (October 16-18th) from 3:30-5:00 on the back field. Questions? Please see Coach Diaz (boys) or Coach Lankow (girls) in room 4-135. Anyone, boys or girls, interested in joining the wrestling team please see Coach McMath in the gym ASAP. There will be a wrestling interest meeting for both boys and girls on Thursday, 10/19/23 @ 8 AM in the gym. The 1st day of practice is Monday, November 6th. You will need wrestling shoes, headgear, and an updated athletic physical. Boys’ basketball tryouts: Monday, October 30th, and Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Questions? See Coach R. Power. Basketball Cheer Tryouts: Oct 23 - 25. Girls need a packet and copy of grades on the first day as well as 2 teacher recommendations. You may pick up the packet from Ms. Carroll in 4- 201.

🍎REPORT CARDS🍎 Today marks the end of the first quarter! These first nine weeks have been full of collaboration, learning and growth! First quarter report cards will be issued on Monday, October 23. View your child's grades and attendance information in the FOCUS Parent Portal: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

Falcon Families, Due to weather concerns, the Homecoming football game vs. SFHS will be postponed until Monday at 6:00 pm @ JBHS. We will still be hosting the presentation of the homecoming representatives, and will be crowning our King and Queen in the gym tonight at 6:00 pm. These changes will not impact the dance tomorrow. The dance will take place as scheduled.

The Beach Announcements: Friday, October 13, 2023 The Class Cup comes down to today between the juniors and seniors! Make sure that your 3rd-period teacher counts you in your spirit colors and cheer loudly for your class during the pep rally!! Current points are: Juniors:139 Seniors: 148 Who will win the Quarter 1 Class Cup!?!? We will find out today!! For the Pep Rally, we will be on the Activity Bell Schedule, found below and on our website at: https://www.martinschools.org/o/jbhs/page/bell-schedule The Homecoming dress code is posted in Google Classrooms and on posters around the school. The Martin County School District Climate and Culture Survey is LIVE! Now through Oct. 12, the District is conducting a live survey to learn more about your experiences with school, your child’s journey, and your thoughts on the District’s climate and culture. Did you receive the text with the link that was sent out this afternoon? If you are not signed up to receive text messages from the District, please text START to 98900 to ensure you receive text alerts. This survey, which should take about five minutes of your time, is a CRITICAL step in our reaccreditation and strategic planning processes. Your input will influence positive changes and better educational outcomes for all Martin County School District families. We are truly grateful for your partnership! The JBHS environmental club will be meeting on Wednesday 10/18 from 3-4pm in Ms. Robertson’s room (room 220). Attention Seniors! Now is the time to apply for the Palm Beach Post PATHFINDERS Scholarship. Pick up application packets in Guidance from Mrs. Jennings, and return completed packets to Mrs. King-Searfoss in guidance by November 10, 2023. SENIORS/CLASS OF 2024- Local Scholarship Opportunities went live through the “Going Merry” platform on Sunday, October 1st. Click Here: https://tinyurl.com/5yjn5uza and choose “Go Merry” to set up your account and see the scholarship opportunities available. All of these scholarships are due on December 1st by 12:59 p.m. You can also check out the Scholarship Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5d5wymr8 for additional scholarships being offered. Talk to your School Counselor for more information. Sports News: ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR SPORTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS!! Anyone, boys or girls, interested in joining the wrestling team please see Coach McMath in the gym ASAP. There will be a wrestling interest meeting for both boys and girls on Thursday, 10/19/23 @ 8 AM in the gym. The 1st day of practice is Monday, November 6th. You will need wrestling shoes, headgear, and an updated athletic physical. Boys’ basketball tryouts: Monday, October 30th, and Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Questions? See Coach R. Power. Boys’ and girls’ soccer tryouts will be held on Monday - Wednesday, October 16-18th from 3:30-5:00 on the back field. Questions? Please see Coach Diaz (boys) or Coach Lankow (girls) in room 4-135. Basketball Cheer Tryouts: Oct 23 - 25. Girls need a packet and copy of grades on the first day as well as 2 teacher recommendations. You may pick up the packet from Ms. Carroll in 4- 201.

Tomorrow, Friday, October 13, JBHS will be on the Activity Bell Schedule for the Homecoming Pep Rally. The schedule can be found at: https://www.martinschools.org/o/jbhs/page/bell-schedule

The Beach Announcements: Thursday, October 12, 2023 Tonight is the HoCo Parade! If you are in the parade, meet your team/class/club at your designated spot in the teacher’s parking lot. The parade will begin at JBHS at 6:00 PM. It will head down Goldenrod to JB Blvd., and end at Pineapple Park’s first entrance. The Martin County School District Climate and Culture Survey is LIVE! Now through Oct. 12, the District is conducting a live survey to learn more about your experiences with school, your child’s journey, and your thoughts on the District’s climate and culture. Did you receive the text with the link that was sent out this afternoon? If you are not signed up to receive text messages from the District, please text START to 98900 to ensure you receive text alerts. This survey, which should take about five minutes of your time, is a CRITICAL step in our reaccreditation and strategic planning processes. Your input will influence positive changes and better educational outcomes for all Martin County School District families. We are truly grateful for your partnership! Attention Seniors! Now is the time to apply for the Palm Beach Post PATHFINDERS Scholarship. Pick up application packets in Guidance from Mrs. Jennings, and return completed packets to Mrs. King-Searfoss in guidance by November 10, 2023. The Class of 2026 Presents: Lights, Camera, Homecoming! Join us on the Red Carpet on October 14th @ 7 PM for a night amongst the stars! Homecoming ticket sales end TODAY, Thursday, Oct 12th. Students interested in attending Homecoming must have all outstanding fees paid before purchasing their tickets. Please check your outstanding balances in Focus. All fees can be paid to the Bookkeeper in building 1. Book fees can also be paid in the Media Center. Homecoming tickets are $25 and will be sold during lunches in the lobby of the auditorium. Student Packets and Guest forms must be completed prior to purchasing your ticket. All forms are available in the student services offices. The Homecoming dress code is posted in Google Classrooms and on posters around the school. Homecoming week Friday: Wear your Class Colors for the Pep Rally! Freshmen - white. Sophomores - grey. Juniors - teal. Seniors - black. SENIORS/CLASS OF 2024- Local Scholarship Opportunities went live through the “Going Merry” platform on Sunday, October 1st. Click Here: https://tinyurl.com/5yjn5uza and choose “Go Merry” to set up your account and see the scholarship opportunities available. All of these scholarships are due on December 1st by 12:59 p.m. You can also check out the Scholarship Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5d5wymr8 for additional scholarships being offered. Talk to your School Counselor for more information. Sports News: ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR SPORTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS!! Anyone, boys or girls, interested in joining the wrestling team please see Coach McMath in the gym ASAP. The 1st day of practice is Monday, November 6th. You will need wrestling shoes, headgear, and an updated athletic physical. Boys’ basketball tryouts: Monday, October 30th, and Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Questions? See Coach R. Power. Boys’ and girls’ soccer tryouts will be held on Monday - Wednesday, October 16-18th from 3:30-5:00 on the back field. Questions? Please see Coach Diaz (boys) or Coach Lankow (girls) in room 4-135. Basketball Cheer Tryouts: Oct 23 - 25. Girls need a packet and copy of grades on the first day as well as 2 teacher recommendations. You may pick up the packet from Ms. Carroll in 4- 201.

The Beach Announcements: Wednesday, October 11, 2023 Attention Seniors! Now is the time to apply for the Palm Beach Post PATHFINDERS Scholarship. Pick up application packets in Guidance from Mrs. Jennings, and return completed packets to Mrs. King-Searfoss in guidance by November 10, 2023. The Class of 2026 Presents: Lights, Camera, Homecoming! Join us on the Red Carpet on October 14th @ 7 PM for a night amongst the stars! Homecoming ticket sales end tomorrow, Thursday, Oct 12th. Students interested in attending Homecoming must have all outstanding fees paid before purchasing their tickets. Please check your outstanding balances in Focus. All fees can be paid to the Bookkeeper in building one. Book fees can also be paid in the Media Center. Homecoming tickets are $25 and will be sold during lunches in the lobby of the auditorium. Student Packets and Guest forms must be completed prior to purchasing your ticket. All forms are available in the student services offices. The Homecoming dress code is posted in Google Classrooms and on posters around the school. Homecoming week themes for the rest of the week are below: Groovy 70’s Thursday: Dress in your best disco or hippie attire. Friday: Class Colors for the Pep Rally! Freshmen - white. Sophomores - grey. Juniors - teal. Seniors - black. SENIORS/CLASS OF 2024- Local Scholarship Opportunities went live through the “Going Merry” platform on Sunday, October 1st. Click Here: https://tinyurl.com/5yjn5uza and choose “Go Merry” to set up your account and see the scholarship opportunities available. All of these scholarships are due on December 1st by 12:59 p.m. You can also check out the Scholarship Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5d5wymr8 for additional scholarships being offered. Talk to your School Counselor for more information. Sports News: The girls’ bowling team defeated Vero Beach on Tuesday 2-0. Junior Hannah Whetzel’s 210 and Sophomore Vicky Williams’ personal best 158 led the Lady Falcons to victory and a 13-1 record for the season. The boys’ bowling team fell to 11-3 on the season with a loss to Vero Beach. Seniors Vaugn Berhoff and George Secor rolled a 208 and 182 respectively, and sophomore Aiden Wintercorn added a team-high series of 389 to lead the Falcons. Both teams face off against SFHS on Tuesday at Stuart Lanes. ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR SPORTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS!! Anyone, boys or girls, interested in joining the wrestling team please see Coach McMath in the gym ASAP. The 1st day of practice is Monday, November 6th. You will need wrestling shoes, headgear, and an updated athletic physical. Boys’ basketball tryouts: Monday, October 30th, and Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Questions? See Coach R. Power. Boys’ and girls’ soccer tryouts will be held on Monday - Wednesday, October 16-18th from 3:30-5:00 on the back field. Questions? Please see Coach Diaz (boys) or Coach Lankow (girls) in room 4-135. Basketball Cheer Tryouts: Oct 23 - 25. Girls need a packet and copy of grades on the first day as well as 2 teacher recommendations. You may pick up the packet from Ms. Carroll in 4- 201.

The Beach Announcements: Tuesday, October 10, 2023 The Juniors beat the Seniors for attendance in September, so they are awarded the 50 class cup points that were up for grabs! That brings the Seniors and Juniors neck and neck: the seniors at 122 points and the juniors at 113. Both classes better put the extra effort in this week to make sure that the Quarter 1 House Cup is theirs! Points are on the line again today for Hollywood Day. Make sure you are dressing up all week and that you are being counted in your 3rd-period class. Who will emerge victorious by Friday?!? Attention Seniors! Now is the time to apply for the Palm Beach Post PATHFINDERS Scholarship. Pick up application packets in Guidance from Mrs. Jennings, and return completed packets to Mrs. King-Searfoss in guidance by November 10, 2023. The Class of 2026 Presents: Lights, Camera, Homecoming! Join us on the Red Carpet on October 14th @ 7 PM for a night amongst the stars! Homecoming ticket sales end Thursday, Oct 12th. Students interested in attending Homecoming must have all outstanding fees paid prior to purchasing their tickets. Please check your outstanding balances in Focus. Homecoming tickets are $25 and will be sold during lunches in the lobby of the auditorium. Student Packets and Guest forms must be completed prior to purchasing your ticket. All forms are available in the student services offices. The Homecoming dress code is posted in Google Classrooms and on posters around the school. Homecoming week themes for the rest of the week are below: Stages of Life Wednesday: Freshmen - dress as babies. Sophomores - dress as middle school students. Juniors - dress as adults. Seniors - dress as senior citizens. Groovy 70’s Thursday: Dress in your best disco or hippie attire. Friday: Class Colors for the Pep Rally! Freshmen - white. Sophomores - grey. Juniors - teal. Seniors - black. SENIORS/CLASS OF 2024- Local Scholarship Opportunities went live through the “Going Merry” platform on Sunday, October 1st. Click Here: https://tinyurl.com/5yjn5uza and choose “Go Merry” to set up your account and see the scholarship opportunities available. All of these scholarships are due on December 1st by 12:59 p.m. You can also check out the Scholarship Bulletin: https://tinyurl.com/5d5wymr8 for additional scholarships being offered. Talk to your School Counselor for more information. National School Lunch Week is here! This year’s theme is “Level Up”. Jessica Lam, the Cafeteria Manager, will host a Guitar Hero tournament after school today, October 10th. Sports News: Good luck to our boys’ and girls’ bowling teams today as they play their only match of the week at JB Bowl. This is also Senior Night! Seniors will be honored after the match at 5:15. And good luck to our boys’ golf team who plays today at 3:30 and our volleyball team who travels for their next game today as well. Let’s go, Falcons! ALL STUDENTS TRYING OUT FOR SPORTS MUST HAVE A SIGNED PHYSICAL ON FILE BEFORE TRYOUTS!! Anyone, boys or girls, interested in joining the wrestling team please see Coach McMath in the gym ASAP. The 1st day of practice is Monday, November 6th. You will need wrestling shoes, headgear, and an updated athletic physical. Boys’ basketball tryouts: Monday, October 30th, and Tuesday, October 31st from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Questions? See Coach R. Power. Boys’ and girls’ soccer tryouts will be held on Monday - Wednesday, October 16-18th from 3:30-5:00 on the back field. Questions? Please see Coach Diaz (boys) or Coach Lankow (girls) in room 4-135. Basketball Cheer Tryouts: Oct 23 - 25. Girls need a packet and copy of grades on the first day as well as 2 teacher recommendations. You may pick up the packet from Ms. Carroll in 4- 201.

🧡BULLYING PREVENTION MONTH🧡 October is National Bullying Prevention Month, a time specially dedicated to raising awareness about and preventing childhood bullying while advocating for kindness, acceptance, and inclusion. Please join us next week, on Oct. 18, as we celebrate Unity Day and unite against bullying by wearing orange. The goal of Unity Day is to bring together youth, parents, educators, and community members across the nation to emphasize the message that we are united against bullying! The Martin County School District promotes bullying prevention all year round and has zero tolerance for any form of bullying or harassment. Please encourage your child to speak with any teacher, administrator or other trusted adult on their campus if they are in need of support. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫