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✨ We’re so grateful to have had local author Brooklyn Quintana back at MCHS for a SECOND visit with our AVID students! ✨ Brooklyn shared her incredible journey through college, the writing process, and the world of publishing. As the author of the Fynneas Fog series, she gave our students invaluable insights into storytelling and the many possibilities that await those pursuing a career in writing. 📚✍️ Thank you, Brooklyn, for taking the time to inspire and motivate our students—your words and experience have truly made an impact! 🙏 We can't wait to see how your visit continues to spark creativity and ambition in the next generation of authors. 🌟 #MCHS #AVID #GuestSpeakerSeries #BrooklynQuintana #FynneasFog #AuthorVisit #CollegeAndCareerJourney #WritingCommunity #Publishing #Inspiration #StudentEngagement #FutureAuthors #LearningOpportunities #PossibilitiesInWriting #PeerForward

🎓✨ Exciting Opportunity Alert! ✨🎓 Attention students and parents! Ready to get a jump start on your college education? Join us for virtual information sessions about the Indian River State College (IRSC) Dual Enrollment program at MCHS! 📅 English Sessions: February 10, 2025 February 24, 2025 📅 Spanish Session: February 18, 2025 Discover how you can earn college credits while still in high school! For more information, call the IRSC Student Communication Center at 1-866-792-4772. #DualEnrollment #IRSC #CollegeBound #FutureSuccess #MCHS 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Share with friends and family who might be interested. 🚀📚

🌟 Calling All Parents and Community Members! 🌟 Martin County High School is looking for guest speakers to inspire and inform our AVID students about various career paths! Whether you're in healthcare, technology, business, the arts, or any other field, we want to hear from you! Your unique experiences can help our students explore different options and discover their own passions and potential career paths. If you're interested in sharing your story and expertise with the next generation, please reach out to us. We’d love to have you! Sign up at https://bit.ly/mchsguestspeaker24-25. #CareerExploration #GuestSpeakers #CommunitySupport #MCHS #InspireStudents #FutureLeaders #PathwaysToSuccess #PeerForward

🎓CLASS OF '29–FRESHMEN PREVIEW🎓 Families of rising freshmen! Mark your calendars for Freshmen Preview Nights at Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School, and South Fork High School! This is the perfect time to explore the Specialty Pathways, academic programs, and unique courses and clubs each school offers to help your student succeed in the future. 📆 MCHS: Thursday, February 20, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 📆 JBHS: Wednesday, February 26, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. 📆 SFHS: Thursday, February 27, from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to discover the programs that make our high schools exceptional places for students to reach their full potential! There's still time to apply for a Specialty Pathway through School Choice in the Focus Parent Portal! ➡️ Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YUi6YV #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

🌞✨ New Year, New Goals! ✨🌞 The students in Ms. Carroll's class at MCHS are starting the new year with a burst of inspiration and motivation! They've created personalized vision boards to help them focus on realistic and attainable goals for 2025. Each board includes: Three Personal Goals 🏡 Three Academic Goals 📚 An Affirmation to Inspire 🌈 A Quote to Motivate 💬 These vision boards are arranged around a central sun symbolizing new growth, adorned with valuable affirmations to inspire hope and perseverance. 🌻💪 Let's cheer on these students as they embark on their journey of self-improvement and academic success! Share your own goals and affirmations in the comments below. #MCHS #VisionBoards #NewYearNewGoals #StudentSuccess #Inspiration 🌟 Believe in yourself and all that you are. 🌟

🌟📚 Exciting Scholarship Alert! 📚🌟 St. Mary’s Episcopal Church is thrilled to announce the 2025 Agnes Anderson Weeks Scholarship! Valued at $4,000, this scholarship is open to Martin County residents attending Martin County schools who plan to pursue a 2-year Associate degree or certification in a trade or vocation in 2025. This includes IRSC 2-year degrees, Fire Academy, Chapman School of Seamanship, nursing, motor certification, culinary, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, welding, and more! The scholarship will cover tuition/certification expenses and will be distributed directly to the vocational training institution. Various factors, including financial need and individual circumstances, will be considered in the selection process. 📅 Key Dates: Application Deadline: Monday, February 10, 2025 Recipient Notification: February 28, 2025 Apply at https://bit.ly/AAWeeksScholarship. For questions, please reach out to Jeri Gumbinner at jgumbinner@gmail.com or call 772-678-1551. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to advance your education and career! Share this with anyone who might benefit. #ScholarshipOpportunity #Education #VocationalTraining #CommunitySupport 💡 Take the next step towards your dream career. Apply now! 💡

🌟📚 Exciting Scholarship Opportunity! 📚🌟 Attention students! Are you looking for financial support to pursue your dreams? Join the Scholarship Program Information Session hosted by the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties. This is your chance to learn about various scholarships and how you can apply! 📅 Date: Tuesday, January 28th 🕕 Time: 6:00 PM 🖥 Platform: Zoom To attend, make sure to complete the registration form available through this link: https://bit.ly/CFInformationSession. Currently, nearly 100 scholarships are available for high school seniors planning to enroll in colleges, universities, trade schools, or vocational programs in the summer or fall of 2025. The awards average $10,000, and applications will be accepted through February 3, 2025. Don't miss out on this golden opportunity to secure your future! Spread the word and tag your friends who might be interested. #ScholarshipProgram #CommunityFoundation #FinancialAid #FutureGoals #MCHS 💡 Take the first step towards your dream career. See you at the session! 💡

🎉🎉 Get ready for Spirit Week at MCHS! 🎉🎉 Starting January 27th, it’s time to show your school spirit in a fun and creative way every day of the week! Here's the lineup: 👩‍🎓 Monday: Rhyme without reason – Twin Day — Find your partner in crime and match it up! 👯‍♀️ 📚 Tuesday: Dress as your future self — Dream big and show us who you’ll be! (Bonus points if it's literacy-related.) 🏅 Wednesday: Athlete Day — Show off your school pride by rocking your favorite sports gear! 🎤 Thursday: Y2K Day — Let’s throw it back to the early 2000s with some retro style! 🎨 Friday: Class Colors/Pep Rally Day — Show your class pride! Seniors & Freshmen wear BLUE, Sophomores & Juniors wear WHITE. Important Reminder: The Pep Rally Bell Schedule will be in effect for Friday, January 31, 2025. You can find the full schedule on our webpage and in your Class of Schoology groups. We can't wait to see all the creative outfits! 💙💛 #MCHSSpiritWeek #ShowYourSpirit #MCHS2025 #LetsGoMCHS

🌟🏀 Honoring Our Seniors! 🏀🌟 Let's give a HUGE shoutout to our amazing senior basketball cheerleaders and our standout senior boys basketball player! 🎉👏 Your energy, spirit, and dedication have lit up our games and inspired us all season long. Whether it's on the court or cheering from the sidelines, you've shown us what it means to play with heart and passion. 💖 To our cheerleaders: Your cheers, stunts, and routines have been nothing short of spectacular. You've kept us motivated and lifted our spirits with every chant and jump. Your hard work and teamwork have truly made a difference. To our senior boys player: Your skills, leadership, and perseverance have been a driving force for our team. Your dedication to the game and your teammates has been incredible, and we can't thank you enough for the unforgettable moments you've given us this season. Let's celebrate these outstanding seniors who have given their all to make this season unforgettable. 🥳🙌 Join us in cheering them on one last time. #SeniorNight #Cheerleaders #Basketball #TeamSpirit #ClassOf2025 #MCHS Go team! 🏀🎉📣

🎶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🔥

🎓 A heartfelt THANK YOU to all the incredible Class of 2026 families who joined us for Junior Parent Night! We are beyond grateful for your enthusiasm and engagement in our event hosted by the MCHS School Counseling department on January 23, 2025. Together, we delved into valuable insights about graduation requirements, post-secondary options, paying for college, SAT & ACT, scholarships, the college application process, and senior year scheduling. Your dedication to your children's education truly shone through. 🌟 Topics discussed and information shared can be accessed at: https://bit.ly/MCHSJuniorParentInfo Let's continue working hand-in-hand to support our students as they strive for success and reach for the stars. 🌠 We couldn't do it without you! #ThankYou #ClassOf2026 #MCHSCommunity #EducationJourney #MCHS #PeerForward 👩‍🎓👨‍🎓📚💫

🖤🎨✍️ Calling all Florida students! 🌟 The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are excited to announce the 2025 Black History Month Art and Essay Contests! This year’s theme is “Honoring African American Contributions to Florida’s Success” — an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and research while celebrating the influential African Americans who’ve shaped our state’s history. 🎨 Art Contest (Grades K-3): Submit original, two-dimensional artwork inspired by this theme. Four winners will receive a $100 gift card for school supplies and a 1-year pass to Florida State Parks! 📝 Essay Contest (Grades 4-12): Write about an African American who has had an impactful effect on Florida’s success. Six winners will receive a 2-Year Florida College Plan scholarship and a $100 gift card! Some notable figures to consider: Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, Ray Charles, or Representative Kiyan Michael. 🏆 Excellence in Education Award: Nominate a full-time educator for their outstanding efforts in teaching African American history. Four winners will receive $2,500! 🗓 Deadline: All entries must be submitted by 5 p.m. (ET) on Monday, February 3, 2025. Let’s honor the legacy and contributions of African Americans in Florida and inspire the next generation of leaders! ✊🏽🎉 For more info and to submit your entries, visit ➡️ www.floridablackhistory.com #BlackHistoryMonth #FloridaBlackHistory #StudentContest #ArtAndEssay #CelebrateHistory #FloridaEducation #SuccessThroughHistory #MCHS

📚🎉 The MCSD English Language Arts team is thrilled to announce the launch of the “Read, IXL, Succeed!” leaderboard challenge, just in time for Celebrate Literacy Week (January 27-31, 2025)! This exciting, district-wide competition is all about Building Literacy, Constructing the Foundation for Success – and we’re inviting all students to join the fun! 🗓 Challenge Dates: Friday, January 25th at 5:00 PM EST – Friday, January 31st at 5:00 PM EST 🎯 Objective: Schools will compete to get the highest number of ELA skills to proficiency (SmartScore of 80 or higher) on IXL ELA! Skills must be on-grade level or within 1 grade level above/below each student's current grade level to count. 🏆 Prizes: 🏅 Bragging Rights & Spirit Points: The top 3 schools will earn district-wide recognition and Spirit Points for the February Spirit Challenge. 🏆 The Read, IXL, Succeed Trophy: The top school will win a commemorative trophy! 📚 Workforce Initiative-themed Book Giveaways: Top earning students will receive special book prizes! 📖 How to Participate: ✔️ Log into IXL and start mastering those ELA skills! ✔️ Teachers and administrators – track progress and celebrate student milestones throughout the week! ✔️ Share the excitement on your school’s social media accounts to cheer on your students and school! Let’s show everyone that when we read, we excel and we succeed! 🚀📚 #ReadIXLSucceed #CelebrateLiteracyWeek #MCSDChallenge #BuildingLiteracy #SuccessStartsHere #MCHS

📢 Attention Junior Parents! 📢 Join us for Junior Parent Night at the MCHS Media Center TONIGHT at 5:30 pm! This is your chance to learn valuable tips and strategies on how to help your student prepare for their senior year and transition into adulthood. From college prep to life skills, we’ll cover it all! 🎓✨ We hope to see you there – don’t miss out on this important event! 🙌 #MCHSJuniorParents #SeniorYearPrep #ParentEngagement #PreparingForTheFuture #MCHS #PeerForward

🍕🎉 Support MCHS Student Leadership TONIGHT at Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza! 🎉🍕 Looking for a delicious meal AND a way to support our amazing student leaders? Look no further! TODAY, January 23rd, from 11 AM - 9 PM, dine in or take out from Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza, and a percentage of your bill will directly support MCHS Student Leadership! This is a great chance to enjoy some mouth-watering food while helping our student leaders create unforgettable events and opportunities for our school. 🙌💙 📍 Location: Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza 📅 Date: January 23rd 🕚 Time: 11 AM - 9 PM Don’t forget to mention MCHS Student Leadership when you order! Let's make this fundraiser a huge success and show our school spirit! 💪✨ #SupportMCHS #StudentLeadership #Fundraiser #EatForACause #MCHSTigers #CommunityPower #MCHS

🤼‍♂️🎉 A HUGE shoutout to our MCHS Boys Wrestling seniors! 🎉🤼‍♂️ We recently celebrated these incredible athletes for their dedication, hard work, and determination throughout their wrestling careers. 🙌💪 Their commitment to the team and to excellence both on and off the mat has truly set the bar high! 🏅 Thank you to our seniors for all the blood, sweat, and triumphs you've given to MCHS Wrestling. You’ve left a lasting legacy, and we couldn’t be prouder! 💙💛 #MCHSWrestling #SeniorRecognition #WrestlingWarriors #ThankYouSeniors #LegacyOfExcellence

📚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🔥

🌿💧 MCHS 9th Grade Environmental Science students are diving deep into the world of wetlands! 🌍✨ They’ve been hard at work creating amazing infographic posters about different types of wetlands—Swamps, Marshes, Bogs, and Fens—exploring everything from plant life to water sources and hydroperiods. 🌾🌊 Their teamwork and research are truly impressive! 💡 Check out their creative and informative posters showcasing the importance of these ecosystems. 🌱 Keep up the great work, future environmentalists! 🔍 #WetlandsStudy #EnvironmentalScience #FutureScientists #MCHSLearns #EcoHeroes #WetlandWonders #MCHS

🎨✨ Looking for a creative challenge next year? Join the MCHS AP Art History class and dive into the fascinating world of art and history! 🌍🖼️ This year, our students explored the incredible Bayeux Tapestry and even got a special treat—FaceTiming with a professor from the University of West Florida who teaches theater costume design! 🎭 They learned basic embroidery stitches just like the ones used in the tapestry, bringing history to life through their own hands! 🪡 From medieval masterpieces to the cutting edge of contemporary art, this class gives you the chance to connect with history in ways you never imagined. 🏰🖌️ Interested in exploring art through time and enhancing your creative skills? Sign up for AP Art History next year—you won’t regret it! 💡✨ #MCHSArtHistory #APArtHistory #BayeuxTapestry #EmbroiderySkills #MedievalArt #ArtHistoryRocks #MCHS

🎉CELEBRATING 100 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE🎉 Did you spot the Martin County School District banner in the Stuart #MLKDay parade? 2025 marks a century of educating all students for success in Martin County! It's time to share another MCSD alumni story: Meet Ms. Angie Gilbride, an MCSD alum shaping our legacy as Warfield Elementary School’s Assistant Principal. Her journey began at Palm City Elementary School, continued at Hidden Oaks Middle School and led to her graduation from MCHS in 1999. Angie started working at The Pinewood Elementary while attending college and now proudly leads at Warfield. She’s part of a 3-generation Tiger family—her mom graduated from MCHS, and now her own children carry on the tradition! 🐅 "One of the things that makes MCSD special is the friendships you create and continue well into adulthood," Ms. Gilbride shared. "The memories I have of cheering on Friday nights with my best friends for the Tigers Football team is something I cherish!" Share your MCSD story and be part of the celebration: https://bit.ly/4iNGDqs #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSD100YearsOfExcellence