Martin County High School

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for MCHS Students! 🌟 Attention, Martin County High School community! TODAY is the last day nominations for the Palm Beach Post Pathfinders program will be accepted! This is a fantastic chance to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our students. If you know someone who exemplifies leadership, dedication, and a commitment to our school and community, we encourage you to submit a nomination using our Google form:https://forms.gle/XZ96XLrwHNSTu78R6 📋✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor those who inspire us every day. Let’s shine a light on our incredible Tigers! 🌟 #MCHSPathfinders #NominateNow #StudentLeaders #ProudToBeMCHS

📢✨ Join the Conversation: Martin County High School’s School Advisory Council (SAC) ✨📢 We believe in the power of collaboration—and we want YOU to be a part of it! Martin County High School’s School Advisory Council (SAC) is inviting staff, parents, students, and community members to join us for monthly meetings where we plan, discuss, and make decisions that shape the future of our school. Our next meeting is January 13, 2025!🏫🤝 Together, we’ll work on: School events & activities 🎉 The School Improvement Plan 📈 Key decisions impacting our school community 🗣️ Our SAC meetings are held once a month, every second Monday, and everyone’s voice is welcome! 🗓️ We record meeting minutes, which are then voted on at the following meeting, ensuring transparency and involvement at every step. This is YOUR chance to have a direct impact on the direction of our school—whether you’re a parent, staff member, student, or local community member. Let's work together to make Martin County High School even stronger! 💪 #SAC #CommunityCollaboration #MCHS #SchoolImprovement #GetInvolved #TogetherWeGrow #MakingDecisionsTogether

🍎MONITORING PROGRESS🍎 Interim reports for students in grades 6-12 will be available Wednesday, November 20, in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Have an existing FOCUS Parent Portal account? Access your child's grades and attendance information here: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ Register for access to the FOCUS Parent Portal here: https://bit.ly/MCSDFocusAccess #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

******UPDATE - Performance Date Changes! ****** Performances will be held only on Friday and Saturday nights at 7pm. 🎭✨ Exciting News from Martin County High School Theatre! ✨🎭 Get ready for a new take on classic love stories with NOT Romeo & Juliet, a student-written play that promises to keep you on the edge of your seat! 📝❤️ Join us for this original performance showing November 22-23 at 7:00 PM. 🎟️ Ticket Prices: General Admission: $10 Students & Kids Under 10: $5 MCSD Employees/Staff: FREE with valid ID (at the door only) Don't miss out on this incredible production by our talented student playwrights and performers! Mark your calendars and support the arts in Martin County! 🎬👏 #MCHSTheatre #StudentWritten #NotRomeoAndJuliet #SupportTheArts #MartinCountyEvents #TheatreMagic #LocalTalent

🚗 MCHS Automotive CTE Program Presents: Car Show! 🚗 Get ready, car enthusiasts! 🚘 Sponsored by Extreme Performance, Auto Metal Direct (AMD) and Chrome Fish Customs, the MCHS Automotive CTE Program is hosting an exciting Car Show on Saturday, November 23, from 8 AM to 4 PM right here at Martin County High School. 🏎️💨 Want to show a car? Registration for show cars opens at 8am. Recommended donation is $20. Want to see cool rides? Come check out a stunning display of classic cars, custom rides, and more—all while supporting our talented automotive students! 🚙🔧 Whether you’re a gearhead or just love cool cars, this event is for you. 📅 Date: Friday, November 23 ⏰ Time: 8 AM – 4 PM 📍 Location: Martin County High School Don't miss the chance to see some incredible vehicles and learn more about the skills and passion behind the cars, straight from our future auto techs! See you there! 🚗✨ #MCHS #CarShow #AutoCTE #FutureTechnicians #SupportOurStudents #MCHSTigers #CarLovers #CommunityEvent

🚑👏 Shoutout to Martin County High School Students for Learning Life-Saving Skills! 👏🚑 Thanks to Florida State law, all 9th and 11th graders are now equipped with essential life-saving skills through mandatory Laypersons CPR and AED training. These future leaders are learning how to step up in emergency situations—whether it's helping a friend, family member, or someone in need. 💓 Why It Matters: CPR and AED training can make the difference between life and death. By teaching these students today, we're empowering them to potentially save lives tomorrow. Huge kudos to our hardworking students and dedicated instructors for making our community safer, one class at a time! 🌟 #LifeSavingSkills #CPRTraining #AED #MartinCountyStrong #FutureHeroes #StudentLeaders #HealthAndSafety

📚✨ Great news, MCHS Students and Families! ✨📚 We’re excited to announce that after-school tutoring has been EXTENDED through the end of the first semester! 🎉 Whether you need help with math, science, writing, or any other subject, our dedicated teachers are here to support you! Join us in the Library Media Center from 3:30 PM to 5:15 PM, Monday through Thursday, starting October 7th and running until December 20th. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to get the help you need to succeed! Let’s finish the semester strong! 💪📖 #MCHSTutoring #AcademicSuccess #StriveForExcellence

🎓💥 Martin County High School Air Force JROTC Cadets Shine at JLAB Round 1! 💥🎓 A huge congratulations to our incredible Air Force JROTC cadets—Pheonix Sequeira, Yoel Reyes, Caden Alexander, Kazi Islam, and Stella Reilly—for their stellar performance in the Junior ROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB) Round 1 competition! 🌟 These dedicated students scored an impressive 80% on a challenging test covering everything from vocabulary and grammar to math, science, current events, and finance. 📚💡 Their hard work and teamwork truly paid off! If selected for Round 2, the cadets will be heading to the next stage of the competition in February 2025, where they'll put their academic and leadership skills to the ultimate test. 🚀 We are so proud of these future leaders for representing Martin County High School with excellence and determination. The sky’s the limit for this team! ✨ #JROTC #JLAB2025 #CadetExcellence #FutureLeaders #MartinCountyPride #AcademicChampions #MCHSAFROTC

📚 Diving into the Underground Railroad in Ms. Warenik's Class ✨ Ms. Warenik’s students are taking their literary analysis to the next level as they study the characters of Ridgway, Cora, and Homer in the context of the Underground Railroad. 🛤️✊ By exploring themes of Resistance, Identity, Survival, and Freedom, students are uncovering the emotional and moral complexities of these characters as they fight for their lives and liberty. From acts of defiance to redefining their sense of self, these characters’ journeys challenge us to think deeply about the human spirit and the cost of freedom. 🌍❤️ This powerful analysis isn’t just about understanding the past—it’s about reflecting on the struggles and triumphs that continue to shape our world today. 📖💡 #MCHS #UndergroundRailroad #LiteraryAnalysis #Resistance #Identity #Survival #Freedom #MsWareniksClass #CriticalThinking #Empathy #HistoricalLiterature

🎓 Scholarships for AVID Students—Don't Miss Out! 🎓 Attention all AVID students! There are some amazing scholarship opportunities available, and we wanted to share them with you! 🏆💰 Check out these fantastic options to help fund your education: FutureSmart Scholarship Prize: $2,000 - $5,000 529 College Savings Gift Card How to Enter: Complete 3 modules from FutureSmart or SmartEconomics, plus a short essay about your future and how financial knowledge can help you achieve your dreams. Deadline: January 13, 2025 (Fall) & June 9, 2025 (Spring) Link for More Info: https://futuresmart.massmutual.com/en/scholarship/ Financial Futures Tax Simulation Scholarship Prize: $2,500 in educational funding How to Enter: Complete at least 1 lesson from the Tax Simulation course and submit a reflection essay on how learning about taxes has impacted you. Deadline: January 12, 2025 (Fall) & May 4, 2025 (Spring) Link for More Info: https://turbotax.everfi.com/scholarships/?utm_source=everfi&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=all-contests-page Account Careers National Scholarship Prize: $5,000 in educational funding How to Enter: Complete at least one Accounting Careers course module and submit a 300-500 word essay. Deadline: April 15, 2025 Link for More Info: https://accountingcareers.joinaccountingplus.com/ Credit Worthy Scholarship Contest Prize: $1,000 in educational funding How to Enter: Complete Credit Worthy or at least 3 modules from the OneMain Financial program, plus a short essay on how the program has impacted you. Deadline: January 15, 2025 (Fall) & May 6, 2025 (Spring) Link for More Info: https://onemainfinancial.everfi.com/scholarship/ Don’t wait! These scholarships are an excellent way to gain financial support for your future while enhancing your financial knowledge. Be sure to check the links for all the details, and get your applications in before the deadlines. 🎓💡 #AVID #Scholarships #CollegeBound #MCHS #FutureSmart #FinancialFutures #EducationFunding #OpportunityAwaits #PeerForward

🎨💡 Insightful minds at work in Ms. Van der Werff's class as students dive deep into the world of editorial and ideological cartoons! 🖋️📰 The class is dissecting the powerful art of visual commentary, exploring how cartoons shape opinions, convey messages, and challenge perspectives. 🧐 From symbolism to satire, they’re learning how every detail can spark conversation and reveal hidden meanings. A perfect blend of critical thinking and creativity! 🌟 #CartoonAnalysis #CriticalThinking #VisualLiteracy #MsVandDerWerffClass #StudentsEngage #ArtOfArgument #MCHSAICE

📝 Exploring History in Ms. Kalwa’s Classroom 📝 Ms. Kalwa’s students at MCHS have been diving deep into one of the most pivotal questions in American history: Was Reconstruction Successful? 🤔💭 Through engaging discussions and critical thinking, these students are analyzing the aftermath of the Civil War, the challenges of rebuilding the South, and the lasting impacts of Reconstruction on our nation. From political changes to social reforms, they're exploring the complexities of this era and forming their own perspectives on its success and struggles. 📚⚖️ History comes alive when students are empowered to ask tough questions and think critically about the past. We can’t wait to see how these future historians will continue to explore and shape our understanding of the world! 🌍✨ #Reconstruction #HistoryInTheMaking #MCHS #FutureHistorians #CriticalThinking #MsKalwasClass

💙 Wear Blue for World Diabetes Awareness Day – November 15! 💙 MCHS Tigers, let’s show our support for the millions of people living with diabetes! On November 15, we’re encouraging everyone to wear blue in honor of World Diabetes Awareness Day. 🌍💙 Every day, individuals with diabetes face challenges in managing their condition—whether at home, school, or work. They demonstrate incredible resilience, responsibility, and strength, balancing both their physical and mental well-being. Diabetes care often focuses only on blood sugar, leaving many feeling overwhelmed. This World Diabetes Day, let’s put well-being at the heart of diabetes care and help raise awareness for the changes needed to improve the lives of those living with diabetes. Together, we can make a difference! 💙🩺 #WorldDiabetesDay #MCHSPride #DiabetesAwareness #WearBlue #SupportAndAwareness #BetterDiabetesCare #MCHSTigers

🇺🇸 Join Us for a Meet & Greet Celebration with Local Veterans! The MCHS Turning Point USA (TPUSA) chapter is proud to host a special Meet & Greet Celebration with local Veterans on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 3:15 PM in Ms. Brandenburg’s Room 1/166. This event is a wonderful opportunity to connect with and honor the brave men and women who have served our country. 🫡🎖️ There will be snacks and refreshments to enjoy as we share stories, express gratitude, and build meaningful connections with our community’s heroes. This is a time to listen, learn, and celebrate the sacrifices our Veterans have made. 💙 All MCHS students are invited to attend—let’s come together to show our respect and appreciation for those who’ve served! 🇺🇸✨ #MCHS #Veterans #TPUSA #Gratitude #HonoringOurHeroes #CommunityEvent #VeteransDayCelebration

🇺🇸 Honoring Our Heroes, One Card at a Time 🇺🇸 Students in Ms. Brandenburg’s class at Martin County High School have been hard at work writing heartfelt thank-you cards and notes to local Veterans in our community. ✍️❤️ These thoughtful messages of appreciation are being sent out to the brave men and women who have served our country, reminding them that their sacrifices are never forgotten. It’s a small gesture, but one that makes a BIG difference in letting our Veterans know how much they mean to all of us. 🙏🎖️ Thank you to Ms. Brandenburg and her students for spreading kindness and showing their gratitude to those who’ve given so much. We can all learn from this amazing example of respect and community spirit. 💙💬 #Veterans #ThankYouVeterans #Gratitude #CommunityStrong #MCHS #MartinCounty #HeroesInOurMidst

🎉 Powder Puff Game Date Change! 🏈✨ Attention, MCHS! The Powder Puff Game has a new date: Sunday, December 17th at 5:45 PM. Get ready for some fierce fun and school spirit! Spectators $5.00 cash. 🙌🔥 🚨 Important Deadlines: Forms and Payment are due by Friday, November 15th. Make sure to drop them off before school at 8:00 AM to Ms. Parks! When submitting your form and payment, don’t forget to include your Jersey size and nickname—these are needed for your custom gear! 📋👕 🧾 Receipts will be provided for all payments, so keep that as your confirmation. Make sure you allow enough time to get everything in and ready to go! Let’s get excited for an epic Powder Puff Game and show our MCHS spirit! 💙💛 #MCHS #PowderPuff #GameOn #SpiritSquad #DeadlineReminder

🎓✨ Exciting News from the Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties for our Senior High School Students! ✨🎓 The foundation is thrilled to announce the launch of our 2025 Scholarship Cycle! Last year, we awarded an incredible $1.3 million in scholarships to 117 talented students across Palm Beach and Martin Counties — and we can’t wait to do it again this year! 🙌 Whether you’re looking for need-based or merit-based scholarships, we have opportunities to help support your academic dreams. 📅 Mark your calendars: The application process opens on December 16, 2024! 🔗 For more information and to apply, visit: https://learnmore.scholarsapply.org/cfpbmc #CFPBMC #Scholarships #EducationMatters #PalmBeach #MartinCounty #FutureLeaders #InvestInEducation #CollegeBound

🚀 Big shoutout to the MCHS PeerForward team for helping our AVID seniors take their scholarship game to the next level! 💯 The PeerLeaders walked the seniors through the best local scholarship opportunities available on Xello and the MCSD Scholarship Opportunities portal, sharing tips and strategies to stand out in those applications. 💼🎓 This is more than just finding funding—it’s about giving our future leaders the tools and confidence to secure their success! 🔑💪 Together, we're helping these students make their college dreams a reality. Let's keep pushing forward! 🌟 #MCHSPeerForward #ScholarshipSeason #AVIDSeniors #FutureLeaders #CollegeBound #OpportunitiesForAll #PeerForward

On November 10, 2024, approximately 30 MCHS JROTC cadets took part in a key role at the Stuart Air Show, assisting with parking details and ensuring everything ran smoothly. Our cadets showed incredible teamwork, responsibility, and leadership, representing MCHS and the JROTC program with pride. It was an amazing opportunity for them to give back to the community while gaining real-world experience in event coordination! Big thanks to our cadets for their hard work and dedication. Proud to see them embody the JROTC values of service, discipline, and integrity. 🌟👏 #MCHSJROTC #CommunityService #Leadership #StuartAirShow #PrideInService #FutureLeaders #MCHS #CadetPride #AirShow2024

🌟 Exciting Opportunity for MCHS Students! 🌟 Attention, Martin County High School community! We’re thrilled to announce that nominations for the Palm Beach Post Pathfinders program are open and will be accepted through November 18, 2024! This is a fantastic chance to recognize and celebrate the outstanding contributions of our students. If you know someone who exemplifies leadership, dedication, and a commitment to our school and community, we encourage you to submit a nomination using our Google form:https://forms.gle/XZ96XLrwHNSTu78R6 📋✨ Don’t miss out on this opportunity to honor those who inspire us every day. Let’s shine a light on our incredible Tigers! 🌟 #MCHSPathfinders #NominateNow #StudentLeaders #ProudToBeMCHS