Martin County High School

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Charlie Winter! "Charlie is a fun-loving , easy-going student who never sees a stranger," proud parent Kristin shared. "He has created wonderful friendships and enjoyed high school to its fullest. His most memorable moment in high school was winning the Class 6A State Basketball Championship in 2022 at his mom’s alma mater, Martin County High School. We are grateful for teachers like Ms. Kenna, who offered support, laughs and guidance throughout the years...We are very proud of our Big Char! Keep reaching for the stars and never lose your sense of humor." Charlie plans to attend the University of South Florida and major in Business. 🎉Congratulations, Charlie! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This evening, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Daniel Hoffman! "Daniel is a Cambridge Assessment International Education AICE Graduate and also Dual enrolled at IRSC - Indian River State College for his senior year," proud parent Lori shared. "We are so very proud of Daniel and can’t wait to see what the future holds for him!!!" Daniel plans to attend the University of Florida and major in Computer Science. 🎉Congratulations, Daniel! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Nina Lembo! Nina plans to attend IRSC - Indian River State College, then Florida Atlantic University and major in Nursing. Her goal is to become a Cosmetic Nurse. 🎉Congratulations, Nina! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior John Pedigo! “John is a bright and charismatic who has maintained a strong work ethic" proud parent Chris shared. "A four-year member of the MCHS Bowling team, John was awarded the designation as a member of the District All-Area Bowling Team, averaging over 210 for the bowling season and won the High School District Championship in his senior year. John also worked for the Martin County School District, assisting students at Citrus Grove Elementary School with their laptop computers...We are incredibly proud of you and the young man you’ve become! We are tremendously excited to watch what the future brings to you.” John plans to attend the University of South Florida and major in Cybersecurity Intelligence. 🎉Congratulations, John! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓CELEBRATING THE TIGER CLASS OF 2023🎓 Martin County High School's Class of 2023 Graduation Ceremony will be streamed live beginning at 7 p.m. tomorrow! 🎉Click below to watch live and join us in celebrating our Tiger graduates. Attending in person? Don't forget to share your photos with us so we can all join in celebrating your family's graduate!🎉 #ALLINMartin👊 #Classof2023 https://bit.ly/42VeZz9

💚MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS💚 Mental health is just as important as physical health. The Martin County School District is proud to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month and contribute to the efforts that fight stigma, provide support, and enhance our knowledge about mental illness. Students, employees and families are encouraged to show support by wearing green tomorrow, Tuesday, May 16, in honor of our districtwide Mental Health Awareness Day. #ALLINMartin👊

⚛️SISTERS IN STEM⚛️ The Goyal sisters are crushing it in the STEM field and want to inspire more girls to do the same! Nina Goyal, a junior at Martin County High School, and her sister Nira Goyal, an eighth grader at Hidden Oaks Middle School, appeared on CBS 12 News Friday morning to talk about their most recent accomplishments. Both sisters made Martin County School District history; this was the first year two students won in their respective categories at the annual State Science and Engineering Fair of Florida! We wish Nira Goyal good luck while competing in the Intel International Science and Engineering STEM Competition in Dallas! Congratulations to these sisters! Watch their interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnvfrXDPV0s #ALLINMartin👊

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Megan Chapman! Megan plans to attend the Fashion Institute of Technology and major in Fashion Design. 🎉Congratulations, Megan! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This morning, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Brandon Snyder! "Brandon’s love of performing began in elementary school and has continued through the years," proud mom Anna shared. "Mrs. Combass, Ms. Gardner, and Mrs. James are just a few of the teachers who supported and guided him along the way...We couldn’t be more proud of the gentleman he is and the talent he shares with the world." Brandon plans to attend Marymount Manhattan College and major in Musical Theatre with the hopes of being on Broadway one day. 🎉Congratulations, Brandon! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

💐CELEBRATING MOTHERS💐 Happy Mother's Day to all of our moms and mom-like figures! Thank you for all you do for your students, schools, community and families. #ALLINMartin👊

🩺CELEBRATING NURSING STAFF🩺 As we continue to celebrate #NationalNursesWeek, this evening, we would like to highlight Certified Nursing Assistants Cheryl Kennedy and Elitha "Shell" Tomlinson at Martin County High School! "Cheryl and Shell are a great team," the Martin County School District's Health Services Team shared. "Cheryl is knowledgeable, organized and empathetic. Shell is energetic, dedicated and is highly motivated. They both bring a nurturing feel to the clinic." Thank you, Cheryl and Shell, for being part of the MCSD family! #ALLINMartin👊

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Bowin Roberts! Bowin plans to attend IRSC - Indian River State College and major in Electrical Power Technology. 🎉Congratulations, Bowin! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 These Martin County High School seniors were all smiles as they walked through the school where they started their educational journey, Bessey Creek Elementary School! At the same time, the BCE students are looking up to see their very bright futures 💛🤩 #ALLINMartin👊

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 Yesterday at Port Salerno Elementary School was the start of something new! For the first time, Martin County High School graduating seniors walked through the halls of their former elementary school for the Graduation Walk. PSE students and teachers were thrilled to celebrate the accomplishments of these amazing Seniors! #ALLINMartin👊

📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚 Florida Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, Jr. just announced his picks for Commissioner’s Book of the Month for May! Commissioner’s Book of the Month is a monthly reading challenge to promote literacy and reading engagement in K-12 schools. Books of the Month for May: 📙Pre-K: "I See Summer" by Charles Ghigna 📕Grades K-2: "The Little Butterfly That Could" by Ross Burach 📗Grades 3-5: "Charlie & Frog" by Karen Kane 📘Grades 6-8: "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank 📙Grades 9-12: "Inside Out and Back Again" by Thanhhà Lai #ALLINMartin👊

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 Young students look up and see their future. Graduating seniors look down and see how far they've come. Teachers and school staff see how their lessons and patience made a difference. That's what this timeless tradition of our graduation walk is all about! It's amazing to see these Martin County High School seniors reconnect with The Pinewood Elementary family! #ALLINMartin👊

🎓TIMELESS TRADITION🎓 Superintendent Maine participated in Martin County High School's Class of 2023 Graduate Walk at Palm City Elementary School this morning. Our graduate walks are much-anticipated annual traditions for graduating seniors- they visit the elementary school they attended as young children, greeting their former teachers and inspiring the current elementary students to keep working hard in school and pursuing their dreams. It's a full circle moment 🎓🎉 #ALLINMartin👊

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This morning, we are continuing our Teacher Appreciation shoutouts, starting with Martin County High School's Don McKindles! "I want to give a huge shout out to Don McKindles at Martin County High School," grateful parent Julie Marshall shared. "Both of my kids had Mr. McKindles while he was teaching at South Fork High School. They would come home every day filling us in on the stories he would tell which were often hilarious. In these stories, I realized that he was not only teaching them and the other students the academic curriculum, but he was also teaching them life lessons. Lessons that they will carry with them for a lifetime. What an invaluable gift!!" "The impact Mr. McKindles has had on so many students’ lives is incredible," Julie continued. "It is one of the reasons he was once voted the 'Teacher Most Likely to Have a Student’s Back.' His loss is still felt at South Fork, but I'm happy knowing that the MCHS students now have him as a teacher. Thank you again, Mr. McKindles, for everything you taught my kids and for all the laughs!" Thank you, Mr. McKindles, for going above and beyond for your students! If you would like to send a teacher shoutout, please visit: https://bit.ly/ThankATeacherMCSD #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🍎SHOWING APPRECIATION🍎 This morning, we are continuing our Teacher Appreciation shoutouts, starting with Martin County High School's Melinda Vanderwerff! "We want to thank Melinda for all her hard work with the freshman, especially my kids," grateful parents and colleague Niki Aronoff shared. "She is amazing at what she does. My kids love Mrs. Vanderwerff. She is their favorite teacher. She worked hard with them and made sure they were prepared for their test!! Thank you for all you do for our students!!" Thank you, Ms. Vanderwerff, for going above and beyond for your students! If you would like to send a teacher shoutout, please visit: https://bit.ly/ThankATeacherMCSD #ALLINMartin👊 #ThankATeacher

🎓#MCSDSENIORSTORIES🎓 This afternoon, we are shining a spotlight on Martin County High School senior Blair Baudier! "Blair has devoted all four years of her high school career to the MCHS CTE Medical Academy, earning both her CNA and CMAA certifications," proud mom Brnaid shared. "In addition to receiving her HS diploma, Blair will earn her Associate of Arts Degree in Biology from IRSC - Indian River State College. A sincere THANK YOU to Mrs. Aimee French & Mrs. Maureen Sapienza -- two MCHS Medical Academy instructors who have impacted Blair’s high school years both academically & personally. Both have been a gift of trusted guidance & unwavering support." Blair was a 4-year member of HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America) and served as President her Senior year," Blair's mom continued. "Her other high school activities include the National Honor Society, Student Government, and Football Cheer (serving as a Captain her Senior year). Some of Blair’s fondest HS memories are cheering on the Tigers alongside her best friends under the Friday night lights! Blair, we are so proud of your accomplishments and look forward to your next adventures! Continue to stay true to who you are, follow your heart, believe in yourself, and always chase your wildest dreams!! We love you, Mom & Dad." Blair plans to continue her education in healthcare at Florida State University, where she will work towards a Master's Degree in Nursing. 🎉Congratulations, Blair! 🎉 We are so proud of you! To share your senior story or a story about a loved one, please visit http://bit.ly/3KUigJ7 #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud