Congratulations to our very own Amber Moran!! This wonderful teacher is also an amazing artist, and she was selected as the Featured Artist for the 23rd Annual Hobe Sound Festival of the Arts. Be sure and say hello when you see Mrs. Moran next weekend (Feb 3 & 4). https://www.artfestival.com/festivals/hobe-sound-festival-arts
🐝SPELLING BEE SCHOLARS🐝
The Martin County School District held the 58th Annual Lillian A. Dassori Middle School Spelling Bee last night at Martin County High School.
Five students from each of the middle schools in the District participated in 9 rounds of competition.
Murray Middle School 7th grade student Landon Kodare took home the Spelling Bee Champion title and trophy with the winning word “uncanny.”
Murray Middle School 8th grade student Dante Charre placed 2nd, and Treasure Coast Classical Academy 8th grade student Yemil Soto placed 3rd.
Congratulations to all our stellar spellers who participated and their outstanding teachers!
#ALLINMartin👊
Our Robotics Club competing at Anderson Middle for a chance to complete for regionals in Lego FIRST league!
MMS Art students are learning about chalk pastel art with visiting artist Danuta Rothschild joining Ms. Moreno. Look for us at the ArtsFest Chalk Art Competition February 10.
Www.martinarts.org
#MMSLions #MCSDBetterTogether #martinarts
🔔NEW START TIMES FOR THE 24-25 SCHOOL YEAR🔔
The Martin County School Board approved new school start times for the 2024-2025 School Year during its regular Board Meeting tonight.
Florida HB 733, passed in 2023, requires school districts to comply with new middle and high school start times beginning with the 2026-2027 school year.
To comply with the legislation, Martin County School District school start and end times have been adjusted for the 2024-2025 school year.
Because we are implementing the new times before the mandated year (2026-2027), the District will receive funds from the Florida Department of Education, which a portion of will be used to purchase a school bus tracking system for families. This system will allow verified parents and guardians to see when the bus will arrive at its stop in the mornings and afternoons, and if there are any delays along the route.
Read more about the new times, legislation and bus tracking system here: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1413309
#ALLINMartin👊
📚HONORING OUR HISTORY📚
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida are encouraging students to participate in this year’s Black History Month contests!
Students from all grade levels are invited to attend. Contests will run through February 7th.
Essay contest winners will receive a two-year Florida College Plan scholarship!
For more info on how to enter, visit: floridablackhistory.com
#ALLINMartin👊
Murray Middle School was out in full force at Stuart's MLK Parade!! History, Spirit, Choir, Drama, Fitness, Pink Lion clubs and Basketball all had participants!
Join us for MMS' first SAC meeting of the 2024 year!
WHEN: February 2nd, 2024
WHERE: MMS Media Center
WHAT TIME? 8:15am - 9:00am!
Some MMS Science students are on a field trip today at Johnathan Dickinson State Park. Many thanks to the staff from our Environmental Studies Center!
TOWN HALL ON ALL THINGS EDUCATION 📣📚
The Martin County School District is hosting a series of town hall sessions designed to engage our local community in conversations about issues impacting education.
Sessions will be held in each area of our community. The first session will take place on Wednesday, January 17, at 6:00 p.m. at J.D. Parker Elementary School.
Before this first session, we encourage community members to fill out a survey on topics and questions they would like to see covered during the town hall. Click here for the survey: https://bit.ly/48I7dLI
This is a great opportunity to talk with fellow Martin County neighbors and MCSD leaders about legislation, safety, funding and all trends impacting our students’ educational experience. RSVP here: https://bit.ly/41JZZEK
#ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether💫
👋 WELCOME BACK👋
We’ve missed you! We hope all of our students, employees and families had a nice, relaxing Winter Break!
We are ready to make 2024 the best chapter yet in our learning journey together! 🍎📚
#ALLINMartin👊
📣SHARE YOUR FEEDBACK📣
The Martin County School District seeking your feedback about a potential year-round school pilot program.
What is year-round school? Year-round school does NOT mean students will be in the classroom for more days. Instead, the mandated 180 days of instruction are spread throughout the year, changing the duration and timeframes of breaks.
In May, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 891 into law, establishing a four-year pilot program for year-round schooling. To contemplate joining the program (which starts in the 2024-2025 school year), the District was required to apply by the Florida Department of Education.
The District has initially identified Warfield Elementary, Pinewood Elementary, Port Salerno Elementary, and Indiantown Middle as potential schools to participate in the pilot program.
Join the conversation! Share your insights or questions by heading to this link or participating during public comment at the Board Workshop on January 9, 2024: https://bit.ly/3S5PGqv
#ALLINMartin👊
The Murray Middle School Chorus did a fabulous job performing their Winter Concert under the direction of Dr. Caswell! Click on the link to view their performance.
https://youtu.be/ikzLPoMJSm0
❄️WINTER BREAK IS HERE❄️
On behalf of Superintendent Michael Maine and the Martin County School Board, we wish all of our students, employees and families a happy, safe and relaxing holiday season! Classes will resume on January 4, 2024. 🎄❄⛄🎅
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
Murray Middle School's Chamber Choir singing "Sounds of the Holiday Season" at the December Martin County School Board Meeting. #MCSDwinterspirit
The Murray Middle School Band performed on campus Dec. 7, 2023. Mrs. Ajpacaja, our band director, did a fabulous job! Click on the link to see the performance!
https://youtu.be/bfovqF6Gs8A
Due to the likelihood of inclement weather impacting our local area this afternoon into tomorrow, all OUTDOOR school/District activities planned for today and tomorrow have been cancelled. INDOOR activities may proceed as planned at the discretion of the hosting school/department. School buses will not run for any activities planned for Saturday, 12/16. Please continue to monitor our website - www.martinschools.org - and social media channels for the latest information.
The Murray staff is enjoying a well-deserved breakfast this morning. Happy Holidays from the Lions! 🎄⛄️ 🎉 🦁 #mcsdwinterspirit
📚BOOK OF THE MONTH📚
As Winter Break is approaching fast, the Florida Department of Education Commissioner’s Book of the Month picks for December have arrived just in time to keep students reading while they're out of the classroom!
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 December:
📙Pre-K: "Crinkle Bells" by Jay Fleck
📕Grades K-2: "Jeremy’s Dreidel" by Ellie B. Gellman
📗Grades 3-5: "The Legend of the Christmas Tree" by Pat Matuszak and Rick Osborne
📘Grades 6-8: "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
📙Grades 9-12: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry
#ALLINMartin👊
Come join us for our Chorus Concert Thursday night! 🎄🎁 ⛄️
