🎉EXCITING NEWS!🎉

Tomorrow is the BIG day for our first-ever MCSD Back-to-School Community Celebration, and we have a very exciting update! 🥳

Thanks to our amazing community, local barbers will be providing FREE haircuts for students! Appointments are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today.

You'll also enjoy:
🎶 Live music
🌭 Free food
🎁 Student giveaways and school supplies (while supplies last)
🤝 Every MCSD school and nearly a dozen community partners—all in one place!

This is what Martin Means More looks like: a community coming together to celebrate our students and send them into a new school year feeling supported and unstoppable!

🗓️ Saturday, August 1
⏰ 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Stuart Middle School

💈 Sign up for a free haircut: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ACA62BA4F5C34-64945889-barber
🎒 RSVP: https://bit.ly/3SsxU4t

We'll see you tomorrow!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
3 months ago, Martin County School District
Martin MEans More haircuts
📲RING, RING

Did you get that text last night about our Back-to-School Community Celebration? If not… why not? 👀

Stay in the loop and never miss a message from your child’s school (or the District!)—text START to 98900 to make sure you’re signed up for text alerts. No spam. Just info you want/need about our A-Rated District.

While you're at it...sign up for Martin Moments! The latest edition is a checklist of all things back-to-school: https://conta.cc/3T7bTIQ

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MartinMeansMore
3 months ago, Martin County School District
Text start to 98900 to receive alerts from the District
Please help us welcome Amanda Oyen to the Panther Family!
3 months ago, Pinewood Elementary School
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Welcome to the Panther Family Mr. Anderson!
3 months ago, Pinewood Elementary School
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📆 LESS THAN TWO WEEKS UNTIL SCHOOL!📆

We know everyone's counting down to August 10... but before that comes August 6...👀

If you're excited to see your student's teacher assignment or class schedule in FOCUS, there's one important step first:

✅ Complete your Back-to-School Forms.

Once your forms are complete:
👩‍🏫 Teacher assignments and course schedules will be available beginning August 6.
🚌 Bonus this year: Bus routes can also be viewed in FOCUS!

A few minutes today = one less thing to think about later. 😉

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
3 months ago, Martin County School District
Summer Reading Leaderboard Update!
We've got some exciting news... there's a new 3rd grade AR point leader! Congratulations to Aria H. for climbing to the top!

And a huge shoutout to Maverick A., who isn't just the 4th grade AR point leader—he's currently the overall AR point leader for the entire school! Way to go!

☀️ Current AR Point Leaders by Grade:
🍉 1st Grade: Michael H.
🍦 2nd Grade: Hazel T.
🌺 3rd Grade: Aria H.
🌴 4th Grade: Maverick A.
🌞 5th Grade: Ryliana M.

The race isn't over yet! There's still time to earn AR points before the Summer Reading Challenge ends on August 9th. Keep reading, taking those AR quizzes, and climbing the leaderboard. We can't wait to see how the final standings turn out!
3 months ago, Nicole Bowser
Summer Reading
🍎EXTENDED DAY REGISTRATION IS OPEN🍎

If your child will be participating in Extended Day this school year, now is the time to register through the FOCUS Parent Portal! Secure your child's spot today. 😁

The Extended Day program is available for students in VPK-5 attending a District-operated school. Students must be enrolled in the program at their school of attendance.

‼️ Payment is due by July 31 for students attending Extended Day during the first week of school.

Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
4 months ago, Martin County School District
Extended Day registration
Extended Day registration
🚌BUS ROUTES UPDATE🚌

Bus routes for the 2026-2027 school year are now available on our Back-to-School webpage! Please note that routes are pending School Board approval on July 28.

📍 View routes and learn how to use the MyReaXiumApp, our real-time bus tracking tool for families:
https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/reopening-2026-2027#bus

🚌 Not sure if your student is eligible for transportation? In most cases, students who live more than two miles from their home-zoned school qualify under state law.

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
4 months ago, Martin County School District
Bus routes posted
🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL SAVINGS START NOW🍎

Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is happening now through August 20, making it the perfect time to stock up on school supplies, clothing, backpacks, computers, and more.

We've also made supply shopping easier with TeacherLists! Find your student's school supply list and shop it with just a few clicks.

🛒 Tax Holiday details: floridarevenue.com/backtoschool
📚 TeacherLists & supply lists: https://www.martinschools.org/o/mcsd/page/reopening-2026-2027#scl

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
4 months ago, Martin County School District
Sales Tax Holiday July 20-August 20
📆BACK-TO-SCHOOL PLANNING📆

Our 2026-2027 Instructional Calendar is available—complete with holiday breaks, early release days, and those important Emergency Makeup Days.

🟦 Holiday breaks and days off? Shaded in dark blue.
🟥 Emergency Makeup Days? Outlined in red. If we don't need them, students get those days off. If we do, they become regular school days—and we'll always give families as much notice as possible.

Go ahead and bookmark this page today. Future you will be glad you did. 😉 https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
4 months ago, Martin County School District
Instructional Calendar back to school

Parents, it's time for your annual FOCUS update!

Before the new school year begins, please take a few minutes to log into your FOCUS Parent Portal and review your child's information.

✅ Update emergency contacts
✅ Complete photo release forms
✅ Review and submit required consent forms

Keeping this information current helps us keep your student safe and ready for a great year at Pinewood Elementary!

Don't have a FOCUS Parent Portal account yet? Create one here:
https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/

4 months ago, Nicole Bowser
Update Focus

Contact us if you are interested in joining our amazing Panther team!

4 months ago, Pinewood Elementary School
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Mark your calendars Panther families!!

¡¡Marquen sus calendarios, familias Panther!!
4 months ago, Pinewood Elementary School
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Back-to-school season is almost here!

Our website has been updated with everything you need to get ready for the new school year - from Meet the Teacher information and supply lists to important dates, lunch menus, and more.

Check it out! We can't wait to see everyone soon!

https://www.martinschools.org/o/pes/page/parents-and-students
4 months ago, Nicole Bowser
Website updated
🍎EXTENDED DAY REGISTRATION NOW OPEN🍎

Extended Day registration for the 2026-2027 school year is OPEN!!

Registration takes place through the FOCUS Parent Portal. The Extended Day program is open to students who will be attending grades VPK-5 at a District-operated school in the upcoming school year. Students must enroll in the Extended Day Program at their school of attendance.

Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day.

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
4 months ago, Martin County School District
extended day registration 26-27
extended day registration 26-27
📚☀️KEEP READING, MCSD☀️📚

Summer break isn’t over yet, and there’s still time to make every page count! 😎

Our Hello Summer AR Challenge continues through August 9, giving students the chance to keep reading all summer long and earn recognition for their hard work. 📖

Plus, the Martin County Library System's Summer Reading Challenge is still open for elementary AND middle school students, with opportunities to earn free book prizes and even score a pass to Sailfish Splash Waterpark! 🌊

Whether it’s 20 minutes a day, a favorite series, or discovering a new book, keep those reading skills strong before school starts.

Happy reading, MCSD!

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD #MartinMeansMore
4 months ago, Martin County School District
summer reading challenges are still underway
summer reading challenges are still underway
summer reading challenges are still underway
summer reading challenges are still underway
summer reading challenges are still underway
☀️ Still soaking up summer vibes, but we can’t help getting excited for August 10…

School starts in ONE MONTH, and we’re ready for another incredible year in the Martin County School District! 🎒📚

New year. New opportunities. Same relentless commitment to helping every student succeed—because Martin Means More.🫶☀️

Before the first bell rings, make sure you’re connected! Text START to 98900 to receive important back-to-school alerts. 📲

#ALLINMartin👊 #MartinMeansMore #PublicSchoolPROUD
4 months ago, Martin County School District
Countdown is on to first day back to school on August 10
Summer Reading Challenge Update!
Our grade-level leaders are holding strong! Way to keep those pages turning and those AR quizzes coming!

🍉 1st Grade: Michael H.
🍦 2nd Grade: Hazel T.
🏖️ 3rd Grade: Adelynne M.
🌴 4th Grade: Maverick A.
☀️ 5th Grade: Ryliana M.

🌟 Special shoutout to Ryker P. in 4th grade! He's been climbing the leaderboard fast and making a big push this summer. Keep it up, Ryker!

There's still plenty of time to jump into the challenge! Read your favorite books, take those AR quizzes, and see if you can catch our current leaders before the challenge ends on August 10th.
4 months ago, Nicole Bowser
Summer Reading
Summer Reading
🍎EXTENDED DAY REGISTRATION OPENS SOON🍎

Extended Day registration for the 2026-2027 school year will begin Monday, July 13!

Registration will be available online through the FOCUS Parent Portal. The Extended Day program is open to students who will be attending grades VPK-5 at a District-operated school in the upcoming school year. Students must enroll in the Extended Day Program at their school of attendance.

Learn more: https://www.martinschools.org/page/extended-day.

#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
4 months ago, Martin County School District
Extended Day registration 26-27
Extended Day registration 26-27
Let's give a pawsome welcome to Heather Dalcamini!
4 months ago, Pinewood Elementary School
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