"Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration." - Thomas Edison.
Happy #LaborDay, Martin County!
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🍎SCHOOLS CLOSED🍎
All District-operated schools will be closed on September 4 in observance of #LaborDay.
View our complete instructional calendar for the 2023-2024 school year: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars
We wish all of our Martin County families and employees a safe, relaxing Labor Day!
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🍎PARTNERS IN EDUCATION🍎
Thank you to all the amazing families who attended Curriculum Night at our high schools last night!
Families not only got to dive into what their students will be learning throughout the year, but they also explored the unique and FUN clubs and opportunities available for students!
At Spectrum Academy, Project LIFT's Welding and CDL Mobile Training Center piqued everyone's interest. Students, parents and teachers gave it a shot and loved it!
Martin County High School families packed the gym, learning about the different ctemartin programs and clubs where students can continue to grow their knowledge.
Middle school parents, don't forget it's your turn tonight! We look forward to seeing all the Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School, Indiantown Middle School, Stuart Middle School and Hidden Oaks Middle School families this evening!
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Hurricane Idalia is rapidly approaching the west coast of Florida and is expected to bring powerful winds and storm surge as it approaches Category 3 strength. While Martin County is not currently operating under any storm-related watches or warnings, our area is expected to experience heavy rains and wind gusts from the storm.
Any time severe weather has the potential to impact our area, the Martin County School District works closely with national, state, and county management officials, including the Martin County Emergency Operations Center, to determine how operations may be impacted. Our top priority is to ensure the safety of our students, employees, and families. We will continue to monitor the path of the storm and will provide updates as needed through our mass notification (callout/text) system, website and social media channels.
We encourage families and employees to make necessary preparations that will help ensure their safety during severe weather conditions, such as reviewing emergency plans and stocking up on essential supplies. We encourage you to take advantage of the Florida Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, which began this past weekend. It lasts until Friday, September 8.
We appreciate your patience, understanding and support as we continue to monitor local weather conditions.
🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎
Reminder: Martin County School District high school and middle school sites will host Curriculum Night for families starting tomorrow, August 30!
Get a glimpse of the timetable, routine and curriculum breakdown of what will be covered throughout the year, and learn about homework and organizational expectations. Curriculum nights are very informative!
You can find specific times and dates for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
🚗TRAVELING THE MAINE ROAD🚗
Traveling the MAINE Road to the #1 spot by providing tailored, consistent and meaningful support to each of our schools!
🍎 Superintendent of Schools Michael Maine visited Spectrum Academy and Warfield Elementary School in the morning. In the afternoon, Mr. Maine caught up with Assistant Superintendent of Academics, Mr. Troy LaBarbara, at the Hobe Sound Early Learning Center.
🍎 Assistant Superintendent of Student Support Services Lisa Estevez stopped by Jensen Beach Elementary School and Jensen Beach High School.
🍎 Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Julie Sessa visited Hidden Oaks Middle School, Stuart Middle School and ran into Mrs. Estevez at Jensen Beach High School.
These site visits are beneficial for several reasons! District leaders are inspired by the creativity, innovation, and passion they witness in the classrooms. They also see first-hand how to provide the support needed to give our students the very best education.📚💫
#ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDBetterTogether
🍎CURRICULUM NIGHTS🍎
Reminder: Martin County School District school sites will host Curriculum Night for families starting tomorrow, August 23!
Get a glimpse of the timetable, routine and curriculum breakdown of what will be covered throughout the year, and learn about homework and organizational expectations. Curriculum nights are very informative!
You can find specific times and dates for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud
🏵️CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE🏵️
Martin County School District students have the opportunity to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month while also having a chance to win a college scholarship!
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida recently announced the 2023 Hispanic Heritage Month art, essay and educator contests. This year's theme is “Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heroes and their Contributions to Freedom.”
Head to our website for more information: https://www.martinschools.org/article/1205626
All entries must be received by 5 p.m. (ET) on Monday, September 18, 2023.
#ALLINMartin👊
🎉FIRST FULL WEEK🎉
📚It's the first official week back, MCSD! Put your thinking caps back on and make it a great week. Everyday is a chance to learn, grow and create new possibilities. Here's to a week full of learning, curiosity and achievement. #ALLINMartin #PublicSchoolProud
🍎📚WELCOME BACK, STUDENTS🍎📚
🌟 The much-awaited day is finally here! 🎉 Let's kick-start this new journey with a new vision, pathway and possibility!
🕰️ Please remember to exercise patience and caution as our schools, staff and families navigate the challenges of a new school year. We are #MCSDBetterTogether!
❓ Need support? Connect with knowledgeable District staff here: https://martinschools.org/page/lets-talk
We look forward to beginning our ascent to the top of Florida's educational accountability system this school year.
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD
🍎BACK TO SCHOOL🍎
REMINDER: Meet the teacher and 6th and 9th-grade orientations will be held this Wednesday, August 9th, the day BEFORE the 23-24 school year starts!
This is the perfect opportunity for families to get to know the amazing teachers guiding their students on their educational journey this year! 🌟📚
You can find specific times for your child's school on our comprehensive back-to-school webpage here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/reopening
#ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDBetterTogether
⭐COLLABORATING FOR SUCCESS⭐
Back-to-school collaborative learning is underway for teachers at Spectrum Academy!
Spectrum Academy continues its work with the National Dropout Prevention Center. Teachers are delving deep into research-based, effective strategies to support students at risk of not graduating.
"We are focusing on collaboration with families and community partners to increase student engagement and success," Spectrum Academy Principal Janice Mills shares. "We are better together!"
#ALLINMartin👊
Families- are you looking forward to viewing your child’s teacher assignment/class schedule in the FOCUS Parent Portal next week?! Get a jump start NOW by completing all of your back-to-school forms in FOCUS! Reviewing/updating your family's emergency contact info and completing parental consent selections in FOCUS will eliminate the need for you to complete paper forms once your child begins school next week.
Click here to sign in to FOCUS and get started: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/
Have questions about accessing your FOCUS Parent Portal account? Click here for answers to FAQs: https://www.martinschools.org/page/online-registration
🎉WELCOME BACK!🎉
Welcome back, Teachers! This new academic year holds the promise of new visions, new pathways, and new possibilities. Together, we'll embark on a journey filled with endless opportunities to ignite curiosity, foster creativity, and empower the leaders of tomorrow. Thank you for your unwavering dedication to educating our students. #ALLINMartin #BetterTogether #PublicSchoolProud #BacktoSchool
📣DISTRICT OFFICES CLOSED📣
Attention MCSD families: All school and District offices will be closed the morning of Friday, August 4, while staff attends the Superintendent's Back-to-School Kickoff.
Offices will reopen at 1 p.m., and any messages will be returned at this time.
#ALLINMartin👊
🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒
It's time to get your back-to-school shopping on!
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts TODAY and goes through August 6th!
Head to our website for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources
#ALLINMartin👊
🍽️SCHOOL LUNCH INFO🍽️
The Martin County School District will cover the costs of meals for all students for the first two days of school (August 10th and 11th) for the schools NOT listed in the photos.
After August 11, the regular price for breakfast for all students is $1.50. Lunch for grades K-5 is $1.85, and for grades 6-12 is $2.10.
The District will cover the cost of meals for students who apply and qualify for reduced-price meals. All students attending the school sites participating in the Community Eligibility Provisions will receive free breakfasts and lunches with no income restrictions. Those schools are listed in the photos.
For questions, please email the Food Nutrition and Services Department at askFNS@martinschools.org or call 772-223-2655.
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🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒
Didn't finish all of your back-to-school shopping during Prime Days? Not a problem!
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Monday, July 24th and goes through August 6th!
Click the for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources
#ALLINMartin👊
🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒
Didn't finish all of your back-to-school shopping during Prime Days? Not a problem!
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Monday, July 24th and goes through August 6th!
Click the for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources
#ALLINMartin👊
🎒TAX-FREE HOLIDAY🎒
Didn't finish all of your back-to-school shopping during Prime Days? Not a problem!
Florida's Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Monday, July 24th and goes through August 6th!
Click the for a full list of what is tax-exempt: https://www.martinschools.org/page/summer-break-resources
#ALLINMartin👊
