South Fork High School

📣 Attention Bulldog Staff and Families! 📣 We’re excited to share some important updates about school supplies for the upcoming 2024-2025 school year. As many of you know, our school district has generously offered funding support to help ensure all students are equipped with the essentials they need. Here’s a quick breakdown to clear up any confusion: 💸 Each high school has been given $5000 to cover the basics like pens, pencils, folders, and paper. If we need more, we can request additional funds. 📦 We’ve already placed supply orders for essential items like markers, copy paper, and highlighters that are in addition to district funding. These were ordered over the summer to be ready for the school year. 🎁 We’re grateful for the generous donations from our business partners, which means we already have many supplies on hand. 🏫 With 100 teachers, it’s challenging to predict exact needs for each class. Therefore, we’ve prepared starter supplies for every classroom to cover basic needs. 🙌 While we’re thrilled about the extra district support, rest assured that we’ve always made sure students have what they need to succeed. 🎒 Please note that the funding does not cover backpacks, calculators, lab fees, or specialty supplies for career technical or art courses. 📝 Teachers might still provide a “wish list” of additional items that are not covered by this funding. 🔄 Once the school year is underway, we’ll re-evaluate and purchase more supplies as needed. South Fork High School, in partnership with the Martin County School District, is committed to making sure every staff member and student has what they need for a successful school year. We hope this message helps clarify things! Let’s make the 24-25 school year the best one yet! Go Bulldogs! 🐶💪

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL🍎 The countdown is on! We are so excited for the hallways and classrooms to be filled with laughter, learning and new possibilities. Watch this message from Superintendent Michael Maine to our families: https://youtu.be/gRIyuoUw1qw We look forward to igniting together and making this an incredible year for our students! #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📣 Attention Bulldog Families! 🐾 The first day of school is just around the corner, and we’re buzzing with excitement to welcome our students back! 🎉📚 Please take a moment to read a special welcome letter from Principal Jaime Thompson by accessing the link below. It’s packed with important info and warm greetings to kick off an amazing school year! bit.ly/4cdhG3s We can’t wait to see everyone back at SFHS! Let’s make this year the best one yet! 💪✨ #BulldogPride #BackToSchool #SFHSFamily

🍎BACK-TO-SCHOOL INFO🍎 School starts in ONE WEEK!!! 🎉 We can't wait to welcome our students back for another fantastic year and ignite a brighter future together! Don't forget to check out the school calendar for important dates such as the first day of school, meet the teacher/orientation, curriculum nights, holiday breaks, and more. 🗓️ View the full calendar here: https://www.martinschools.org/page/calendars #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #BacktoSchool

🍽️BACK-TO-SCHOOL MEALS INFO🍽️ Skip the cash and check! Make paying for breakfast or lunch easy and secure. The Martin County School District uses MySchoolBucks to make payment easy. Visit MySchoolBucks.com to create your FREE account and conveniently add funds online. 👉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. ℹ️The 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 sites include: 🍎Willoughby Learning Center 🍎J.D. Parker Elementary School 🍎The Pinewood Elementary 🍎Port Salerno Elementary School 🍎Warfield Elementary School 🍎Indiantown Middle School 🍎Indiantown High School 🍎Spectrum Academy For more information, please contact the Food & Nutrition Services Department at 772-223-2655 ext. 58107 or email AskFNS@martinschools.org. #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥 #BacktoSchool

🚨🐾 New Bulldog Alert! Please welcome Sara Jones as our new attendance secretary! She is South Fork Alumni with two boys that attend. She is excited to be at South Fork full time. We are glad to have you! 🐾

Attention Bulldogs! Purchase your yearbooks and senior ads prior to September 17th for the lowest prices of the year! Yearbook are only $75 and ads are $50 off! Go to yearbookordercenter.com and use code 10113. Senior ads must be complete to purchase. Prices increase on September 17th.

🎉WELCOME BACK, TEACHERS!🎉 We're excited to kick off another incredible year with you! This year, let us ignite together to achieve new heights and inspire greatness. Your dedication and enthusiasm light the way for our students. Here’s to a fantastic year! ✨🍎 #ALLINMartin👊

🎒IMPORTANT INFO🎒 The first day of school is less than TWO WEEKS away! Back-to-School forms are now live in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Update your emergency contact information and complete your parental consent forms now to save time and paper! 🚌Families of bus riders: Completing these forms in FOCUS is crucial! The District will soon send out codes via email for the new bus tracking app, MyReaXiumApp. To receive your code and track your child's bus, ensure your contact information, including your email address, is current in FOCUS. 🎥 Watch a video with Dr. Tracey Miller, our Deputy Superintendent, about the importance of submitting these forms: https://youtu.be/g1ih0HGc3LE ➡️Sign in to FOCUS and begin completing your child’s back-to-school forms: https://martin.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/ ➡️Register/reset your FOCUS account: https://www.martinschools.org/page/online-registration #ALLINMartin👊 #IgniteTogetherMCSD🔥

📣DISTRICT OFFICES CLOSED📣 Attention MCSD families: All school and District offices will be closed from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Friday, August 2, while staff attends the Superintendent's Back-to-School Kickoff. Offices will reopen after 3 p.m., and any messages will be returned at this time. #ALLINMartin👊 #MCSDIgniteTogether🔥

🤝SAFE SPACE🤝 Ensuring students can thrive in a safe learning environment is a top priority for the Martin County School District. Bullying is NOT tolerated and all allegations will be thoroughly investigated. We encourage students and parents to report all suspected incidents of bullying or harassment to the appropriate school staff. We are committed to taking immediate action to ensure every student feels safe, supported, and valued. Watch a video detailing the definition of bullying and the corrective actions taken if a student is found to be bullying: https://youtu.be/x8jKen5RNHM #ALLINMartin👊

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 It's our last Math Review Monday for the summer! Students of all ages within the Martin County School District can participate. Need some help? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the tutors at Paper (for free)! See below for the final set of math problems. You can find all the math problems for each grade level here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday

📱UPDATED CELL PHONE POLICY📱 The Martin County School District is dedicated to creating a focused, safe, and supportive learning environment for every student. To help achieve this, the Martin County School Board has updated our Code of Student Conduct policy regarding cell phones and other wireless communication devices. 📲 All wireless communication devices, including cell phones, smartphones, smartwatches and ear buds, that are visible or in use during school hours will be TAKEN AWAY. 📲 Wireless devices that have been taken away will only be returned to the student’s parent/guardian at a scheduled time determined by school administration. 📲 Repeated offenses constitutes insubordination and may result in suspension. For urgent messages, parents or guardians should contact the school's front office. Staff will ensure your student receives the message promptly. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a distraction-free environment for all students! #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL 🍎 Mark your calendars! Our Meet the Teacher and 6th & 9th Grade Orientations are on August 9th! This is the perfect opportunity for families to connect with the incredible teachers who will be guiding their students on their educational journey this year! 🌟📚 For specific times and locations, visit our comprehensive Back-to-School webpage here: https://bit.ly/3YaHqKu #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MCSDIgniteTogether🔥

🚫VAPING-FREE ZONE🚫 The Martin County School District is committed to safeguarding student health. Vaping and tobacco products are strictly prohibited on all school campuses at all times. Violations will result in serious disciplinary and legal consequences. A level-three infraction will apply to students caught with ANY vaping device, tobacco product or paraphernalia, with penalties ranging from in-school suspension to alternative placement. Let's work together to keep our schools safe and vape-free! Watch a video from administrators about the importance of staying healthy and safe: https://youtu.be/XcihieQyUJU #ALLINMartin👊

Senior Portraits are in full swing at SFHS, take a look at two Class of 2025 South Fork High School Seniors, Haylee and Cody, who took advantage of the exclusive outdoor portrait add-on option that expands on your senior session to include not only indoor set options but also natural outdoor images as well! The last day to take advantage of this outdoor add-on is on our last summer photo date on August 1 so be sure to book your session now at www.focusedonforever.com/southfork If you already booked your session for Aug 1 and want to upgrade to include the outdoor photos, email schools@focusedonforever.com Two additional dates in September and October are also available to book now if you are unable to attend on August 1st (*outdoor options will not be available on those dates).

🚌BUS ROUTES PUBLISHED🚌 Bus routes for the 2024-2025 school year are now available! ➡️ Plan ahead and ensure a smooth start to the new school year--view the bus routes here: https://bit.ly/MCSDBusRoutes2425 You can also find the routes and all the back-to-school essentials like bell schedules, Code of Student Conduct details, Meet the Teacher sessions, and more on our comprehensive webpage: https://bit.ly/3YaHqKu 🚌 Is your student eligible? In most cases and in accordance with state law, transportation is provided to students who live more than two miles from their home-zoned school. More information to come soon about the bus tracking app, which is now called MyReaXiumApp. #ALLINMartin👊

📱UPDATED CELL PHONE POLICY📱 The Martin County School District is committed to fostering a safe, supportive and effective learning environment for all students. In order to maintain a focused learning environment, the Martin County School Board has updated the Code of Student Conduct policy regarding cell phones/wireless communication devices. Here's what you need to know: 👉Devices Off & Out of Sight: All devices must be turned off and stored in purses or backpacks during the school day. This includes cell phones, earbuds, smartwatches and smartphones. 👉Corrective Actions: Devices seen during school hours will be TAKEN AWAY. Parents/guardians must visit the school to retrieve them, and repeated offenses will lead to further disciplinary action. 👉Communication: For urgent messages, parents/guardians should contact the school's front office. School staff will ensure the message reaches your student promptly. We appreciate your support. Let's work together to create a distraction-free environment for all students! Watch a video from leaders in the District about these changes: https://youtu.be/0JVv7SLT-3E #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolPROUD

📐MATH REVIEW MONDAY📐 It's time for another Math Review Monday to help keep those math skills sharp this summer! Students of all ages within the Martin County School District can participate. Need some help? Elementary students can email the Martin County School District Coordinator of Math, Dr. Paige McMahon, at mcmahop@martinschools.org. Middle and high school students, try out the tutors at Paper (for free)! See the photo for one of this week's math problems. We only have one more week left of Math Review Monday after this one! You can find all the math problems for each grade level here: https://bit.ly/3toHO7R #ALLINMartin👊 #PublicSchoolProud #MathReviewMonday

🚨🐾 New Bulldog Alert! Please welcome Emma Preston to the ESE team! She says "I graduated from UMass Boston in 2023 with a psychology degree. As soon as I got my diploma, I got a job as a paraprofessional working in an 8th grade special education classroom. Throughout this last school year I got the opportunity to create such strong bonds with my students and watch them flourish, both academically and socially. I worked for the district’s extended school day program. There I had the pleasure of working as a 1:1 with a little boy with a developmental disability. I am so excited to be a part of this community!" We are excited to welcome you! 🐾