Incoming Superintendent Michael Maine recently spoke with Kara Duffy of CBS 12 News about what he hopes to accomplish once he is sworn into office.

“It's all about the kids," Mr. Maine shared. "It’s ALWAYS been about the kids."

The Martin County School Board approved Ms. Cristina Selvidge’s appointment as the new principal of Martin County High School during its meeting on March 21, 2023. The school’s longtime principal, Alfred Fabrizio, will retire at the end of this school year.

Ms. Selvidge joins the Martin County School District from Broward County Public Schools (Fort Lauderdale, Florida), where she most recently served as interim principal at Flanagan High School. She has many years of experience in school improvement planning, cultivating stakeholder relationships, positive behavioral interventions and supports, recruitment/hiring, professional development, ESE and ESOL oversight, continuous improvement and curriculum integrations.   

“I am extremely humbled and honored to have been selected as principal of Martin County’s oldest and largest school,” Ms. Selvidge shares. “MCHS has a far-reaching reputation for excellence in all areas. I look forward to building upon the foundation for continuous success established by Principal Fabrizio, the faculty and staff, and all the generations of supportive families and community members who comprise Tiger Nation. I look forward to meeting and learning from all as we collectively pursue our school’s mission of ensuring every student graduates college and career capable.”

Ms. Selvidge earned her undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Florida, and her Educational Leadership certification from the University of South Florida.

Jensen Beach High School students and staff were recently treated to a visit by Miami Dolphins Safety Jevon Holland for National School Breakfast Week!

Elementary students in the Martin County School District raced, jumped and competed their hearts out during the 39th Annual Russell Holloway Elementary Track Meet on February 25, 2023.

Students enrolled in all District-operated elementary schools participated in the annual event, which was held at South Fork High School.

School Board Members, principals, teachers, coaches, high school students and parents went the distance to ensure students enjoyed this day of friendly competition.

UPCOMING EVENTS

March 30 - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Elementary School Conference Night

March 31- Controlled Open Enrollment Window Ends (Out-of-County Residents)

April 3 - 3:00 p.m. - School Board Workshop

April 4 - 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. - High School Conference Night

April 7 - No School for Students

April 17- 3:30 p.m.- District Advisory Council Meeting

April 18 - 4:00 p.m. - School Board Meeting

April 19 - 5:30 p.m. - Volunteer & Community Business Partner Awards Ceremony

April 24 - Interim Reports Issued: Grades 6-12

Palm City Elementary School students and staff returned from Spring Break and started classes in their brand-new building!

A new building means a new entrance, traffic flow, technology, classrooms, stairs and hallways. So, on the first day back, students toured all around the building so they know where to go.

A huge thanks goes out to District staff, PCE staff and parents, PTA and volunteers, the Martin County Sheriff's Office and Jacquin and Sons, Inc. Construction for helping create a smooth and safe transition for the students and families.

The Martin County School District would like to thank the generous voters of Martin County who made this dream of a new facility a reality via their support of the half-cent sales tax increase in 2018!

The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation has announced its 2023 Cooke College Scholars, and the Martin County School District is pleased to announce that one South Fork High School senior was named a recipient of this prestigious award.

Matthew Nunez was selected from a pool of more than 5,600 applicants from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, and the Northern Mariana Islands.

Cooke College Scholars receive up to $55,000 annually for up to four years to attend the college or university of their choice, in addition to comprehensive advising and other program support.

Matthew will graduate with his International Baccalaureate (I.B.) diploma and plans to attend the University of Chicago. He hopes to become an astrobiologist.