Outstanding Leaders Named 2021-2022 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year
Janice Mills of Spectrum Academy was named the Martin County School District's 2021-2022 Principal of the Year.
Drew Connolly of South Fork High School was named the Martin County School District's 2021-2022 Assistant Principal of the Year.
The Martin County School District named its 2021-2022 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year on October 29, 2021, honoring two veteran educators with the awards.

Janice Mills of Spectrum Academy was named Principal of the Year and Drew Connolly of South Fork High School was recognized as Assistant Principal of the Year.  Superintendent John D. Millay and members of his Executive Cabinet traveled to both schools to deliver the surprise to each administrator.
 
"There aren't enough superlatives to describe leaders like Ms. Mills and Mr. Connolly," Dr. Millay shared. "Each is known for their servant leadership and going the extra mile to ensure their schools are supportive environments focused on educating all students for success."

To view the surprise announcement at Spectrum Academy, please click here. 
 
To view the surprise announcement at South Fork High School, please click here. 

WPTV: New Technology Will Help Martin County School District Reunify Students and Families in Emergency Situations
WPTV - The Martin County School District is gearing up to launch an original digital reunification system that will help us quickly communicate with parents/caregivers and reunite students with their families in the event of an emergency. WPTV took a first look at the cutting-edge technology that will be used by the District when seconds matter most. Read more...
TCPalm: Martin County School Board Weighing Options to Redistrict Schools, Ease Crowding
TCPalm - The Martin County School Board still wants to redraw school boundaries for next school year, but a big question remains: who will be affected? 

At issue is whether the School Board should focus solely on easing enrollments at the district's three high schools or also address elementary and middle school enrollments and zone boundaries. 

The Boundary Advisory Committee has recommended the School Board address overcapacity at high schools. Of six possible options to redraw school zone boundaries — based on current maps and enrollment and future growth projections — the committee recommended three plans that impact only high schools. The other three options address elementary or middle schools. 
School Board Approves Instructional Calendar for 2022-2023 School Year
The Martin County School Board has approved the instructional calendar for the 2022-2023 school year. Please click the appropriate photo above or link below to access the calendar:

mARTies Awards Recognize Students, Employees for Excellence in the Arts
The "stars" shone brightly during the 2021 MartinArts Awards ceremony, held November 2, 2021, at the Lyric Theatre in downtown Stuart! 

Since 2003, the MartinArts Awards program, presented by the MartinArts Foundation, has been the premier celebration of the arts on the Treasure Coast. The program recognizes performance, visual and literary artistic excellence and those who help the arts flourish in our local community. Each year, select local artists, philanthropists, volunteers, and leaders in the arts are honored with prestigious mARTies Awards.  Read more...

Congratulations to this year's winners from the Martin County School District::
Conney Dahn, Exceptional Student Education (ESE) teacher, Jensen Beach High School - Lifetime Achievement in the Arts Award
Christopher Carnes, South Fork High School - Student Visual Artist Award
Ashley Monks, Art teacher, Indiantown Middle School - Excellence in Arts Education Award
Katie Vitale, Jensen Beach High School - Student Performing Theatre Artist Award
WPTV: Martin County School District Begins New Chapter of English Language Arts Education
WPTV - As Florida schools close the book on Common Core standards, the Martin County School District is beginning a new chapter with its English and Language Arts curriculum.

A teacher reading to students and kids listening intently and answering questions may look like an average first-grade class. But what happens next inside one Port Salerno Elementary School classroom sets it apart.


"She reads that book. But the work they are going to do after that read-aloud is they are going to be comparing and contrasting two different books. And they’ll be talking about what are the struggles the characters face," said Courtney Beard, the District's K-5 ELA Program specialist.

And that advanced work happening in classrooms across the school district is all part of the new English Language Arts curriculum that Martin County adopted this year.

"We had to make a big decision. We could have adopted kindergarten through second grade a new curriculum, reading and writing B.E.S.T. Standards, but we decided to go big and go K through 12," Beard said.

Please click here to learn more.
Connection at Your Fingertips: Download the MCSD Mobile App Today!
Connection to the latest District and school-related news is now at your fingertips! Download the Martin County School District's new mobile app to access information about upcoming events, important news, forms and more. Follow one school, several schools or all MCSD schools - the new mobile app will ensure you never miss a beat!

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Your Calling is Calling! District Currently Hiring for a Variety of Positions
Explore opportunities and find your dream career with the Martin County School District! We're hiring for a variety of positions. Many opportunities require a minimum of a high school diploma or GED. If you dream of making an impact on the future generation, we'd love to learn more about you!

Health & Wellness Resources
Bookmark our symptom screening tools (English and Español). Monitoring your child's health daily is key to preventing the spread of illness. To help protect their health and the health of those around them, keep your child home from school when they are ill.


Our screening tools will help you quickly assess your child for a wide variety of symptoms, advising what action is recommended and providing listings for local healthcare providers. If your child or a family member in your home is awaiting a COVID-19 test result, the Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin) requires all unvaccinated students in the household to remain home.


Team MCSD - please click here to access our employee symptom screener. You will be able to find local care providers who participate in our Florida Blue network and seek care as necessary.



Many local physicians and pharmacies are offering COVID-19 immunizations to interested, eligible individuals. Please click here to locate a provider near you. The CDC and DOH Martin advise that the COVID-19 vaccine is the best, long-term way to fight the virus.


COVID-19 testing is available throughout our community. Click here to view upcoming opportunities for free PCR testing through the Florida Department of Health in Martin County (DOH Martin). Click here to view testing opportunities offered by local pharmacies and physicians.
Reminders for Families

Daylight saving time ends at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, November 7. Don't forget to set your clocks back before going to bed on Saturday!
Attention parents of middle schoolers! Wondering if South Fork High School's International Baccalaureate program is right for your child? Attend a family information session near you to find out!
Veterans Day is Thursday, November 11. All schools and District offices will be closed. Classes will resume on Friday, November 12.
Get your tickets for All Together Now!, a theatre extravaganza featuring student performers from Jensen Beach, Martin County and South Fork high schools. A fantastic selection of songs are featured in this brand new musical revue from shows including Les Misérables, Guys and Dolls, Hairspray, Mamma Mia! and many more! Shows will be held Friday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, November 13, at 2:00 p.m. and Sunday, November 14, at 2:00 p.m.
Students enrolled in grades 6-12 will receive their second-quarter interim reports on Monday, November 15. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to view their child's grades and attendance information in the FOCUS Parent Portal. Those who do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal may claim their accounts here.
Student ID badges are an essential component of our safety plan and many other on-campus functions. Please ensure your child is wearing their school-issued badge each day.
Students, parents/caregivers and members of the community are our partners in safety. Suspicious activity may be reported to our District safety team and law enforcement for investigation 24/7 via the FortifyFL platform. Please bookmark this page and always remember to "see something, say something."
Around the District Photo Gallery
Students in Ms. Foley's class at Hobe Sound Elementary School enjoyed participating in fall activities! Students had great fun dressing up in their costumes and traveling through the school's famed "Haunted Hallway" to receive tasty treats.
Martin County High School welcomed two familiar faces this week as crews began installing its new electronic scoreboard. Austin Buntz and Dylan Wiliams, members of South Fork High School's Class of 2020, are assisting with the installation of the scoreboard as electrical apprentices with Arlington Electric Inc. After receiving hands-on Career & Technical Education (CTE) training at South Fork, both graduates are now proudly working in their chosen field. To learn more about the many CTE opportunities available in the Martin County School District, please click here.
It's the smiles for us!
Pinewood Elementary School students recently enjoyed a fun lunch with Assistant Principal Morris for meeting their Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS) goals. Classes that earned the most pawprints for the first quarter took part in the festivities. Positive behavior and good character are keys to success!
Kindergarten students at Jensen Beach Elementary School prove that sometimes all you need is a little time to enjoy a book with friends. We love those United Way of Martin County "Character Counts" shirts!
Students in Ms. Urbay's class at Felix A. Williams Elementary School have enjoyed researching and planning for their garden.

"We spent time considering the plants we had and how we might organize/classify them into planters in a way that made sense and would allow us to give tours in the future to younger students," Ms. Urbay shared. "The students came up with ideas, such as having one planter specifically for flowering plants and another for non-flowering plants. Now we are learning about specific plants, their unique needs, their uses and how we can best care for them for as long as we can keep them alive!"

Way to go, Sailfish!
J.D. Parker Elementary School closed out the month of October by celebrating STEM-o-ween! Related arts teachers put on a fun fall festival complete with face painting and games. Students enjoyed cashing in their rocket tickets for prizes and activities. Classes used pumpkins to investigate plants and their parts, dressing up in their very best STEM-related outfits.
During a home football game in October, Martin County High School Air Force JROTC Cadet Abigail Shealey paid tribute to the thirteen U.S. servicemembers who were killed in Afghanistan. She purchased one flag for each fallen servicemember and placed them in the first row of the bleachers. She guarded that row throughout the game.

Service before self, indeed.
Fifth-graders in Mrs. Gibson's related arts class at Citrus Grove Elementary School participated in a hands-on science lesson last week. They learned about the nature of science and chemical changes, working cooperatively to identify mystery ingredients after conducting an experiment.

Inquiry, collaboration and hands-on learning happen here in your MCSD public schools!
A great time was had by all during the Environmental Studies Center's recent open house event. Families enjoyed exploring all of the plants and marine life that call the Center home.
Hidden Oaks Middle School's Zombies: The Musical was a graveyard smash! Students enjoyed performing alongside Principal C.A. Daver (Dr. Chris Jones). Ms. James, Choral Director, truly brought a unique opportunity to life with her talented Shark students!
SeaWind Elementary School second-graders recently finished their reading unit titled "Our Government at Work." As they completed the unit, students created flags that had symbols representing a government agency of choice that they learned about. Second-grade teachers also dressed up as various government employees to help bring learning to life for students!
We are #ALLINMartin👊 and ready to help ALL students achieve their #MCSDPotential!