Greetings, Martin County Families!

The first day of the 2022-2023 school year is Wednesday, August 10. While we hope you are thoroughly enjoying the last few days of summer break, it is important to continue preparing now for the start of the new school year. We've created a simple checklist to help ensure your child is prepared for success upon returning to school.
Review the bell schedule for your child's school. Ensuring your child attends school on time and remains on campus for the duration of the school day will help position them for success.
If your child will ride the bus to and from school, be sure to review their route information. Before the first day, practice walking to and from the bus stop with your child at the exact times of day they will travel to and from their bus stop during the school year. Encourage your child to practice safe habits - looking and listening for cars, and waiting for their bus as far back from the roadway as possible.
Review the dress code. Keep in mind that your child's school may have additional guidelines that have been approved by the School Advisory Council (SAC). Please contact your child's school with any questions.
Review the Code of Student Conduct. The Code of Student Conduct outlines behavior expectations while promoting a positive and supportive learning environment for all students.
Review information about student meals. Due to the expiration of a federal waiver, the District will no longer be able to offer free meals to all students this school year. Families are encouraged to apply for free and reduced-price meal benefits on our website or via a paper form available from their child's school. Students attending the following schools will continue to receive free breakfasts and lunches with no income restrictions: J.D. Parker Elementary School, Pinewood Elementary School, Port Salerno Elementary School, Warfield Elementary School, Indiantown Middle School, Willoughby Learning Center and Spectrum Academy.


For the schools not listed above, MCSD will cover the costs of meals for all students for the first three days of school (August 10-12). After August 12, the regular price for breakfast for K-5 and 6-12 students is $1.50. Lunch for K-5 is $1.85, and 6-12 is $2.10.

The District will cover the cost of meals for all students who apply and qualify for reduced-price meals. 

Access menus for each school here.
Calendar the Meet the Teacher or 6th/9th Grade Orientation events for your child's school. Our Meet the Teacher events (for elementary students) and 6th/9th-grade orientations (student-only events) will be held at each school on August 9. View details for your child's school here.
Access your child's class schedule via the FOCUS Parent Portal. Class assignments will be available for viewing at the end of the day on August 5. If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal, please click here to view instructions for claiming your account. The FOCUS Parent Portal will help you stay informed about your child's grades and attendance throughout the school year.

Help your child return to school with resilience. Tykes & Teens recently launched its latest free video series, Mental Health Matters - Building Resilience. Click here to access fifteen-minute video segments featuring local mental health experts, educators and students. The episodes include practical tips, tools and resources to help parents and students navigate back into healthy routines and return to school with resilience.
For the past few years, thousands of Martin County students have started a new school year with necessary supplies, thanks to United Way of Martin County's Tools for Success initiative. This year, United Way of Martin County will provide many elementary students with the most needed supplies for the school year. Middle and high schools will be provided with supplementary supplies for students. Please click here to
review the recommended supplies that will help support your child's learning experience this school year.
Elementary families - consider registering for the Extended Day (afterschool care) Program. Extended Day is available to children enrolled in District-operated elementary schools. Afterschool care is available from dismissal to 6:00 p.m. each school day.
Fees are $55/week for one child and $50/week for each sibling.
Register here.
The Florida Legislature finds that it is a fundamental right of parents to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children. Review the Florida Department of Education's information on parental rights here.
The Education Foundation of Martin County's Adopt-a-Class program allows interested families to easily "adopt" the classroom(s) of their choice with just a click of the mouse! The generous support of our community assists teachers with fulfilling many supplemental classroom needs.  Click here to learn more.
Gear up for the first day by practicing healthy sleep and meal habits. From wake-up habits and favorite snacks to study areas and regular bedtime rituals, establish a home routine that will help your child feel their best as they return to school.
We are #ALLINMartin👊 and looking forward to a fantastic 2022-2023 school year! See you August 10!