Superintendent John D. Millay Joins The KC Ingram Show to Provide Update on All Things MCSD
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Health and wellness protocols. Hiring challenges exacerbated as a result of the pandemic. Curriculum and standards that are taught throughout the Martin County School District.
No topic was off-limits during Superintendent John D. Millay's recent appearance as a guest on WSTU 1450 AM's The KC Ingram Show. Click here to watch the interview.
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Martin County Recognized as an Academically High-Performing School District for Third Consecutive Year |
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Martin County’s rich tradition of academic excellence continues, as the Martin County School District has been named an Academically High-Performing School District by the Florida Department of Education for the third consecutive year. The District is one of just 16 school districts - and the only district on the Treasure Coast - to earn the prestigious award for the 2020-2021 school year.
The Academically High-Performing School District designation is based on school/district grades for the 2018-2019 school year (or 2020-20201 if opted into), financial audit reviews for the 2019-2020 school year and class size compliance during the 2020-2021 school year.
“It is an honor to receive the Florida Department of Education's prestigious Academically High-Performing School District designation,” Superintendent John D. Millay shared. “Academic performance, fiscal responsibility and systemic compliance with state regulations are all factors that ensure we are able to carry out our mission of educating all students for success. If you come across a Martin County student or employee out in our community, please congratulate them for doing their part in helping us to achieve this honor. It takes a village to raise our children and this designation means our hard work is being recognized at the state level.”
In addition to Martin County, the following school systems met the criteria to be named Academically High-Performing School Districts for the 2020-2021 school year: Brevard, Clay, Collier, Gilchrist, Lafayette, Liberty, Monroe, Okaloosa, Palm Beach, Santa Rosa, St. Johns, Seminole, Sumter, Wakulla and Walton.
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Five Schools Earn Florida Department of Education's "School of Excellence" Designation for 2020-2021 School Year |
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Section 1003.631, Florida Statutes, requires the State Board of Education to designate a school as a School of Excellence if the school's percentage of possible points earned in its school grade calculation is in the 80th percentile or higher for schools comprised of the same grade groupings (elementary, middle, high and combination) for at least two of the last three school years. The Schools of Excellence Program was established to provide administrative flexibility to the state's top schools so that the instructional personnel and administrative staff at such schools are able to continue serving their communities and increasing student learning to the best of their professional ability.
In the 2020-2021 school year, 767 schools throughout the state earned the School of Excellence designation. Of these schools, 578 maintained their designation from 2018-19, 181 renewed their designation and eight were newly designated by opting in to their 2020-2021 school grade and meeting the requirements for the first time.
Congratulations to the following Martin County schools for earning the School of Excellence designation in the 2020-2021 school year:
- Bessey Creek Elementary School
- Palm City Elementary School
- Hidden Oaks Middle School
- Clark Advanced Learning Center
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LEGO Robotics Immersion Experience Coming Soon to Elementary and Middle Schools |
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The Martin County School District will introduce a new, immersive learning experience at all elementary and middle schools in the second semester of the 2021-2022 school year. On October 19, 2021, the Martin County School Board approved the implementation of LEGO Education Robotics programs in grades 4, 6, 7 and 8. These programs, which will be introduced in February 2022, have been designed to engage students in the hands-on investigation of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) concepts using everyday themes. In addition to learning computer science and design engineering concepts, students enrolled in the programs will also develop their literacy, math and social-emotional skills as they turn concepts into reality.
All students enrolled in fourth grade will participate in a robotics experience focused on computer science, computational thinking and 21st-century skills. The program will allow all elementary students to have experience with robotics before middle school, supporting student interest and fostering the potential growth of programs at the secondary level. Students enrolled in grades 6-8 will have the opportunity to enroll in a semester-long robotics elective that will also highlight the same subject areas and skills with an emphasis on mathematics applications.
"As part of our school district's mission of educating all students for success, we must continue to look for opportunities to expose students to STEAM-related concepts," Superintendent John D. Millay shared. "Through our district's involvement in the FIRST Robotics Competition, our nationally-renowned FRC Team 180 S.P.A.M., and many other local clubs, we know that experiences afforded to students through their participation in robotics programs are invaluable. We are excited about the opportunity students throughout the Martin County School District will have to build their leadership and critical thinking skills while also exploring subject areas associated with our global economy and workforce."
Please click here to learn more about the new robotics curriculum and each program's alignment to Florida standards. More information about these innovative learning experiences will be shared with families in the coming months.
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WPTV: Many Martin County School District Employees Could Receive One-Time Bonuses in the Near Future |
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WPTV - A one-time bonus could be in the works for more than one thousand employees in the Martin County School District.
On Tuesday, October 19, the Martin County School Board finalized plans for millions in pandemic relief grant funds to be sent to the Florida Department of Education for approval. If approved, more than $1.7 million could go to employees who were not eligible for the Disaster Relief Payments distributed by the state earlier this year.
"We want to take care of not just one group but all of our employees," said Superintendent John D. Millay.
Other requests outlined in the District's ESSER II pandemic relief proposal include reimbursement for protective equipment, extra computers and summer school programming.
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Connection at Your Fingertips: Download the MCSD Mobile App Today! |
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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!
Download the app today using the appropriate link for your device(s):
Please click the link below to learn how to customize your app settings and get the most out of your experience.
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Your Calling is Calling! District Currently Hiring for a Variety of Positions |
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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!
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Health & Wellness Resources |
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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 individuals aged 12 and up. 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.
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Families, children of all ages and members of the community are invited to attend the Environmental Studies Center's Open House on Saturday, October 23, from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Guests will have the opportunity to meet the Center's resident alligator and sea turtle - Joey and Shelby - while also learning more about the many different types of marine and plant life that call our Martin County home. While donations will be accepted, there will be no admission fees for this event.
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First-quarter report cards will be posted on Monday, October 25. Please be sure to view your child's grades and attendance in the FOCUS Parent Portal. If you do not currently have access to the FOCUS Parent Portal and would like to claim your account, please click here.
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Conference nights are coming soon! Please be on the lookout for specific registration instructions coming from your child's school. Elementary school conferences will be held Wednesday, October 27, from 5-8 p.m. Middle school conferences will be held Thursday, November 4, from 5-8 p.m. High school conferences will be held Wednesday, November 3, from 5-8 p.m.
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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.
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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."
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We are #ALLINMartin👊 and ready to help ALL students achieve their #MCSDPotential🌟 in the 2021-2022 school year! |
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