Mission: Educate All Students for Success
Vision: A Dynamic Educational System of Excellence
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Pumped Up for Success: Warfield Elementary School Brings the Excitement Ahead of Final Administration of Florida Standards Assessments |
Earlier this year, Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation marking the end of Florida Standards Assessments (FSAs) and ushering in a new era of enhanced progress monitoring throughout Florida. The changes will take effect in the 2022-2023 school year.
On Monday, April 4, Warfield Elementary School held a pep rally for students as they prepared to take their final FSAs. The celebration was about learning growth and the many concepts and skills students have mastered throughout the year. Watch the video...
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What You've Heard is True - We're All About the Class of 2022! |
It's that time of year again, Martin County! We could not be more proud to celebrate the members of our graduating Class of 2022!
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Celebrating New Beginnings: South Fork High School Breaks Ground on New Athletic Complex |
Superintendent John D. Millay and members of the Martin County School Board joined faculty, staff and students from South Fork High School in attending a groundbreaking ceremony for the new athletic complex, sports fields, chiller plant and HVAC system on March 30, 2022.
These highly-anticipated projects are being funded by the half-cent sales tax increase that was generously approved by Martin County voters in 2018. Watch the video...
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Spotlight on Innovation: MCSD Students Honored During 67th Annual State Science & Engineering Fair |
Students enrolled in the Martin County School District earned recognition for their innovative research and projects during Florida's 67th Annual State Science & Engineering Fair (SSEF).
Congratulations to the following standout scientists:
Nira Goyal, 10th grade - Martin County High School: "Plastic Mulch and Organic Amendments - Can They Help Us Control Nutsedge?" 4th place in the Plant Sciences category. Florida Association for Food Protection (FAFP) award - $350. Nira will advance to the International Science & Engineering Fair (ISEF). Nira will receive a one-year honorary student membership to FAFP.
Kathryn Rogers, 8th grade - Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School: "Feeling the Beat." Third place in the Behavioral & Social Science category.
Varun Singh, 8th grade - Dr. David L. Anderson Middle School: "Are You in my Hotspot?" Second place in the Robotics and Intelligent Machines category. Broadcom M.A.S.T.E.R.S. nomination.
Viraj Singh, 12th grade - South Fork High School: "A Mathematical Approach to Cryptography Using Laplace Transform and Taylor Series and its Vulnerabilities." Special project recognition in the Mathematics and Computational Sciences category. Florida Institute of Technology scholarship (half tuition per academic year - a value of $80K+ over four years). Monroe County Regional Award - $25 gift card for research showing the best scientific and creative thinking.
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District Hosts 46th Annual Music in Our Schools Showcase
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The musical arts are alive in the Martin County School District! Martin County High School's gymnasium was filled with the sounds of beautiful melodies on March 24, 2022, as all District-operated schools participated in the 46th annual Music in Our Schools Showcase. The program coincided with the National Association for Music Education's (NAfME) Music in Our Schools Month®. Watch the video...
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Caring About Conservation: MCSD Participates in Students4H2O's Water Fest 2022 |
All Martin County School District-operated schools participated in Water Fest, organized and developed by Students4H2O, on Saturday, March 26, 2022.
Since 2012, Students4H2O's Water Fest has been an environmental festival hosted by the City of Stuart in Stuart Memorial Park. The outdoor expo, which is free to the public, focuses on promoting water conservation and bringing awareness of current and future water quality and supply issues.
During this year's event, students and staff engaged families in a variety of activities designed to spread environmental awareness and foster sustainability. Watch the video...
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Set Sail Toward Success
With MCSD!
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Interested in taking the first step toward a rewarding career that will allow you to positively impact the lives of children? Join hiring managers from throughout the Martin County School District on Saturday, April 23, from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for our Spring Job Fair. Click here to listen as Jensen Beach High School teacher Justin Pigott explains why MCSD is a simply unmatched vibe!
At the Spring Job Fair, you'll learn why MCSD is the perfect place to begin or continue your career - our collaborative culture and commitment to professional development are second to none! Click here to learn more or register to attend- we hope to see you at Martin County High School on April 23.
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Bessey Creek Elementary School Set to Celebrate 25 Years of Educational Excellence |
Spread the word! Bessey Creek Elementary School’s (BCE) Silver Jubilee, celebrating 25 years of excellence in educating all students for success, will be held from 12-4 p.m. tomorrow, April 9, 2022.
The event promises to be a great day of fun and reminiscing for friends, supporters and alumni of BCE- there will be first responder demonstrations, food trucks, live music courtesy of B 94.7 FM and a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new playground! Click here to learn more...
Have questions about the event? Please call the school at (772) 219-1500. We look forward to seeing many members of our community at BCE tomorrow!
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Fifth-Grade Artists Honored During Kids Tag Art Awards Ceremony |
The arts continue to be celebrated in the Martin County School District!
Each year, hundreds of fifth-grade students participate in the Office of the Martin County Tax Collector's Kids Tag Art contest, creating unique designs that families and interested community members can purchase in the form of license plates and key fobs. This year's award-winning artists were celebrated during a special event held on March 30, 2022, at The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast.
"The art teachers that Martin County hires are phenomenal," said Martin County Tax Collector Ruth Pietruszewski. "Every year, it gets better and better and better."
To purchase a license plate or key fob depicting your favorite piece of art created by a Martin County School District student, please visit mckta.com. Proceeds benefit arts programs in our schools.
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Children's Author and Illustrator Inspires Students at Felix A. Williams Elementary School |
Felix A. Williams Elementary School students were treated to a visit from an extraordinary guest on March 30, 2022 - author and illustrator Jason Tharp! He spoke with students about the importance of chasing their dreams and never being afraid to share their magic with others. Watch the video...
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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 and other activities 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.
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.
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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Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors are encouraged to apply for internship opportunities with MCSD! The Students Supporting Schools (S3) Program allows select high school students to gain valuable, hands-on job experience as they participate in technical internships with the District. Click here to learn more. Applications are due April 29, 2022.
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All District-operated schools will be closed Friday, April 15, and Monday, April 18, 2022. Classes will resume on Tuesday, April 19, 2022.
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The School Choice application period is underway! If desired, Martin County families may apply to have their child attend a school other than the school they are zoned to attend based on their home address via the School Choice process.
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Fourth-quarter interim reports for students enrolled in grades 6-12 will be available in the FOCUS Parent Portal on April 25, 2022. Parents/caregivers are encouraged to check FOCUS regularly to keep up with information about their child's grades and attendance.
Parents/caregivers who do not currently have access to FOCUS may click here to view registration information.
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This month's Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Workshop will be held Thursday, April 21, at 6:00 p.m. Ally Walford of the Family Network on Disabilities will present helpful tips for helping students complete assignments at home. If you've ever wondered how to help your child complete their homework without a struggle, this session is for you. RSVP for the Workshop by emailing Jeff Bolbach, Coordinator of ESE. Click here to access the Zoom session beginning at 6:00 p.m. on April 21.
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Around Our Schools Gallery |
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As an AVID school, Port Salerno Elementary School immerses students in a culture of learning, inquiry and self-advocacy. Students begin learning how to organize their materials, set goals for themselves and think about their dreams for the future. PSE teachers participate in professional development that helps them support students' growth as learners.
Martin County residents may apply to have their child attend Port Salerno Elementary School via our school choice process, which is underway now. Click here to learn more...
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SeaWind Elementary School's Food & Nutrition Services team deployed the perfect April Fools Day prank in an effort to get students to sample fruits and vegetables. Students were surprised to open their "lollipops" and find broccoli and grapes inside!
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Stuart Middle School Principal Ebony Jarrett was proud to congratulate students Nina, Maddie and Yesenia for winning the VFW Post #4194's "Gradventure" scholarship essay contest. Each student earned a free trip to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure for their efforts!
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Mrs. Monks and the Indiantown Middle School Garden Club recently enjoyed their first harvest salad with their new Lettuce Grow Hydroponic Farm Stand! It took only three weeks for amazing growth to appear - the students now have a sunflower that stands 9 feet tall. Thank you to Lettuce Grow for donating the farm stand to IMS - students have loved testing pH levels and watching their veggies grow!
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Hobe Sound Elementary School's safety patrols go above and beyond in the kindergarten hallway! The patrols greet their younger peers with excitement and bring them pop-its to play with while they wait for the first bell to ring. Way to go, Eagles!
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Second graders in Ms. Clark’s class at Jensen Beach Elementary School finalized their research reports for their current writing unit this week. They have spent the last three weeks researching a specific national park. They have found information on their park's native plants and animals, climate and the origin of the landform. They've worked extremely hard and it shows in their work!
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