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Students and programs recognized: CTE graduates, science fair finalists, mentors and award‑winning robotics team
Summary
The board heard multiple presentations recognizing student achievements across career and technical education, the Florida Science and Engineering Fair, elementary math competitions, mentor program outcomes, and an award‑winning robotics team.
The Martin County School Board meeting included a series of recognitions and informational presentations highlighting student achievements and district programs.
Career and Technical Education students and seniors spoke about how CTE programs prepared them for careers in health care, drafting, pharmacy technician roles and welding. Students representing Martin County High School, Jensen Beach High School and South Fork High School described hands‑on training, dual‑enrollment and industry certifications they earned.
Daniel Moore, director of curriculum and instruction, recognized regional finalists who advanced to the 70th annual Florida Science and Engineering Fair. Isabella Calhoun from Martin County High School won first place in her category and was named a state finalist for the International Science and Engineering Fair; the award included a $1,000 Dr. Nelson Ying Scholars Award. Several other students from district middle and high schools earned placements, awards and travel opportunities.
Paige McMahon, district math coordinator, recognized the Felix A. Williams Elementary Sailfish team as the district’s fifth‑grade Math Olympics champions, a competition modeled on MathCounts designed to prepare students for middle school math contests.
Heather Platt and Kristen Register presented a year‑end review of the Martin Mentor program. Platt said the district adjusted mentor programming this year to provide five professional‑learning days during the school day for new teachers, resulting in higher participation and a reported 10% reduction in new‑teacher attrition. The program counted 41 school‑based mentors this year.
Students and staff from the SPAM robotics program presented the team’s achievements. Students said the team ranked first in Florida, finished 24th in world rankings and placed fifth at the Houston world championship. SPAM students and mentors described outreach work, more than 2,000 outreach hours over three years, and the team’s receipt of the Impact Award for community STEM engagement.
No board action was required for the recognitions. Presenters thanked the board and community partners for support and encouraged continued community engagement in CTE and STEM programs.
