📚✨ Martin School’s Title I Family Night was a wonderful success with a great turnout of families, thanks to the incredible planning and dedication of our amazing staff!

We were also especially proud to have Martin alumni return to volunteer and give back to the school community that helped shape them. Seeing former students supporting the next generation of learners is a powerful reminder that once you are part of the Martin family, you are always part of it. 💙

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a meaningful event for our students and families! #MartinSchoolPride #FamilyEngagement #OnceAMartinLeaderAlwaysAMartinLeader #Mustangsmakeithappen
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📚✨ Martin School’s Title I Family Night was a wonderful success with a great turnout of families, thanks to the incredible planning and dedication of our amazing staff!

We were also especially proud to have Martin alumni return to volunteer and give back to the school community that helped shape them. Seeing former students supporting the next generation of learners is a powerful reminder that once you are part of the Martin family, you are always part of it. 💙

Thank you to everyone who helped make the evening such a meaningful event for our students and families! #MartinSchoolPride #FamilyEngagement #OnceAMartinLeaderAlwaysAMartinLeader #Mustangsmakeithappen
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More principal pride winners for the month of March! The hard work these kids put in is incredible! From math to science to writing, the effort is great to see! Mustangsmakeithappen
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🍽️Big day in the cafeteria! Today we had a special guest chef whipping up two-of-a-kind tater-tot entrées — and it did NOT disappoint! Chef Cam, 2-time Chopped winner on The Food Network, worked kitchen magic at Martin creating toppings of BBQ chicken and BBQ pork!!
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🍀🔬 Kindergarten Scientists in the Making! 🌱✨

Our kindergarten scientists have been hard at work exploring the wonders of plants! Students learned how plants grow, what they need to survive, and even observed how flowers "drink" water. To make the learning even more exciting, a little leprechaun magic seemed to appear just in time for St. Patrick’s Day! 🍀#Mustangsmakeithappen
#FutureScientists #KindergartenLearning #STEMinAction #StPatricksDayMagic #LeaderInMe 🍀🌈
about 2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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🌸🌼 Little scientists at work! Our kindergarten students explored how flowers “drink” water through their stems during a hands-on science activity. By placing flowers in colored water, they watched as the petals slowly changed color, showing how water travels through the plant. 🌈🔬

Learning is in full bloom as our young learners ask questions, make predictions, and discover the wonders of science right before their eyes! 🌷✨ #FutureScientists #KindergartenDiscovery #LearningInBloom #Mustangsmakeithappen
about 2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our Kindness Committee is already making a difference! 💙

This week, student leaders began their very first project focused on spreading positivity throughout our school. Through thoughtful activities and encouraging small acts of kindness, these students are showing that leadership starts with caring for others. 🌟

We are so proud of their commitment to making our school a place where everyone feels valued, included, and supported. We can’t wait to see the impact of their future projects!

#KindnessMatters #StudentLeadership #LeaderInMe #GrowingLeaders
about 2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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🎉 Congratulations to Our Lake County Educator of the Year Nominees! 🎉

We are proud to announce our Lake County Regional Office of Education nominees:
⭐ Jackie Block – Diverse Learning Teacher
⭐ Wendy Loveless – Student Support Personnel
about 2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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The students in Mrs. Sylvester's class had a visit from the Astronomical Society! They were very inquisitive and showed this by asking exceptional questions. They learned so much, such as the different colors of the stars, how stars are formed, and the different phases of the moon. The students were also exposed to great vocabulary words: totality, lunar, big bang theory, etc. Thank you so much for coming, Mr. Layne and Ms. Kim. I think you inspired some students to work for NASA in the future! #Mustangsmakeithappen
#steam #sylvester #futureleaders
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Our students are showing what it means to be a supportive school community! 💙

This week, student leaders helped create and hang motivational posters throughout the hallways to encourage their peers as they take the IAR assessment. From positive messages about perseverance to reminders to try their best, their kindness and leadership are helping create a culture of encouragement. #Mustangsmakeithappen
about 2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our kindergarten students are learning the importance of Habit 7: Sharpen the Saw! 🪚💚

Today, our young leaders took time to recharge their minds and bodies through creativity and mindful moments.
about 2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
Our 4th graders put in an incredible effort on their Unit 5 Mathematics Assessment! 📊✏️ We are so proud of the perseverance, focus, and problem-solving our students showed as they worked through challenging math tasks. Their hard work and determination truly reflect what it means to keep learning and growing every day. Way to go, 4th grade! 🎉#Mustangsmakeithappen
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Student Leadership in Action!

Yesterday, one of our outstanding student leaders stepped up to share the results of our tracked lead measures for math and reading with the school community! By monitoring progress and celebrating growth, our students are taking ownership of their learning and seeing firsthand how their daily actions lead to success.

Tracking lead measures helps our students stay focused on the habits and strategies that improve achievement. We are proud of the confidence and leadership our students show when sharing progress and motivating their peers to keep striving toward their goals.
#LeaderInMe #StudentLeadership #MustangPride #Mustangsmakeithappen
about 2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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🧸🩵 Family Pajama Drive Donation Success!

A huge thank you to Geisler family for their generosity during our Family Pajama Drive! We appreciate you helping bring comfort and warmth to children in need! #Mustangsmakeithappen
2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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3rd-grade students are showing what hard work and perseverance look like! 🎉

Today, we celebrated our Principal Pride winners who demonstrated outstanding effort and achievement on their Unit 5 Mathematics Assessment. These students put their problem-solving skills to the test and showed great determination while tackling some challenging math concepts.
2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our 1st graders had a special surprise today when a Mystery Reader stopped by their classroom! Students eagerly listened as our guest shared a favorite story, filling the room with excitement, laughter, and a love for reading.
2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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2025-2026 Yearbook sales have been extended to Friday, March 20th!! You don't want to miss this INCREDIBLE opportunity to get yours!
2 months ago, Scott Klene
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Read Across America Week included a police officer mystery reader and flashlight reading in jammies in Kindergarten! #Mustangsmakeithappen
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Once the mystery reader was uncovered, our young Kindergarten learners enjoyed a wonderful story and shared lots of smiles and excitement. Moments like these help build a love for reading and strengthen the connection between school and our community.

Thank you to our Mystery Reader for making storytime extra special for our kindergarten students! 📖💙
#Mustangsmakeithapppen
2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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Our first graders had a special surprise today as a Mystery Reader visited the classroom! The excitement and curiosity filled the room as students tried to guess who our guest might be before the big reveal.
2 months ago, Olive C. Martin School
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