Calling All Student Artists, Parents and Art Teachers!
The DEP Earth Day Poster Contest 2026 is open! This year’s theme, “See the Sea Floor: Discover Florida Beneath the Waves,” highlights the Florida Seafloor Mapping Initiative, a statewide effort using advanced tools like sonar and LiDAR to reveal underwater landscapes, coral reefs and hidden geological features.
Open to students in grades 4-12.
Show us your creativity by illustrating what you imagine lies beneath the surface and how these discoveries guide scientists in protecting Florida’s coasts.
Submit your entry by April 22.
For more information: FloridaDEP.gov/EarthDay
ECMC & Marathon's Champions for Change Announce:
COMMUNITY TOWN HALL PARENT PREVENTION EVENTS
America turns 250 and Florida students can help tell the story! K-12 students are invited to submit original art or essays celebrating Florida’s contributions to our nation’s history.
For contest rules and submission guidelines, visit: america250floridacontest.com
Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Invite Students and Educators to Participate in the 2026 Black History Month Contests. Six winners will be awarded a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans. All K-12 #FloridaStudents are encouraged to participate.
Read the full announcement by clicking this link.
See flyer for details!
In an open letter to Florida Parents, the Florida Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas announced increased scores for students as shown in progress monitoring for this school year. In the letter, he says in part:
"When I became Commissioner of Education in July 2025, I set two priorities for Florida’s schools: student safety and academic achievement. I am pleased to share that progress monitoring results for the 2025-2026 school year continue to show students succeeding thanks to Florida’s first-in-the-nation progress monitoring assessments."
The entire letter can be seen by clicking the image, or by clicking this link.
He also shared resources parents can use to help their students succeed:
"In addition, the Florida Department of Education is proud to provide parent resources for student success in Mathematics and English Language Arts to help families support learning at home. Each guide outlines key concepts and skills taught by grade level, defines important terms, and offers practical activities and questions to encourage learning beyond the classroom – all aligned to the B.E.S.T. Standards. "
TRAP
Check out their hard work in Marathon's Center for Performing Arts November 6th - 8th at 7 p.m. and November 9th at 2 p.m.
Celebrating our Food Services Workers and Transportation Department
During National School Lunch Week and National Bus Safety Week, we proudly celebrate the dedicated professionals who nourish and transport our students with care and positivity. From the smiling faces in our cafeterias to the steady hands behind the wheel, these everyday heroes create safe, welcoming environments that help our students thrive. Their commitment strengthens our schools and reflects the heart of what makes our district great.
Do you need some help in math? Mu Alpha Theta has got you covered! Click HERE for details on how you can get the help you need during school for free!
Do you have gently used household items you'd like to get rid of? Please consider donating items for the PBIS Holiday Bazaar! The proceeds benefit student incentives, rewards and fun programs.
