MCS 8th and 9th graders are doing some good work in the CTE Trades Camp this summer! Students are learning by doing, visiting with trade experts at Beaufort Community College (Boat Building & Mech Engineering), Martin Community College, and the 64 East Trades Route. More info to come, but check out the experience the students received today, even building a picnic table! Good job guys! Thanks for enrolling in this awesome summer program.
Two young ladies with a passion for helping others volunteered for an NC Center for the Blind/Visually Impaired event in Washington, NC recently. Liya Browning and Mikiyah Davis, students of the now Martin County High School, participated in the program to help the local eastern NC chapter chaired by Martin County native, Mrs. Kim Revels. "These two ladies did a fantastic job and displayed charisma, sincerity, and maturity. It was great to have them volunteer this evening," said Revels. "They will receive certified volunteer hours on the Governor's letterhead". Browning also recently completed an internship assisting in a special needs classroom in the district. Davis is enhancing her healthcare pathway. Thank you to both students for your time, efforts, and excellent example.
Last week, we wrapped up the first of many camps for Martin County Schools. During the AIG camp, students engaged in several exciting activities: they built their own putt-putt courses to code their Spheros, constructed ping pong catapults to test angles and trajectories, and designed their own kites. The camp concluded with a fun day of playing putt-putt and flying kites at Jockey's Ridge.
This week, the Martin Innovative Middle School Camp is underway. Stay tuned for more updates!
An internship in Animal Science can open doors and lead you to several opportunities. Reagan Cowan and Peyton Rogers interned with the MCS Animal Science program led by 1st year Ag Teacher, Ms. Patterson. Little did they know their involvement would put them in the Annual Livestock Show, participating in FFA Competitions, and meeting North Carolina House Representative Shelly Willingham. Kudos to these students for making the most of this opportunity! #MartinOffersMore
The MCS Internship program is on fire and Jayla Everett now knows how to handle EMS and fire calls. The MCS senior interned with Williamston Fire/Rescue, seen here with Chief Peaks and other local heroes, as she learned the ropes (and hoses) of firefighting.
Gage Savage has enhanced his agricultural mechanic skills while interning at Atlantic & Southern Implement Company, formerly C&R Implement of Williamston. Gage has received rave reviews from the shop manager and is looking forward to continuing his pursuit of using his technical and mechanical skills via the Line Technician program after graduation.
Gaining work experience, serving with others, and making an impact in the local community is what internships are all about. Seen here serving at Georgia Deans Restaurant of Williamston, Elise Missigman far surpassed her required hours as she enjoys her intern environment and the business relationships she has formed.
We have a few students who are interning in the food service industry. Janielle James, a senior at RHS, is interning and now employed at Golden Skillet of Plymouth. Janielle, seen here with a few of her co-workers, reminds us it is not "fast food" but "good food quickly". This internship has helped her appreciate the business aspect of a restaurant while gaining customer service experience as well.
Physicals for High School Sports!
MCS students continue to showcase their skills in the business community through our J.O.B.S. Internship Program. Landon Stalls, a Junior at RHS, uses his technical and mechanical skills at Cowan's Repair of Williamston.
CTE Exam Clarification
Martin County Career and Technical Education Summer Camp Opportunities still have opening! Register by May 15th!
Career Discovery Camp: Open to Rising 6th Graders - July 9-11 or July 16-18
Career Exploration (Animal Science, Game Design, or Trades) Camp: Open to Rising 8th & 9th Graders - July 9-11
Career Exploration II (Health Science) Camp: Open to Rising 9th & 10th Graders - July 15 & 16
Location: MCS Innovation Campus, 411 East Blvd. Williamston, NC 27892
Contact Mrs. Christenberry with Questions; kchristenberry@martin.k12.nc.us
What an unforgettable Wednesday it was! Picture this: 6 teams, each consisting of 6 students spanning grades 3 through 8, from MCS elementary and middle schools, all gathering at ECU's Murphy Center, fueled with excitement for the Math Champions competition hosted by the Northeast AIG Region. This marked a first for Martin County Schools, and our students certainly didn't disappoint. They rose to the occasion, showcasing their incredible talent and teamwork. Witnessing students persevering through challenges as a team was truly inspiring!
A big shout out from Ms. Riggins goes to Ms. Carli Patterson for assisting with the morning drop off and to Bella White and Katibeth Speller for their outstanding assistance with the elementary students, ensuring the day ran smoothly. A special thank you to Coach McGill for his unwavering dedication and support to Martin County Schools. Lastly, thank you to the parents, teachers, principals, and the bus garage! Everyone's invaluable contributions did not go unnoticed! 🌟 #Teamwork #Appreciation
The Math Champions competition, an annual event aimed at nurturing student interest and confidence in math, encourages problem-solving and critical thinking skills. During the event, participants engage in two thrilling components: the math quiz bowl and the breakout rooms. The math quiz bowl is where teams race against the clock to solve challenging math questions. The breakout rooms are where they apply mathematics, logic, critical thinking, and decoding skills to crack four different problems. Once they solve the final code, they race to their grade level station to unlock the breakout box!
Math Quiz Bowl
3rd Grade - 3rd Place
7th Grade - 2nd Place
8th Grade - 1st Place
Breakout Rooms:
6th grade - 3rd Place
7th Grade - 3rd Place
8th Grade - 1st Place
Grades 3rd through 5th also escaped with minutes to spare!
Overall Score
Elementary Division (Grades 3-5) - 3rd Place
Middle School Division - Tied for 2nd Place
Rubik's Cube Challenge
Krishant Patel - 1st Place
Stay tuned for Grade Level Individual Awards!
Round 1 of NCHSAA Tennis Playoffs
Wednesday (5/1) at 4pm
Martin hosts Roanoke Rapids
Today was an awesome day for the 4th Grade AIG students. Over the past month, the students from EJH, JES, RES, SCES have been studying about fossils and dinosaurs with Ms. Riggins and Mr. Galich. To conclude their studies, we embarked on a field trip to the Aurora Fossil Museum for hands-on fossil digging. Following a morning of exploration, the students stopped in Washington for pizza at the park. The four groups joined together and played as if they'd been friends forever!
Ms. Riggins would like to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to Mrs. Kristi Roberson, Mr. Galich, Mr. Wynne and especially to the Senior CTE Intern students, Justin Webb and Bradley Reason, for taking time to serve as a mentor for these young students! I think it is safe to say, everyone had a great day!
MCS Interns are a great example of "Martin Offers More!" They are also a great example to younger students and our constituents for the awesome jobs they are performing as community leaders and business professionals. Brooklyn Bailey's internship has enhanced her passion and future plans for law and the legal profession. Thank you to the Martin County Clerk of Court's office for your partnership. #MCSCTE #MartinOffersMore jkw
Martin continues to offer more! Check out the new College and Career Readiness modules for Riverside Middle and the Martin Innovative Middle School. These hands-on learning tools guide MS student pathways into our HS Paxton Patterson labs. More offerings, more everything!
Build your resume and enhance your leadership skills by becoming an Martin County FFA Officer!
See Miss Patterson or Mr. Bennett for an application.
Deadline: May 1st!
Join Martin County FFA for Awards Night!
Want to spoil your dog with homemade treats that were made with love? Cindy Hill's class at Riverside High School is here to help!
Funds raised will support real-world experiences for Mrs. Hill's class!
Gavin will tell you more at
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