Dan McCarty Middle School

06/02/2026

🎉 Congratulations on Your Retirement, Mr. Peter Snyders! 🎉

After more than 17 years of dedicated service in education, we celebrate Mr. Peter Snyders and the incredible impact he has made on students throughout St. Lucie County.

A career changer who began teaching at nearly 50 years old, Mr. Snyders brought passion, experience, and a genuine love for helping students succeed. From high school reading and history classes to middle school language arts, ESE, and academic support, he has touched countless lives along the way.

For the past six years, Dan McCarty Middle School has been fortunate to benefit from his knowledge, patience, and commitment to student success. His influence will be felt long after his final day in the classroom.

Thank you, Mr. Snyders, for your dedication, service, and unwavering belief in students. We wish you happiness, good health, and many exciting adventures in this next chapter.

💚💛 Enjoy your well-earned retirement—you’ve earned it! 💛💚

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06/01/2026

After more than 30 years of dedicated service to public education, we proudly celebrate the retirement of an extraordinary educator, Ms. Kathy Smith.

For decades, Ms. Smith has poured her heart, passion, and expertise into the lives of countless students, making an immeasurable impact on education and student achievement. At Dan McCarty Middle School, she has been nothing short of phenomenal—serving as a highly effective 6th grade math teacher, accelerated math instructor, mentor, and teacher leader who helped lead the charge in mathematics excellence.

Through her unwavering commitment to students and instruction, Ms. Smith has helped produce incredible academic outcomes, including an outstanding 70% learning gains in mathematics, proving that excellence, high expectations, and genuine care for students truly matter. Her ability to inspire confidence, push students to greatness, and support fellow teachers has left a lasting legacy within our Eagle family.

Ms. Smith’s presence, leadership, and dedication will be missed greatly at Dan McCarty Middle School, but the impact she has made will continue to live on through the students she taught, the teachers she mentored, and the culture of excellence she helped build.

Congratulations on your retirement, Ms. Smith! Thank you for your years of service, sacrifice, and unwavering commitment to education. Your legacy is one of excellence, and we wish you nothing but joy, peace, and endless blessings in this next chapter. Once an Eagle, always an Eagle! 💚💛🦅

05/29/2026

🎶 Our Singing Eagles Are Soaring! 🦅🎤

We are incredibly proud of our Singing Eagles Chorus Department! Because of the talent, dedication, and growth of our students, Dan McCarty Middle School was awarded support through the Peter R. Marsh Foundation Middle School Music Grant, which provides inspiring musical experiences that help students grow musically, academically, and socially.

Recently, our Singing Eagles performed at Sandgate Gardens Nursing Home and received nothing but compliments for their beautiful performance, professionalism, and talent. We are so proud of the joy they continue to spread through music! 💚💛🎶

05/26/2026

Today, we want to extend our sincerest appreciation to Kenson and Jose of Legit Cuts Barbershop and Tyler of Cutz Barbershop for their incredible partnership, generosity, and commitment to supporting the students of Dan McCarty Middle School.

These gentlemen graciously gave of their time and talents to ensure some of our most beloved Eagles were looking handsome, confident, and graduation-ready for the Class of 2026! 🎓

Your willingness to pour into our students goes far beyond a haircut—it speaks to the heart of community, mentorship, and showing our students they are cared for and celebrated. Thank you for your partnership and unwavering support of Dan McCarty Middle School. We truly appreciate your kindness, professionalism, and the positive impact you continue to make in the lives of our Eagles.

Thank you, Legit Cuts Barbershop and Cutz Barbershop, for helping our Eagles soar with confidence! And special thanks to Ms.S.Carter for making this all possible! 💚💛🦅

05/25/2026

05/23/2026

🦅 We’re Hiring at Dan McCarty Middle School! 💚💛

Join our incredible team for the 2026–2027 school year and help us continue to inspire, empower, and support our Eagles every day! We are currently seeking passionate educators and staff to make a difference in the lives of our students.

📌 Open Positions:
✔️ Math Interventionist
✔️ Reading Interventionist
✔️ Civics Teacher
✔️ Algebra Teacher

Interested? Check out the flyer for more details and send your resume to [email protected]. Come soar with us at Dan McCarty! 🦅

05/22/2026

📐⭐ Level 5 = Excellence in Action! ⭐📐

We are incredibly proud of our Algebra & Geometry students who earned a Level 5 on their EOC Exam! A Level 5 represents the highest level of achievement, demonstrating academic excellence, true mastery of the content, and outstanding mathematical thinking.

These Eagles took on the challenge of a high school-level course while in middle school and rose to the occasion! By mastering and passing the Algebra & Geometry EOC at the highest performance level, these students will also earn high school credit, putting them on an accelerated path toward future success.

Your hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence have truly paid off. We are beyond proud of you for setting the bar high and showing what it means to SOAR! 🦅💚💛

05/21/2026

🔬🦅 SCIENCE EAGLES ARE SOARING! 🦅🔬

We are incredibly proud of our students for their amazing performance on the 8th Grade Science Assessment! We are so impressed by your stamina, determination, and accomplishments throughout testing. Your hard work and perseverance truly paid off!

A huge celebration is in order because we also had a PERFECT SCORE! 🎉👏 What an incredible accomplishment and a true example of excellence.

Eagles, thank you for taking ownership of your learning and showing what it means to SOAR. Awesome job—we are so proud of you! 💚💛🦅

05/21/2026

🇺🇸💚💛 LEVEL 5 EAGLES ARE SOARING! 💛💚🇺🇸

We are incredibly proud of our students who earned a Level 5 on the Civics Exam! A Level 5 means raising the bar, exceeding state expectations, and demonstrating true mastery of civics content and civic knowledge. Your hard work, determination, and commitment to excellence paid off!

The excitement this afternoon as students received their scores was simply AMAZING! Seeing our Eagles take ownership of their learning, celebrate their accomplishments, and feel proud of their success was a moment we will never forget.

You didn’t just pass—you mastered it. Keep soaring, Eagles! 🦅✨

05/21/2026

⚾️ St.Lucie Mets Day at the Ballpark! 🦅

Our 6th grade Eagles had an unforgettable time at the St. Lucie Mets game! From cheering in the stands to enjoying time with friends and teachers, our students represented Dan McCarty with Eagle pride all day long.

Experiences like these are about more than baseball — they’re about building memories, strengthening friendships, celebrating hard work, and creating moments our students will remember for years to come. We are so proud of our 6th graders for showing up, having fun, and representing our school well!

A huge thank you to our teachers, staff, and chaperones who helped make this school-wide trip a success. What a great day to be an Eagle! 🦅💚💛