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Attention Parents of ESE / 504 Students
If your child is currently enrolled in Monroe County School District and has a current IEP or 504 plan, this information is for you. The McKay Scholarship program provides an option for eligible students to attend a participating private school or transfer to another public school as defined by the program guidelines. The annual notice document is available at www.Keysschools.com on the Exceptional Student Education Webpage. For additional information, visit the www.floridaschoolchoice.org website or call the Office of Independent Education and Parental Choice at 1-800-447-1636 for full details. Thank you.
Monroe Computes Opportunities for the 2020-2021 School Year
Incentives are doubled from $250 to $500 to reward all students who excel in AP Computer Science (AP CS) or attain the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification. <Monroe /> COMPUTE$ is making extra funding available to reward the students who earn the MOS industry certificate or pass the AP CS exam with a three or above during the 2020-2021 school year.
MCSD Teen Crisis Help Line Don't hesitate to reach out now if you need help! We are here for you!
Starting Tuesday, September 8th through Friday, May 28th, all children in Monroe County 18 and under will be eligible to receive breakfast and lunch at no cost. Visit the MCSD Food Services Department Facebook page for periodic updates and addtional information More information is available here....
Notice of Public Meeting: MCSD & UTM Bargaining Team
The Monroe County School District (MCSD) and the United Teachers of Monroe (UTM) convenes annually to bargain conditions pertinent to the UTM, Teachers and SRP Contracts. A subcommittee has been formed to work on supplements and will meet on Thursday, March 4, 2021, from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. and Thursday, May 6, 2021, from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. The meetings will be conducted virtually using Microsoft Teams. For access to observe or any inquiries, please contact Harry Russell by email at: Harry.Russell@keysschools.com no later than Noon, the day before a scheduled session. The public is welcomed and can observe at the following location:
MCSD Administrative Building, 241 Trumbo Road Key West - Inquire at front office - 305.293.1400 (Contact: Harry Russell)
Thank you in advance for your kind cooperation.
The MCSD/UTM Bargaining Team
Parents and Guardians: We are required to notify you of Reading Scholarship Accounts - available for students in grades 3 through 5. Click here for detaills in english, spanish and creole.
High school seniors in Florida will be able to graduate this year and 3rd graders can move on without passing the normally required state assessments, according to the Florida Department of Education Emergency Order 2021-EO-02 signed Friday by Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran.
Key West High School veteran teacher, Ms. Ruth Holland, has been selected by the Florida Division on Career Development and Transition (FL DCDT) as the recipient of the Debra Husted Memorial Award for Outstanding Educator for the many hours she has spent providing exemplary transition services to her students.
Take Stock in Children is expanding in Monroe County. Monroe County Education Foundation’s efforts to increase household income limits for Monroe County families will allow Take Stock to welcome 50 additional students this year. Take Stock in Children is looking for students grade 6 – 10 in Monroe County with good grades, attendance, and behavior who’s household size and income fit the program demographic. Florida Prepaid College Foundation authorized an increase to help deserving families. Applications will be accepted until June 30, 2021. If you have questions please call 305-293-1546 or email takestock@monroecountyedfound.com.
See excerpts from this month's writing challenge essays, written by our talented and thoughtful students!
Congratulations to our Employees of the Year!
For more details, go to our District Awards and Spotlights page or click here: 2020-2021 MCSD School Based Teachers of the Year & 2020-2021 MCSD School Related Employees of the Year.
