The Monroe County School Board will convene its Regular Business Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at Marathon Middle/High School, located at 350 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon, FL 33050. A Public Hearing will be held for Policies listed on the agenda.
Citizens who wish to address the Board on any agenda item prior to action must register to speak during the Citizen Input segment of the meeting. To register, please call (305) 293-1400 ext. 53392 by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Upon arrival, speakers are required to complete the Speaker's Form.
Individuals requesting accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) should call (305) 293-1400 ext. 53392 with their request at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting and complete a speaker's card specifying the required accommodation.
The meeting will be broadcasted live at: https://monroe-k12.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1
If a person decides to appeal against any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made.
Edward Tierney, Superintendent
July 14, 2026
Citizens who wish to address the Board on any agenda item prior to action must register to speak during the Citizen Input segment of the meeting. To register, please call (305) 293-1400 ext. 53392 by 2:00 P.M. on the day of the meeting. Upon arrival, speakers are required to complete the Speaker's Form.
Individuals requesting accommodations under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) should call (305) 293-1400 ext. 53392 with their request at least five (5) business days prior to the meeting and complete a speaker's card specifying the required accommodation.
The meeting will be broadcasted live at: https://monroe-k12.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1
If a person decides to appeal against any decision made by the Board with respect to any matter considered at the meeting, they may need to ensure that a verbatim record of the proceedings is made.
Edward Tierney, Superintendent
July 14, 2026
The Monroe County School Board and the Village Council of Islamorada will hold a Joint Special Meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, beginning at 1:30 P.M. The meeting will take place in the Media Center at Marathon Middle High School, located at 350 Sombrero Beach Road, Marathon, FL 33050.
The topic of discussion will be the License Agreement for the Founders Park Baseball Field.
The agenda will be available for review on the Monroe County School District Website at https://monroe-k12.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.
Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard on any agenda item. If you are unable to attend the Special Meeting on July 21, 2026, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the Administrative Assistant, 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, FL 33040 or at Maria.Allen@KeysSchools.com, and your comments will be entered into the record.
Edward Tierney, Superintendent
July 14, 2026
The topic of discussion will be the License Agreement for the Founders Park Baseball Field.
The agenda will be available for review on the Monroe County School District Website at https://monroe-k12.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1.
Interested parties may appear at the meeting and be heard on any agenda item. If you are unable to attend the Special Meeting on July 21, 2026, but wish to comment, please direct correspondence to the Administrative Assistant, 241 Trumbo Road, Key West, FL 33040 or at Maria.Allen@KeysSchools.com, and your comments will be entered into the record.
Edward Tierney, Superintendent
July 14, 2026
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MCSD is beginning the process of choosing instructional materials for Language Arts, 6 - 12th grades.
See the entire letter regarding the selection of materials.
We saved a spot just for you!
If you haven’t registered your child for Kindergarten for the 2026–2027 school year, there’s still time—we have a seat waiting!
Click this link to learn how to register, then contact your preferred school to schedule your registration appointment.
Come discover why the Monroe County School District is the best place to begin your child’s K–12 journey!
Summer Reminder for Families!
We know summer has just begun and we hope you’re enjoying every minute! But as we all know, summer has a way of flying by, and before you know it, the new school year will be here.
This is a great time to take care of those important dentist and doctor appointments while schedules are more flexible. If appointments need to happen during the school year, be sure to use our school calendar to help plan visits on days off whenever possible.
Thank you for your continued support of our students—especially when it comes to attendance. You did an amazing job this past year making sure your children were present and ready to learn, and we truly appreciate your partnership!
All students new to athletics must have an ECG done prior to getting clearance to participate in athletics for the 2026-2027 school year. We are grateful to AHEC for providing these opportunities for students to get them done, along with their physicals. Please be sure to make an appointment to be seen.
Bicycle Rodeo May 9th at KWHS!
Come have fun and learn about bike safety at the same time. Click the image for details of this fun event!
Monroe County School District is proud to welcome Congressman Carlos A. Giménez to Key West for a significant milestone in the restoration of the Historic Reynolds School. This $3 million federal investment marks an important step forward in preserving a valued community landmark while advancing opportunities for much-needed affordable workforce housing.
This project reflects a shared commitment among federal, local, and district leaders to strengthen our community’s future while honoring its history. We invite members of the media and the public to join us as we celebrate this important investment and its impact on Monroe County.
All students new to athletics must have an ECG done prior to getting clearance to participate in athletics for the 2026-2027 school year. We are grateful to AHEC for providing these opportunities for students to get them done, along with their physicals. Please be sure to make an appointment to be seen.
Please take the time to complete our Title I end of year survey!
We want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete the Title I End-of-Year Survey. Your survey results help us strengthen school programs, increase school support, and make changes for the better.
Please use the survey link for your preferred language:
English: https://forms.gle/fqbPYKbYKvNwBW2X8
Spanish: https://forms.gle/hCto5FSnTALWwnh69
Creole: https://forms.gle/UiwykM1hkj8ccGCR6
Paper forms will also be available next week. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and help us continue making our schools the best they can be for our students and families!
Kickoff to Kindergarten!
We’re excited to welcome our future Kindergarten families to MCSD’s annual Kindergarten Kickoff! Come meet our amazing staff, visit classrooms, pick up registration packets, and get ready for a fun start to your child’s school journey.
Check your school’s date and time, and we can’t wait to see you there!
We’re excited to welcome our future Kindergarten families to MCSD’s annual Kindergarten Kickoff! Come meet our amazing staff, visit classrooms, pick up registration packets, and get ready for a fun start to your child’s school journey.
Check your school’s date and time, and we can’t wait to see you there!
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
Career and Technical Education. Explore your future!
This announcement provides an update on the Monroe County School District’s K–12 Instructional Materials Adoption process. On February 18, 2026, the adoption committee reached consensus on its purchasing recommendations for K–5 Language Arts adoption. All adoption-related information is available through Edcredible. Assistance with accessing the platform is available at support@edcredible.com.
Click on the image to see details.
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.
ELA Adoption Process in Progress
The Monroe County School District is in the process of choosing curriculum for English Language Arts (ELA), Grades K-5.
Teachers and parents can look at the two finalists in this process through the Encredible program. Find out how to access the proposed curriculum by clicking on this link.
