Temporary Free & Reduced-Price Meal status from last school year expires September 23, 2026. If your child is currently receiving temporary benefits and you have not yet submitted a new application for the 2026–2027 school year, please complete an application as soon as possible to help avoid an interruption in meal benefits.
How to apply:
1️⃣ Visit our website: Click here.
2️⃣ Scroll down and click the “Free and Reduced Lunch Information” tab.
3️⃣ Find and click “Free and Reduced Meals – Apply here.”
4️⃣ Complete and submit your application for the 2026–2027 school year.
New Year, New Books!
Submit your New Worlds Reading application for the 2026-27 school year! Eligible families receive free books and activities throughout the school year starting in October. Learn more and apply at www.newworldsreading.com/en/enrollment
Let's Paint the District Purple & Turquoise! 💜🩵
Join Monroe County School District on September 10 for World Suicide Prevention Day. Gather your staff, team, or organization, wear purple and turquoise, and share a group photo showing your support for mental health and suicide prevention.
📸 Send photos to Daliana.Goins@KeysSchools.com
Calling all Florida students! 🎨✍️
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite K-12 students to participate in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Art & Essay Contests, themed “Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heritage.”
🏆 Prizes include scholarships, school supply gift cards, and educator recognition awards.
📅 Deadline: September 21, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
Learn more and submit entries at: www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com
Let's celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Floridians!
Don't forget - No School on Monday, September 7th!
MCSD Offers Adult Education classes. See the flyer for more information about how to sign up or visit the Adult Education section of our website.
PM1 Testing is here!
Students, show what you know and do your very best!
Parents and families can help set students up for success with a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and positive encouragement before school.
Check your school’s website and social media pages for testing calendars.
You’ve got this! We believe in you!
Students, show what you know and do your very best!
Parents and families can help set students up for success with a good night’s sleep, a healthy breakfast, and positive encouragement before school.
Check your school’s website and social media pages for testing calendars.
You’ve got this! We believe in you!
Click this link to read more about the Florida Department of Health Swimming Lesson Voucher program! Teaching your child to swim is an important way to keep your child safe.
Welcome back! Please take a moment to read the Welcome Back letter from Florida Commissioner of Education Dr. Henry Mack as we begin an exciting new school year together.
Download our Welcome Back Packet today for lots of great information families need to know to start the school year!
Back to School, Your Voice Matters! Take our Title 1 Parent Survey!
Parents/Padres/Paran — The new school year is here, and we want to hear from our families! As students and families settle into a new school year, Monroe County School District and Title I are continuing to plan for student success and meaningful family engagement.
Your feedback helps guide school improvement efforts and strengthen family engagement across our schools.
Take a few minutes to share your input in our School Improvement & Parent Engagement Survey:
Click here or scan the QR Code on the flyer.
Online applications for the 2026-2027 school year are available now!
Click here to see a flyer with more details about how to apply.
Click here to visit the Food and Nutrition Services web page.
The new school year is almost here!
Now is the perfect time to schedule your child's:
✅ Annual Physical
✅ Sports Physical
✅ Wellness Visit
✅ Dental Checkup
Monroe County School District encourages families to take advantage of the services available through Keys Kids Health Centers to help students start the year healthy and ready to learn.
Now is the perfect time to schedule your child's:
✅ Annual Physical
✅ Sports Physical
✅ Wellness Visit
✅ Dental Checkup
Monroe County School District encourages families to take advantage of the services available through Keys Kids Health Centers to help students start the year healthy and ready to learn.
It's Time to Apply for Free & Reduced-Price School Meals!
A new school year means it's time to complete your Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application. Even if you qualified last year, a new application may be needed to continue receiving benefits.
Submitting an application is quick, confidential, and could help your family save money while ensuring your child has access to healthy, nutritious meals throughout the school year.
Complete your application today and help us serve every student the meals they need to succeed! Use the links below for quick and easy access!
A new school year means it's time to complete your Free & Reduced-Price Meal Application. Even if you qualified last year, a new application may be needed to continue receiving benefits.
Submitting an application is quick, confidential, and could help your family save money while ensuring your child has access to healthy, nutritious meals throughout the school year.
Complete your application today and help us serve every student the meals they need to succeed! Use the links below for quick and easy access!
Superintendent Edward Tierney welcomes students and their families for the Upcoming 2026-27 School Year.
Click this link to read the entire letter!
The Monroe County School Board will convene its Regular Business Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 5:00 P.M. The meeting will be held at Key West City Hall, located at 1300 White Street, Key West, FL 33040. A Public Hearing will be held for Policies and a Job Description 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 23, 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 23, 2026
Public Notices regarding the proposed budget for Monroe County Schools:
Click the above links to read the document details.
National Night Out is August 4th! Mark your calendars for this great event!
Why wait until August?
Get ahead of the back-to-school rush by downloading the Monroe County Schools app now.
You'll be ready for:
District announcements
School events
Important updates
Real-time notifications
Download today and stay one step ahead.
