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!
DREAM BIG! In celebration of National Poetry Month this April, The Studios of Key West invites young writers across Monroe County to enter the Robert Frost Poetry Contest for Kids & Teens.
Whether it’s a few lines or a full page, rhymed or free verse, every voice matters. This annual contest is a chance for students ages 6–18 to share their creativity, tell their stories, and be recognized for their work.
Cash prizes awarded in two age groups:
1st: $150 / 2nd: $100 / 3rd: $50 + 3 Honorable Mentions
Deadline: Thursday, April 30
Submit up to 3 poems to: poetry@tskw.org
Open to Monroe County students
Winners will be celebrated at a public reading and awards ceremony this May at The Studios of Key West.
Learn more by clicking here.
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!
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
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.
In an open letter to Florida Parents, the Florida Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas announced increased scores for students as shown in progress monitoring for this school year. In the letter, he says in part:
"When I became Commissioner of Education in July 2025, I set two priorities for Florida’s schools: student safety and academic achievement. I am pleased to share that progress monitoring results for the 2025-2026 school year continue to show students succeeding thanks to Florida’s first-in-the-nation progress monitoring assessments."
The entire letter can be seen by clicking the image, or by clicking this link.
He also shared resources parents can use to help their students succeed:
"In addition, the Florida Department of Education is proud to provide parent resources for student success in Mathematics and English Language Arts to help families support learning at home. Each guide outlines key concepts and skills taught by grade level, defines important terms, and offers practical activities and questions to encourage learning beyond the classroom – all aligned to the B.E.S.T. Standards. "
Celebrating our Food Services Workers and Transportation Department
During National School Lunch Week and National Bus Safety Week, we proudly celebrate the dedicated professionals who nourish and transport our students with care and positivity. From the smiling faces in our cafeterias to the steady hands behind the wheel, these everyday heroes create safe, welcoming environments that help our students thrive. Their commitment strengthens our schools and reflects the heart of what makes our district great.
Important announcement from the state of Florida regarding Diabetes and your child's health.
Click here to see the two page document from the Florida Department of Health.
If you are a parent at Gerald Adams Elementary, Horace O'Bryant School, Poinciana Elementary, Stanley Switlik Elementary or Key Largo School please take our Title I Beginning of the Year Parent Survey. Click one of the links below or scan the QR Code on one of the images:
English
Spanish
Creole
No Cost Eye Exams and Glasses for Children. The deadline to apply is September 5th!
School Improvement and Family Engagement Survey
New Year, New Plans!
Parents/Padres/Paran - As we kick off a brand-new school year, We want our Title I parents to give us their feedback for the planning process for the coming year. Your feedback is key to shaping stronger schools and better parent engagement.
Take a few minutes to share your input in our School Improvement & Family Engagement Survey.
Or click one of the links below for a flyer with more information:
English - Spanish - Creole
Together, we can make this the best year yet!
Click this link for more information about the Florida Department of Health Swimming Lesson Voucher Program. Keep your kids safe by teaching them how to swim!
Dear Parents, Guardians, and Supporters of our Monroe County Schools, please click or scan to watch an important safety video made just for you as we work together to keep our schools safe!
Learn:
What to Report
Ways to Report
School Text Tips and FortifyFL
False Reporting
Communications
Two ways to watch using the flyer below:
School safety is the responsibility of us all. As we continue working together to keep our schools safe and secure for our students and staff, we are so grateful for your unwavering support.
