Parents, please take a moment to review the testing dates and help make sure your child is at school on time, rested, and ready to do their best.
A good night’s sleep and a hearty breakfast can go a long way in helping students feel confident and prepared.
Let’s work together to set our Buccaneers up for success. Happy testing!
Tuesday, April 28th
Sponsored by PBIS
Students are invited to dress up as their favorite superhero or create their very own!
Let your creativity shine and show us what makes YOU super!
Please remember: all costumes must be school appropriate.
We can’t wait to see our campus filled with heroes!
HOB Band Concert
Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as our talented Buccaneers take the stage!
KWHS Auditorium, Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 6:00 PM
Featuring performances by:
• Choir
• Jazz Band
• Advanced Band
• Beginning Band
• Combined Band
Come out and support our amazing student musicians as we celebrate a year of hard work, growth, and talent!
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.
End-of-Year Awards & Promotion Ceremonies!
Horace O’Bryant families, it’s almost time to celebrate all of the hard work, growth, and accomplishments of our amazing Buccaneers!
Please see the dates and times for our End-of-Year Awards and Promotion Ceremonies below and make plans now to attend. We look forward to recognizing our students and celebrating these special milestones together!
Thank you for your continued support, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you as we close out an amazing school year!
Attention Incoming 6th Grade Families!
Come join us for our Incoming 6th Grade Showcase on April 28th from 5:30–6:30 PM and discover all that Horace O’Bryant School has to offer!
Tour the school, learn about our programs, meet our team, and get a glimpse of what your 6th grade year has in store. We are excited to welcome our future Buccaneers and share all the amazing opportunities waiting for you at HOB!
We can’t wait to see you there!
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!
Check out our FAQs for helpful information to get you started. Still have questions? Join us for our Parent Engagement Night and get the support you need.
📅 April 15
🕠 5:30 PM
📍 HOB Cafeteria
We look forward to seeing our HOB families 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
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.
Yearbooks are now available to order for the 2025–2026 school year!
Order here: https://yearbookordercenter.com/jobsearch/displayHome...#
Elementary (PreK–5)
Select: Horace O’Bryant Elementary School
Cost: $25
Order #: 26821
Middle School (6–8)
Cost: $40
Order #: 16984
Deadline to order: March 31, 2026
Yearbooks will be delivered before the end of the school year.
Miss the deadline? We expect to have a limited number available for purchase at the school (while supplies last)!
Don’t miss out on the memories!
Our School Improvement Plan (SIP) and Parent & Family Engagement Plan (PFEP) for 2025–2026 are now finalized and available. Visit our Title I webpage to see what’s ahead for HOB and how we’re partnering with families this year.
Monday, December 16
At 6:00pm
KWHS Auditorium
Tuesday, December 16
At 6:00pm
HOB Cafeteria
Parents, don't forget this important health information for those students who will be entering 7th Grade!
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. "
