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
HOB Uniform Shirt Pre-Sale is NOW OPEN!
Get ready for the 2026-2027 school year by ordering your required HOB uniform shirts during our pre-sale!
Shirt Prices:
Dry-Fit Shirts – $15
Cotton Shirts – $12
Available Colors:
Red
Black
White
NEW! Purple
NEW! Teal
This is a PRE-SALE. Shirts are being ordered now and will be available for pickup later this month. We will notify families as soon as orders are ready for pickup.
Place your order today:
https://www.vancoevents.com/us/events/landing/66407
Thank you for helping your Buccaneer start the school year prepared and in uniform!
National Night Out is August 4th! Mark your calendars for this great event!
Incoming 6th Grade Information Session & Meet the Teacher Information
Is your child entering 6th grade or new to Horace O’Bryant School’s middle school? Join us on Wednesday, August 5, at 2:30 PM or 6:00 PM to learn about bus transportation, bell schedules, Focus Parent Portal, arrival and dismissal, middle school expectations, and more.
Please note: This is an informational session only and does not replace Meet the Teacher. There will be no campus tours or teacher meet-and-greets during this event.
Please see the information below regarding Horace O'Bryant School's Meet the Teacher event. We look forward to welcoming our students and families for a great start to the school year.
August 11
6th–8th Grade: 9:45–10:30 AM
PK–5th Grade: 10:45–11:30 AM
Horace O'Bryant School
We look forward to answering your questions and helping your family get ready for a successful start to the school year!
Is your child entering 6th grade or new to Horace O’Bryant School’s middle school? Join us on Wednesday, August 5, at 2:30 PM or 6:00 PM to learn about bus transportation, bell schedules, Focus Parent Portal, arrival and dismissal, middle school expectations, and more.
Please note: This is an informational session only and does not replace Meet the Teacher. There will be no campus tours or teacher meet-and-greets during this event.
Please see the information below regarding Horace O'Bryant School's Meet the Teacher event. We look forward to welcoming our students and families for a great start to the school year.
August 11
6th–8th Grade: 9:45–10:30 AM
PK–5th Grade: 10:45–11:30 AM
Horace O'Bryant School
We look forward to answering your questions and helping your family get ready for a successful start to the school year!
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.
Mark your calendars for these upcoming athletic events!
Stop by today and sign up for Kindergarten!
Families—Plan Ahead!
Please mark your calendars for 2026–2027 SAC meetings. We’d love for you to join us in person, but a virtual option is available if needed. We will continue to post this throughout the school year.
👉 Join here: https://shorturl.at/Klyed
We appreciate your partnership!
Please mark your calendars for 2026–2027 SAC meetings. We’d love for you to join us in person, but a virtual option is available if needed. We will continue to post this throughout the school year.
👉 Join here: https://shorturl.at/Klyed
We appreciate your partnership!
HOB Families, summer is the perfect time to start getting ready for a great new school year! ❤️🖤🤍
As you begin your back-to-school shopping, please keep our HOB dress code in mind. We also encourage families to plan ahead and pre-order school shirts so your student is ready to start the year looking sharp and showing that Buccaneer pride!
More information on shirt pre-orders will be shared soon. Let’s get ready for another amazing year at HOB!
-New year, fresh fit, Buc pride!
As you begin your back-to-school shopping, please keep our HOB dress code in mind. We also encourage families to plan ahead and pre-order school shirts so your student is ready to start the year looking sharp and showing that Buccaneer pride!
More information on shirt pre-orders will be shared soon. Let’s get ready for another amazing year at HOB!
-New year, fresh fit, Buc pride!
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!
Girl's Basketball Summer Open Gym!
End of Year Report Cards are now available!
Volleyball Open Gym Tuesdays and Thursdays 4 - 5:30 p.m.
Important Note for Athletes!
All students new to athletics for the 2026-2027 school year must have a physical AND an ECG. AHEC has generously agreed to help by holding special week events for students to register for the ECG and there will be virtual doctors available to read any that show irregularities.
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!
Elementary Yearbooks Have Arrived!
The wait is over, K-5 Buccaneers!
If you’ve already purchased an elementary yearbook, you can pick it up in the main office. Didn’t grab one yet? No worries! Yearbooks are still available for just $25. Don’t miss out on these special memories that will last a lifetime!
Middle School Yearbooks Have Arrived, Buccaneers!
Pre ordered yearbooks for middle school will be distributed to homerooms starting Monday, May 4th.
Want to purchase one? Yearbooks will be available for $40 beginning May 4th:
in the Front Office (daily) and in the Courtyard (Mondays & Fridays)
Limited copies available — once they’re gone, they’re gone!
Want a sneak peek? Check out a sample in the library or stop by during courtyard sales.
FAST testing is quickly approaching, and attendance matters!
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!
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!
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!
