Horace O'Bryant School

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

SAC Meeting Tuesday!
Horace O’Bryant School families, staff, and community members — you’re invited to our next School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting!
Tuesday, February 24th
4:15 PM
HOB Media Center
Come be part of the conversation as we discuss what’s happening at HOB and ways we can continue supporting student success. Your voice matters — we’d love to see you there!

Notice of Public Meeting: School Board

The Monroe County School Board will hold its Regular Business Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The session will open at 5:00 P.M. with an Organizational Meeting, followed immediately by the Regular Business Meeting at approximately 5:02 P.M. The meeting will be held at Coral Shores High School, located at 89901 Old Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070.

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 broadcast live at: www.keysschools.com/schoolboardmeetings.

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
February 18, 2026

Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Invite Students and Educators to Participate in the 2026 Black History Month ContestsSix 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.

Parents, don't forget this important health information for those students who will be entering 7th Grade!

Link to entire letter about the TDAP Vaccine.

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.

Cheer Fundraiser Alert!

Hey everyone — our Horace O’Bryant (HOB) Cheer Team needs your help! We’re raising money to purchase new uniforms, and every little bit counts. Whether it’s $5, $10, or more — your support will make a big difference.

Donate here: https://keysschools.revtrak.net/.../g-hob-cheerleading/
(Your contribution goes straight to the cheer program.)

How you can help:
• Share this post on your page or story
• Tag friends who might want to support
• Comment if you donated (so we can say thanks!)
• Encourage local businesses to chip in

From the bottom of our hearts — thanks for helping our cheerleaders shine!

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.