You can apply for Free and Reduced-Price Meals anytime during the school year not just in August!
If your household circumstances change, you may become eligible for meal benefits even after school has started.
✅ Apply today to make sure your student has access to nutritious, healthy meals all year long!
👉 https://frapps.horizonsolana.com/MONC02
In his letter, he thanks families and educators for their partnership in supporting student success and encourages continued learning at home during the winter break. He also highlights parent resources in Math, English Language Arts, and Resiliency to help students stay on track for a strong second half of the school year.
Click the flyer to read the full letter and access the resources.
Key Largo School will be holding baseball tryouts for Upper Keys middle school boys in grades 6–8. Students interested in participating must have a current physical and a completed sports packet on file prior to tryouts.
Tryout Schedule (3:45–5:30 PM):
⚾January 13, 2026: Pitcher/Catcher Only
⚾January 14, 2026: Fielding and Hitting
⚾January 15, 2026: Fielding and Hitting
📍Location: Key Largo School
Tryouts are open to all eligible Upper Keys middle school students.
Questions?
Please contact Coach Raschein at Milestone3sss@gmail.com
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Families and local businesses are invited to support the Key Largo School Yearbook by purchasing a personal or business advertisement. Yearbook ads are a wonderful way to celebrate a student, honor a graduate, promote a local business, and support our school community.
Yearbook Sales Information
📘 Yearbooks are on sale now for $40.
Please note: Prices will increase after January, so we encourage families to purchase early.
Yearbook Ad Deadline
🗓 Friday, January 9, 2026
How to Create a Personal or Business Ad
1. Visit the yearbook website using the link below.
2. Scroll down the page.
3. Click “Get Started” under CREATE AN AD / Personal Ad.
4. Enter your information on the following page to complete your ad.
🔗 Reserve your ad space or purchase a yearbook:
https://yearbookforever.com/school-store/vbS6DdM4n4pq4a609x0iJ4D6/ad/personal-ad
Thank you for supporting Key Largo School, an A+ AVID National Demonstration School. Your participation helps us create a yearbook our students will treasure for years to come.
Our Yearbook Super Sale is officially here! Don’t miss this limited-time opportunity to reserve your child’s Key Largo School yearbook at a discounted price. Capture the memories, milestones, and moments that made this year unforgettable!
👉 Order now at: https://tinyurl.com/KLS-Yearbook
Secure your copy before the sale ends!
Celebrate your child’s school year with a keepsake they’ll treasure for years to come.
We are excited to invite our KLS families and community to this year’s Kindergarten Holiday Show! Our youngest learners have been working hard to prepare a joyful performance filled with music, holiday cheer, and lots of festive spirit.
📅 Date: Tuesday, December 16
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: KLS Cafeteria
This special evening is a wonderful way to kick off the holiday season and celebrate the creativity and enthusiasm of our kindergarten students. We look forward to seeing you there and sharing in this cheerful tradition together!
Spread love and holiday cheer this season with AVID EXCEL’s Holiday Grateful Grams! This fundraiser is a fun way to thank a friend, student, teacher, staff member, or parent and let them know how much you appreciate them.
How It Works
▪️Order Window: Week of December 8–17
▪️Delivery Day: Grams are delivered on Friday of the week the order is placed
▪️Cost: $2 per gram
Each Holiday Grateful Gram includes:
▪️A festive holiday treat
▪️A special message of gratitude
How to Order
1. Fill out the Grateful Gram slip with your name and class.
2. Return the slip with $2 per gram (cash or check).
3. All orders are due no later than December 17.
Payment
▪️Cash or check accepted.
Questions?
Please contact Mrs. Lopez at ext. 57343.
Help us brighten someone’s day and support AVID EXCEL at the same time! 🎄✨
Key Largo School is excited to celebrate Elf Day on Friday, December 19, 2025!
Students are invited to join in the fun by dressing like an elf or wearing their favorite holiday flair. Festive hats, socks, shirts, and accessories are all welcome as we spread holiday cheer around campus.
Please remember that December 19th is an early release day. Be sure to make any necessary transportation arrangements in advance.
We look forward to seeing our students’ creativity and school spirit on Elf Day! 🎄🧝♂️
It’s always a joy to spot our “Proud Partner of Key Largo School” window decals throughout the community!
These incredible local businesses go above and beyond to support KLS, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their commitment to our students, staff, and school programs.
When you shop local, remember to support the businesses that support Key Largo School.
Together, we make our community stronger!
We value the voices of our families, and we invite you to participate in the 2025–2026 Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Survey. Your feedback plays an essential role in shaping the services and supports provided to our students.
This year’s survey is designed to be quicker and easier to complete, ensuring that every family has the opportunity to share meaningful input. The information you provide helps guide improvements within our ESE programs and strengthens partnerships between schools and families.
How to Participate
Please scan the QR code provided on the flyer or click the link below to access the survey:
bit.ly/ESEParentSurvey
Thank you for taking a few moments to make a significant impact. Your participation supports a brighter educational experience for all our exceptional students.
December has arrived, and with it comes a season full of joy, warmth, and festive school spirit! Our Elementary Specials Schedule is ready for the month, complete with dress-up days, specialist rotations, and upcoming winter break information.
🍬 Specials Rotation
You’ll notice candy cane numbers on the calendar—these represent each day’s specialist rotation. Be sure to check the number so students know which special they’ll be attending.
✨ Dress-Up Days
Get ready to show your spirit with our December dress-up days!
▪️December 3: Race for Inclusion Day – Wear red or a Special Olympics shirt.
▪️December 18: 1st Grade Only – Polar Express PJ Day – All aboard! 1st graders may wear their coziest pajamas.
▪️December 19: Elf Day – Dress like an elf or show off your favorite holiday flair!
❄️ Winter Break
School will be closed from December 22 through January 5 for Winter Break.
Classes will resume on January 6.
📅 View the Full Calendar
Be sure to check out the full December calendar to stay up-to-date on specials rotation days and all festive dress-up fun.
Wishing our KLS community a bright, joyful, and magical December!
Progress Reports for the 2nd 9 Weeks are now available on the Student and Parent/Guardian Portal! 🎉 Check them out to stay informed about your student's progress, achievements, and areas for growth. 🌟
If you have any questions, please reach out to your student’s teacher we’re here to help!
Thank you for your continued support! 🙌
We’re hosting workshops for our next production — Matilda Jr.
The workshops will show you what rehearsals will be like and will help prepare you for auditions
📅 Workshop Dates at KLS:
November 12 & 14 | 3:30–5:30
November 19 & 21 | 3:30–5:30
🎤 Audition Dates:
December 3 & 5 | 3:30–5:30
👧 Who Can Participate:
Any KLS student in grades 3–8 may attend and audition.
Students from other schools are welcome if they are in grades 6–8.
📖 If you make the cast:
We’ll have a readthrough on December 10 to hand out scripts and music. Rehearsals begin in January, and performances will be held the last two weekends in April!
Come learn, act, sing, and be part of something magical!
On Wednesday, December 3, schools across Florida will come together to celebrate ALL abilities and raise funds to support Special Olympics Florida athletes. 🏃♀️💜
Here’s the best part — Key Largo School keeps 50% of all funds raised, which means every dollar directly supports inclusive sports, leadership programs, and activities right here on our campus! 🙌
Let’s unite for an unforgettable day of inclusion, pride, and community spirit while making a difference for our students and Special Olympics Florida. 💪
📲 Get started today!
Scan the QR code or click the link below to join and support the cause.
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. "
Superintendent’s Reading Award!
We’re excited to announce the Superintendent’s Reading Award, designed to celebrate and encourage students who love to read independently outside of school! Students who meet the reading goals will earn a certificate from Superintendent Tierney and be entered into a raffle for an E-Reader!
Reading Goals:
Grades K–5: Read 8–12 books each quarter
Grades 6–12: Read 8–12 books throughout the school year
Ceremonies will be held after April 10, 2026 to recognize our amazing readers! Let’s show our love for reading and aim for this special honor!
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.
KLS Parent Resource Center is here for YOU!
At Key Largo School, we believe parents and guardians are our strongest partners in education. Our Parent Resource Center is designed to support families with valuable information and tools, including:Resources on Title I, Homelessness, Citizenship, ELL, and community programs
Grab-and-Go book packs in English and Spanish for every grade level
Two computers available for parents to check grades, complete school forms, and submit lunch applications
Whether you’re looking for learning resources to use at home or need help navigating school-related activities, the Parent Resource Center is here to make things easier.
Visit us today at Key Largo School and see how we can help your family succeed!
For more information, contact:
Veronika Valdes – veronika.valdes@keysschools.com
