🎒 School is officially back in session and KLS Aftercare is here!💙💛🌪️
The 2026–2027 school year kicked off this week, and we’re excited to welcome our students back to KLS Aftercare!
If your child will be attending Aftercare this year and you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! Please submit your registration packet as soon as possible so we can make sure we’re prepared to provide a fun, safe, and supportive environment for every student.
🍎 Homework Help
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🤝 Fun with Friends
📖 Caring, Supportive Staff
❤️ Healthy Snacks
📝 Register for KLS Aftercare today: https://tinyurl.com/Aftercare-Registration
Questions? Contact Jennifer Martino:
📞 305-453-1255 x57358
📱 305-697-7079
📧 jennifer.martino@keysschools.com
We’re looking forward to an amazing year filled with learning, creativity, friendships, and fun after the school day ends! 💙💛
The 2026–2027 school year kicked off this week, and we’re excited to welcome our students back to KLS Aftercare!
If your child will be attending Aftercare this year and you haven’t registered yet, there’s still time! Please submit your registration packet as soon as possible so we can make sure we’re prepared to provide a fun, safe, and supportive environment for every student.
🍎 Homework Help
🎨 Arts & Crafts
🤝 Fun with Friends
📖 Caring, Supportive Staff
❤️ Healthy Snacks
📝 Register for KLS Aftercare today: https://tinyurl.com/Aftercare-Registration
Questions? Contact Jennifer Martino:
📞 305-453-1255 x57358
📱 305-697-7079
📧 jennifer.martino@keysschools.com
We’re looking forward to an amazing year filled with learning, creativity, friendships, and fun after the school day ends! 💙💛
The countdown is on, Tornados!
School is almost here, and there is only one question...
Is your KLS drip ready? (That's student language for wardrobe!) 💙🌪️💛
Show up on Day One looking like you've got Tornado Pride from head to toe! Hoodies, tees, shorts, performance wear, and more are just a click away.
Shop the Key Largo School Spirit Shop today:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/3eQXfwWEGA
Spirit Shop closes September 30!
Once a Tornado, Always a Tornado!
Temporary Free & Reduced-Price Meal status from last school year expires September 23, 2026. If your child is currently receiving temporary benefits and you have not yet submitted a new application for the 2026–2027 school year, please complete an application as soon as possible to help avoid an interruption in meal benefits.
How to apply:
1️⃣ Visit our website: Click here.
2️⃣ Scroll down and click the “Free and Reduced Lunch Information” tab.
3️⃣ Find and click “Free and Reduced Meals – Apply here.”
4️⃣ Complete and submit your application for the 2026–2027 school year.
New Year, New Books!
Submit your New Worlds Reading application for the 2026-27 school year! Eligible families receive free books and activities throughout the school year starting in October. Learn more and apply at www.newworldsreading.com/en/enrollment
🎓🌪️ National AVID Day is coming to KLS! 🌪️🎓
On Friday, September 18, we’re celebrating National AVID Day with a fun dress-up day!
Students and staff are encouraged to dress as their future career! 👩⚕️👨🚒👩🏫👨🔬👮♀️👷♂️🎨
Whether you dream of becoming a doctor, teacher, scientist, artist, engineer, athlete, or something completely unique, we can’t wait to see our Tornados dressed for their futures!
Sponsored by the KLS AVID Student Site Team 💙💛
On Friday, September 18, we’re celebrating National AVID Day with a fun dress-up day!
Students and staff are encouraged to dress as their future career! 👩⚕️👨🚒👩🏫👨🔬👮♀️👷♂️🎨
Whether you dream of becoming a doctor, teacher, scientist, artist, engineer, athlete, or something completely unique, we can’t wait to see our Tornados dressed for their futures!
Sponsored by the KLS AVID Student Site Team 💙💛
Calling all Florida students! 🎨✍️
The Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida invite K-12 students to participate in the 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month Art & Essay Contests, themed “Celebrating Florida’s Hispanic Heritage.”
🏆 Prizes include scholarships, school supply gift cards, and educator recognition awards.
📅 Deadline: September 21, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET
Learn more and submit entries at: www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com
Let's celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Floridians!
Don't forget - No School on Monday, September 7th!
🌪️ KLS Tornado Families! 💙💛
Well… that happened quickly! 😂 How are we already in September?! 🍂 We’re sharing our September Specials & Dress Up Calendar to help our Tornado families keep track of our Specials rotation and a few important dates this month. Be sure to save it for easy reference!📅
🎓Friday, Sept. 4 – College Color Day
🇺🇸 Monday, Sept. 7 – NO SCHOOL in observance of Labor Day
🏫Wednesday, Sept. 23 – KLS Open House, Title I & Hispanic Heritage Night from 5:00–6:30 PM
We have lots of learning, fun, and special events ahead. Here’s to a fantastic September at KLS! 💙💛🌪️
Well… that happened quickly! 😂 How are we already in September?! 🍂 We’re sharing our September Specials & Dress Up Calendar to help our Tornado families keep track of our Specials rotation and a few important dates this month. Be sure to save it for easy reference!📅
🎓Friday, Sept. 4 – College Color Day
🇺🇸 Monday, Sept. 7 – NO SCHOOL in observance of Labor Day
🏫Wednesday, Sept. 23 – KLS Open House, Title I & Hispanic Heritage Night from 5:00–6:30 PM
We have lots of learning, fun, and special events ahead. Here’s to a fantastic September at KLS! 💙💛🌪️
👓✨ No-Cost Eye Exams & Glasses for Children! ✨👓
Families, the Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program provides eye exams and glasses at NO COST for eligible Florida students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
📱 Applying is quick and easy and can be completed from any internet-enabled smartphone, tablet, or computer.
The application is available in English, Spanish, Creole, and Portuguese, and families should reapply each school year. Please allow approximately 6–12 weeks for processing.
💙 Good vision is an important part of helping our students learn and succeed!
👉 Parents can apply at FloridaHeiken.org or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Please share this resource with any families who may benefit! 👓📚✨
Families, the Florida Heiken Children’s Vision Program provides eye exams and glasses at NO COST for eligible Florida students in Pre-K through 12th grade.
📱 Applying is quick and easy and can be completed from any internet-enabled smartphone, tablet, or computer.
The application is available in English, Spanish, Creole, and Portuguese, and families should reapply each school year. Please allow approximately 6–12 weeks for processing.
💙 Good vision is an important part of helping our students learn and succeed!
👉 Parents can apply at FloridaHeiken.org or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Please share this resource with any families who may benefit! 👓📚✨
💙💛 Meet the KLS Counseling & Student Support Team! 💛💙
At Key Largo School, we believe every student deserves to feel supported, connected, and ready to succeed both in school and in life! 🌪️
Our incredible Counseling & Student Support Team partners with students, families, teachers, and our community to provide support in so many important ways, including:
💙 Individual and small-group counseling
💛 Social-emotional and behavioral support
💙 Family and community resources
💛 PBIS and school-wide engagement
💙 Attendance support and incentives
💛 Staff collaboration and student advocacy
💙 Crisis intervention and additional student services
Whether a student needs a listening ear, a family needs help connecting with resources, or a teacher needs support for a student, this amazing team is here to help. ❤️
We are so grateful for Carrie Kerns, Sophie Arteaga, Nicole Blanche, and Gladys Rubalcava and all they do to help our KLS students thrive!
📌 Save the attached graphic for contact information, locations, extensions, and more details about the services our team provides.
Together, we can make a difference! 🌪️💙💛
At Key Largo School, we believe every student deserves to feel supported, connected, and ready to succeed both in school and in life! 🌪️
Our incredible Counseling & Student Support Team partners with students, families, teachers, and our community to provide support in so many important ways, including:
💙 Individual and small-group counseling
💛 Social-emotional and behavioral support
💙 Family and community resources
💛 PBIS and school-wide engagement
💙 Attendance support and incentives
💛 Staff collaboration and student advocacy
💙 Crisis intervention and additional student services
Whether a student needs a listening ear, a family needs help connecting with resources, or a teacher needs support for a student, this amazing team is here to help. ❤️
We are so grateful for Carrie Kerns, Sophie Arteaga, Nicole Blanche, and Gladys Rubalcava and all they do to help our KLS students thrive!
📌 Save the attached graphic for contact information, locations, extensions, and more details about the services our team provides.
Together, we can make a difference! 🌪️💙💛
🌪️ AVID Schoolwide T-Shirt Fundraiser! 🌪️
Show your KLS and AVID pride with a new navy blue AVID T-shirt!
👕 Cotton T-Shirt – $16
👕 Dry Fit T-Shirt – $18
Both shirts feature yellow and white print and are available in youth and adult sizes.
📅 Order forms and payment are due no later than September 12th.
Please return completed order forms and cash or check to Mrs. Brown. Checks should be made payable to Key Largo School.
Thank you for supporting our AVID Schoolwide Fundraiser! 💙💛🌪️
Show your KLS and AVID pride with a new navy blue AVID T-shirt!
👕 Cotton T-Shirt – $16
👕 Dry Fit T-Shirt – $18
Both shirts feature yellow and white print and are available in youth and adult sizes.
📅 Order forms and payment are due no later than September 12th.
Please return completed order forms and cash or check to Mrs. Brown. Checks should be made payable to Key Largo School.
Thank you for supporting our AVID Schoolwide Fundraiser! 💙💛🌪️
On Friday, September 4, show off your school spirit by wearing the colors of your favorite college or university! 🏈📚
Whether you’re repping the Seminoles, Hurricanes, Volunteers, Gators, Knights, Tigers, Panthers, Buckeyes, Wolverines — or any other school — we want to see those colors! 🙌
📅 September 4, 2026
👕 Wear your favorite college colors
📸 Come ready to show your school pride!
Let’s fill KLS with college spirit! 🎉
Whether you’re repping the Seminoles, Hurricanes, Volunteers, Gators, Knights, Tigers, Panthers, Buckeyes, Wolverines — or any other school — we want to see those colors! 🙌
📅 September 4, 2026
👕 Wear your favorite college colors
📸 Come ready to show your school pride!
Let’s fill KLS with college spirit! 🎉
Click this link to read more about the Florida Department of Health Swimming Lesson Voucher program! Teaching your child to swim is an important way to keep your child safe.
Download our Welcome Back Packet today for lots of great information families need to know to start the school year!
🏃 Join the Cross Country Team! 🏃♀️
Students are invited to try out for our cross country team! Come ready to run, work hard, and have fun. No experience is necessary—just bring a positive attitude and your best effort!
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 18th
⏰ Time: 3:45- 4:45 pm
📍 Location: KLS Field
We hope to see you there! 👟
Students are invited to try out for our cross country team! Come ready to run, work hard, and have fun. No experience is necessary—just bring a positive attitude and your best effort!
📅 Date: Tuesday, August 18th
⏰ Time: 3:45- 4:45 pm
📍 Location: KLS Field
We hope to see you there! 👟
⚽ PLAY SOCCER THIS FALL! 🍂
Registration is open for the Florida Keys Soccer Club Islanders Recreational League – Fall 2026! Players of all skill levels are welcome, with a focus on having fun, building skills, making friends, and growing through the game. ⚽🌴
📣 PLAYER EVALUATIONS
📅 Saturday, August 15
📍 Founders Park, Islamorada
Evaluation Times:
⚽ Grades 1–2: 9:00–9:30 AM
⚽ Grades 3–4: 9:45–10:15 AM
⚽ Grades 5–6: 10:30–11:00 AM
⚽ Grades 7–8: 11:15–11:45 AM
🌟 Little Kickers (ages 3–4 & Kindergarten and under) do NOT need evaluations — just register!
📅 Season: Sept. 11 – Oct. 24
💵 Registration: $100
⏰ Register by August 14
Every player plays. Every skill level is welcome. 🙌
👉 Register today: floridakeyssoccer.com
And we’re looking for volunteer coaches! No experience is necessary — training and support are provided.
Tag a soccer family and help spread the word! ⚽💙
Registration is open for the Florida Keys Soccer Club Islanders Recreational League – Fall 2026! Players of all skill levels are welcome, with a focus on having fun, building skills, making friends, and growing through the game. ⚽🌴
📣 PLAYER EVALUATIONS
📅 Saturday, August 15
📍 Founders Park, Islamorada
Evaluation Times:
⚽ Grades 1–2: 9:00–9:30 AM
⚽ Grades 3–4: 9:45–10:15 AM
⚽ Grades 5–6: 10:30–11:00 AM
⚽ Grades 7–8: 11:15–11:45 AM
🌟 Little Kickers (ages 3–4 & Kindergarten and under) do NOT need evaluations — just register!
📅 Season: Sept. 11 – Oct. 24
💵 Registration: $100
⏰ Register by August 14
Every player plays. Every skill level is welcome. 🙌
👉 Register today: floridakeyssoccer.com
And we’re looking for volunteer coaches! No experience is necessary — training and support are provided.
Tag a soccer family and help spread the word! ⚽💙
🚌 BUS INFORMATION FOR THE 2026–2027 SCHOOL YEAR! 🚌
The first day is almost here, and we are SO excited to welcome everyone back tomorrow! 🎉📚
As we prepare for the new school year, some of our bus routes have been reassigned. To help alleviate confusion and make our routes easier to identify, our buses have new names this year!
And what makes the new names even more special? Our students submitted potential bus names, and YOU all voted for your favorites! 💛 We are absolutely in love with the names that were voted in and are so excited to officially put them to use this school year!
Please see below for our 2026–2027 bus information, including the new bus names and route details. We encourage all families who use bus transportation to review the information carefully before tomorrow morning.
Thank you to our students for the creative name ideas and to everyone who took the time to vote! 🚌✨
We can’t wait to see our students tomorrow and kick off an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 🍎📚
The first day is almost here, and we are SO excited to welcome everyone back tomorrow! 🎉📚
As we prepare for the new school year, some of our bus routes have been reassigned. To help alleviate confusion and make our routes easier to identify, our buses have new names this year!
And what makes the new names even more special? Our students submitted potential bus names, and YOU all voted for your favorites! 💛 We are absolutely in love with the names that were voted in and are so excited to officially put them to use this school year!
Please see below for our 2026–2027 bus information, including the new bus names and route details. We encourage all families who use bus transportation to review the information carefully before tomorrow morning.
Thank you to our students for the creative name ideas and to everyone who took the time to vote! 🚌✨
We can’t wait to see our students tomorrow and kick off an amazing 2026–2027 school year! 🍎📚
Back to School, Your Voice Matters! Take our Title 1 Parent Survey!
Parents/Padres/Paran — The new school year is here, and we want to hear from our families! As students and families settle into a new school year, Monroe County School District and Title I are continuing to plan for student success and meaningful family engagement.
Your feedback helps guide school improvement efforts and strengthen family engagement across our schools.
Take a few minutes to share your input in our School Improvement & Parent Engagement Survey:
Click here or scan the QR Code on the flyer.
School Safety Starts with All of Us! 🏫💙
Parents and guardians, we invite you to take a few minutes to learn about the important tools and resources available to help keep our schools safe.
Our School Safety Parent Training covers:
✅ School Text Tips
✅ FortifyFL
✅ The importance of reporting concerns responsibly
✅ The consequences of false reporting
🎥 Watch the training video by clicking the link on the flyer or scan the QR code to get started.
Every tip matters, and every member of our school community plays a role in creating a safe learning environment for our students.
Remember: Making false threats or submitting false reports is a criminal offense and may result in serious legal consequences.
💙 School Safety is Everyone's Responsibility. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our schools safe!
Parents and guardians, we invite you to take a few minutes to learn about the important tools and resources available to help keep our schools safe.
Our School Safety Parent Training covers:
✅ School Text Tips
✅ FortifyFL
✅ The importance of reporting concerns responsibly
✅ The consequences of false reporting
🎥 Watch the training video by clicking the link on the flyer or scan the QR code to get started.
Every tip matters, and every member of our school community plays a role in creating a safe learning environment for our students.
Remember: Making false threats or submitting false reports is a criminal offense and may result in serious legal consequences.
💙 School Safety is Everyone's Responsibility. Thank you for partnering with us to keep our schools safe!
KLS Drop-Off and Pick-Up Procedures for 2026–2027
Please review Key Largo School’s arrival and dismissal procedures for the 2026–2027 school year. Following these procedures helps keep our students, staff, and families safe while allowing traffic to move efficiently.
Morning drop-off begins at 8:00 a.m. Students may not arrive before this time because staff supervision is unavailable. School begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Afternoon dismissal times:
🔵Kindergarten–2nd Grade: 3:15 p.m.
🟡3rd–8th Grade: 3:20 p.m.
Dismissal changes must be made through the front office before 2:30 p.m. Early checkouts must be completed by 2:45 p.m.
Please review the complete drop-off and pick-up procedures below for additional information about car-line safety, arrival locations, dismissal placards, authorized pickup, walkers, and bike riders.
Thank you for helping every KLS student begin and end the school day safely!
Please review Key Largo School’s arrival and dismissal procedures for the 2026–2027 school year. Following these procedures helps keep our students, staff, and families safe while allowing traffic to move efficiently.
Morning drop-off begins at 8:00 a.m. Students may not arrive before this time because staff supervision is unavailable. School begins promptly at 8:30 a.m.
Afternoon dismissal times:
🔵Kindergarten–2nd Grade: 3:15 p.m.
🟡3rd–8th Grade: 3:20 p.m.
Dismissal changes must be made through the front office before 2:30 p.m. Early checkouts must be completed by 2:45 p.m.
Please review the complete drop-off and pick-up procedures below for additional information about car-line safety, arrival locations, dismissal placards, authorized pickup, walkers, and bike riders.
Thank you for helping every KLS student begin and end the school day safely!
