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β˜€οΈπŸŒ΄ 2026 Summer Recreation @ KLS πŸŒ΄β˜€οΈ

KLS & PKS students are invited to register for our exciting Summer Recreation Program beginning Saturday, May 9 at 10:00 AM! πŸŽ‰

πŸ“ Location: Key Largo School
πŸ“… Dates: June 4 – July 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Students will enjoy:
πŸ”¬ STEM
🎨 Art
⚽ PE & Games
πŸ§ͺ Science
🚌 Field Trips
…and so much more!

🍎 Breakfast & lunch provided
🚌 Bus transportation available

⚠️ Registration is first come, first served and limited to 15 spots per grade level. Once spots are filled, the form will automatically close.

πŸ”— Register here:
https://forms.gle/BDqcF9n4PoYau8H5A

🚨 IMPORTANT: If your student was recommended for Summer School, their Summer Recreation application will be removed and they will not be eligible to participate.

Thank you to the Ocean Reef Community Foundation and The Keys Children’s Foundation for supporting this program! πŸ’™πŸ’›

Questions?
πŸ“§ Mr. Smith – ryan.smith@keysschools.com
πŸ“§ Veronika Valdes – veronika.valdes@keysschools.com
28 days ago, Key Largo School
Summer Rec
πŸ’™πŸŒͺ️ β€œWe saved a seat for you…” πŸŒͺοΈπŸ’™
Our Kindergarten classrooms are ready, our teachers are excited, and at Key Largo School we can’t wait to welcome our newest students! πŸ“šβœ¨
πŸŽ“Class of 2039 this is where your journey begins!
If your child is starting Kindergarten for the 2026-2027 school year, come see what makes our school such a special place to learn, grow, and feel right at home.
🌟 Kindergarten Kickoff at Key Largo School 🌟
πŸ“… Wednesday, April 22
🌞 Morning Session: 9:00–10:00 AM
πŸŒ™ Evening Session: 5:30–6:30 PM
We’re offering two convenient times so every family can join us!
✨ What you’ll experience:
β€’ Step inside our Kindergarten classrooms
β€’ Meet our caring, dedicated teachers & staff
β€’ Pick up registration packets and get your questions answered
β€’ See the fun, engaging environment your child will love
At Key Largo School, we’re proud of our strong, supportive community and we’d love for your family to be a part of it. πŸ’™
πŸŒͺ️ Join the Storm! πŸŒͺ️
Check us out on Facebook and Instagram @klstornados
about 2 months ago, Key Largo School
Kinder Kickoff english
kinder kickoff spanish
πŸ“šπŸŒͺ️ 2026 Key Largo School Tornados Summer Reading Challenge is Here! πŸŒͺοΈπŸ“š
Calling all our future Kindergarten, 1st Grade, and 2nd Grade Tornados! Get ready to Read Up a Storm this summer and keep those reading skills growing all vacation long!
β˜€οΈ Visit the library
πŸ“– Read with your family
⭐ Complete our Summer Reading Challenge
🎯 Read at least 5 books and try some of our bonus activities!
Each grade level has its own recommended reading list filled with fun, engaging books to help students stay sharp and ready for a successful school year. Every book you read helps build confidence, imagination, and a lifelong love of learning!
πŸ“š Incoming Kindergarten Readers
Explore classics like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Corduroy, Curious George, and more.
πŸ“š Incoming 1st Grade Readers
Enjoy favorites such as Clifford the Big Red Dog, Danny and the Dinosaur, The Tale of Peter Rabbit, and other exciting stories.
πŸ“š Incoming 2nd Grade Readers
Discover books like Winnie the Pooh, The Gingerbread Man, Mango, Abuela, and Me, and many more.
🌟 Bonus Challenges
βœ”οΈ Read outside for 20 minutes
βœ”οΈ Visit the public library
βœ”οΈ Draw your favorite book character
βœ”οΈ Tell someone about your favorite book
βœ”οΈ Practice letters, sight words, and writing skills
We can't wait to hear about all the adventures our Tornados discover through reading this summer!
πŸ’™πŸ’› Read. Learn. Soar. πŸ’›πŸ’™
1 day ago, Key Largo School
Kinder  Grade Summer Reading
1st  Grade Summer Reading
2nd  Grade Summer Reading
πŸ“šπŸŒͺ️ Calling All Future 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Tornados! πŸŒͺοΈπŸ“š
The 2026 Key Largo School Summer Reading Challenge is here, and we’re inviting our upper elementary students to spend the summer exploring new adventures through books!
β˜€οΈ Whether you're traveling, relaxing at home, or visiting the library, reading is one of the best ways to keep your mind active and ready for the new school year. This summer, challenge yourself to read at least 3 books from your grade-level reading list and complete some fun bonus activities along the way!
πŸ“– 3rd Grade Readers
Travel to magical lands, solve mysteries, journey to the moon, and meet unforgettable characters through books like Charlotte’s Web, Matilda, The Little Prince, and more.
πŸ“– 4th Grade Readers
Discover stories of courage, friendship, imagination, and adventure with titles such as The Tale of Despereaux, Because of Winn-Dixie, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and Esperanza Rising.
πŸ“– 5th Grade Readers
Explore powerful stories and inspiring biographies including Wonder, Hidden Figures, I Am Malala, The Secret Garden, and Refugee.
⭐ Bonus Tornado Challenges
βœ”οΈ Read outside for 20 minutes
βœ”οΈ Visit your local library
βœ”οΈ Read to a younger sibling or friend
βœ”οΈ Draw your favorite character or scene
βœ”οΈ Write a book recommendation for another Tornado reader
βœ”οΈ Practice reading and vocabulary skills
Every page you turn helps build stronger readers, critical thinkers, and lifelong learners. We can't wait to hear about the books that inspire you this summer!
πŸ’™πŸ’› Read. Learn. Soar. πŸ’›πŸ’™
1 day ago, Key Largo School
3rd  Grade Summer Reading
4th  Grade Summer Reading
5th Grade Summer Reading
πŸ“šπŸŒͺ️ Middle School Tornados: Your Summer Reading Adventure Awaits! πŸŒͺοΈπŸ“š
Calling all future 6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Tornados! This summer is the perfect time to explore new worlds, discover inspiring stories, and keep your reading skills strong for the year ahead.
The 2026 Key Largo School Summer Reading Challenge encourages students to read at least 2 books from their grade-level reading list and complete fun bonus activities throughout the summer.
πŸ“– Future 6th Grade Readers
Embark on unforgettable journeys with books like Hatchet, The Phantom Tollbooth, A Long Walk to Water, Treasure Island, and Number the Stars.
πŸ“– Future 7th Grade Readers
Dive into classic adventures, historical accounts, and powerful stories with titles such as The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, The Count of Monte Cristo, Old Yeller, and Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass.
πŸ“– Future 8th Grade Readers
Challenge yourself with thought-provoking novels, biographies, and historical works including Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl, The Hobbit, Long Walk to Freedom, The Call of the Wild, and The Wright Brothers.
⭐ Bonus Tornado Challenges
β˜€οΈ Read outside for 20 minutes
πŸ“š Visit the public library
🎨 Draw your favorite book character
πŸ’¬ Share your favorite book with a friend or family member
✍️ Practice writing, vocabulary, and literacy skills
Reading over the summer helps students stay engaged, build confidence, and return to school ready to succeed. Whether you enjoy adventure, history, fantasy, biographies, or mystery, there’s a book waiting for you!
πŸ’™πŸ’› Tornado Reader Goal: Read, learn, grow, and soar all summer long! πŸ’™πŸ’›
1 day ago, Key Largo School
6th grade summer reading
7th Grade Summer Reading
8th  Grade Summer Reading

To find Summer School Bus Routes, click here.

2 days ago, Monroe County Schools
Summer bus routes

The Monroe County School Board will hold a Retreat for Capital Project Planning and their regular business meeting in Key West on Tuesday, June 09, 2026.

The Retreat will begin at 3:30 P.M. and conclude at approximately 4:30 P.M. The meeting will take place at the City Manager’s Conference Room Upstairs at City Hall, 1300 White Street, Key West, FL 33040.

The Regular Business Meeting will follow 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 listed on the agenda.

Citizens who wish to address the Board during their Regular Meeting 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.

Click here to see the Meeting Agenda.

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. Click here to view the meeting.

If a person decides to appeal 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
June 02, 2026

2 days ago, Monroe County Schools
School Board Meeting
Dear KLS Families,
As we wrap up another wonderful school year, I would like to take a moment, on behalf of our teachers and staff, to thank you for your support, partnership, and encouragement throughout the year. It has been a truly rewarding year, and we are incredibly proud of all that our students have accomplished.
Every student has something to celebrate. Whether it was taking on a new challenge, growing in confidence, discovering a new passion, or showing kindness and compassion to others, each child has made meaningful progress this year.
Our students brought curiosity, creativity, enthusiasm, and energy into their classrooms each day. They engaged in meaningful learning experiences, explored new ideas, conquered challenging books, collaborated on creative projects, asked thoughtful questions, and created lasting memories along the way. Watching them learn, grow, and succeed has been a true joy for all of us.
We are grateful for the trust you place in our school and for the important role you play in your child's educational journey. Your support and partnership help make our school community stronger and contribute greatly to our students' success.
As summer begins, we hope your family enjoys a well-deserved break filled with relaxation, adventure, and quality time together.
Enjoy your summer, and we look forward to welcoming everyone back in August for another exciting year of learning and growth.
Warm regards,
Mr. Pais
3 days ago, Key Largo School
Message from Mr. Pais
πŸŒžπŸ“š KLS & PKS Summer School and Summer Recreation Bus Schedule 🚌🍎
Get ready for an exciting summer of learning, growth, and fun! We are excited to welcome our recommended students to the KLS & PKS Summer School and Summer Recreation Program.
πŸ“… Program Dates: June 4 – July 2
🚫 No School: June 19
⏰ Program Hours: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Key Largo School
βœ… Breakfast and lunch provided daily
βœ… Bus transportation available (see attached bus routes and schedules)
βœ… Designed for students who were recommended by their teachers
This program is open to KLS and PKS students who have been recommended by their teachers. Our goal is to help students stay engaged, strengthen academic skills, and build confidence throughout the summer.
🚌 Important: Please review the attached bus schedules carefully to find your child's assigned route, stop location, and pickup/drop-off times.
We look forward to helping our students have a successful and rewarding summer learning experience! πŸŒŸπŸ“–
πŸ“ž For questions or additional information, please contact the school office.
3 days ago, Key Largo School
Reef Racers Bus
Captain Splash Bus
Kraken Cruiser Bus
Dolphin Disco Bus
🍎 FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT KEY LARGO SCHOOL 🍌
Feeding South Florida will be hosting a FREE food distribution event at Key Largo School on:
πŸ“… Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
πŸ“ Key Largo School
104801 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037
Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
To help speed up the process, please complete the registration form before arriving: πŸ”— tinyurl.com/FSFMobilePantry
Please share this post with friends, family, and neighbors who may benefit from this opportunity. Together, we can help ensure everyone in our community has access to nutritious food.
3 days ago, Key Largo School
Food Distribution
πŸŒͺοΈπŸ“š 4th Quarter Report Cards Have Been Posted! πŸ“šπŸŒͺ️
4th Quarter report cards are now available in the Student/Parent Portal. Please log in to review your student's final quarter grades and academic progress.
Thank you for your continued support throughout the school year, and congratulations to our students on completing another successful quarter! πŸŽ‰
3 days ago, Key Largo School
Report cards posted
πŸŒžπŸ“š SUMMER SCHOOL IS COMING! 🚌🍎
πŸ“… Dates: June 4 – July 2
🚫 No School: June 19th
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
πŸ“ Location: Key Largo School
βœ… Breakfast and lunch provided daily
βœ… Bus transportation available
βœ… Designed for students who were recommended by their teachers
This program is open to students from KLS and PKS who have been recommended by their teachers.
We look forward to helping our students stay engaged, build skills, and have a successful summer learning experience!
For questions, please contact the school office.
3 days ago, Key Largo School
summer school
πŸ“’ Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, May 29, is the LAST DAY of the 2025–2026 school year! πŸŽ‰πŸŒͺ️ Students will dismiss at 12:30 PM for early release. Thank you to our students, staff, and families for an amazing school year filled with learning, growth, and memories. We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer! β˜€οΈπŸ“šπŸ’™πŸ’›
8 days ago, Key Largo School
Early Release
πŸŽ’πŸŒ€ KLS Families! πŸŒ€πŸŽ’
The LAST DAY students may bring backpacks to school will be Wednesday, May 27th! β˜€οΈ
After May 27th, students should leave backpacks at home as we wrap up the school year with end-of-year activities and celebrations! 🌴😎
Thank you for helping us finish the year strong - summer is almost here! πŸ’™πŸ’›
16 days ago, Key Largo School
Last day backpacks
🚨 YEARBOOK ALERT 🚨
The wait is almost over! πŸŽ‰πŸ“š
Key Largo School yearbooks are dropping THIS Friday, 5/22!
Get ready to relive all the memories, friendships, and fun moments from this school year. Don’t miss out on getting your copy! πŸ’™πŸ’›
16 days ago, Key Largo School
Yearbook
🌴🧳 TACKY TOURIST DAY is coming! πŸ•ΆοΈπŸŒΊ
Get ready to celebrate the LAST DAY OF SCHOOL on Friday, May 29, 2026 with all the tropical vibes! 🌞✈️
Wear your wackiest and tackiest travel attire think Hawaiian shirts, socks with sandals, oversized hats, cameras, fanny packs, and all things touristy! πŸ“ΈπŸ–οΈ
πŸŽ‰ Early Release Day
πŸŽ‰ PBIS Celebration
πŸŽ‰ Lots of fun to wrap up an amazing school year!
We can’t wait to see everyone’s tacky tourist style! 🌺😎🌴
18 days ago, Key Largo School
Tacky Tourist Day
πŸŽ‰ GREAT NEWS, KLS FAMILIES! πŸŽ‰
KLS Aftercare will officially be returning for the 2026–2027 school year beginning this August! 🌟 We’re so excited to welcome our students back for another year of learning, fun, and friendship after school!
Our program includes:
πŸ“š Homework Help
🎨 Fun Activities & Crafts
🀝 Friends & Community
🍎 Snack Time
πŸ’™ Caring Staff & Safe Environment
At KLS Aftercare, students are more than supervised they’re encouraged, supported, and having fun every day! πŸŽ‰
✨ K–5 ONLY ✨
More registration information will be coming soon, so stay tuned and get ready for another AMAZING year at Key Largo School! πŸŒͺοΈπŸ’›πŸ’™
18 days ago, Key Largo School
KLS Aftercare
πŸ“Œ Reminder: Free ECG Testing for New High School Student Athletes (2026–2027)
🏈❀️ ATTENTION FUTURE HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETES ❀️🏈
Keys AHEC Health Centers is offering FREE ECG screenings for all students NEW to high school sports for the 2026–2027 school year with NO out-of-pocket cost! Sports physicals are included if needed.
πŸ“ Screening Dates & Locations
βœ… Marathon High School β€” May 18–22, 2026
βœ… Coral Shores High School β€” June 1–5, 2026
βœ… Key West High School β€” June 8–12, 2026
πŸ“ž Appointments are REQUIRED
Call (305) 743-7111 ext. 210 and ask for the ECG Test to schedule.
🩺 ECG results are reviewed by a pediatric cardiologist and may take up to 8 days.
πŸ“‹ Patient forms:
https://keysahec.org/ecg-sports-physical-program/
Please share with student athletes and families preparing for the upcoming sports season! πŸƒβ€β™‚οΈβš½πŸ€πŸˆ
18 days ago, Key Largo School
Keys AHEC
πŸŽ‰ COMING SOON! πŸŽ‰
The PBIS Power Dollar Store is almost here! πŸ›οΈβœ¨
From May 19–29, Pre-K through 4th grade students will have the chance to cash in their hard-earned PBIS Power Dollars for fun prizes, toys, and exciting goodies! πŸ§ΈπŸ€πŸš—πŸ“š
We are so proud of our students for showing positive behavior, leadership, and school spirit every day. Keep earning those Power Dollars β€” the shopping fun starts soon! πŸ’™πŸ’›
πŸ“… Dates: May 19–29
πŸ‘§πŸ‘¦ For: Pre-K – 4th Grade Students
18 days ago, Key Largo School
PBIS Power Dollar Store
Dear Key Largo School Families,
I wanted to take a moment to recognize the truly outstanding educators who make our school such a special place. Every day, our teachers go above and beyond to inspire, support, and guide our students, not just academically, but as growing individuals.
Their dedication, creativity, and care are at the heart of everything we do. Whether they are staying late to help a student, designing engaging lessons, or simply offering encouragement at the right moment, their impact is profound and lasting.
We are incredibly fortunate to have such passionate and committed professionals at Key Largo School. Please join me in expressing appreciation for the remarkable work they do each day.
Thank you for your continued support of our school community.
Mr. Pais
24 days ago, Key Largo School
Thank you teachers