Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! ✨🌎🌸
From September 15 through October 15, Monroe County School District proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Throughout our schools, we celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences that enrich our classrooms and strengthen our community. 💙📚
Join us as we recognize the achievements, stories, and lasting impact of Hispanic and Latino Americans—past, present, and future!
¡Celebremos juntos! | Let’s celebrate together!
🗽✨ NEW YORK CITY, HERE WE COME! ✨🗽
KLS families, are you interested in learning more about our exciting student trip to New York City in May 2027? 🍎🏙️
This trip is open to KLS Middle School students in grades 6–8!
Join us for a Parent Information Meeting to learn all about the trip!
📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 5:15 PM
We’ll discuss what students will see and do, travel details, costs and payment options, fundraising opportunities, and how to register. Come get all the details and find out how your middle school student can be part of this unforgettable NYC adventure! 🗽✈️🍎
KLS families, are you interested in learning more about our exciting student trip to New York City in May 2027? 🍎🏙️
This trip is open to KLS Middle School students in grades 6–8!
Join us for a Parent Information Meeting to learn all about the trip!
📅 Wednesday, September 16
⏰ 5:15 PM
We’ll discuss what students will see and do, travel details, costs and payment options, fundraising opportunities, and how to register. Come get all the details and find out how your middle school student can be part of this unforgettable NYC adventure! 🗽✈️🍎
🏐🌪️ KLS Tornado Volleyball is back at HOME! 🌪️🏐
Come out and cheer on our Tornados as they take on PKS! 💙💛
📅 Tuesday, September 15
📍 KLS Gym
🏐 JV – 4:30 PM
🏐 Varsity – 5:30 PM
🎟️ Admission: Students $1 | Adults $5
🍕 Pizza and snacks will be available at concessions!
Please enter the gym through the north side/back parking lot entrance. Gates open 30 minutes before game time.
Let’s fill the gym and show our Tornados some KLS spirit! 🌪️📣💙💛
Come out and cheer on our Tornados as they take on PKS! 💙💛
📅 Tuesday, September 15
📍 KLS Gym
🏐 JV – 4:30 PM
🏐 Varsity – 5:30 PM
🎟️ Admission: Students $1 | Adults $5
🍕 Pizza and snacks will be available at concessions!
Please enter the gym through the north side/back parking lot entrance. Gates open 30 minutes before game time.
Let’s fill the gym and show our Tornados some KLS spirit! 🌪️📣💙💛
🌪️💙💛 KLS FAMILIES — SAVE THE DATE!
Join us for a special evening at Key Largo School as we celebrate our students, families, and community at our Title I Open House & Hispanic Heritage Night! 🎉🌎
📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Key Largo School
Come visit your child’s classroom, connect with our KLS teachers and staff, and see all the wonderful things happening at school! 📚✏️ Then, enjoy an evening celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and heritage of the Hispanic community. ❤️💃🎶
We can’t wait to welcome our Tornado families to campus for a night of learning, community, culture, and FUN!
🌪️ Once a Tornado, Always a Tornado! 💙💛
Join us for a special evening at Key Largo School as we celebrate our students, families, and community at our Title I Open House & Hispanic Heritage Night! 🎉🌎
📅 Wednesday, September 23
⏰ 5:00–6:30 PM
📍 Key Largo School
Come visit your child’s classroom, connect with our KLS teachers and staff, and see all the wonderful things happening at school! 📚✏️ Then, enjoy an evening celebrating the rich cultures, traditions, and heritage of the Hispanic community. ❤️💃🎶
We can’t wait to welcome our Tornado families to campus for a night of learning, community, culture, and FUN!
🌪️ Once a Tornado, Always a Tornado! 💙💛
😂 Are you tired of fighting with your child about completing unfinished classwork? Tired of hearing “I don’t have any homework!” only to discover… they actually do? 😆📚
Have we got a solution for you! 🙌🌪️
KLS Aftercare still has spots available for students in grades K–5! 💙💛
Send them to us after school, where they can get a little work done, have a snack, spend time with friends, and enjoy fun activities—all before heading home! 🎉
🍎 Homework Help — because sometimes homework goes a little smoother when someone other than Mom or Dad says, “Let’s get this finished!” 😂
🎨 Arts & Crafts & Fun Activities
🤝 Time with Friends
❤️ Caring, Supportive Staff
🥨 Snacks to keep those after-school energy levels up!
Basically… they get to have fun, you get a little extra breathing room, and maybe—just maybe—your evening has one less homework battle. 😉 WIN-WIN!
🌪️ KLS Aftercare is safe, fun, engaging, and conveniently happens right where your child already is!
📝 Spots are still available! Register today:
https://tinyurl.com/Aftercare-Registration
Questions? Contact Jennifer Martino:
📞 305-453-1255 x57358
📱 305-697-7079
📧 jennifer.martino@keysschools.com
Come join the Aftercare fun! 💙💛🌪️
Have we got a solution for you! 🙌🌪️
KLS Aftercare still has spots available for students in grades K–5! 💙💛
Send them to us after school, where they can get a little work done, have a snack, spend time with friends, and enjoy fun activities—all before heading home! 🎉
🍎 Homework Help — because sometimes homework goes a little smoother when someone other than Mom or Dad says, “Let’s get this finished!” 😂
🎨 Arts & Crafts & Fun Activities
🤝 Time with Friends
❤️ Caring, Supportive Staff
🥨 Snacks to keep those after-school energy levels up!
Basically… they get to have fun, you get a little extra breathing room, and maybe—just maybe—your evening has one less homework battle. 😉 WIN-WIN!
🌪️ KLS Aftercare is safe, fun, engaging, and conveniently happens right where your child already is!
📝 Spots are still available! Register today:
https://tinyurl.com/Aftercare-Registration
Questions? Contact Jennifer Martino:
📞 305-453-1255 x57358
📱 305-697-7079
📧 jennifer.martino@keysschools.com
Come join the Aftercare fun! 💙💛🌪️
The Key Largo School Fall Book Fair is coming the week of September 21 – 25th! Here is the link to our Scholastic Bookfair homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/keylargoschool also here’s the QR code for the homepage”
¡La Feria del Libro de Otoño de la Escuela Key Largo se celebrará la semana del 21 al 25 de septiembre! Aquí tienen el enlace a la página principal de nuestra feria del libro de Scholastic: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/keylargoschool. También incluimos el código QR de la página.
¡La Feria del Libro de Otoño de la Escuela Key Largo se celebrará la semana del 21 al 25 de septiembre! Aquí tienen el enlace a la página principal de nuestra feria del libro de Scholastic: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/keylargoschool. También incluimos el código QR de la página.
🏐🌪️ KLS Tornado Volleyball is HOME this Wednesday! 🌪️🏐
Come out and cheer on our Tornados as they take on Marathon! 💙💛
📅 Wednesday, September 9
📍 KLS Gym
🏐 JV – 5:00 PM
🏐 Varsity – 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Students $1 | Adults $5
🍕 Pizza and snacks will be available at concessions!
Please enter the gym through the north side/back parking lot entrance. Gates open 30 minutes before game time.
Bring your Tornado spirit and help us pack the gym! 🌪️📣
Come out and cheer on our Tornados as they take on Marathon! 💙💛
📅 Wednesday, September 9
📍 KLS Gym
🏐 JV – 5:00 PM
🏐 Varsity – 6:00 PM
🎟️ Admission: Students $1 | Adults $5
🍕 Pizza and snacks will be available at concessions!
Please enter the gym through the north side/back parking lot entrance. Gates open 30 minutes before game time.
Bring your Tornado spirit and help us pack the gym! 🌪️📣
🌪️ OUR TORNADOS ARE HERE ALL DAY AND EVERY DAY! 🌪️
We understand that there are times when students must miss school, and we appreciate families communicating with teachers in advance whenever possible.
🩺 A note from a doctor’s office can excuse a medical appointment.
🤒 When your child is sick, parents/guardians may contact the school to excuse absences for up to 3 days. Beyond 3 days, a doctor’s note is needed to excuse additional absences.
❤️ Please notify the school when there is a family emergency so we can ensure your child’s absence is properly documented and excused.
Every day at school matters and we want our Tornados here, learning, growing, and making a difference!
💙💛 Be here. Be ready. Be a Tornado! 🌪️
We understand that there are times when students must miss school, and we appreciate families communicating with teachers in advance whenever possible.
🩺 A note from a doctor’s office can excuse a medical appointment.
🤒 When your child is sick, parents/guardians may contact the school to excuse absences for up to 3 days. Beyond 3 days, a doctor’s note is needed to excuse additional absences.
❤️ Please notify the school when there is a family emergency so we can ensure your child’s absence is properly documented and excused.
Every day at school matters and we want our Tornados here, learning, growing, and making a difference!
💙💛 Be here. Be ready. Be 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 💙💛
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! 💙💛🌪️
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.
🎒 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! 💙💛
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! 👟
