📚🌪️ 2026 Key Largo School Tornados Summer Reading Challenge is Here! 🌪️📚
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!
☀️ Visit the library
📖 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!
📚 Incoming Kindergarten Readers
Explore classics like Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?, Corduroy, Curious George, and more.
📚 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.
📚 Incoming 2nd Grade Readers
Discover books like Winnie the Pooh, The Gingerbread Man, Mango, Abuela, and Me, and many more.
🌟 Bonus Challenges
✔️ Read outside for 20 minutes
✔️ Visit the public library
✔️ Draw your favorite book character
✔️ Tell someone about your favorite book
✔️ Practice letters, sight words, and writing skills
We can't wait to hear about all the adventures our Tornados discover through reading this summer!
💙💛 Read. Learn. Soar. 💛💙

📚🌪️ Calling All Future 3rd, 4th, and 5th Grade Tornados! 🌪️📚
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!
☀️ 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!
📖 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.
📖 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.
📖 5th Grade Readers
Explore powerful stories and inspiring biographies including Wonder, Hidden Figures, I Am Malala, The Secret Garden, and Refugee.
⭐ Bonus Tornado Challenges
✔️ Read outside for 20 minutes
✔️ Visit your local library
✔️ Read to a younger sibling or friend
✔️ Draw your favorite character or scene
✔️ Write a book recommendation for another Tornado reader
✔️ 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!
💙💛 Read. Learn. Soar. 💛💙

📚🌪️ Middle School Tornados: Your Summer Reading Adventure Awaits! 🌪️📚
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.
📖 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.
📖 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.
📖 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
☀️ Read outside for 20 minutes
📚 Visit the public library
🎨 Draw your favorite book character
💬 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!
💙💛 Tornado Reader Goal: Read, learn, grow, and soar all summer long! 💙💛

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

🍎 FREE FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT KEY LARGO SCHOOL 🍌
Feeding South Florida will be hosting a FREE food distribution event at Key Largo School on:
📅 Friday, June 5, 2026
⏰ 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 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: 🔗 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.

🌪️📚 4th Quarter Report Cards Have Been Posted! 📚🌪️
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! 🎉

🌞📚 SUMMER SCHOOL IS COMING! 🚌🍎
📅 Dates: June 4 – July 2
🚫 No School: June 19th
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Key Largo School
✅ Breakfast and lunch provided daily
✅ Bus transportation available
✅ 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.

📢 Reminder: Tomorrow, Friday, May 29, is the LAST DAY of the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉🌪️ 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! ☀️📚💙💛

🎒🌀 KLS Families! 🌀🎒
The LAST DAY students may bring backpacks to school will be Wednesday, May 27th! ☀️
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! 💙💛

🚨 YEARBOOK ALERT 🚨
The wait is almost over! 🎉📚
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! 💙💛

🌴🧳 TACKY TOURIST DAY is coming! 🕶️🌺
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! 📸🏖️
🎉 Early Release Day
🎉 PBIS Celebration
🎉 Lots of fun to wrap up an amazing school year!
We can’t wait to see everyone’s tacky tourist style! 🌺😎🌴

🎉 GREAT NEWS, KLS FAMILIES! 🎉
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:
📚 Homework Help
🎨 Fun Activities & Crafts
🤝 Friends & Community
🍎 Snack Time
💙 Caring Staff & Safe Environment
At KLS Aftercare, students are more than supervised they’re encouraged, supported, and having fun every day! 🎉
✨ K–5 ONLY ✨
More registration information will be coming soon, so stay tuned and get ready for another AMAZING year at Key Largo School! 🌪️💛💙

📌 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.
📍 Screening Dates & Locations
✅ Marathon High School — May 18–22, 2026
✅ Coral Shores High School — June 1–5, 2026
✅ Key West High School — June 8–12, 2026
📞 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.
📋 Patient forms:
https://keysahec.org/ecg-sports-physical-program/
Please share with student athletes and families preparing for the upcoming sports season! 🏃‍♂️⚽🏀🏈

🎉 COMING SOON! 🎉
The PBIS Power Dollar Store is almost here! 🛍️✨
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! 🧸🏀🚗📚
We are so proud of our students for showing positive behavior, leadership, and school spirit every day. Keep earning those Power Dollars — the shopping fun starts soon! 💙💛
📅 Dates: May 19–29
👧👦 For: Pre-K – 4th Grade Students

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

🌪️Give Your Child a Strong Start at Key Largo Schools!🌟
Enrollment for VPK & Head Start (2025–2026) is now OPEN! 🎉
At Key Largo, our Tornados grow strong from the start offering a safe, nurturing, and fun learning environment for children ages 3–5.
👧🧒 Who can apply?
✔️ Children ages 3, 4, or 5 by Sept. 1
✔️ Families who meet Head Start income guidelines
✔️ No employment requirement for parents
📚 Programs Available:
✨ VPK (FREE for all Florida 4-year-olds) – Prepare your child for kindergarten success
✨ Head Start – Comprehensive support for eligible 3- and 4-year-olds and their families
💡 Why it matters:
✔️ School readiness & early learning
✔️ Social & emotional development
✔️ Health, nutrition & wellness support
✔️ Family resources & support
📝 How to apply:
💻 Online: www.keysschools.com/page/pre-k-and-vpk-in-the-keys
🏫 In person: Visit your preferred school office
📞 Call to schedule an appointment with a Family Advocate
⚠️ Please do not drop off applications without an appointment.
📌 Spots fill quickly don’t wait! Give your child the best start possible.

☀️🌴 2026 Summer Recreation @ KLS 🌴☀️

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

📍 Location: Key Largo School
📅 Dates: June 4 – July 2, 2026
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Students will enjoy:
🔬 STEM
🎨 Art
⚽ PE & Games
🧪 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.

🔗 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! 💙💛

Questions?
📧 Mr. Smith – ryan.smith@keysschools.com
📧 Veronika Valdes – veronika.valdes@keysschools.com

All students new to athletics must have an ECG done prior to getting clearance to participate in athletics for the 2026-2027 school year. We are grateful to AHEC for providing these opportunities for students to get them done, along with their physicals. Please be sure to make an appointment to be seen.