Progress Reports will be posted September 15, but you don't need to wait until then to check on your child's progress. Be sure to check out Parent Portal so you can be up-to-date on grades and assignments and communicate with teachers all in one place!
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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
Marathon Middle High School's annual Club Rush is THIS FRIDAY during lunch. Find out about all the clubs at Marathon during your lunch period.
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!
All are invited...
On Friday, September 18 we will officially celebrate the naming and dedication of our stadium to Mike Puto aka, Mr. Marathon. The ceremony will take place during half time. Please note, the game starts at 5:00 PM. Please see the attached invitation and get the word out so we can have a big showing for Mr. Puto!
On Friday, September 18 we will officially celebrate the naming and dedication of our stadium to Mike Puto aka, Mr. Marathon. The ceremony will take place during half time. Please note, the game starts at 5:00 PM. Please see the attached invitation and get the word out so we can have a big showing for Mr. Puto!
Download our Welcome Back Packet today for lots of great information families need to know to start the school year!
Online applications for the 2026-2027 school year are available now!
Click here to see a flyer with more details about how to apply.
Click here to visit the Food and Nutrition Services web page.
The new school year is almost here!
Now is the perfect time to schedule your child's:
✅ Annual Physical
✅ Sports Physical
✅ Wellness Visit
✅ Dental Checkup
Monroe County School District encourages families to take advantage of the services available through Keys Kids Health Centers to help students start the year healthy and ready to learn.
Now is the perfect time to schedule your child's:
✅ Annual Physical
✅ Sports Physical
✅ Wellness Visit
✅ Dental Checkup
Monroe County School District encourages families to take advantage of the services available through Keys Kids Health Centers to help students start the year healthy and ready to learn.
Superintendent Edward Tierney welcomes students and their families for the Upcoming 2026-27 School Year.
Click this link to read the entire letter!
Off Campus Lunch and Student Parking Forms for eligible juniors and seniors are now available in the front office. Please note the pre-sale dates for student parking are August 7th & the 10th from 8:00-2:00 in the front office and off campus lunch form must be notarized.
The Monroe County School Board will convene its Regular Business Meeting on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 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 and a Job Description listed on the agenda.
Citizens who wish to address the Board 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.
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 broadcasted live at: https://monroe-k12.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1
If a person decides to appeal against 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
July 23, 2026
Citizens who wish to address the Board 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.
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 broadcasted live at: https://monroe-k12.granicus.com/ViewPublisher.php?view_id=1
If a person decides to appeal against 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
July 23, 2026
Why wait until August?
Get ahead of the back-to-school rush by downloading the Monroe County Schools app now.
You'll be ready for:
District announcements
School events
Important updates
Real-time notifications
Download today and stay one step ahead.
Here are some important dates as we get closer to the 2026-2027 School year.
Click this link to see a message from Principal Paul and lots of information about our dress code, needed school supplies, and more!
Attention students: Florida Grade 10 ELA Reading, Algebra I & Geometry Summer EOC Retake Information is HERE.
A passing score on both the Florida Grade 10 ELA Reading Exam and Algebra 1 EOC is required to earn a Florida Standard Diploma. Students who have not yet met these requirements are strongly encouraged to participate in the summer retake administration at MHS. In addition, all EOC exams are worth 30% of the final course grade therefore an improved score has the potential to positively impact the GPA. Please Ms. Keenum's S'More for dates. Use the RSVP link to confirm your student's participation.
Summer Reminder for Families!
We know summer has just begun and we hope you’re enjoying every minute! But as we all know, summer has a way of flying by, and before you know it, the new school year will be here.
This is a great time to take care of those important dentist and doctor appointments while schedules are more flexible. If appointments need to happen during the school year, be sure to use our school calendar to help plan visits on days off whenever possible.
Thank you for your continued support of our students—especially when it comes to attendance. You did an amazing job this past year making sure your children were present and ready to learn, and we truly appreciate your partnership!
