DREAM BIG! In celebration of National Poetry Month this April, The Studios of Key West invites young writers across Monroe County to enter the Robert Frost Poetry Contest for Kids & Teens.
Whether it’s a few lines or a full page, rhymed or free verse, every voice matters. This annual contest is a chance for students ages 6–18 to share their creativity, tell their stories, and be recognized for their work.
Cash prizes awarded in two age groups:
1st: $150 / 2nd: $100 / 3rd: $50 + 3 Honorable Mentions
Deadline: Thursday, April 30
Submit up to 3 poems to: poetry@tskw.org
Open to Monroe County students
Winners will be celebrated at a public reading and awards ceremony this May at The Studios of Key West.
Learn more by clicking here.
ECMC & Marathon's Champions for Change Announce:
COMMUNITY TOWN HALL PARENT PREVENTION EVENTS
America turns 250 and Florida students can help tell the story! K-12 students are invited to submit original art or essays celebrating Florida’s contributions to our nation’s history.
For contest rules and submission guidelines, visit: america250floridacontest.com
Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Invite Students and Educators to Participate in the 2026 Black History Month Contests. Six winners will be awarded a 2-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Plans. All K-12 #FloridaStudents are encouraged to participate.
Read the full announcement by clicking this link.
See flyer for details!
In an open letter to Florida Parents, the Florida Commissioner of Education, Anastasios Kamoutsas announced increased scores for students as shown in progress monitoring for this school year. In the letter, he says in part:
"When I became Commissioner of Education in July 2025, I set two priorities for Florida’s schools: student safety and academic achievement. I am pleased to share that progress monitoring results for the 2025-2026 school year continue to show students succeeding thanks to Florida’s first-in-the-nation progress monitoring assessments."
The entire letter can be seen by clicking the image, or by clicking this link.
He also shared resources parents can use to help their students succeed:
"In addition, the Florida Department of Education is proud to provide parent resources for student success in Mathematics and English Language Arts to help families support learning at home. Each guide outlines key concepts and skills taught by grade level, defines important terms, and offers practical activities and questions to encourage learning beyond the classroom – all aligned to the B.E.S.T. Standards. "
TRAP
Check out their hard work in Marathon's Center for Performing Arts November 6th - 8th at 7 p.m. and November 9th at 2 p.m.
