Poinciana Elementary

We’re thrilled to announce that Miss Hale has been named our Inclusion Teacher of the Year for 2025! Her dedication, compassion, and commitment to creating an inclusive and emp...

Definitely a Math in Motion at Poinciana! This week our 5th graders turned our front driveway into a high speed learning zone as part of our Pelicans & Police Program with KWPD. ...

We’re celebrating some amazing student achievements: Laci Blanco took 1st place in the Pet Masquerade junior division! She dressed as a bee—just like she is at school with Hill’s...

We are thrilled to celebrate, a dedicated and inspiring second grade teacher who has been selected by her colleagues as POI’s Teacher of the Year. Known for her commitment, work e...

October 20–24, 2025 is National Bus Safety Week. The Theme is: “Safe Stops. Stronger Communities” This week, we join districts across the country in recognizing the vital role...

To our amazing elementary school principals Melissa Alsobrooks (GAE), Linda Schafer (SSE) and Tara Whitehead (POI)- thank you for nurturing young minds, leading wit...

Monroe County Special Olympics athletes delivered an outstanding performance at the 2025 South Region Fall Classic, at Nova Southeastern University on Oct. 5, 2025, bringing home ...

Huge congratulations to all the students who ran for student council officer positions! Your courage, leadership, and dedication to making a difference are truly inspiring. And a...

This week, our Curriculum Team joined forces with Poinciana Elementary’s incredible administration team to spotlight the bright moments happening in classrooms across campus. From...

At PKS, our schoolwide theme this year is: THINK Before You Speak This year-long focus kicks off with Unity Month, reminding us all of the power of kindness, respect, and empat...

Congratulations to our Staff and Teacher of the Month for August, Ms. Robin Fraga and Ms. Heidi McConnell!

Superintendent Ed Tierney and Deputy Superintendent Amber Acevedo recently attended the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS) conference, joining educatio...

After months of collaborative negotiations, the United Teachers of Monroe (UTM) and the Monroe County School District (MCSD) have reached a tentative agreement on the teachers' a...

The City of Key West’s City Attorney Kendal Harden has issued a memo clarifying a recent court decision regarding the open carrying of firearms. On September 10 th , the First Dis...

A heartfelt THANK YOU to Senator Ana Maria Rodriguez and State Representative Jim Mooney for championing a $3.5 million investment in MCSD! This incredible funding will help rest...

The Monroe County School District proudly celebrates its continued partnership with John Padgett and the Golden Fleece Foundation (GFF), whose investment in student success has dr...

Key West Police SRO Kenny Beerbower showed off his newly wrapped law enforcement vehicle at Poinciana School. He thanked Rick Haskins of Colocada Vacation Rentals for his sponsor...

September 17th is Constitution Day and students across Monroe County School District are diving into the foundation of our democracy through engaging lessons and activities that e...

Keys AHEC and the Monroe County School District are excited to announce a new dental clinic at the Horace O'Bryant School! Keys AHEC provides access to primary medical care and...

Each day, our schools will take part in activities that teach the three simple steps of the Sandy Hook Promise program to build connection and inclusion: See Someone Alone – not...