Poinciana Elementary

After his first 90 days as the Monroe County School District’s Superintendent of Schools, Edward Tierney gave a report to the School Board about what he has observed, what his team...

The kids at Poinciana Kids are obsessed with our brand-new turf! Installed over Thanksgiving break, it’s like stepping onto fresh grass on a winter day in Key West—soft, green, an...

Meet our fantastic four office elves! During the busiest time of year, they keep everything running smoother than Santa’s sleigh. From answering endless calls, juggling schedules,...

We are so grateful to all of our amazing parents who joined us for this year’s Family Thanksgiving Luncheon! Thanks to your support and participation, this was one of our largest ...

Poinciana Elementary would like to thank Yvette Mira-Talbott and Krystin Guerra from The Rotary Club of Key West for donating gift cards to Fausto's yet again this year. The Rotar...

Today in math class, something magical happened! Our amazing teacher used the Concrete–Representational–Abstract (CRA) approach to help students truly see how fact families work. ...

On behalf of our entire school community, we extend our heartfelt thanks for the sweet basket of honey donated by the Southernmost Baptist Church. Their kindness and thoughtfulnes...

On Veterans Day, we proudly recognize and honor the 61 Veterans who are currently employed with the Monroe County School District. We thank these members who have served our coun...

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...