Superintendent Edward Tierney welcomes students and their families for the Upcoming 2026-27 School Year.
Click this link to read the entire letter!
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.
Celebrate Your Shark's Special Day! 🦈🎂
Is your child's birthday coming up? Make their day even more memorable with a Sugarloaf School Birthday Marquee Announcement!
For just $20, your child's birthday will be featured on our school marquee and school-wide internal monitors during their birthday month—a fun way to celebrate your Sugarloaf Shark with our entire school community!
🎈 Getting started is easy!
Simply scan the QR code or complete the form and submit your payment here:
https://keysschools.revtrak.net/sls/
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.
We're excited to invite all Sugarloaf School families to Pop-In with the Principal as we gear up for an amazing new school year!
📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
Whether you're a returning Shark family or joining us for the first time, this is a great opportunity to stop by, ask questions, and check a few back-to-school items off your list—all in one place!
Stop in to:
🚌 Learn about updated bus route times
👨👩👧 Sign up for daycare
🍽️ Fill out lunch forms
💻 Get help signing up for the Focus Parent Portal
📋 Complete school forms
❓Ask questions and connect with our team
Our goal is to help every family feel informed, prepared, and ready for a fin-tastic school year at Sugarloaf School. Whether you need assistance with paperwork, transportation, or simply want to say hello, we're here to help!
We can't wait to welcome you back and kick off another great year of learning, leadership, and success!
📅 Tuesday, July 28
🕒 3:00–5:00 PM
Whether you're a returning Shark family or joining us for the first time, this is a great opportunity to stop by, ask questions, and check a few back-to-school items off your list—all in one place!
Stop in to:
🚌 Learn about updated bus route times
👨👩👧 Sign up for daycare
🍽️ Fill out lunch forms
💻 Get help signing up for the Focus Parent Portal
📋 Complete school forms
❓Ask questions and connect with our team
Our goal is to help every family feel informed, prepared, and ready for a fin-tastic school year at Sugarloaf School. Whether you need assistance with paperwork, transportation, or simply want to say hello, we're here to help!
We can't wait to welcome you back and kick off another great year of learning, leadership, and success!
Reminder, Sugarloaf Families! Beginning this August, Sugarloaf School will move to a single school day schedule for all students.
This new schedule will:
*Create a more consistent school day for all students
*Simplify drop-off and pick-up for families
*Strengthen routines and support student success
*Help us continue building a positive school community
Updated bus route information will be shared as soon as it is finalized.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we begin another amazing year!
This new schedule will:
*Create a more consistent school day for all students
*Simplify drop-off and pick-up for families
*Strengthen routines and support student success
*Help us continue building a positive school community
Updated bus route information will be shared as soon as it is finalized.
Thank you for your continued partnership and support as we begin another amazing year!
Mark Your Calendars, Shark Families!
As we prepare for another amazing school year at Sugarloaf School, we want to help families plan ahead by sharing the 2026–2027 FAST testing windows.
These state testing windows provide the timeframe during which assessments may be administered. Our school's specific testing schedule will be shared with families once dates are finalized, so stay tuned!
By planning ahead, we can work together to ensure students are well-rested, present, and ready to do their very best.
Thank you for partnering with us as we support every Shark's success. Here's to a fantastic year of learning, leadership, and growth!
As we prepare for another amazing school year at Sugarloaf School, we want to help families plan ahead by sharing the 2026–2027 FAST testing windows.
These state testing windows provide the timeframe during which assessments may be administered. Our school's specific testing schedule will be shared with families once dates are finalized, so stay tuned!
By planning ahead, we can work together to ensure students are well-rested, present, and ready to do their very best.
Thank you for partnering with us as we support every Shark's success. Here's to a fantastic year of learning, leadership, and growth!
Here is the dress code for Sugarloaf School. We look forward to seeing everyone soon!
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
At Sugarloaf School, our themed spirit days are a fun way to build school pride, encourage creativity, and bring our Shark community together. To help our families plan ahead, we're sharing just a few examples of the spirit days and themed celebrations you can expect during the 2026–2027 school year!
We know a little extra time to prepare makes participation easier, so we hope this sneak peek helps you plan ahead and join in the fun!
Please note that these are examples of our annual celebrations. Additional themed days, activities, and details will be shared throughout the school year, and all events are subject to change.
We can't wait to see our Sharks showing their school spirit all year long!
We know a little extra time to prepare makes participation easier, so we hope this sneak peek helps you plan ahead and join in the fun!
Please note that these are examples of our annual celebrations. Additional themed days, activities, and details will be shared throughout the school year, and all events are subject to change.
We can't wait to see our Sharks showing their school spirit all year long!
The countdown to an amazing school year is on! We can't wait to welcome our Shark families back for Meet the Teacher on Tuesday, August 11th!
VPK & Elementary (K–5)
10:00–10:30 AM
Meet your teacher, visit your classroom, and get excited for a fantastic year ahead!
Middle School (Grades 6–8)
10:30–11:30 AM
Students and families will follow a mock bell schedule, giving everyone the opportunity to:
Meet each teacher
Visit every classroom on the student's schedule
Practice moving between class periods before the first day of school
This is a great chance to get familiar with campus, ask questions, and start the year feeling confident and Shark Strong!
We can't wait to welcome everyone back to Sugarloaf School as we continue Growing Leaders, One Habit at a Time.
National Night Out is August 4th! Mark your calendars for this great event!
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.
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!
Save the date!
Important End-of-Year awards ceremonies coming up!
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.
Bicycle Rodeo May 9th at KWHS!
Come have fun and learn about bike safety at the same time. Click the image for details of this fun event!
Don’t miss the Shark-Key Newsletter, our weekly, student-created publication! Each edition highlights what’s happening around campus, celebrates student achievements, and shares important updates—all written and designed by our students.
Kickoff to Kindergarten!
We’re excited to welcome our future Kindergarten families to MCSD’s annual Kindergarten Kickoff! Come meet our amazing staff, visit classrooms, pick up registration packets, and get ready for a fun start to your child’s school journey.
Check your school’s date and time, and we can’t wait to see you there!
We’re excited to welcome our future Kindergarten families to MCSD’s annual Kindergarten Kickoff! Come meet our amazing staff, visit classrooms, pick up registration packets, and get ready for a fun start to your child’s school journey.
Check your school’s date and time, and we can’t wait to see you there!
