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
Notice of Public Meeting: School Board
The Monroe County School Board will hold its Regular Business Meeting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026. The session will open at 5:00 P.M. with an Organizational Meeting, followed immediately by the Regular Business Meeting at approximately 5:02 P.M. The meeting will be held at Coral Shores High School, located at 89901 Old Highway, Tavernier, FL 33070.
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 broadcast live at: www.keysschools.com/schoolboardmeetings.
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
February 18, 2026
Florida Department of Education and Volunteer Florida Invite Students and Educators to Participate in the 2026 Black History Month ContestsSix 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.
There will be a School Board Meeting at Marathon High School January 27th at 5 p.m. Visit our Public Notices page for more details.
Celebrate Birthdays
The Sugarloaf Shark Baseball Team is having a meeting today after dismissal. Students will have the opportunity to ride the elementary buses home if needed.
The team will be discussing the upcoming baseball season including uniforms. We need to have all uniform orders in by 01/12/26 to ensure they are here before the first game.
The baseball team also has a fan/team gear store that will be open the entire season and that can be viewed at:
https://bsnteamsports.com/shop/V5SbvrcZrQ
All gear is shipped directly to your home.
Thank you,
Sharks Baseball
We had to cancel the girls basketball game today against Marathon as we did not have enough players committed to playing today.
KLS had to cancel the girls basketball game for Wednesday because they have a number of girls out and wouldn't have enough.
Ocean Studies had previously canceled both basketball games scheduled for Thursday.
The boys basketball game for today against Marathon was moved to an earlier start time of 5:00.
The boys basketball game for Wednesday against KLS was moved to an earlier start time of 4:30.
There are no changes to the soccer schedule at this time.
Students will be receiving handouts with their Read-A-Thon sign up instructions today!
Watch a short video to see how to signup your reader:
https://youtu.be/12tmuXH8zCg
This account will serve as a hub for recording and monitoring your child's progress as a Reader in the event, and for you to share their Read-A-Thon message with friends and family. Use the link below to activate your student's Reader account:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/WNRwTE/1?utm=email
Thank you so much for your participation and support. Together, we can make this Read-A-Thon an amazing experience for our young readers! Happy Reading Sharks!
Please take a moment to take this Exceptional Student Education Parent Survey from the Florida Department of Education! Click on the image and scan the QR Code to participate, or click this link!
Please purchase single game passes or save some money with a season pass.
Soccer tickets also on sale.
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. "
Join us as we unite to promote healthy choices and drug-free living!
Celebrating our Food Services Workers and Transportation Department
During National School Lunch Week and National Bus Safety Week, we proudly celebrate the dedicated professionals who nourish and transport our students with care and positivity. From the smiling faces in our cafeterias to the steady hands behind the wheel, these everyday heroes create safe, welcoming environments that help our students thrive. Their commitment strengthens our schools and reflects the heart of what makes our district great.
