Plantation Key School celebrates 50 years
On Oct. 18, 1976, some 376 students walked through the doors of a new Plantation Key School for the first day of class.
Fast forward...
CFK introduces ‘Affordability Week’ for students Oct. 19-23
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) will host “Affordability Week” from Oct. 19-23 to make college real for more students of all ages....
School board remembers John Padget, honors outgoing member John Dick
The Oct. 6 meeting of the Monroe County school board in Key West began with a tribute and moment of silence for John Padget...
Key West philanthropist John Padget dies at 89
It was sometime around 1998 when John Padget spoke at a Key West Chamber of Commerce lunch in the Casa Marina’s grand ballroom.
At the...
Explore academic opportunities: CFK Virtual Academic Showcase is set for Sept. 24
The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) is hosting a virtual academic showcase for anyone thinking about next steps toward a career or credential to...
School board approves budget, talks potential increase for superintendent
Monroe County School Board members approved a 2026-27 school budget and debated superintendent Ed Tierney’s salary during the Sept. 8 meeting at Marathon High...
Former College of the Florida Keys president challenges firing
The former president of the College of the Florida Keys is contesting his July 20 termination, and has requested an administrative hearing so a...
School board approves tentative budget; gives superintendent glowing review in year one
Monroe County School Board members approved a proposed spending plan for the next fiscal year and a millage rate during an Aug. 25 meeting...
Keys schools earn ‘Ocean Guardian’ designation from NOAA
Monroe County School District was recognized on Aug. 8 as the first NOAA Ocean Guardian school district on the East Coast during a community...
New principal takes charge of Plantation Key School
Maida Court originally applied to Plantation Key School to teach English and was instead recruited to be the assistant principal. Now, nine years later,...
