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,...

In Pictures: Marathon High & Switlik welcome students back on first day of school

The start of the 2026-27 school year began before dawn at Marathon High School on Aug. 12. The Class of 2027 held their annual Senior...

Learning to Teaching: College students become dive instructors

Four diving students at the College of the Florida Keys have advanced from the role of student to instructor. Each successfully completed the Professional...

Keys schools are back; sheriff’s office has several safety reminders

The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office will be out in force this week with safety in mind as children return to school beginning Wednesday morning. Deputies...

Caribbean educators explore Florida Keys ecology

Ten teachers from seven Caribbean island nations concluded classes at MarineLab's teacher workshop week program on July 24. MarineLab's Caribbean Teacher Initiative provides educators...

Monroe County School Board sets tentative budget and tax rate

Monroe County School Board members began the 2026-27 budget process by setting a tentative millage rate that, despite being the lowest in more than...
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Basilica School in Key West joins Sunshine State Athletic Association

The Basilica School, once known as Mary Immaculate, has been accepted into the Sunshine State Athletic Association (SSAA). Four years ago, the Basilica School restored...

College board appoints Snyder as interim president

At a special meeting on July 20, the board of trustees of the College of the Florida Keys appointed Brittany Snyder to serve as...

Evaluations of former college president changed with new board

What a difference a year — and six new board members — made for the former president of the College of the Florida Keys. Gov....