MCS Summer Camp Sign Ups – Ages 5 & Under
We offer Summer Camp for students ages 5 and under. Montessori Key West Summer Camp is offered all weeks of the summer except the first and last (teacher work weeks.) Camp is offered 8AM-3:30PM for $350/week. Half day students may attend half day camp from 8AM-11:30AM for $175/week. In response to your survey feedback this Summer we will offer Extended Day care until 5PM in both programs for $75/week. Please see attached registration form. Returning students for 26/27 School Year will receive priority for Summer Camp weeks. We have limited space, so please return and complete your sign ups ASAP. Weeks are not refundable nor transferable, so please only sign up for the weeks you will need. A special thank you to our staff working over the summer to make year-round care available for our families who need it. Summer Camp 2026 Sign Up Flyer (5)
Step Up Award IDs
Families receiving Step Up Funding for the 2026-2027 School Year (students ages 5 and above as of Sept 1, 2026, as well as students ages 3 and up who qualify with a Unique Ability): Applications are live but due soon, according to their website. Please prioritize submitting your application for Step Up Funding ASAP and once approved, send your Award ID to office@montessorikeywest.com.
This Week @ MCS
Pictured:
1. An Upper Elementary friend works with a “Show my Learning” work – a volcano!
2. Two Toddler friends connecting
3. A Spanish Lime friend plays the violin in a weekly music lesson with Ms. Marci
Upcoming Events (more info below)…
Monday, May 4-Friday, May 8: Teacher Appreciation Week
Friday, May 15: Cultural Immersion/Art Auction @ 5:30PMThursday, May 21: Corporation Meeting @ 6PM on Zoom
Teacher Appreciation Week
It’s the time of year to show our gratitude for our Lead Guides & Assistants! May 4-8 is Teacher Appreciation Week. You received an email from Micaela Elechko with details on the Parent Community plan for this. Please look through your email for a message from mgh8@mac.com
Cultural Immersion/Art Auction
Please plan to join us for the Annual Cultural Immersion/Art Auction event – when our Campus transforms into an art gallery! Please plan to join us May 15th at 5:30PM with the whole family for an evening celebrating cultural immersion & art. A Live auction of each classroom’s art piece raises funds for classroom materials. Our Corporation Meeting will take place afterwards for those able to stick around. This is a very special evening and we look forward to seeing everyone there!
Weekly Miracle Makers
Oftentimes it feels like our school is powered by Miracles. Miracles large and small happen each week to pull off all that we do here. Those miracles appear in acts of love and kindness and service by parents, children, staff, alumni, community members, and more, and each week we highlight a special one here.
This week’s Miracle Maker is 
Maxine McGlone Maxine donated an enormous amount of time and energy to help plan and execute the Supper Club Fundraiser, elevating the event to a level we have never seen before. Thank you, Maxine, for all of your love and hard work to make the event magical. Your talents did not go unrecognized!!
Community News
Run for Rhonda
Our community is heavily involved in this annual event celebrating a dear friend of many of the parents and families here. Please register and take part in this celebration!
Bike Rodeo
MicroParty
Get ready to enter a world of unlimited imagination! We’re officially less than two weeks away from the MicroPARTY Live – an all ages, family friendly show of music, dancing, puppetry, and immersive multimedia based on the music of Electric Blue Yonder’s 2025 National Parenting Product Award winning Children’s album, MicroPARTY.
This is more than a children’s show; it’s a vibrant, immersive experience that blends live music by Electric Blue Yonder, theatrical performances, and the incredible talents of the Southernmost Youth Orchestra. Whether you’re bringing your kids, your grandkids, or simply your sense of wonder, this show is made for dreamers of all ages.
When: May 9th; Shows at 3pm and 5:30 pm
Where: Key West Tropic Cinema
Tickets: MicroPARTY Live Show — KeysTix.com
This is the culmination of our imaginations as artists, musicians, and creators—designed to spark joy, curiosity, and a sense of connection. Don’t miss your chance to experience the first-ever MicroPARTY Live!
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