A Miami-Dade County Public School • Miami, FL
Welcome to Calusa, your passport to learning.
An "A" rated school since 2002, ranked in the top 99th percentile of Florida's 1,598 traditional elementary schools in Reading, Mathematics, and Science, and a Platinum STEM school. We can't wait to meet you.
2026-27 theme "Passport to Learning, Soaring to Success" ✈️
Our school in the spotlight
We are a Platinum STEM school! 🏆
Calusa earned the STEM Gold School Designation for Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics for eight consecutive years, earning us Platinum STEM status, Miami-Dade's highest STEM honor.
Family essentials
Everything you need, one step away
Parent Portal
Grades, attendance & district services
Student Portal
Log in to M-DCPS student apps
School Hours
Bell schedule for every grade
Supply Lists
PreK through 5th grade, plus Spanish
Lunch Menu
Menus, plus free breakfast for all students
After School Care
Registration, payments & handbook
2026-27 Calendar
Official M-DCPS school calendar
Code of Student Conduct
District policies & expectations
Student Links
AR, BrainPOP, Starfall & more
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Up next on the trail
Movie Night 🍿
Movie Night moved again and is now Tuesday, November 10. Bring lawn chairs and blankets. There is no school Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
- WhenTue, Nov 10, 6:00 PM
- Where9580 W Calusa Club Dr
Fluid Bear Workshop 🎨
A hands-on fluid art workshop for 2nd-5th graders. All materials, plus a light snack and drink, are included.
- WhenThu, Nov 12, 3:00-4:00 PM
- WhereMedia Center
- Price$25
More this month
- November 10: Honor Roll K-29:00 AM
- November 12: Honor Roll 3-59:00 AM
- November 13: Dress Down Day$1 to dress down
- November 13: Chuck E. CheeseFundraiser
- November 17: Blaze PizzaDine-Out night
- November 18: Cookie SaleWednesday
- November 19: Ice Cream TruckThursday
- November 20: Autumn DanceFriday
- November 23 to 27: No schoolThanksgiving recess
🗓️ Follow @calusaelemschool for updates and announcements all year long.
Calusa Reads!
Raising readers, one book at a time 📚
How can you help your child succeed? Reading together every day is the single best place to start. Log reading practice in Accelerated Reader and follow the district's Read-at-Home Plan.
Information & resources
Documents worth bookmarking
Our PTA is always a step ahead 💛
The parents, teachers, and staff behind the events, the spirit wear, and the classroom support. Membership is just $10, and it means the world to our kids.
Visit the PTA CornerFind us
Come say hello
Calusa Elementary School
9580 West Calusa Club DriveMiami, FL 33186
Main office: (305) 385-0589 · 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
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