A Miami-Dade County Public School • Miami, FL
Welcome to Calusa, where learning is an adventure.
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 motto "Calusa, Where Learning is an Adventure" ⛺
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
Free breakfast & lunch 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
Mark your calendar
Up next on the trail
Meet & Greet — Meet Your Teacher! 🍏
Come say hello before the first day of school. Find your classroom, meet your teacher, and start the year a step ahead.
- PreK & K9 – 10 am
- 1st Grade10 – 11 am
- 2nd Grade11 am – 12 pm
- 3rd Grade12 – 1 pm
- 4th Grade1 – 2 pm
- 5th Grade2 – 3 pm
🗓️ The August activities calendar is coming soon — follow @calusaelemschool and @CalusaElem for updates and announcements.
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
Stay connected
- Main office
(305) 385-0589 - Principal
suzethernandez@dadeschools.net - Instagram
@calusaelemschool - X / Twitter
@CalusaElem