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Student Open Enrollment

Elementary, middle and high school 26-27 choice applications will be available in the Focus Parent Portal on January 20th.

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Student Registration for August 2026

New Student Registration for August 2026

Students entering the District in August 2026 can enroll now. Parents enrolling / re-enrolling now will be notified in January when it is time to submit a School Choice Application.

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Advanced Academics and Center for the Arts

Advanced Academics and Center for the Arts

The application period for the Middle School Center for the Arts Program and the High School Advanced Academics and Center for the Arts Program runs from January 20 to February 2, 2026.

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Top of the School Bus

Transportation Optimization

The 2026-2027 student enrollment plan includes changes to high school transportation and middle school zones AA and CC transportation.

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Social Lee: Coffee and Careers

Social Lee: Coffee and Careers

Join the Talent Acquisition Team for Social Lee, happening on Wednesday, January 28th from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at Panera Bread in Cape Coral!

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Fiscal Accountability and Transparency Reports

Fiscal Accountability and Transparency Reports

The Summary Budget Reports reflect a forecasted budget, not expenditures. Going forward, the District will update the reports annually, each September, to provide details of the most recent year’s budget.

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What's Happening

Open Enrollment Begins Entirely Online January 20th

Open Enrollment Begins Entirely Online January 20th

The open enrollment period for students entering kindergarten, rising to 6th grade, or starting 9th grade in August begins January 20, 2026. Parents and guardians can complete all paperwork, upload any necessary documents, and rank their choices for the school assignment lottery entirely online.

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Guided by the Rhythm

Guided by the Rhythm

In spite of total blindness, North Fort Myers junior Samuel Olarte-Rojas demonstrates exceptional achievement in the world of music.

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Out of high regard for diversity and individuality, we seek to understand unique perspectives. We provide choices, personalize experiences, listen and support and are trustworthy and fair.

We are devoted to our mission of helping students reach their highest personal potentials. We inspire greatness, believe in our students, are enthusiastic about our successes and are bold and resilient.

We are a visionary school system pursuing educational excellence and making a positive impact in our world every day. We listen to new ideas, try new things, recognize trends and adapt quickly.

100K+Students
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13K+Employees
88.5%Graduation Rate

Our Vision

is to be a World-Class School System

Our Mission

is to ensure that each student achieves his/her highest personal potential