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Amanecer Elementary will be the District’s first Cambridge Primary Center

12/06/2022

As a Cambridge Primary Center, the school will provide Cambridge curriculum to help students develop deep subject knowledge, conceptual understanding and higher order thinking skills.

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District Honors School Related Employee of the Year

12/06/2022

Congratulations, James Busscher has been selected as the 2023 School Related Employee of the Year. Busscher is the Building Supervisor at Franklin Park Elementary School.

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Technical Colleges Rank 2nd in Florida for Post-Secondary Industry Certifications

12/05/2022

Fort Myers Technical College, Cape Coral Technical College and the Southwest Florida Public Service Academy awarded 685 Industry Certifications in the 2021-2022 school year.

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School District Selects Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year

11/29/2022

We are excited to announce that Brandy Macchia (Ray V. Pottorf Elementary) is the 2023 Principal of the Year and Dr. Joseph Restino (Harns Marsh Middle) is the 2023 Assistant Principal of the Year.

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Superintendent Thanksgiving Message

11/23/2022

Our world was turned upside down seven weeks ago when Hurricane Ian made landfall on our coast. But today we are still standing, rebuilding our lives and growing stronger as a community.

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District Wins - November 23, 2022

11/23/2022

It was a touching moment at Gateway Elementary School, as students surprised their classmate with a very special visitor. Check out this heartwarming moment and other exceptional events that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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A Special Message of Thanks

11/22/2022

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts, to the following school districts for all they did for us after Hurricane Ian.

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JROTC Veterans Recognition Ceremony

11/21/2022

JROTC cadets show their appreciation to veterans by holding a ceremony at the District's main office.

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Governor Desantis presenting checks to Fort Myers Tech and Cape Coral Tech administrators

Fort Myers and Cape Coral Technical Colleges Receive Workforce Development Grants

11/18/2022

The grant provides two years of seed funding to hire instructors for the programs as well as purchase the necessary fixtures, tools and equipment.

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District Wins - November 18, 2022

11/18/2022

The top STEM students at Dunbar High School just held their Annual Business Partner Breakfast, dazzling everyone with robotics, drones, and internships. Check out this spectacular event and other special moments that we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

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Pine Island Elementary Staff and Students Return

11/12/2022

Pine Island Elementary principal Dr. Thomas Millins talks about his staff and students returning to their building as the community around them rebuilds after Hurricane Ian.

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District Wins - November 11, 2022

11/11/2022

Our AVID students at Oak Hammock Middle School were helping local residents still recovering from Hurricane Ian. Take a look at what these warmhearted students did, along with other exceptional moments that we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

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Students Celebrate National Farm to School Month with a Crunch

11/09/2022

Students learned about Florida agriculture and the benefits of consuming local fruits and vegetables. Then they simultaneously taste tested Florida-grown Carambola (Starfruit).

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Podcast Ep. 58: Michael Ramirez on Hurricane Ian

11/06/2022

The Lee Schools TV Podcast sits down with the school district's Chief of Staff, Michael Ramirez, to discuss the decision-making process behind schools reopening after the hurricane.

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A Message from the Superintendent - November 4, 2022

11/05/2022

We have taken some important steps in our continued recovery from Hurricane Ian. Please watch this video message from Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier.

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District Wins - November 4, 2022

11/04/2022

Lee County School Board Members Debbie Jordan and Mary Fischer surprised the students at Tropic Isles Elementary School. Enjoy this uplifting story and other special moments that we'd like to share in the very latest edition of District Wins!

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Teachers See Damaged Classrooms for the First Time

11/02/2022

It was an emotional return to campus as teachers and staff at Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. Elementary were given the chance to see their damaged school and classrooms for the first time since Hurricane Ian devastated the building.

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District Wins - October 29, 2022

10/31/2022

The students at Edgewood Academy were recently surprised with books and basketballs upon returning to school. Learn more about this heartwarming donation, and other remarkable moments that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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Cypress Lake High School Student has Guest Starring Role on “Yellowstone”

10/31/2022

Cypress Lake High School junior Orli Gottesman has a guest starring role as Halie, girlfriend to the character Carter.

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Mariner High School JROTC Cadets Respond to Hurricane Ian

10/28/2022

The day after Hurricane Ian hit, JROTC cadets at Mariner High School jumped into action.

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Hurricane Helpers

10/28/2022

High school students from across the county are teaming up to help those in need after Hurricane Ian. Video produced by student videojournalist Sophia Cabrera.

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District Wins - April 22, 2022

04/22/2022

The very first ever Dunbar High School JROTC Drone Team just qualified for their first District Championship to be held later this month.

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Fort Myers High School to Install Synthetic Turf at Edison Stadium

04/19/2022

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce a $250,000 grant by the Miami Dolphins through the National Football League Foundation Grassroots Program will support the installation of a new synthetic turf field at Fort Myers High School’s Edison Stadium.

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Allen "Superman" Szyrwiel Challenger Middle School

04/15/2022

On this episode of the #LeeTeacherFeature series, we talk to Allen Szyrwiel, Challenger Middle School Language Arts Teacher.

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Memorial Brick Laying Ceremony for Two Lee County Sheriff’s Officers

04/14/2022

The Southwest Florida Public Service Academy will add a 42nd and 43rd brick to their Fallen Officers Memorial to honor Sgt. William Diaz and Sgt. Steven Mazzota who both lost their lives in August 2021.

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District Wins - April 14, 2022

04/14/2022

Our fifth grade Art Club students from Patriot Elementary School recently held their first ever Sketch and Fetch Art Show, all to benefit the Cape Coral Animal Shelter.

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Ray V. Pottorf Elementary Receives $5,000 Donation from New Burlington Store

04/01/2022

Burlington and AdoptAClassroom.org are adopting the teachers at Ray V. Pottorf to celebrate the opening of their new store at the Cypress Woods Shopping Center on Six Mile Cypress Parkway.

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Karen Flanders, Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School (#LeeTeacherFeature)

03/31/2022

We're excited to share with you our new #LeeTeacherFeature series that will show you more of an in-depth look at some of our awesome teachers across the county.

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Students Honored as Carson Scholars

03/23/2022

The District is excited to announce 29 students have been honored as 2022 Carson Scholars. The Carson Scholars Fund will provide each student with a $1,000 College Scholarship.

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Nine Dunbar High School Students Win Florida Technology Association State Titles

03/21/2022

Congratulations to Dunbar High School’s Technology Student Association (TSA) nine students who took first place in their Florida State TSA conference events. As a result of their hard work and dedication, all nine students are heading to the 2022 National TSA Conference.

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District Honored as Cambridge International’s District of the Year

03/17/2022

We are excited to announce we have been selected as Cambridge International’s District of the Year in the Large District category for the 2021-2022 school year.

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Suncoast Credit Union to Sponsor Lee County Spelling Bee

03/14/2022

The 24th Annual Lee County Spelling Bee will be held March 17, 2022 at Three Oaks Middle School. Suncoast Credit Union is serving as this year’s sponsor to support the competition and send the winner to the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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School Board Approves Superintendent Contract

03/10/2022

Dr. Christopher Bernier will be sworn in as Superintendent for the School District of Lee County on May 16, 2022. The Lee County School Board approved a two-and-a-half year contract for Dr. Bernier on Tuesday night.

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Students Win National Awards for Cambridge Assessment Tests

02/28/2022

We are proud to announce that Hayden Germanis and Mathew Powell have won national awards for their performance on the June 2021 Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Assessments.

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2022 Spring Teacher Recruitment Fair

02/25/2022

We are seeking passionate individuals who are ready to provide a positive and rich educational experience to our most important customers – students.

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Colonial Elementary Paraprofessional is the School Related Employee of the Year

02/10/2022

The District is excited to announce Catherine Mayorga is the School Related Employee of the Year. Mayorga is the Media Paraprofessional at Colonial Elementary School in Fort Myers.

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Dunbar High School CyberPatriot Team Finishes 3rd in Florida

02/07/2022

Congratulations to Dunbar High School’s CyberPatriot Senior Team! They earned 3rd place in the State of Florida in the Platinum Tier Division for the CyberPatriot XIV competition held by the U.S. Airforce Association.

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School Board Selects Dr. Christopher Bernier to be Superintendent

02/01/2022

At today’s special meeting The Lee County School Board selected Dr. Christopher Bernier to be the next Superintendent for the School District of Lee County. Contract negotiations will begin immediately.

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Lee County's 2022 Teacher of the Year Allison Kerner

01/27/2022

Harns Marsh Middle's Allison Kerner is the 2022 Lee County Teacher of the Year! See why Allison is an inspiration to both her students and her fellow teachers.

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Lee County Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

01/26/2022

Six athletes, one coach, and one contributor are being recognized for their outstanding athletic accomplishments for their school or their students.

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Two Dunbar High School Students Win Microsoft State Championships

01/25/2022

Isabel Liu earned the 2022 Microsoft Office Specialist Florida State Champion for PowerPoint 2019 and Carson Mulvey is the 2022 Certiport Microsoft Specialist Florida State Champion for Word 2019.

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Enrollment Open for Summer VPK Program

01/18/2022

Registration is now open for families who wish to enroll their children in summer Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) classes. To qualify students must be five years old by September 1st and have not have already accessed a VPK program.

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Hertz to Sponsor High School Teaching Academies

01/13/2022

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce that The Hertz Corporation is donating $10,000 to sponsor the District’s high school teaching academies.

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Five Superintendent Candidates Selected for Interviews

01/12/2022

The School Board of Lee County has approved five candidates as semi-finalists for the next Superintendent of the School District of Lee County.

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