March 2026

Cypress Lake High Senior Mackenzy Stouffer shows her defensive versatility on the softball field and her intense focus in the bowling alley. She not only finds her way into teammates' hearts, but also the hearts of special needs children.

The School District of Lee County is proud to congratulate Cypress Lake Middle School 7th grader Nihal Gelli for winning the 2026 Lee County Spelling Bee. He will represent Lee County at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May to compete for the Scripps Cup.

Lee Health needs skilled, compassionate healthcare professionals. The School District of Lee County delivers. We are grateful for this incredible partnership that's opening doors for our students every day. From our health sciences academies to real-world career pathways, we're preparing the next generation of healthcare professionals right here in Southwest Florida.

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce that 33 students have been named 2026 Carson Scholars, each earning a $1,000 college scholarship in recognition of their academic excellence and dedication to serving others.

Dunbar High math teacher Carlton Saunderson is one of the top teachers in our school district and throughout the state of Florida. With hard work and perseverance, he is teaching his students to never give up and to strive for goals they set out to achieve.

Challenger Middle School has something to celebrate, and the entire Lee County Schools community is celebrating right along with them. The school has earned statewide recognition as a 2026 Exceeding Expectations Award School.

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce a historic milestone: Cypress Lake Middle School and Hancock Creek Elementary School have become the first two schools in the State of Florida to earn High Reliability Schools (HRS) Level 3 Certification through the Marzano framework.

Representatives from Lee County Mosquito Control District visited students at Tanglewood Elementary, teaching them about what they do.

The Talent Acquisition Department of the School District of Lee County has been named a recipient of the 2026 Business Partner Award for Workforce Pathways by Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW).

Saije Wade Cody, a sixth grader at Paul Laurence Dunbar Middle School, was recently recognized as one of six statewide winners in Florida's Black History Month Student Essay Contest.

Dunbar High School has achieved extraordinary recognition in the 2026 NCWIT Aspirations in Computing Awards – Southwest Florida Region.

The Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) is proud to recognize Armor Persons, Lee County School Board Member, as its newest Certified Board Member (CBM).

There has never been a better time to join the School District of Lee County. Whether you are about to graduate from college or change careers, we can help you find a classroom to lead.