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Summer BreakSpot to Provide Free Breakfast and Lunch While School is Out

06/02/2023

The School District of Lee County is partnering with Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program to keep children healthy and well-nourished while school is out. The Summer BreakSpot Program allows the District’s Food and Nutrition Services Department to provide free meals to children who are 18 years and younger at no cost to them during the summer.

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Dunbar High Students Represent Florida at Certiport® National Technology Competitions

06/01/2023

Three Dunbar High School students will go for the triple crown this summer at the 2023 Certiport® Microsoft Office Specialist U.S. National Championship.

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School District Selects School Social Worker of the Year

05/26/2023

In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, the School District’s population of homeless students increased 800%, to more than 4,300 students.

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District Wins - May 26, 2023

05/26/2023

We're so very proud of Eliza from Diplomat Elementary School who was just named as the AAA Safety Patrol of the Year. Take a look at her remarkable story along with other special moments that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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Lee County School Board Seeking Advisory Committee Members

05/25/2023

The Lee County School Board is actively searching for members to join their Citizens Advisory Committees. These committees meet on a regular basis to provide input, support and advice to the Board.

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Hurricane Ian: A Look Back

05/24/2023

It has been eight months since Hurricane Ian hit our area. Here is a look back at the District's efforts to rebuild and reopen from the time the storm hit to today.

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Kimmy Hachey: Conquering Cancer

05/22/2023

When fourth grader Kimmy Hachey returned to the classroom this school year for the first time in two years after battling cancer, her family at Bonita Springs Elementary made sure she felt comfortable and loved.

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District Wins - May 20, 2023

05/20/2023

An Estero High School Senior just received a JROTC scholarship for $152,000. Find out more on this incredible young man's journey, and other special moments that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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Spring Creek Elementary Students Thank Ohio Students

05/17/2023

Spring Creek Elementary students meet Avon Heritage Elementary students for the first time after Avon donated play equipment to Spring Creek after Hurricane Ian.

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District Wins - May 12, 2023

05/12/2023

Our students at Gateway Elementary School found a unique way to help celebrate Autism Acceptance Week. Take a look at this heartfelt story and other incredible moments that we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

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Shadowing The Superintendent

05/11/2023

Meet Aukai Turner, a fifth grade student from Franklin Park Elementary School who just recently got to job shadow our Superintendent Dr. Bernier.

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Teachers Surprised with Letters from Former Students

05/10/2023

For Teacher Appreciation Week, Dr. Bernier and District leaders surprised teachers with heartfelt messages written to them by former students.

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Lee County Student Film and Television Awards Ceremony 2023

05/05/2023

The results are in for the winners of the 2023 Lee County Student Film & Television Awards! Check out our Star Wars-themed awards show to see a showcase of the best student filmmakers in Lee County!

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Summer Learning Opportunities

05/03/2023

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce a special webpage has been created to make searching for summer school options simpler.

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District Wins - April 28, 2023

04/28/2023

A group of students from Harns Marsh Middle School just took a recent trip to Tallahassee, and presented a mock bill in the Senate Chamber. Learn all about their remarkable trip , and other special moments that we'd like to share in the very latest edition of District Wins!

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Riverdale High Cafeteria Employee Selected as a Tyson Foods Hunger Hero

04/27/2023

Jaye Dahlke is a hunger hero. Her inspirational story convinced Tyson Foods to select her as one of five Hunger Hero’s for 2023

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Cypress Lake High School Senior Wins Song of the Year Award

04/25/2023

Kristen Noble was just honored with a CARA (Contemporary Acapella Recording Award) award from the Contemporary A Cappella Society for Best Original Song by a Scholastic Group. The CARA is the a cappella community’s version of the Grammy award and honors a cappella groups from across the globe.

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New Teacher of the Year and APPLES Mentor of the Year

04/21/2023

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce Taylor VanDemark is the 2023 New Teacher of the Year and Jessica Heckler is the 2023 APPLES Mentor of the Year.

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District Wins - April 21, 2023

04/21/2023

One special student from Orangewood Elementary School is now the 2023 Carson Scholar Recipient. Take a look at her remarkable story and other special moments that we'd like to share in this newest edition of District Wins!

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Franklin Park Elementary Building Supervisor is Florida School Related Employee of the Year

04/19/2023

The School District of Lee County is proud and excited to announce that James Busscher, Building Supervisor at Franklin Park Elementary School, is the Florida School Related Employee of the Year.

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District Wins - April 14, 2023

04/14/2023

It's a talented team of percussionists from North Fort Myers High School and Lehigh Senior HIgh that combined to bring home first place in a recent competition. Learn all about their incredible achievement in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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Finalist for Florida School Related Employee of the Year

04/10/2023

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce that James Busscher, Building Supervisor at Franklin Park Elementary School, is a finalist for Florida School Related Employee of the Year.

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Franklin Park Demolition

04/07/2023

The demolition of Franklin Park Elementary has begun! One step closer to a brand new school building and community center!

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District Wins - April 6, 2023

04/06/2023

Let's congratulate a group of East Lee County High School Teachers who've now achieved perfect attendance this year.

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District Wins - March 31, 2023

03/31/2023

The girl's soccer team from Trafalgar Middle School are now Lee County Champions. Learn more about their perfect season and other incredible moments that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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Fifteen Seniors Awarded Red Sox Foundation Scholarships

03/29/2023

The recipients were chosen based on academic excellence, financial need and a demonstrated commitment to community service.

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District Wins - March 24, 2023

03/27/2023

Meet Elizabeth Beers from Bonita Springs Middle Center for the Arts, the 2023 Lee County Spelling Bee Champion. Find out where her next competition will take place and other special moments we'd like to share in the very latest edition of District Wins!

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Mirror Lakes Elementary Named a 2023 Model School

03/17/2023

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce Mirror Lakes Elementary has been named a 2023 Model School by The International Center for Leadership in Education.

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District Wins - March 17, 2023

03/17/2023

A group of students from Varsity Lakes Middle School just returned from New Jersey with the Global Cheer Team Championship. Take a look at their incredible accomplishment and other special moments that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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Thirty-five Students Honored as Carson Scholars

03/14/2023

The Carson Scholars Fund awards $1,000 college scholarships to students in grades 4-11 who excel academically and are dedicated to serving their communities.

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Memorial Brick Laying Ceremony for FWC Officer Julian Keen

03/13/2023

The Southwest Florida Public Service Academy will add a 45th memorial brick in honor of Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission Officer Julian L. Keen to its Fallen Officers Memorial at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, March 27, 2023.

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District Wins - March 10, 2023

03/10/2023

The City of Cape Coral recently hosted our students from Patriot Elementary School for Public Works Education Day. Learn all about this story and other special moments we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

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Fort Myers Beach Elementary Students Perform the National Anthem for the Florida Everblades

03/08/2023

Students from Fort Myers Beach Elementary School performed the National Anthem in front of a crowd of nearly 8,000 people at a Florida Everblades hockey game on Saturday, Feb. 25.

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School District Holding Teacher Recruitment Fair in Puerto Rico

03/08/2023

The School District of Lee County is increasing its international recruitment efforts by returning to Puerto Rico for the first time in three years to hold a job fair.

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National School Social Work Week

03/03/2023

The week of March 5th through 11th is recognized as National School Social Work week. We are celebrating the critical role school Social Workers play in helping every student reach their highest personal potential.

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Villas Elementary Book Fair 2023

02/28/2023

In preparation for National Read Across America Day, the students at Villas Elementary School were provided with free books from FOX-4 News.

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Job Fair for the New Middle School in Lehigh Acres

02/27/2023

We are opening a new middle school in Lehigh Acres in August and hiring for all available teaching and non-instructional positions on Thursday, March 16th.

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Mariner High School JROTC are State Champions in Marksmanship

02/16/2023

The Mariner High School JROTC Marksmanship team is the first team from Lee County to ever win the Florida JROTC State Championship.

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Two Students Win National Awards for Cambridge Assessment Tests

02/13/2023

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce that two students have won national awards for their performance on the June 2022 Cambridge Advanced International Certificate of Education (AICE) Assessments.

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SWFL Reading Festival

02/10/2023

Each year the Southwest Florida Reading Festival gets better and better and this year promises to be the best one yet! There is something for all ages to experience at the Southwest Florida Reading Festival.

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District Wins - February 10, 2023

02/10/2023

Thanks to a generous donation from the National Center on Education and the Economy, the students at Lexington Middle School are helping to revitalize our campus after Hurricane Ian.

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Dr. Joseph Restino Appointed Middle School QQ Principal

02/09/2023

The Lee County School Board approved the appointment of Dr. Joseph Restino as principal of Middle School QQ at their February 7, 2023 meeting.

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Welcome Back Sanibel School!

02/09/2023

Students and staff at The Sanibel School celebrated the official reopening of their campus!

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Eleven Schools Earn Level 1 certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™

02/07/2023

Level 1 certification means these schools have created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture,” which is the foundation for every level that follows.

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Spring Talent Recruitment Fair Scheduled for April 29th

02/06/2023

Principals and department hiring managers will be at the Lee County Public Education Center interviewing and hiring teachers, school psychologists, speech-language pathologists, school social workers, and school counselors for the 2023-2024 school year.

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Job Fair for Amanecer Elementary School

02/02/2023

Amanecer Elementary School is opening in August and hiring for all available teaching and non-instructional positions on Saturday, March 4th.

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School Board Significantly Lowers Health Care Premiums for Employees

02/01/2023

The Lee County School Board approved paying the entire cost of an employee’s base plan and is providing an additional $4,000 for dependent care.

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District Wins - January 27, 2023

01/27/2023

One member of the Fort Myers High School Marching Band has been recognized by the national media for her incredible accomplishment. Meet this dynamic young lady and other special moments that we'd like to share in the very latest edition of District Wins!

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Chief of Staff Michael Ramirez Chosen for Aspiring Superintendent Leadership Program

01/25/2023

Chief of Staff Michael Ramirez Chosen for Aspiring Superintendent Leadership Program

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High School Graduation Schedule 2023

01/24/2023

The Class of 2023 will graduate in ceremonies on May 19th, 20th and 21st at Alico Arena, Suncoast Arena, Hertz Arena and the Caloosa Sound Convention Center.

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Memorial Brick Laying Ceremony for Charlotte County Deputy

01/23/2023

Southwest Florida Public Service Academy will add a 44th memorial brick in honor of Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office Deputy First Class Christopher Taylor.

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Harns Marsh Middle Teacher is Lee County Teacher of the Year

01/20/2023

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce that Harns Marsh Middle School teacher Steven McGinley is the 2023 Lee County Teacher of the Year.

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District Wins - January 20, 2023

01/20/2023

It was a very heart warming moment at Cypress Lake High School as the 2023 recipient of the Thomas Jardas Scholarship was awarded. Take a look at this story and other special moments that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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Lee County Athletic Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

01/18/2023

The School District of Lee County is pleased to announce the Lee County Athletic Conference Hall of Fame inductees for 2023. Five athletes, three coaches, and one contributor are being recognized for their outstanding athletic accomplishments for their school or their students.

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Student Open Enrollment Begins January 17th for Middle and High School

01/17/2023

The District's Student Open Enrollment process moved online using the Focus Parent Portal for the 2023-2024 school year.

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District Wins - January 13, 2023

01/13/2023

The Fort Myers High School Marching Band celebrated the new year across the pond. Learn more about their incredible adventure, and other memorable moments that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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District to Host High School Student Enrollment Showcase

01/11/2023

The School District of Lee County invites all 8th grade students and their parents to the inaugural High School Student Enrollment Showcase on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at the Lee County Public Education Center.

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District Wins - January 5, 2023

01/05/2023

Fifth grade students at Franklin Park Elementary literally became a part of history. Take a look at their most unforgettable day, and other great moments that we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

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District Wins - December 23, 2022

12/23/2022

How wonderful is it to see our students from Gulf Elementary School thinking about others during this holiday season. Learn more about their selfless act of kindness and other special moments that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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Dunbar High School Students Earn State STEM Awards

12/21/2022

Dunbar High School has its 30th Certiport® Microsoft Office Specialist Florida State Champion. Brian Velazquez received an exceptionally high score on his Microsoft PowerPoint 2019 exam and was among the top scoring candidates in Florida.

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District Wins - December 17, 2022

12/17/2022

A very talented Cypress Lake High School Center for the Arts student just made her acting debut on America's number one tv drama, Yellowstone. Meet this dynamic young lady and other special moments that we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

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San Carlos Park Elementary Achieves Level 1 Certification in Marzano High Reliability Schools™

12/16/2022

Level 1 certification means San Carlos Park Elementary School has created a “Safe, Supportive, and Collaborative Culture.”

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Franklin Park Elementary Closing for Rebuilding Project

12/15/2022

The last day for students and staff at Franklin Park Elementary School is Wednesday, December 21, 2022. The campus is scheduled to be demolished and rebuilt in 2023 and 2024.

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Edison Park Volunteer Honored as The Florida Commissioner of Education’s Outstanding School Volunteer

12/14/2022

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce that Edison Park Creative and Expressive Arts School volunteer Sherri Sammons is the Florida Education Commissioner’s 2022 Outstanding School Volunteer.

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Embarking on a Career Path

12/13/2022

Here is a look at the classes students can take at Gateway High School to help animals and take a step closer to becoming certified veterinary assistants.

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Young Five Program Enrolling New Students

12/09/2022

The Young Five Program is for students who are eligible for kindergarten and would benefit from an extra year of social and emotional development.

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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 video journalist Sophia Cabrera.

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