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Cape Coral Technical College’s LPN Program Ranked First in Florida

06/23/2022

We are excited to announce that the Practical Nursing program at Cape Coral Technical College has been ranked first in Florida by NursingProcess.org

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June 2022 Half-Cent Sales Tax Update

06/21/2022

Here are some of the great things happening in our school district, thanks to the half-cent sales tax increase. Learn more about our upcoming projects and to see how the money is being used.

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District Wins - June 16, 2022

06/16/2022

It's an honor that many students never receive, but 29 students at Diplomat Middle School did receive theirs. Check out this amazing story and other special summertime moments we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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Cambridge International Formally Recognizes the District as District of The Year

06/15/2022

Cambridge International, part of the University of Cambridge and the world's largest provider of international education programs, has officially honored the School District of Lee County with the U.S. District of the Year Award plaque this week during a recognition ceremony at Lee County Public Education Center.

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District Wins - June 10, 2022

06/10/2022

An Estero High School Art Student recently had her "Leave the Scene Clean" art contest winning effort displayed on the side of a Waste Pro Truck. Meet this phenomenal young artist and some of the other special moments that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

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Free College for Union Members and their Families

06/10/2022

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce a new opportunity for members of the Teachers Association of Lee County (TALC) and the Support Personnel Association of Lee County (SPALC) and their families to continue their education.

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The Summer Series 2022

06/09/2022

Academic Services and Professional Development provided many professional learning sessions, Over 1000 Teachers and Administrators came together to collaborate, exchange ideas, and learn!

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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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Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast

12/23/2021

We wanted to show our bus drivers how much we love and appreciate them this holiday season.

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The Impact of a School Resource Officer

12/21/2021

A school resource officer is making 800 positive impacts every time he steps into Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School. See how he is changing lives one day at a time.

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Suncoast Credit Union Approves $270,000 in Grants to the District

12/17/2021

The District is excited to announce it has received nearly $270,000 in grants for the 2021-2022 school year from the Suncoast Credit Union Foundation to support students and teachers.

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Podcast Episode 50: Phil Savage and Carson Mulvey

Podcast Ep. 50

12/17/2021

Superintendent Dr. Ken Savage is the special guest host for this episode of the Lee Schools TV podcast. He speaks with his brother, Dunbar math teacher Phil Savage and Dunbar senior Carson Mulvey about what makes a successful teacher student relationship.

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