January 2026

Open Enrollment Begins Entirely Online January 20th
Open Enrollment Begins Entirely Online January 20th
01/15/2026
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
01/15/2026
In spite of total blindness, North Fort Myers junior Samuel Olarte-Rojas demonstrates exceptional achievement in the world of music.
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Lee County Schools Achieves Highest Graduation Rate in District History
Lee County Schools Achieves Highest Graduation Rate in District History
01/14/2026
The School District's overall graduation rate reached 89.8%, a 4% increase from the previous year that nearly doubles the state's 2.5% increase.
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Fort Myers High
Fort Myers High Named to Advanced Placement School Honor Roll
01/13/2026
College Board announced that Fort Myers High School has been named to the 2025 Advanced Placement® Program (AP®) School Honor Roll, earning Gold distinction —an upgrade from the school's Silver recognition in 2024.
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The School District Partners with Fleetforce Truck Driver Training
The School District Partners with Fleetforce Truck Driver Training
01/08/2026
The School District of Lee County is partnering with FleetForce Truck Driver Training to establish a CDL training program. The program will recruit and train aspiring commercial truck drivers to support Southwest Florida’s growing workforce needs.
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Child Care of Southwest Florida Centers
Child Care of Southwest Florida Centers
01/08/2026
Child Care of Southwest Florida is a nonprofit organization providing high-quality, accessible early childhood education and care for young children (6 weeks to 8 years old) in Southwest Florida.
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