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More than 600 Students Earn Advanced Program Diplomas

09/12/2024

The School District of Lee County is proud to congratulate the 626 students who earned their International Baccalaureate Diploma or their Cambridge AICE Diploma at the end of the 2023-2024 school year.

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Five Students Named Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit® Scholarship Program

09/11/2024

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce five students have been selected as Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit® Scholarship Program. National Merit® Semifinalists represent less than 1% of all high school seniors.

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175 Students Earn National Academic Honors from College Board

09/10/2024

Students with a GPA of 3.5 or higher and have excelled on the PSAT/NMSQT or PSAT 10, or earned a score of 3 or higher on two or more AP Exams; and are African American or Black, Hispanic American or Latinx, Indigenous, and/or attend school in a rural area or small town are eligible for an award.

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Student Athlete of the Month: Vaughn Lennon (September 2024)

09/08/2024

Kicking off the series is Fort Myers High kicker/punter Vaughn Lennon. The All-American is one of the top punters in the country and already has Division 1 offers from some of the most respected colleges in sports and academics.

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District Wins - September 6, 2024

09/06/2024

Everybody at Cape Coral Technical College is extremely grateful for our recent $52,000 scholarship donation. Learn more about this heartwarming story, and other remarkable moments that we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

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District Wins - August 30, 2024

08/30/2024

Thanks to some very special volunteers, the Buckingham Exceptional Student Center is now enjoying a totally renovated playground. Meet these incredible volunteers, along with all of the other magnificent moments we'd like to share in a brand spanking new edition of District Wins!

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Upcoming Bid Opportunity with the District

08/26/2024

The School District of Lee County has partnered with Gordian to establish a Job Order Contracting (JOC) program and is hosting a virtual informational meeting on August 20th at 10 a.m.

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District Wins - August 23, 2024

08/23/2024

It was all smiles on the faces of our students at Colonial Elementary School, thanks to a generous donation of Stanley Cups. Learn all about this warmhearted story and other incredible moments that we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

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School District Earns 2024 Aetna Workplace Well-being Award

08/20/2024

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce it has received a Leading the Way Aetna Workplace Well-being Platinum Award for the second year in a row.

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Estero High and the Village of Estero Celebrate New Turf Field at Jeff Sommer Stadium

08/19/2024

The School District of Lee County and the Village of Estero are excited to announce the ribbon-cutting and celebration of the Jeff Sommer Stadium new turf field will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 as the Estero High School Wildcats host the Riverdale Raiders to open the 2024 football season.

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Middle School's New Seven-Period Schedule

08/17/2024

This year, middle schools are switching to a seven-period schedule, offering more consistent class time and better teacher support. See how this change is making a big difference for students and staff!

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District Wins - August 16, 2024

08/16/2024

It's a special back to school edition of District Wins!

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The 2024 Ripple Walk

08/15/2024

The staff of Fort Myers Middle Academy welcomed back their students with a traditional Ripple Walk.

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Student Athlete of the Month: Mia Lane (May 2024)

06/10/2024

North Fort Myers High junior Mia Lane shines on the softball diamond by hitting home runs, getting on base, and being a respected leader on the team. She carries that same discipline at the plate to her studies.

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District Wins - June 7, 2024

06/07/2024

School may be out, but there’s still wins to share!” At Cape Elementary School, it was a bittersweet first and last day for this incredible teacher. Learn all about this touching story and other special moments that we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

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Lee County School Board Seeking Advisory Committee Members

06/05/2024

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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School District Honors Three Staff Members

05/29/2024

As the school year comes to an end, three staff members are being honored by the District for their work to serve students.

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Summer BreakSpot Adds Grab and Go Options

05/29/2024

The School District of Lee County is again partnering with Florida’s Summer BreakSpot program to keep children healthy and well-nourished while school is out.

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District Wins - May 24, 2024

05/24/2024

This was a moment that a Lehigh Acres Middle School student will remember forever. Find out what prestigious award they recently earned, along with other incredible moments that we'd like to share in the very latest edition of District Wins!

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School District Longevity Awards: May 23, 2024

05/24/2024

The School District of Lee County recognized and honored the dedicated service and commitment of school district employees who have reached significant milestones in their careers.

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Four Students Earn Awards for Women in STEM

05/23/2024

The Dunbar High School Technology Academy is adding to its award-winning honors with four students recently honored by the National Center for Women and Information Technology (NCWIT).

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School District Receives $12 Million US Department of Education Magnet School Assistance Program Grant

05/21/2024

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce it has received a $12 million, 5-year competitive grant award from the U.S. Department of Education’s Magnet Schools Assistance Program. This grant will support innovative magnet programs at Bonita Springs Elementary, Edgewood Academy, and Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. Elementary to attract families and enrich school choice offerings.

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Sunshine State Scholars (2024)

05/20/2024

Zeke Dube-Garrett from Cypress Lake High School and Sophia Dupeyron from Cape Coral High School were awarded 1-year scholarships provided by State Farm and the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.

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District Wins - May 17, 2024

05/17/2024

The students at Lehigh Acres Middle School were recently in charge for the day. Enjoy watching the teachers and administrators celebrate "Dress Like a Student Day," along with some of our other sensational moments in the newest edition of District Wins!

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Maximus Brady: A Quest for 4 State Titles

05/16/2024

Summer vacation is around the corner, but there is something to watch for next school year's wrestling season. Mariner High wrestler Maximus Brady is now a three time State Champion and has a shot at winning a fourth before he graduates next year.

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Lehigh Senior High SAVE Promise Club Making a Difference

05/16/2024

Students across Lee County are taking the lead to make their schools safe by joining a Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE) Promise Club. SAVE Promise Clubs educate and empower students to prevent violence in their schools, homes and communities.

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Nishini Fernando: Rock Star Student

05/15/2024

Meet Nishini Fernando, Dunbar High School rock star student.

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Superintendent Awards Three Students a 2-Year Florida Prepaid College Scholarship

05/14/2024

The cost of college is a little easier now for three high school seniors. Superintendent Dr. Ken Savage selected the students as the inaugural winners of the Florida Prepaid Superintendent Scholarship.

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School Board of Lee County Earns Master Board Certification

05/13/2024

The School Board of Lee County is being recognized as a Master Board by the Florida School Board Association. The leadership curriculum is designed to offer meaningful learning sessions concentrating on student achievement through the four pillars of the FSBA Governance Model.

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District Wins - May 10, 2024

05/10/2024

It was a very special day for a Trafalgar Elementary School student, as members of the Cape Coral Police Department stopped by for a fantastic surprise. Find out what he was given, along with other incredible moments that we'd like to share in a brand new District Wins!

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Zeke's Story: Overcoming Obstacles

05/10/2024

Zeke McKeon is a kindergartner at Three Oaks Elementary. Although he proves every day he is no different than any other student, he has an inspiring story of overcoming obstacles.

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Two Students Selected as National Merit® $2,500 Scholarship Winners

05/08/2024

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce Dunbar High School Seniors Advaith Menon and Jaansi Parsa have been selected as National Merit $2,500 scholarship winners.

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Teacher Appreciation Week 2024

05/08/2024

Teacher Appreciation Day and Week provide us with a wonderful opportunity to recognize the incredible dedication, passion, and hard work that teachers bring to our school community.

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District Wins - May 3, 2024

05/03/2024

Our teachers at Fort Myers Middle Academy just celebrated National Sign Language Day by wearing their specialty T shirts along with a unique classroom presentation. Learn more about this touching story, and other wonderful moments that we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

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New Teacher of the Year and Apples Mentor of the Year

05/02/2024

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce Robert Jones is the 2024 New Teacher of the Year. The District is also proud to announce that Leanne Olmstead is the 2024 APPLES Mentor of the Year.

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School District to Honor the School Lunch Heroes

05/01/2024

The School District of Lee County is celebrating School Lunch Hero Day on Friday, May 3, 2024 by recognizing hard working Food and Nutrition Service employees.

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Student Athlete of the Month: Meghan Lay

04/30/2024

No fault here! Estero High's Meghan Lay is going to States for the third time in her tennis career. She excels in tennis while taking college level courses and serving her school and community through student government and committees.

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District Wins - April 26, 2024

04/26/2024

It was a very special and relaxing day for our Gifted Girls Club from Colonial Elementary School. Find out what they were provided with in the newest edition of District Wins!

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In a first for the School District, the Bonita Springs Fire Department donated a Rescue Pumper to the Firefighting Academy at Ida S. Baker High School, giving the students a one of it’s kind hands on opportunity to train.

Bonita Springs Fire Department Donates Rescue Truck to Ida S. Baker High School

04/25/2024

There’s something about a fire truck that just draws people near. Kids want to see it, sit in it and imagine what it would be like to work from it. Adults too. So, when the Bonita Springs Fire Department drove one of their trucks onto the Ida Baker High School campus to donate it to the school, the students in the Firefighting Academy were there to greet it.

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Fort Myers Technical College adds First-in-Florida LPN-RN Pathway

04/23/2024

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce Fort Myers Technical College is introducing a new program that will facilitate future healthcare professionals' journey to becoming a Registered Nurse in less time and for a fraction of the cost. This novel LPN to RN pathway takes two years instead of four and saves the student more than $53,000.

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District Wins - April 19, 2024

04/19/2024

When a Tice Elementary School first grader found out that his brand-new classmate had a birthday the very next day, he surprised him with something so special. Watch the newest edition of District Wins!

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Amanecer Elementary Cambridge Program

04/17/2024

Amanecer Elementary in Lehigh Acres is the first elementary school in Lee County with a Cambridge Primary Program - providing students an opportunity to learn about global perspectives, enhancing their growth not only as students, but as citizens of the world. Video produced by Lee Schools TV student intern, Riley Barson.

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Latinos in Action

04/16/2024

A new class that started last year, Oak Hammock Middle School's 'Latinos in Action' teaches Spanish-speaking students leadership and other skills designed to help them thrive. Video produced by Lee Schools TV student intern, Itzel Lugo-Hernandez.

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