Lee schools continually updating safety systems https://www.wgcu.org/education/2025-10-02/lee-schools-continually-updating-safety-systems
Cape Coral Technical College provides update on expansion construction https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/cape-coral-technical-college-expansion-construction/68845291
'A sense of pride': $108 million renovations at Riverdale High help move athletics forward http://news-press.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/09/18/riverdale-completes-108-million-renovation-celebrates-pep-rally-new-gymnasium-weight-room/86074988007/
Friday Night WINK: Riverdale celebrates homecoming and school renovations https://www.winknews.com/sports/friday-night-wink-riverdale-celebrates-homecoming-and-school-renovations/article_ad5f0d88-ae09-46df-8b8f-233c1ab24efc.html
Lee County Schools Plan 10 New Buildings by 2028 as Student Population Grows https://b1039.com/2025/09/12/lee-county-schools-plan-10-new-buildings-by-2028-as-student-population-grows/
Riverdale High School unveils $108 million renovation with ribbon-cutting ceremony https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/riverdale-high-school-unveils-108-million-renovation-with-ribbon-cutting-ceremony
Lee schools approve $2.9B budget, 10-year capital plan https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/gb-daily/lee-schools-approve-2-9b-budget-10-year-capital-plan/article_3dc90aa4-d55d-4e67-9671-b062b99a43bf.html
Riverdale High celebrates $108M renovation project https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/gb-daily/riverdale-high-celebrates-108m-renovation-project/article_68064a13-0ec0-492a-b4eb-ee2c6cac9d84.html
The Pulse | A bright future begins with NNN High School https://www.northfortmyersneighbor.com/opinion/local-columns/2025/09/the-pulse-a-bright-future-begins-with-nnn-high-school/
The Bayshore School Breaks Ground for New Classrooms https://www.winknews.com/the-bayshore-school-breaks-ground-for-new-classrooms/article_0bf4ede6-8ae5-4061-b282-b83a1f9a89ca.html
The Bayshore School — North Fort Myers to get expanded K-8 campus https://www.northfortmyersneighbor.com/news/community-news/2025/09/the-bayshore-school-north-fort-myers-to-get-expanded-k-8-campus/
'THIS IS THE NEXT HIGH SCHOOL UP': New high school coming to east Lee County gets mixed community reactions https://www.fox4now.com/lehigh-acres/this-is-the-next-high-school-up-new-high-school-coming-to-east-lee-county-gets-mixed-community-reactions
New High School NNN Will Help Reduce Crowding in Lee County by 2027 https://b1039.com/2025/08/07/new-high-school-nnn-will-help-reduce-crowding-in-lee-county-by-2027/
School Board keeps moving on new Alva high school - Residents say plan favors developers https://www.news-press.com/story/news/local/2025/08/12/lee-school-board-keeps-moving-on-alva-high-school-after-tense-meeting/85577064007/
Cape Coral Technical College’s aims to fill Lee County job market gaps https://www.winknews.com/news/lee/cape-coral-technical-college-s-aims-to-fill-lee-county-job-market-gaps/article_de382e12-b2d3-448e-95c3-1d10129c992c.html
Cape Coral Technical College expansion breaks ground https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/cape-coral-technical-college-expansion-breaks-ground/65637444
A bright future begins with Lee County's new East Zone high school | Opinion https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2025/08/24/bright-future-begins-with-lees-new-east-zone-high-school-opinion/85751966007/
Half-cent sales tax has raised $643 million for schools https://www.pineisland-eagle.com/news/community-news/2025/06/half-cent-sales-tax-has-raised-643-million-for-schools/
Half-cent sales tax has raised $643 million for schools https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2025/06/06/half-cent-sales-tax-has-raised-643-million-for-schools
Half-cent sales tax has raised $643 million for schools https://www.fortmyersbeachtalk.com/news/news-from-around-the-region/2025/06/half-cent-sales-tax-has-raised-643-million-for-schools/
Half-cent sales tax has raised $643 million for schools https://www.northfortmyersneighbor.com/news/community-news/2025/06/half-cent-sales-tax-has-raised-643-million-for-schools/
No more catfish streaming down passageways. $101 million redo begins for SW Florida school https://www.news-press.com/story/money/2025/04/08/dating-to-jfk-cypress-lake-middle-demo-begins-for-vibrant-arts-use-southwest-florida-lee-county-swfl/82892832007/
Cypress Lake Middle School is getting demolished to make room for new school https://www.news-press.com/picture-gallery/news/2025/04/07/cypress-lake-middle-school-gets-demolished-to-make-room-for-new-school/82879715007/
End of an era: Cypress Lake Middle School coming down to make room for new school https://www.news-press.com/videos/news/2025/04/07/cypress-lake-middle-school-getting-demolished-to-make-room-for-new-school/82981395007/
School District of Lee County working to rebuild Cypress Lake Middle School https://www.gulfcoastnewsnow.com/article/school-district-lee-county-rebuild-cypress-lake-middle-school/64411109
Cypress Lake Middle School’s $100M upgrade promises safer classrooms https://winknews.com/2025/04/07/cypress-lake-middle-schools-100m-upgrade-promises-safer-classrooms/
Franklin Park Elementary rebuilt, ready to welcome students https://winknews.com/2024/08/05/franklin-park-elementary-rebuilt-ready-welcome-students/
New Franklin Park Elementary School to open in Dunbar for 2024-25 school year https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/gb_daily/new-franklin-park-elementary-school-to-open-in-dunbar-for-2024-25-school-year/
10 SCHOOLS IN 10 YEARS: Lee School District will build 8 in East Lee County https://www.fox4now.com/lehigh-acres/10-schools-in-10-years-lee-school-district-will-build-8-in-east-lee-county
HISTORICAL MOMENT: Franklin Park Elementary opens its doors to a new building https://www.fox4now.com/downtown-fort-myers/historical-moment-franklin-park-elementary-opens-its-doors-to-a-new-building
Franklin Park Elementary Opens https://fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/articles/franklin-park-elementary-opens/
Volunteers to gather for ‘Day of Action’ event for Franklin Park Elementary https://winknews.com/2024/07/17/volunteers-day-of-action-franklin-park-elementary/
Volunteers gather to help prepare Franklin Park Elementary for new school year https://winknews.com/2024/07/18/franklin-park-elementary-to-open/
GET READY: Volunteers roll up sleeves to prep new Ft Myers school for first day https://www.fox4now.com/downtown-fort-myers/get-ready-volunteers-roll-up-sleeves-to-prepare-new-ft-myers-school-for-first-day
At Franklin Park Elementary, everything old is now new -- and the community pride is evident https://news.wgcu.org/2024-07-24/at-franklin-park-everything-old-is-now-new-and-the-pride-is-evident? _gl=1*rivel0*_ga*NjMxMzY4ODEwLjE2ODEyMTcyMjc.*_ga_J6TEQ3S1MJ*MTcyMTgyMzgxNS45NC4xLjE3MjE4MjQyMTEuMC4wLjA. *_ga_98NHF6ZRYW*MTcyMTgyMzgxNS4xMy4xLjE3MjE4MjQyMTEuMC4wLjA.*_gcl_au*MTM5NjkyMzAzMC4xNzE4NjI2Nzc3
Volunteers get Franklin Park Elementary ready for students https://www.abc-7.com/article/volunteers-franklin-park-elementaryready-students/61732646
Construction continues at Riverdale High School for new school year https://www.nbc-2.com/article/construction-continues-riverdale-high-school-new-school-year/61756877
Buckingham's Riverdale High School sees largest overhaul in Lee district history https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/buckinghams-riverdale-high-school-sees-largest-overhaul-in-lee-district-history
Riverdale High School undergoing $108 million renovation https://winknews.com/2024/07/31/riverdale-high-school-undergoing-108-million-renovation/
Tour of new Franklin Park Elementary School in Dunbar https://www.news-press.com/videos/news/education/2024/04/01/tour-of-new-franklin-park-elementary-school-in-dunbar/73168731007/
PHOTOS: Tour of new Franklin Park Elementary School in Dunbar https://www.news-press.com/picture-gallery/news/education/2024/04/01/photos-tour-of-new-franklin-park-elementary-school-in-dunbar/73168939007/
School District receives over $500 million from half-cent sales tax https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2024/04/25/school-district-receives-over-500-million-from-half-cent-sales-tax/
School District receives over $500 million from half-cent sales tax https://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/2024/04/25/school-district-receives-over-500-million-from-half-cent-sales-tax/
School District receives over $500 million from half-cent sales tax https://www.northfortmyersneighbor.com/2024/04/25/school-district-receives-over-500-million-from-half-cent-sales-tax/
School district receives over $500M from half-cent tax https://www.captivasanibel.com/2024/04/26/school-district-receives-over-500m-from-half-cent-tax/
Students benefiting from millions in sales tax dollars https://winknews.com/2024/04/26/students-benefitting-from-millions-in-sales-tax-dollars/
All Lee County schools install weapon detecting devices, heightening security https://www.nbc-2.com/article/florida-lee-county-schools-weapon-detecting-devices-security/60659048
OPENGATE security systems installed at all district schools https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2024/04/30/opengate-security-systems-installed-at-all-district-schools/
OPENGATE security systems installed at all district schools https://www.northfortmyersneighbor.com/2024/04/30/opengate-security-systems-installed-at-all-district-schools/
2018 half penny surtax for Lee schools is working, but there is more to do: Moore About Business https://news.wgcu.org/section/business/2023-12-06/2018-half-penny-surtax-for-lee-schools-is-working-but-there-is-more-to-do-moore-about-business
Growth brings money crunch https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2023/12/07/growth-brings-money-crunch/
Growth brings money crunch https://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/2023/12/07/growth-brings-money-crunch/
Growth brings money crunch https://www.northfortmyersneighbor.com/2023/12/07/growth-brings-money-crunch/
Lemuel Teal Middle School dedication ceremony ushers in new era https://winknews.com/2023/08/01/lemuel-teal-middle-school-lee-county-ceremony/
New and rebuilt Lee schools open to their student bodies today https://news.wgcu.org/section/education/2023-08-09/new-and-rebuilt-schools-will-open-in-lee-county
Lee Schools add weapon detection systems to 16 schools. Here's what it means for students. https://www.news-press.com/story/news/education/2023/08/04/school-safety-weapons-detection-systems-added-to-16-lee-schools/70516650007/
Bonita Springs High School testing new weapons detection system https://abc-7.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/08/03/bonita-springs-high-school-testing-new-weapons-detection-system/
Bonita Springs High School testing new weapons detection system https://nbc-2.com/news/local/lee-county/2023/08/03/bonita-springs-high-school-testing-new-weapons-detection-system/
Lee County School District begins to install weapon detectors in schools https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/lee-county/lee-county-school-district-begins-to-install-weapon-detectors-in-schools
Changes to the Lee County bus system ahead of the new school year https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/lee-county/changes-to-the-lee-county-bus-system-ahead-of-the-new-school-year
Lee County School District preparing for successful school year with new resources https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/lee-county-school-district-preparing-for-successful-school-year-with-new-resources
New safety initiatives in place when Lee schools reopen today https://news.wgcu.org/section/education/2023-08-09/new-safety-initiatives-will-be-in-place-when-lee-county-schools-reopen
New schools, expansion, renovations greet Lee students https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2023/08/13/new-schools-expansion-renovations-greet-lee-students/70560791007/
Safety first as new school year begins https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/opinion/editorials/2023/08/10/safety-first-as-new-school-year-begins/
Guest Commentary: Resilience, dedication, and excitement for the new school year ahead https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/opinion/letters-to-the-editor-guest-opinions/2023/08/09/guest-commentary-resilience-dedication-and-excitement-for-the-new-school-year-ahead/
Lemuel Teal Middle School to be dedicated https://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/2023/07/27/lemuel-teal-middle-school-to-be-dedicated/
Inside Amanecer Elementary, Lehigh Acres’ newest school https://winknews.com/2023/07/28/amanecer-elementary-school-lehigh-acres/
Amanecer Elementary School in Lehigh Acres opens before school starts on August 10 https://www.haystack.tv/v/amanecer-elementary-school-lehigh-acres-opens-school-starts-august-10
Inside Amanecer Elementary, Lehigh Acres’ newest school https://www.newsbreak.com/lehigh-acres-fl/3104994574270-inside-amanecer-elementary-lehigh-acres-newest-school
Fort Myers Beach Elementary demolition among 3 school construction projects to begin this month https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/lee-county/fort-myers-beach-elementary-demolition-among-3-school-construction-projects-to-begin-this-month
Riverdale High School begins $69.5 million renovation in Lee County https://winknews.com/2023/06/20/riverdale-high-school-renovation/
New security system will greet Lee students come 2023-24 classes https://news.wgcu.org/section/democracywatch/2023-05-01/new-security-system-will-greet-lee-students-come-2023-24-classes
Weapons detection systems to be installed in county schools https://www.captivasanibel.com/2023/05/01/weapons-detection-systems-to-be-installed-in-county-schools/
Franklin Park Elementary School to start demolition and rebuild https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/lee-county/franklin-park-elementary-to-start-demolition-and-rebuild
Franklin Park Elementary School to start demolition and rebuild https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/video/franklin-park-elementary-school-start-121645462.html
Franklin Park Elementary School to start demolition and rebuild https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2981505693550-franklin-park-elementary-school-to-start-demolition-and-rebuild
Award-winning educator lends name to new Lehigh middle school https://winknews.com/2023/04/14/aaward-winning-educator-lends-name-to-new-lehigh-middle-school/
Board approves weapon detection systems for all Lee County schools next year https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/lee-county/board-approves-metal-detectors-for-all-lee-county-schools-next-year
OpenGate, a weapons detection system going into Lee County schools https://winknews.com/2023/04/19/opengate-a-weapons-detection-system-going-into-lee-county-schools/
Board approves weapon detection systems for all Lee County schools next year https://news.yahoo.com/board-approves-weapon-detection-systems-224713846.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAMUuz30XjV_c7-NMCi0lFN923rFgB0EivqeYblat4uNz2vfLxalMYehZU2LVQS0VrUYJkURsVKviMVPyp4XOA_ybu-ShLvxXp9cGX7eY3N2NtaVgtVfxoXiyCFndq8T5V7Xcz753AuO30_x0OJt7XGxDybIst7kCZ4nOWQ24cF2L
Weapons detection systems to be installed in schools https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2023/04/20/weapons-detection-systems-to-be-installed-in-schools/
School District: Half cent sales tax funded nearly 4,000 additional student seats https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/local-news/2023/04/25/school-district-half-cent-sales-tax-funded-nearly-4000-additional-student-seats/
School district: Half cent sales tax funds seats https://www.captivasanibel.com/2023/04/28/school-district-half-cent-sales-tax-funds-seats
Community can rank names for new middle school https://www.captivasanibel.com/2023/03/01/community-can-rank-names-for-new-middle-school/
A new school, a new leader, a new vision: Lee County principal builds school from scratch amid teacher shortages https://winknews.com/2023/03/20/a-new-school-a-new-leader-a-new-vision-lee-county-principal-builds-school-from-scratch-amid-teacher-shortages/
Who is Lemuel Teal? Lee Schools to name middle school after former teacher https://www.news-press.com/story/news/education/2023/03/21/who-is-lemuel-teal-and-why-is-a-middle-school-being-named-after-him/70029269007/
Podcast Ep. 62: Dr. Joseph Restino on Building Something Great https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJngiILRYRs
District to hold job fair for new Lehigh school https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/business/2023/02/02/district-to-hold-job-fair-for-new-lehigh-school/
District to hold job fair for new Lehigh school https://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/2023/02/02/district-to-hold-job-fair-for-new-lehigh-school/
District to hold job fair for new Lehigh school https://www.northfortmyersneighbor.com/2023/02/02/district-to-hold-job-fair-for-new-lehigh-school/
Amanecer Elementary Job Fair https://spotonflorida.com/southwest-florida/4419508/amanecer-elementary-job-fair-video.html
School Board appoints Dr. Joseph Restino as Middle School QQ principal https://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/2023/02/09/school-board-appoints-dr-joseph-restino-as-middle-school-qq-principal/
New name for Lehigh Acres middle school down to six finalists https://www.news-press.com/story/news/education/2023/02/20/old-lehigh-acres-middle-renaming-down-to-6-options/69923047007/
To-be-renovated Franklin Park Elementary carries rich history https://winknews.com/2023/02/22/to-be-renovated-franklin-park-elementary-carries-rich-history/
Six names under consideration for new middle school in Lehigh Acres https://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/2023/02/27/six-names-under-consideration-for-new-middle-school-in-lehigh-acres/
Lee County schools looking for name suggestions for the old Lehigh Acres Middle School https://www.winknews.com/2023/01/19/lee-county-schools-looking-for-name-suggestions-for-the-old-lehigh-acres-middle-school/
East Zone Middle School QQ needs a new name https://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/2023/01/19/east-zone-middle-school-qq-needs-a-new-name/
Franklin Park Elementary School renovations to begin https://abc-7.com/news/local/lee-county/2022/12/13/franklin-park-elementary-school-renovations-to-begin/
Franklin Park Elementary alumni gather for special night celebrating school's past, present and future https://www.fox4now.com/news/local-news/franklin-park-elementary-alumni-gather-for-special-night-celebrating-schools-past-present-and-future
Franklin Park Elementary students seal time capsule to be opened at new building site https://www.news-press.com/story/news/2022/12/20/fort-myers-elementary-school-franklin-park-students-seal-time-capsule/69732687007/
Franklin Park Elementary School put together time capsule for the new school https://www.winknews.com/2022/12/20/franklin-park-elementary-school-put-together-time-capsule-for-the-new-school/
Franklin Park Elementary closed for rebuilding project https://www.capecoralbreeze.com/news/community-news/2022/12/22/franklin-park-elementary-closed-for-rebuilding-project/
Guest opinion: What your pennies mean to families in Lehigh Acres https://www.news-press.com/story/opinion/2022/08/15/lehigh-acres-veterans-park-academy-arts-celebrates-renovation/10322900002/
Guest commentary: What your pennies mean to families in Lehigh Acres https://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/2022/08/12/guest-commentary-what-your-pennies-mean-to-families-in-lehigh-acres/