The School District of Lee County

Advanced Academics / STEAM

Lee County Mock Trial

The Lee County Mock Trial Competition is a signature academic event that bridges the gap between the classroom and the courtroom. This competition provides students with a high-stakes, realistic environment to develop their advocacy, reasoning, and public speaking skills.
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Lee County History Fair

The Lee County History Fair is a prominent local academic competition that serves as the regional qualifier for Florida History Day and National History Day. The fair challenges middle and high school students to become historians by conducting extensive research on a topic of their choice.
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Our Advanced Academics / STEAM initiatives are designed to spark curiosity, challenge thinking, and ignite a lifelong love of learning. Through hands-on, inquiry-based experiences, students engage deeply with science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics—building both knowledge and confidence. These programs go beyond traditional academics, encouraging creativity, collaboration, and innovation. Whether exploring complex concepts or tackling real-world challenges, students are empowered to lead their learning and reach their full potential.

Class / Program of the Month
Mariner High's FGCU's Vester Field Station Trip

Ms. McKiernan’s Cambridge AICE Marine Science class at Mariner High School recently participated in a hands-on field experience at Florida Gulf Coast University’s Vester Field Station. During the visit, the students traveled by boat to collect water samples and conduct plankton tows, applying real-world scientific methods in an authentic research setting.

Runner-Up 
Lehigh Acres Middle School’s Science, History, and Engineering Night

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Elementary School
Advanced Academics / STEAM

Unlock your child’s creativity and curiosity with our dynamic Elementary STEAM programs! Designed to inspire young minds, our hands-on approach integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration. From building robots to painting with purpose, students explore real-world concepts in exciting and meaningful ways, laying the foundation for a lifelong love of learning and innovation.

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Middle School
Advanced Academics / STEAM

Empower your middle schooler with the skills of tomorrow through our engaging STEAM programs! Blending Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, students dive into exciting, project-based learning that sparks innovation and builds confidence. Whether they’re coding games, designing prototypes, or exploring digital media, our STEAM curriculum encourages curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

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High School
Advanced Academics / STEAM

Prepare for college, careers, and beyond with our high school STEAM and Advanced Programs! Through a rigorous curriculum that includes AP, honors, dual enrollment, and cutting-edge STEAM courses, students challenge themselves academically while developing real-world skills in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and math. With opportunities for hands-on projects, research, and innovation, our programs ignite passion, foster leadership, and equip students to thrive in a rapidly evolving world.

For more information about any programs, please contact your child's school counselor.