December 2025 News Summary

Estero High School Band Director Wins Manilow Music Teacher Award

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:56:00 GMT

Estero High School Band Director wins Manilow Music Teacher Award.

School District Honors 2026 Teacher of the Year

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 16:05:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce that Math Coach Laurel Blackburn is the 2026 Lee County Teacher of the Year.

Fire Investigation for Ida S. Baker High School

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:19:00 GMT

Students at Ida S. Baker High School had a chance to work in conjunction with the State Fire Marshal's Office to help determine the origin of fires.

Harns Marsh Middle School’s Barbara Rebeor Named 2025–2026 DoD STEM Ambassador

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 21:28:00 GMT

Rebeor is one of only 30 educators nationwide to receive this prestigious honor for the upcoming year.

Adrian's Journey

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 21:00:00 GMT

Caloosa Elementary third grader Adrian Fasone was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma earlier this year, but his school family and staff from Golisano Children's Hospital have helped make his journey to recovery a little easier than it otherwise might have been.

The School District of Lee County Earns 2025 Aetna Workplace Well-being Award

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 20:33:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce it has received the platinum level Aetna Workplace Well-being Award. As an employer with a strong commitment to improving the health of its employees, the School District features a comprehensive well-being strategy that employees are passionate about.

How Kelly Services Supports Veterans Park Academy for the Arts

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 17:03:00 GMT

At Veterans Park Academy for the Arts, a strong behind-the-scenes team keeps each school day running smoothly. Senior Administrative Assistant Eileen Estevez, who has served the District for more than 16 years, plays a key role in coordinating support for teachers, staff, and students.

Clay Shoot Fundraiser

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 15:57:00 GMT

Florida Concrete and Products Association held its sixth annual clay shoot at the Bermont Shooting Club. Their efforts were able to raise thousands of dollars for pre-apprenticeship programs for the School District of Lee County.