April 2026 News Summary

The District Re-Aligns Budgets to Match Student Enrollment and State Funding

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:19:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is aligning school budgets with the State of Florida’s student-based funding model, where dollars follow the student and are allocated based on enrollment at each school.

Teacher Feature: Miguel Saludes

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:19:00 GMT

Miguel Saludes has known that art was his calling from a young age. Growing up in Cuba, he expressed himself through painting when times were tough. His mother is a teacher, so when he moved to America, pursuing a career as an art teacher was a natural progression.

Million Word Readers

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Lee Schools TV student intern Sami Curls met up with five Cape Elementary School students who have each read over two million words this school year! Watch to learn more about these bookworms and why they're passionate about reading.

Big Dreams, Big Futures: Sunshine State Scholars

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Austin Summy and Alexis Davis of Fort Myers High School and Sarah King of Riverdale High School have been named this year’s Lee County Sunshine State Scholars. Sara Huda, also of Fort Myers High School, was named this year’s alternate.

Five Students Awarded the Superintendent’s Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarship

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:18:00 GMT

Five high school seniors who are committing to teaching in Lee County will have two years of college tuition paid for through the Superintendent’s Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarship.

School District Aligning Resources to Invest in our Teachers

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:18:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is building on its commitment to fiscal responsibility by strengthening its budget to ensure long-term stability and its top priority, student achievement.

Lee County JROTC Cadets Lead Massive Charge Against Hunger

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:18:00 GMT

In a powerful display of civic duty and logistical coordination, JROTC cadets across the School District of Lee County have successfully completed a massive community food drive, securing over 15,000 pounds of food and nearly $14,000 in donations for Southwest Florida families.

Board Member Debbie Jordan Honored with Distinguished Leader Award

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 20:18:00 GMT

School Board of Lee County Member Debbie Jordan has received the Distinguished Leader Award from the Florida School Boards Association (FSBA), recognizing outstanding leadership and a commitment to effective school board governance that supports student success.