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Graduation Message

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:39:00 GMT

In just a of couple weeks, students from the Class of 2026 will walk across the stage, receive their diplomas, and celebrate a milestone they’ve worked years to achieve. School Board member Sam Fisher has a special message of congratulations for every single senior on this accomplishment.

School Board of Lee County Approves Teacher Incentive Pay

Fri, 15 May 2026 19:24:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is once again making an aggressive, deliberate investment in the teachers who deliver results in the critical subjects that define student achievement.

APPLES Mentor of the Year

Thu, 07 May 2026 18:10:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is proud to congratulate Catherine Griffin for being named the 2026 APPLES Mentor of the Year. The School District of Lee County’s APPLES Mentor of the Year program celebrates the dedication and impact of mentors who invest their time and expertise in developing first-year educators.

Lee County Student Film and Television Award Winners

Wed, 06 May 2026 17:32:00 GMT

Congratulations to this year's winners of the 2026 Lee County Student Film and Television Awards! The celebration of student achievement in film and video was a red-carpet event held at South Fort Myers High School on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, made possible by a grant from Suncoast Credit Union.

School District Honors New Teacher of the Year

Tue, 05 May 2026 17:33:00 GMT

Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin recently surprised J. Colin English Elementary School kindergarten teacher Julia Memoli with the 2026 New Teacher of the Year Award.

School Lunch Hero Day

Fri, 01 May 2026 20:13:00 GMT

Join Debbie Jordan as she recognizes the school nutrition professionals who help care for students every single day.

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

Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:23:00 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

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:32:00 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.