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Two Students Win National Titles at the National Invention Convention

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:24:00 GMT

Local students showcased their brilliance at the RTX Invention Convention U.S. Nationals, held from June 3–5 at The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. Competing against hundreds of thousands of students from across the country, two Lee County students secured top honors in their respective grade divisions.

Three Days. Over 650 Teachers. One Summit.

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:00:00 GMT

This summer, for the first time, the district transformed professional development into a full three-day summit experience, fully funded through a generous grant that made immersive, focused learning possible for more than 650 educators from across the district.

School District and the University of Florida Announce Dual Enrollment Partnership

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:59:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County and the University of Florida (UF) today announced an articulation agreement that will provide qualified high school juniors and seniors in the district’s 15 high schools with the only opportunity in Southwest Florida to register for dual-enrollment courses through UF. 68 students have already signed up to start classes in August.

LACES: Peer Mentorship Program

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:37:00 GMT

LACES is a new student leadership program that prepares students for success after high school through peer mentorship. It just wrapped its pilot year at Dunbar High and Fort Myers High. Video produced by Lee Schools TV student intern Levi Townsend.

Dog of the Year

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:34:00 GMT

For the past few years, a furry friend has helped students and staff at Edison Park Creative & Expressive Arts School stay calm and feel supported. Video produced by Lee Schools TV student intern, Sami Curls.

Two Schools Named Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:44:00 GMT

Allen Park Elementary has been named a 2025–2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Showcase School. Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary has been named a 2025–2026 Capturing Kids’ Hearts® National Rising Star School.

Six Students Selected as National Merit Scholarship Program Recipients

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:16:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce that six National Merit Scholarship Program finalists have been selected as scholarship recipients. Four students are earning National Merit Scholarships financed by U.S. colleges and universities.

District Honors Employees at the 2026 Legacy Awards Reception

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:33:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County proudly celebrated outstanding employees and years of dedicated service during the 2026 Legacy Awards Reception held on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the Lee County Public Education Center.