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Lee Schools See Tremendous Growth in Florida Department of Education School Grades Report

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:58:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is proud to report that the 2025-2026 District Grade Report shows the district earning its highest point total in a decade, alongside tremendous growth across all subject areas and school grades.

Class of 2026 Earns Nearly $80 Million in Scholarships

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:54:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the Class of 2026, whose graduates secured a collective $79.9 million in scholarships to fund their higher education and career goals.

Bayshore School Construction Updates

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:11:00 GMT

The Bayshore K-8 expansion nearly doubles the school’s capacity, adding 606 new student seats, as well as a new gym, a new central energy plant and sports field restoration.

Diplomat Middle’s Aimee Bailey Set to Lead at National White House Institute

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:47:00 GMT

Diplomat Middle School Civics teacher Aimee Bailey is heading back to Washington, D.C. This summer, Bailey will attend the prestigious White House History Teacher Institute, not just as a participant, but as an elite Master Teacher helping to lead the national program.

Expanding Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten in Lee County

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 15:40:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is launching an effort to reach every parent in Lee County to enroll their young children in Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs. Students who enroll in Florida’s VPK program score higher on third-grade ELA tests, graduate high school on time, and have improved lifelong outcomes than non-participants.

Bus Maintenance

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:39:00 GMT

Lee Schools TV student intern Riley Barson gives a glimpse at how our school buses are checked and maintained regularly in order to keep students safe.

Assistive Technology

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 17:37:00 GMT

Working with a school district occupational therapist, four occupational therapy students from Florida Gulf Coast University built a device to help a Spring Creek Elementary School play the sport he loves. Story by Lee Schools TV student intern, Levi Townsend.

Growing the Future

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:13:00 GMT

Agriculture students at Island Coast High are getting firsthand experience on how to harvest crops, build and maintain irrigation systems, and run a business. The goal of the program is to teach students how to do things themselves.