Two Dunbar High School Students To Compete In The 2021 Microsoft World Championship

The School District of Lee County is also celebrating special moments from some of its other schools.

Fort Myers Area Completion Rates For College Aid Applications

Nationally, applications for financial aid are down this year.

School District Of Lee County Earns Certificate Of Achievement For Excellence In Financial Reporting

This is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting.

Five Dunbar High School Students Compete For Microsoft National Championship

All five had perfect scores in the state competition

Lee County School Board Members Participate In FSBA/FADSS Annual Summer Conference

The event was held June 9-11 in Tampa.

Summer BreakSpot To Provide Free Breakfast And Lunch To Lee County Kids While School Is Out

Meals will be served at more than 75 locations from June 21-July 28.

South Fort Myers High School 'Wolf Den' To Air June 13

The show is similar to the critically acclaimed and entrepreneurial-themed reality TV series “Shark Tank."

Suncoast Paraprofessional To Teacher Scholarship Winners Announced

The recipients are Danielle Holmquist, Skyline Elementary; and Elsie Jackson, Lehigh Acres Middle School.

VIDEO: Melissa Wallace Named Lee County School Nurse Of The Year

She works at Harns Marsh Elementary.

Seven School District Of Lee County Students Awarded National Merit Scholarships

Two are National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners and five are College Sponsored Merit Scholarship winners.

Lee County Schools Designated As Heart-Safe By Golisano Children's Hospital

An automated external defibrillator at Mariner High School saved the life of a student last October.

School District Of Lee County Honors APPLES Mentor Of The Year Allison Delude-Kerner

She is a Peer Collaborative Teacher at Harns Marsh Middle School.

Estero High School Student Nicole Sierra-Iszler Wins “Leave The Scene Clean” Calendar Art Contest

Eleven other Lee County students won first place for their grade level and will have their artwork displayed inside the annual calendar.

Jennifer Ortega Named 2021 School District Of Lee County New Teacher Of The Year

Ortega teaches 7th grade reading at Lehigh Acres Middle School.

School District Of Lee County Summer Classes To Provide Enhanced Learning Opportunities

Registration is now open for the virtual, in person and hybrid programs.

Melisa Giovannelli Becomes Fourth School District Of Lee County Board Member To Be FSBA Certified

To earn this distinction, members must complete 96 hours of training in three different content areas.

Lee County School District's Inaugural Workforce Signing Day Set For May 13

About 20 high school seniors will accept job offers from several local employers.

Recognize Your 2021 Graduate On Fort Myers Patch

Tell us why your grad is special and send a message of congratulations on Fort Myers Patch.

School District Of Lee County Awarded $9 Million Magnet Schools Assistance Program Grant

The grant will be used to fund the Increasing Diversity and Achievement through Rigorous and Engaging (I-DARE) Programs Phase II Project.

Fort Myers Technical College And Community Partners Donate Car To Family In Need

Once repaired, the car was donated to Marissa Diaz, the parent of a student in the migrant education program.

VIDEO: School District Of Lee County Wins

A group of Fort Myers Middle School students danced their way to a $1,500 prize.

Two School District Of Lee County Schools Earn Imagine Nation Awards

Manatee Elementary and Orange River Elementary are both recipients of the 2020-21 Beacon School Award.

Online Certificate Programs From Florida Gulf Coast University Community Ed Starting Soon

Programs include data analysis, project management, bookkeeping, social media for business, and web design.

FAFSA Completions Down In FL: How Fort Myers Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Fort Myers area high schools.

School District Of Lee County Video: The Future Is Female

An all-girls STEM camp was held during spring break.

School District Of Lee County Video: The Final Whistle

Mariner High School Wrestling Coach David Phillips is retiring.

School District Of Lee County Superintendent To Retire

Dr. Greg Atkins has been with the district for nearly 33 years.

Students, Staff At Lehigh Acres Middle School Helping To Raise Awareness Of Autism

Other Lee County schools were also recognized in the latest District Wins video.

School District Of Lee County Learning Options For 2021-22

The Lee Home Connect learning model will no longer be offered, but the Lee Virtual School will still be an option.

VIDEO: Villas Elementary Gets Donation From Women's Golf Association At Hideaway Country Club

Other Lee County schools are featured in this edition of "District Wins."

VIDEO: School District Of Lee County's Young 5 Program

This new Pre-K program ensures children are prepared for the first step in their education.

Twelve School District Of Lee County Students Competing In State Science Fair

Three of then have already qualified for the International Science and Engineering competition.

VIDEO: Three Estero High School Students Advance To National Tech Competition

Happenings at other Lee County schools are featured in the most recent edition of "District Wins."

How The Half Cent Sales Tax Revenue Is Benefitting The School District Of Lee County

Two of the six schools promised during the sales tax campaign are nearly complete.

VIDEO: School District Of Lee County's Teachers Can Buy Homes Program

This program benefits both students and staff.

Community Meeting About The Future Of Two Lehigh Acres Schools Set For March 30

The meeting will be in the Star Café at Veterans Park Academy for the Arts from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

VIDEO: School District Of Lee County Wins

Cypress Lake Middle School is now home for a two-time Lee County Spelling Bee Champion.

Fort Myers Area Increases Share Of College Grads

The percentage of U.S. residents holding four-year or higher degrees has been on the rise. Here's how it’s changed in Lee County.

School District Of Lee County Video: COVID-19 One Year Later

Superintendent Dr. Greg Adkins looks back at the challenges faced over the past twelve months and offers a look at the future.

Community Meeting About Planned K-8 School In Estero Set For March 25

The School District of Lee County will discuss the plans for a new school on Three Oaks Parkway, which is expected to open in August 2023.