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Class of 2026 Earns Nearly $80 Million in Scholarships

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:53:00 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.

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.

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

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 19:27:00 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.

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.

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.