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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.

Summer Offerings in 2026

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 18:37:00 GMT

Summer is here, but learning doesn’t have to stop. School Board Member Jada Langford Fleming gives a look at some of the things going on this summer in the School District of Lee County.

Tanish Madhar: Making a Difference

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:22:00 GMT

Get to know Fort Myers High School 2026 Salutatorian, Tanish Madhar, as he takes the next steps in his collegiate career.

Seven Day Meal Kits Available During the Summer

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:12:00 GMT

The District and Summer BreakSpot are working together once again to provide free breakfast and lunch meal kits to feed children 18 and under for an entire week over the summer. Six schools and eight community-based locations will distribute 7-day shelf-stable meal kits on Mondays between 8:00 and 9:30 a.m. from June 8th to July 27th.

Fly for an "A"

Fri, 29 May 2026 17:48:00 GMT

Harns Marsh Middle principal Alex Dworzanski challenged his students to help the school get an A-grade. In return, he went on a skydiving trip to face his fears.

School District Achieves Historic School Bus Arrival Time Performance

Fri, 29 May 2026 15:59:00 GMT

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce a historic turnaround in its transportation system, achieving an unprecedented 98% morning on-time arrival rate during the 2025-2026 school year.

Welding Success at East Lee County High

Wed, 27 May 2026 20:38:00 GMT

Student success can also come from learning trades. East Lee County High's welding program has awarded the highest amount of certifications in its history with 30 certifications this year and a 100 percent pass rate in its 13 year history.