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Shenandoah University's Pencek named to 2024-25 ODAC All-Academic Team
WINCHESTER, Va. -- Shenandoah University's Dylan Pencek,of Cape Coral was one of a school-record 358 SU student-athletes named to the 2024-25 Old Dominion Athletic Conference All-Academic Team in selections announced by the conference on July 9.
This year marked the second straight that Shenandoah has had over 300 ODAC All-Academic honorees, and this year's total is 29 more than SU had in 2023-24.
Eligibility for the ODAC All-Academic Team is open to any student-athlete who competes in a conference-sponsored sport, regardless of academic class. Prospective honorees must achieve at least a 3.25 grade point average for the academic year to be considered for ODAC All-Academic Team recognition.
For the full list of 2024-25 ODAC All-Academic honorees, visit odaconline.com.
RPCRA collecting supplies for 'Ready, Set, Backpack!' back-to-school drive
The Royal Palm Coast Realtor Association is holding this year's "Ready, Set, Backpack?" initiative. An impactful back-to-school drive aimed at "Filling Bags & Fueling Futures" dedicated to ensuring that local students and teachers are set up for success as the new academic year begins.
Now through July 31, RPCRA is accepting school supply donations at two drop-off locations:
• RPCRA, 12381 S. Cleveland Ave, Suite 502, Fort Myers, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• The Alderman House, 2572 First St., Fort Myers, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Suggested donations include new, unused and/or unopened backpacks, notebooks, pencils, pens, folders, crayons, glue sticks, highlighters, markers, and other classroom essentials. Visit https://rpcra.org/content/docs/School-Supplies-List.pdf for a full list of recommended supplies.
The collected school supplies will be distributed to students and teachers during a special giveaway event on Saturday, Aug. 2.
RPCRA is also calling on its Affiliate Business Partners and community businesses to get involved and help take the Aug. 2 distribution event to the next level. Whether it's through sponsorships, giveaways, entertainment, or hands-on volunteer support, RPCRA welcomes all who want to help make the day extra special for the children, families and educators.
School District of Lee County to host Social Lee: Coffee & Careers Wednesday
The School District of Lee County will host Social Lee: Coffee & Careers Wednesday, July 30, from 9 to 11 a.m., to provide insight on career opportunities within the district.
The informational event will allow participants to speak with the talent acquisition team and learn more about open positions within the district for the upcoming academic year. Attendees will also be able to walk through becoming certified to teach in Florida. The event will take place at Panera Bread, at 5037 S. Cleveland Ave., in Fort Myers. Register HERE.
The School District of Lee County is among the largest school districts in Florida and the United States with a growing enrollment of more than 100,000 students and 116 schools.
New hires will receive support and necessary resources that will enable them to succeed upon entering the field of education. The district offers a competitive and comprehensive compensation plan for its employees, and additional benefits and earning opportunities are also available via advanced degree supplement, summer school, athletic coaching and more. Upon hire, a personal benefits selection process will be made available to eligible employees.
For support or additional questions, email careers@leeschools.net or call 239-337-8676. Learn more about available career opportunities.