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Pine Island Elementary to hold Spring Fest, 60th anniversary celebration March 17

Pine Island Elementary will hold its annual Spring Fest Thursday, March 17, from 5:30-7:30 p.m, on school grounds. In conjunction with this event, PIE will also be celebrating its 60th Anniversary. All current families, PIE alumni and community members are invited to attend this exciting celebration! There will be music, carnival games, bounce houses and laser tag. Silent auction items and baskets will be available for all guests to bid on and raise money for the school. The Olde Fish House Restaurant & Marina will sponsor the food and the Kona Ice truck will be on campus for ...

Lee County School Board approves superintendent contract

Dr. Christopher Bernier will be sworn in to the School District of Lee County’s top administrative post on May 16. As superintendent he will earn an annual salary of $255,000, plus benefits with the total 2-1/2 year package value placed at $476,875.80. “I am grateful to the Lee County ...

New high school schedules to offer more classroom time

The School District of Lee County took another pass at its change in class scheduling for high schoolers, reiterating this week that moving from block scheduling to seven-period days beginning in August will address the double challenge of a national teacher shortage and student ...

Island Coast High School club helps global communities

A group of students are “changing the world, one village at a time,” at Island Coast High School after one Golden Apple finalist brought a program to the states, which she began while teaching overseas. “I am proud to work with students who respect themselves and others, strive to ...

District-wide Career Expo/Fair to take place at Island Coast

A district-wide expo will showcase the various career opportunities Southwest Florida has to offer at the first Career Expo and Fair at Island Coast High School. School District of Lee County Career and Technical Education Department Career Specialist Kelly Thawley said she has to give ...