Seventeen School District of Lee County schools experienced various levels of minor issues after Hurricane Helene passed by Southwest Florida late last week. “They primarily reported small leaks, damaged wind screens and fences, or some cosmetic repairs to fascia or air conditioning ...
Oasis High School has announced a 100% graduation rate for the Class of 2024, with all 161 seniors meeting the Florida Standard Diploma Requirements within four years. This outstanding accomplishment exceeds the Lee County School District’s graduation rate of 85.1% for the same graduating class. Oasis Superintendent Jacquelin Collins attributes this success to the school’s dedication to addressing individual student needs. “Helping Oasis students reach graduation is the result of a lot of hard work and specific attention to each student's needs,” Collins said. “A high ...
Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation this week announced the names of more than 16,000 semifinalists in the 70th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. These academically talented high school seniors have an opportunity to continue in the competition for some 6,870 National Merit Scholarships worth nearly $26 million that will be offered next spring. The local student semifinalists include: Bishop Verot High School - Andrew Marino - Samantha Mitchell - Sophia Smith - Tyler Wyman Canterbury School - Anika Koka, - Adeline Pettit Fort Myers High ...
Thibodeaux a member of 2024 Kutztown University women's volleyball team KUTZTOWN, PA -- Kutztown University will have 22 student-athletes representing its women's volleyball program for the 2024 season, including Saige Thibodeaux of Cape Coral. After finishing last season just two wins shy of the postseason, Kutztown women's volleyball will rely on their youth and depth to get them back into postseason competition in 2024. Kutztown was scheduled to open the season Sept. 6 against Felician at Keystone Arena. They open conference play at East Stroudsburg Friday, Sept. 27, at 7 ...
Lee Health, in collaboration with The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, will host the highly anticipated STEM@Work Sept. 18 and 19, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Lee Health Coconut Point. The annual event will bring together over 300 students from the School District of Lee County to explore careers in healthcare with engaging hands-on activities, facility tours and interactions with industry leaders. Now recognized as the Career Exploration Opportunities through STEM@Work, this program is supported by The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools. The two-day event provides an ...
In preparation for the first day of school next week, the Cape Coral Fire Department is giving out reflective backpack flashers. “Many students walk or wait for the bus in the mornings when it is still dark out,” says Acting Fire Chief Mike Russell, “To help them be more visible as ...
