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Students at Work: The Run Shoppe

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:36:00 GMT

During the month of July, we’ll be highlighting some of our district’s high school students who are working jobs this summer. Our first feature is Oasis High School student, Lilliana Sipe, who works at The Run Shoppe in Cape Coral!

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

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:58:00 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.

Class of 2026 Earns Nearly $80 Million in Scholarships

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 14:54:00 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.

Bayshore School Construction Updates

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:11:00 GMT

The Bayshore K-8 expansion nearly doubles the school’s capacity, adding 606 new student seats, as well as a new gym, a new central energy plant and sports field restoration.

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.

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.