Kindergarten re-registration under way for Lee County School District

The School District of Lee County has opened pre-registration for students who will start kindergarten in August 2021 until November 20th.  Pre-registration allows parents to avoid the lengthy wait times often experienced during the traditional student enrollment period.

Students entering kindergarten in August 2021 must be five years old on or before September 1, 2021. 

The documents required to pre-register include:

* Physical exam (dated within the last year)

* Florida Certificate of Immunization

* Proof of address

* Original birth certificate

* Social Security Card (if available)

* Custody documents (if applicable)

Parents may pre-register their children online by providing all documents to studentenrollment@leeschools.net .  Parents may also mail the documents, submit by fax to 239-335-1417, or place in the secure drop box outside The Student Enrollment Office entrance. 

Parents who wish, can visit The Student Enrollment Office located inside the Lee County Public Education Center at 2855 Colonial Blvd in Fort Myers.  The office is open 9 a.m. to noon and 1-4 p.m., Monday through Friday. The office is closed from noon to 1 p.m. The Student Enrollment Office practices social distancing so only one family member is allowed in the lobby.

More information can be found on the School District’s website.  Parents with questions can email studentenrollment@leeschools.net

Santiago named new trustee at Hodges University

Hodges University has announced that Marilyn Santiago has joined as a trustee.

“We are pleased to welcome Marilyn to our Board of Trustees. Her experience in the entertainment and media industry, and in construction and manufacturing is impressive,” said Dr. John Meyer, president of Hodges University. “She adds a new range of real world expertise that is especially valuable as we continue to develop new programs.”

A native of Puerto Rico, Santiago began her career in the media and entertainment industry. Her biggest passion, radio, led to numerous awards for her work. She served as a faculty member of the CSB school of Broadcasting. In 2006, she launched Sunshine Integrated Solutions, which focuses on branding, media consulting, and entertainment solutions for local and corporate clients. In 2015, she became the co-owner of CARP, Creative Architectural Resin Products, Inc., which specializes in designing, manufacturing and installing resin-based, faux architectural trims and accents.

Hodges University, a regionally accredited, private nonprofit institution founded in 1990, prepares students to leverage higher learning in their personal, professional, and civic endeavors. With over 10,000 graduates having a 93 percent rate of continued success in careers, Hodges is recognized for developing programs that are designed to serve a diverse adult learner population. With campuses in Naples and Fort Myers, Florida, Hodges provides flexible day, evening, and online classes for undergraduate and graduate degrees. Hodges is also designated as a Hispanic serving institution, and is a member of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. More information about Hodges University is available at Hodges.edu.