Quality Schools for the Future formed about nine weeks ago with a primary purpose: Inform voters about a referendum on the November ballot that would change the process by which school supertinendents acquire the position here in Lee County. As per a resolution approved by voters in 1974, the ...
A hard look at Hector Cafferata Elementary School told the whole story. Two feet of sheetrock removed from the bottom walls. All the ceiling panels were removed while black spots can be seen on the ceilings, a sure sign of mold. At Diplomat Middle School, the scene was somewhat less severe. ...
Do hurricanes make red tide worse? How are creatures that live on the bottom of the sea dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian? What about coral reefs? Oh, and is there abundant evidence of pollution in the Gulf following this ecological disturbance? Researchers from The Water School at ...
The number of School District of Lee County schools and special centers to resume classes this week now stands at 78. Eleven schools and five special centers are still waiting clearance to re-open in the wake of Hurricane Ian. The nine additional schools cleared over the weekend to start ...
Kid’s World Preschool, located at 1126 N.E. 16th Terrace, Cape Coral, is now offering enrollment for kindergarten students who have been displaced by Hurricane Ian. With many elementary schools not reopening right away, Kid’s World Preschool is trying to help Cape Coral families by ...
The School District of Lee County is hosting two events on Oct. 24 and Oct. 27 to recruit for a range of instructional and non-instructional positions as students return to schools after Hurricane Ian. On Monday, Oct. 24, Social Lee: Careers & Conversations will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 ...
All of Florida’s 40 public higher education institutions have resumed classes following closures from Hurricane Ian. This achievement, reached just two weeks after the storm’s landfall, was made possible by collaborative efforts of state colleges, universities, state agencies and local ...
Hurricane Ian ripped through Southwest Florida, leaving much damage and disruption, including Blessings in a Backpack SWFL’s efforts to feed children in need. The need for assistance in Southwest Florida has grown exponentially since Hurricane Ian. Blessings in a Backpack SWFL, along with its ...
The Cultural Park Theatre Company in Cape Coral has announced its Fall Musical Theater and Dance Class. This 10-week class from Sept. 27 to Nov. 29 led by Shaelyn Crabtree, Reese Thurmer and others, will focus on acting and dance techniques for the stage. Class meets every Tuesday from 5-7 ...
Updated: Due to Hurricane Ira, the Sept. 27 Neighborhood Dialogue at James Stephens Elementary School has been cancelled. It will be rescheduled. Original post: Lee County School Superintendent Dr. Christopher Bernier and district staff will continue the conversation of “proximity” with ...
