Education
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Boca Grande Woman’s Club announces scholarship opportunities
October 5, 2023
To the Editor:
The Scholarship committee of the Boca Grande Woman’s Club is now accepting applications for the 2024- 2025 school year. Applicants for the program must meet the following criteri…
Chamber Golf Scramble to be held off island
September 21, 2023
The Boca Grande Chamber of Commerce has announced that it will hold their annual fall golf tournament to raise money for scholarships at an off-island venue.The tournament will be held at Wellen P…
The exciting world of Lee County library cards
September 7, 2023
Discover new and exciting worlds with a Lee County Library System library card. From borrowing e-books and audiobooks to streaming movies and taking virtual ‘Do It Yourself’ classes, there is so m…
PROFILE: Terry Hoffman, new Island School art teacher
August 17, 2023
The Island School has not only found an art teacher with pizazz, they found one with a sense of humor and a sense of purpose. The new art teacher is Terry Hoffman, and she loves bringing out the a…
Mote saves thousands of endangered corals amidst extremely high water temperatures
August 10, 2023
Submitted by Mote Marine Laboratory
As Florida’s coral reef experienced record-breaking heat waves starting in July, with temperatures in adjacent back reef areas reaching temperatures above 10…
The smell of fresh office supplies and school uniforms fills the air as TIS is almost back in session
August 3, 2023
The Island School is at full capacity this year, as 60 students will start school on Thursday, Aug. 10. Head of School Christine Oliver is looking forward to a “normal” school year, free of pandem…
SCHOOL’S OUT FOR SUMMER!
June 8, 2023
Island School, Boca Grande Preschool hold graduation ceremonies and other festivities
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Don the cap and gown, TIS Class of 2023
June 1, 2023
There are many defining moments in a parent’s life when it comes to their children. Their first steps, their first words, their first day of school and their last day of elementary school. It’s at…