Tag: The Island School

Spanish Point trip

January 15, 2026
Staff Report
Education, News

BY BETSY JOINER The mid-December morning began with beautiful cool weather, not sure who was more excited, me, the teachers or The Island School students! The bus drivers were great, and I...

Chowder Dinner at Beach Club next week

The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. “This special event brings together our community,...

The Island School sets date for Chowder Dinner

November 13, 2025
Staff Report
Education, Events, News

The Island School PTO will host its 10th Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 16, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. Guests can enjoy a cash bar, live music by the Green Flash...

K-9 Birdie visits The Island School

November 13, 2025
Staff Report
Education, News

Lee County Deputy Barrs and his K-9 partner Birdie paid The Island School a visit on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Birdie is a Labrador, and her primary duty is to search for weapons on school campuses. She...

A Day of Firsts: Kindergarten Drop-off on the Island

I’ve spent most of my life in school – from kindergarten through my doctoral studies – and stayed closely connected to the educational system as a certified school nurse and professor of...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Valerie Cotton

August 14, 2025
Anna Ridilla
Education, Profiles

The art of teaching On Monday The Island School opened its doors for a new school year – and for Valerie Cotton, it marked her first day as the on-island art teacher. After volunteering once a...

July 2, 2025
Staff Report
Education, News

The Island School has selected Mrs. Anne Smith to serve as the new Reading Intervention/MTSS Coordinator and 5th Grade Science teacher. She will officially start her new position on August 4,...

Tag: The Island School

Spanish Point trip

Chowder Dinner at Beach Club next week

The Island School sets date for Chowder Dinner

K-9 Birdie visits The Island School

A Day of Firsts: Kindergarten Drop-off on the Island

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Valerie Cotton

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Anne Smith

Community Center Update

The Island School, Ainger score ‘A’ on state tests

New science teacher at Island School