Tag: The Island School

Island School Grads

May 14, 2026
Staff Report
Education, News

Wednesday, May 20, The Island School will have a golf cart parade to recognize the fifth-grade graduates. Each year the fifth graders write their favorite moments at the school ahead of...

Island School students study at Mercabo in marine partnership

Above, Dr. Jim Locascio talking to the students about the acoustic receivers and how they work. Photo submitted The Gasparilla Island Conservation and Improvement Association, in partnership...

Kids in Fire School

Seven Island School students, grades third through fifth, spent last Friday morning at the Boca Grande Fire Department for the first ever Mini Fire Cadet Academy. Students got to try on gear, got...

Island School Bake Sale benefits teacher

April 2, 2026
Staff Report
Education, News

The Island School students, parents and teachers came together to sell baked goods and lemonade on Saturday, March 28 to benefit their fourth grade teacher, Dorothy Rahal. From all the helpers...

Introducing The Island School’s Wax Museum

March 19, 2026
Staff Report
Education, News

Second graders of The Island School appeared in character for their Historical Heroes Wax Museum. The second graders spent the third quarter of this school year reading, researching and writing...

The Island school spotlights bike path safety

March 5, 2026
Staff Report
Education, News

Fifth-grade students from The Island School installed their safety signs on the GICIA Bike Path on Tuesday morning, March 3. Shown top photo: front row, holding signs, left to right: Adison...

Fifth-grade artists bring creativity and safety to GICIA Bike Path

BY THE GICIA This spring, visitors to the Bike Path will be greeted not only by Boca Grande’s seasonal beauty but also by a vibrant display of student-created artwork promoting safety, courtesy...

Island School alum and Women’s Club Scholarship winner makes dean’s list

February 26, 2026
Staff Report
Education

Kylie Robbins earned dean’s list honors at the University of Tampa for the Fall 2025 semester. Robbins is a senior majoring in Environmental Studies. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher...

Thanks to Island School Golf Challenge supporters

BY THE ISLAND SCHOOL FOUNDATION The Island School Foundation’s chairperson, Mary Johnston, summed up the day: “Conditions couldn’t have been much worse, but our community came out with their...

Community Center playground funds question

There is a question about funding to replace the playground at the Boca Grande Community Center, which was removed for renovations as part of the Renaissance Plan of Friends of Boca Grande. The...