Tag: The Island School

Chowder Festival benefits The Island School Jan. 17

It is time for The Island School’s Ninth Annual Chowder Dinner on Friday, Jan. 17, from 6 to 9 p.m., at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. There are 18 restaurants and eateries participating this...

Lemon-aid stand

Virginia & Augusta C. with Tate & Margo S. spent a day in the village selling lemonade to benefit The Island School playground, one of their favorite places. Thank you to the Island...

Chowder Dinner set for Jan. 17

December 19, 2024
Staff Report
Education, Events, News

The Island School PTO 9th Annual Chowder Dinner will take place on Friday, Jan. 17, 6 to 9 p.m. at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club. They will offer delicious soups and chowders from all of our...

Letters: Support sought for Island School after return to classroom

BY CHRISTINE OLIVER Our beautiful Gasparilla Island, including Boca Grande and The Island School, has faced immense challenges in the wake of these back-to-back storms. While the facility and...

The Island School set to return to building

Christine Oliver, head of The Island School, has announced by letter that students will return to classes on Monday, November 11, 2024, after receiving confirmation that the air quality inside and...

Island School moves to Fellowship Church

BY CHRISTINE OLIVER We would like to provide you with an update regarding our transition to our temporary location. We are excited to welcome all students back on Monday, Oct. 21,...

Island School hopes Monday open

October 3, 2024
Boca Beacon
Education, News

BY CHRISTINE OLIVER, HEAD OF SCHOOL Students’ first day back to school is tentatively scheduled for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. However, we still need the all-clear from the county. Lee County...

Gasparilla recovery the subject of Lee Commission meeting on Tuesday morning

October 3, 2024
Anna Ridilla
Featured News, News

Lee County provided a hurricane recovery update at its regularly scheduled Board of County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, including updates on the Boca Grande Community Center...

New procedure for Island School drop-offs

The Island School has changed the procedure for pick-up and drop-off while the Community Center undergoes construction. During pick-up on Friday, Aug. 16, the car line on First Street was backed...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Newest teacher at The Island School, Kristen Shank

August 8, 2024
Sheila Evans
Education, Profiles

With a passion for teaching, a deep love of children, a creative spark and 14 years of experience, Kristen Maitland-Shank is “super excited” to be the newest teacher at The Island School for third...