Tag: The Island School

New third grade teacher named for The Island School, Mrs. Kristen Maitland-Shank

June 6, 2024
Staff Report
Education, News

Mrs. Kristen Maitland-Shank has been selected to serve as the new third-grade teacher for The Island School. Mrs. Shank is incredibly passionate about teaching and holds a Bachelor of Science in...

Ian on June 4 agenda

May 30, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

The next meeting of the Lee Board of County Commissioners will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 4. Included on the published agenda is a lease agreement with The Island School to replace air conditioning...

Island School Grads of 2024 tell of their future plans

Each year, the fifth graders at The Island School write of their favorite moments at the school, and their future plans, just before graduation. Below, our graduates: Sophie Benson I was...

Graduation Parade set for Wednesday, May 29

On Wednesday, May 29th, The Island School will be hold a golf cart parade to recognize their 5th-grade graduates. Please join them in celebrating this milestone by stepping outside your business or...

The Island School honored by state consortium of charter ‘Schools of Excellence’

May 2, 2024
Staff Report
Education, News

Sixty-nine member schools of the Florida Consortium of Public Charter Schools have been designated “Schools of Excellence” for the 2022-23 school year by the Florida State Board of Education. “The...

Bucket Lady visits Island School

May 2, 2024
Staff Report
Education

Brings books to The Island School Carol McCloud, also known as the “Bucket Lady” is the best-selling author of the “Bucket Filler” books. The Michigan author enjoys teaching children all over the...

Gasparilla Island Conservation promotes bike safety during spring break

March 14, 2024
Staff Report
Education, News

Spring has sprung and Boca Grande is abuzz. With the gorgeous weather, there has also been an increase in people enjoying the GICIA Bike Path. In a cooperative effort to provide a safe and fun experience...

Ready for nesting: Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association visits Island School

February 22, 2024
Staff Report
Education, News

The Boca Grande Sea Turtle Association explained the importance of sea turtle habitat and nesting protection to the art students at The Island School last fall. BGSTA Volunteer Arlene Hall and helper...

Lee County board considers Island School enrollment

February 15, 2024
Staff Report
Education, News

The Island School will be authorized by Lee County to add 10 students to their August 2024 capacity, according to a resolution to be heard by the Lee County Board of County Commissioners to be heard...

Hands on science lab at The Island School

February 9, 2024
Staff Report
Education

BY STEPHANIE SHIRBACK Mrs. Shirback’s fifth grade science class dived deeper into their learning last week with an entire day full of experiments and hands-on learning experiences. Students have...