Tag: The Island School

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...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Anne Smith

New at The Island School this year Anne Smith may be new to The Island School, but she’s no stranger to the classroom – with 20 years of teaching experience, she’ll begin her first week on...

Community Center Update

Work moves quickly at The Island School, where contractors are building a multipurpose area as part of the Boca Grande Community Center capital project. On the campus, other work continues,...

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

Schools of excellence The Island School has earned an A for the eighth time in a row in the annual Florida Department of Education ranking. “I’m proud to share that The Island School has...

New science teacher at Island School

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,...

2025 Graduates of The Island School

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: Amelia Besant I...

The Island School golf cart parade is Wednesday, May 28

This coming Wednesday, join in celebrating The Island School 5th grade graduates as the golf cart parade makes its way through town. The parade will take place on May 28 between 11:45 a.m. to noon...

School exec assistant

May 8, 2025
Staff Report
Education, News

Jennifer Mattu is the new executive assistant at The Island School. Ms. Mattu officially began her new position on March 31, 2025. Ms. Stevenson will be staying with the school in a remote...

Community Center breaks ground on Island School, Renaissance plan

Close to 100 people were present Thursday, April 10, to celebrate the groundbreaking for the expansion of The Island School. This is the first on-the-ground manifestation of the Friends of Boca...

Groundbreaking for The Island School

The Boca Grande Community Center will hold a dedication for the groundbreaking ceremony for the new The Island School at 10 a.m. on Thursday, April 10. Dignitaries and donors, as well as the...