Tag: The Island School

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...

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...

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...