Tag: The Island School

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...

Amenities at Boca Grande Community Center to close for construction

August 1, 2024
Staff Report
Community, News

The playground, basketball and volleyball courts at Boca Grande Community Center, 131 1st Street, Boca Grande will close Monday, Aug. 5. The Friends of Boca Grande Community Center, Inc., a...

School dates announced

August 1, 2024
Staff Report
Education, News

The Island School will be back in session on Monday, Aug. 12 for the first day of school. There will be a “Meet the Teacher” open house from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8. Families...

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...

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...