Tag: The Island School

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chowder Dinner for The Island School at Beach Club

January 26, 2024
Garland Pollard
Events, Society

The Island School held their 8th Annual Chowder Dinner at The Gasparilla Inn Beach Club this year. The chilly evening made it a perfect one for chowder. Dozens of local restaurants showed off...

Scheduled roof work at The Island School and Boca Grande Community Center

January 26, 2024
Staff Report
News

Roof work began at the Community Center and The Island School this week, with the delivery of supplies and the offloading of construction dumpsters. The actual work commenced Wednesday, January...

Lee County seizes and loses first grader’s bike

January 26, 2024
Garland Pollard
Breaking News, News

Story updated 1-26. See editor’s note at bottom. Two Island School students, including a first grader, had their padlocked bikes impounded by Lee County over Christmas vacation, in spite...

2024 Chowder Dinner adds Super Day Express, Sassy Tarts

January 19, 2024
Staff Report
Education, Events

The Chowder Dinner for The Island School continues to add participants. Seven new eateries have recently joined the list for this fundraiser. The dinner is the PTO’s main fundraiser, and proceeds...