Tag: The Island School

On to Junior High! 11 students graduate from The Island School

BY MAKAILA LINDSEY – Due to the coronavirus pandemic, The Island School fifth graders might not get a traditional graduation, but thanks to the Boca Beacon, this article is going to be all about...

Trial by fire: Teachers learning to teach via ‘Distance Learning’

With today, May 8, being the end of Teacher Appreciation Week, it is very fitting that we were honored to have a teacher with more than 40 years experience share her story with us. If you have been...

School is back in session! Local teachers and students get ‘trial by fire’ lessons in distance learning

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – The first week of virtual schooling for The Island School and the Charlotte County School System is in the books. While it was a little more like herding cats than teaching...

TIS chowder, free concert this Saturday

February 28, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT – On Saturday, Feb. 29 dinner and disco are on the agenda on the grounds of the Boca Grande Community Center, as The Island School will hold their annual chowder dinner at the Crowninshield...

Chowder and auction treasures, anyone? Come to Chowder, everyone!

February 21, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

STAFF REPORT – Grab your spoons and your appetites and get ready for the 6th annual “Chowder, Everyone!” PTO fundraiser chowder dinner for The Island School. This year there are 16 entries into...

Chowder for everyone! Courtesy of The Island School

February 7, 2020
Marcy Shortuse
News

STAFF REPORT – If you are a fan of chowdery goodness, enchanting auction items and our island’s children, you need to make plans to stop by the 6th annual “Chowder, everyone!” PTO fundraiser dinner...

Profile: Anna Boney

November 22, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN Anna Boney is the new Director of Children’s Ministry at Boca Grande Lighthouse United Methodist Church, and it appears to be an ideal match. She has years of background experience with...

Garden Club presents Lolo Weir Memorial Buddy Bench to The Island School

November 1, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY CATHERINE S. BALLMAN Anyone who knew Lolo Weir knew she was a lot of fun. This made Lolo, who died December 21, 2017, the spark- plug for many island activities, including the Boca Grande Garden...

Author Hampton Boney to hold book signing

October 4, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Hampton Boney, a first-grade student at The Island School in Boca Grande, recently had his first book published, and he will soon have an official book signing under his belt. His book,“500-Pound...

Profile: Stephanie Shirback

September 27, 2019
Marcy Shortuse
News, Profiles

There’s a friendly new first grade teacher at The Island School this year, and her classroom is colorful and full with resources. Stephanie Shirback has replaced former TIS teacher Tammy Tieu. Stephanie...