Tag: The Island School

It’s time to light the tree

December 2, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Woman’s Club’s annual Christmas tree lighting will be held on Sunday, Dec. 4, at 5 p.m. on Park Avenue, between 4th and 5th Streets. The event will feature Toni Vanover,...

Island students put on art show that leads to hidden treasures

October 21, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Featured News, News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Reading Specialist Judy Still planned a creative journey for The Island School students to experience on Wednesday, Oct. 19. Second-grade students Carolina Pedraza and Will Duke created...

PROFILE: Chris Thompson

September 2, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
Profiles

■ BY SUE ERWIN There is a new face at The Island School this year, and she’ll be providing an important resource for students and their families this school year. , the new school counselor at the school,...

School is in session this week at TIS

August 12, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

BY MARCY SHORTUSE – Boca Grande’s Island School students were jubilant to return if the noise level was any indication on Wednesday, Aug. 10. This year 60 children reported for their first day...

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL 2016 TIS GRADUATES!

June 17, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Congratulations to the fifth grade graduates of The Island School!

Lemon Bay soccer star with island ties keeps going strong

May 27, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN – Stephanie Tieu is a rising senior at Lemon Bay High School, and she’s been an avid soccer player for the past 14 years. She currently plays forward for the Lemon Bay Manta Rays....

TIS and Art Center team up to bring you The Island School Student Show

April 22, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ STAFF REPORT The Boca Grande Art Center and The Island School are delighted to host the annual Island School Art Show. Opening night is Friday, April 22, from 4 to 6 p.m. On Saturday, April 23...

Beloved bird lady says ‘good-bye’ to Boca Grande

March 18, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

■ BY SUE ERWIN Standing on the stage with E.T., the great horned owl by her side, wildlife rescuer Doris Mager informed the crowd that this would be her last year doing an educational program in Boca...

Island School kids take honors in Lee County bookmark contest

February 26, 2016
Marcy Shortuse
News

Three winners were announced from The Island School bookmark contest on Thursday, Feb. 18. The theme was, “I Love My Library.” The two honorable mention winners were Eirinn Shortuse (far right) and...

Editorial: A tribute to a great man

On February 19 the island lost a beautiful soul. Mr. Bill Winterer passed away, and even though we knew he wasn’t well it was still a shock. If you read his obituary you will see he was a very accomplished...