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Lee County School District to hold Career Fair June 13
The School District of Lee County is hosting a district-wide Career Fair Thursday, June 13, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Lee County Public Education Center, at 2855 Colonial Blvd. in Fort Myers. Principals and department hiring managers will be interviewing and hiring for various positions for the 2024-25...
An unforgettable night indeed
For many of us, high school seems like an eternity ago. But there are always the memories. And we helped to make some for the many high school athletes who were honored this week at the 2024 Southwest Florida Sports Awards. More than 1,000 students, coaches and their supporters packed...
Roker, Travis Athletes of the Year at Southwest Florida High School Sports Awards
Leroy Roker of Bishop Verot and Mackenzie Travis of Evangelical Christian won athlete of the year honors at the Southwest Florida High School Sports Awards, presented by Babcock Ranch, Thursday at the Suncoast Credit Union Arena. Other boys finalists were Marcus Kelley Jr of Mariner and Madrid Tucker of Fort...
Seasoned assistant coach taking over South Fort Myers football
For Matt Holderfield, South Fort Myers High isn’t just a school. It’s home. “I tell everybody when you cut me I bleed red and I bleed for south,” Holderfield said. “I love this place. My kids were raised being here.”. That’s why for 13 years he’s...
Education Briefs | June 7
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Nazareth University has announced that Matthew Knoth of Cape Coral has been named to the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. A student’s grade point average must be at least 3.5 or above, and they must complete 12 credit hours of graded work that semester in order to be included on the dean’s list at Nazareth.
Iona University bolsters early American history studies with $1 million gift
Iona's Thomas Paine Scholars program provides scholarships, research opportunities, courses, conferences and internships for students interested in exploring the life and work of the influential political theorist.
Registration open for 2024-25 Voluntary Prekindergarten
Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) school year in Lee, Collier, Hendry and Glades counties. The free educational program is available to 4-year-olds who reside in Florida, regardless of family income. VPK gives children a strong start by preparing them for school and enhancing their pre-reading,...
FSW offering Buccaneer Bound Summer Bridge program starting on June 25
Florida SouthWestern State College has announced the launch of Buccaneer Bound, a six-week summer bridge program designed specifically for incoming first-year students. This program sets the stage for academic success and a seamless transition to college life, empowering students to start their collegiate journey on solid ground. “FSW’s new summer...
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