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Rec center to offer summer camp, C. I. T. programs
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (404+ words) The Sanibel Recreation Department will offer its Summer Camp Program from June 8 through July 31 for children entering grades K-8 in the fall, a long-standing tradition and unforgettable experience. Taking place on Monday through Friday from 8 a. m. to 5 p. m. at the Sanibel Recreation Center,…...
Summer Reading Program to return at Sanibel library
1+ hour, 18+ min ago (739+ words) The Sanibel Public Library's annual Summer Reading Program will kick off with a celebration. "Island Adventures: Summer Reading Journey through Sanibel" will run from June 1 through July 25, featuring engaging guests, fun activities, a scavenger hunt, art contest, prizes and more…...
Education Notes - SANIBEL-CAPTIVA - Island Reporter, Islander and Current
3+ day, 21+ hour ago (124+ words) STUDENTS READ OVER 1 M WORDS Several students at The Sanibel School read more than 1 million words this school year. They were: Gavin Gales, 10; Faye Hu-Hvatum, 11; Artem Koltashau, 11; Nolan Kopp, 11; Norah Kopp, 8; Nolan Lattimore, 10; Bronco Mc Neilus, 10; Maclynn Miller, 8; Finnley Pettit,…...
Captiva library and county system offering programs
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (95+ words) The Captiva Memorial Library, which is part of the Lee County Library System, is offering the following free programming: " May 20: Butterfly Craft DIY " May 22: Butterfly Craft DIY " May 27: Butterfly Craft DIY Make your own butterfly life cycle craft. The library…...
Sanibel library offers range of programs and topics
4+ day, 5+ hour ago (259+ words) The Sanibel Public Library provides a variety of programming for adults and children. Crafternoon: Drawing will take place on May 20 from 3 to 4 p. m. Open to ages 5 and older, participants will learn to draw. A variety of books and supplies will be…...
School district's "right sizing' efforts questioned
1+ week, 4+ hour ago (772+ words) Efforts to "right size" the School District of Lee County has impacted schools, with parents bringing concerns to the School Board of Lee County. Much of public input at the board's meeting on May 12 revolved around the "right sizing" initiative…...
Local middle schoolers dive into marine science - SANIBEL-CAPTIVA - Island Reporter, Islander and Current
1+ week, 1+ day ago (248+ words) Middle school students from Lehigh Acres Middle School and Harns Marsh Middle School left their classrooms behind and headed for the beach during a recent field trip with the Sanibel Sea School. The Sanibel Sea School reported that under its…...
Trailways Camps hosts annual reunion
1+ week, 1+ day ago (211+ words) Trailways Camps held its annual "I Am Special" Camper Reunion & Birth Day Party on April 18 at the Sanibel Community Church on Sanibel. Two hundred and fifty campers, caregivers and volunteers celebrated camper birthdays and reconnections. Pastor Jeramie Rinne provided the…...
School district gears up for graduations
1+ week, 2+ day ago (464+ words) With graduations approaching, just shy of 600 Lee County seniors have not yet qualified for a high school diploma. As of May 1, 577 School District of Lee County seniors had not yet passed the required tests to graduate, school officials said. With…...
Superintendent explains school district's budgetary philosophy
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (923+ words) The message was clear during a press conference on May 1 " the School District of Lee County will no longer overspend and will become fiscally responsible. Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin said although the district has lost student enrollment, the majority of…...