The Foundation for Lee County Public Schools, Inc.

A huge THANK YOU to Lamar Advertising for helping us shine a spotlight on our 6 Golden Apple recipients by featuring them on billboards across Lee County! We’re so proud of these incredible educators, and now the whole community can celebrate them too — just look up! Be sure to check out the billboards at these 8 locations: US 41 @ Brown Rd. (East Side, Southbound) US 41 @ Caloosahatchee Bridge (East Side, Southbound) US 41 South of Constitution (West Side, Southbound) US 41 South of Daniels Pkwy (East Side, Southbound) US 41 @ Beacon Manor (Northbound) Cleveland North of Linhart (East Side, Northbound) US 41 North of Coronado Rd. (West Side, Northbound) Summerlin opposite of McGregor Blvd (South Side, Eastbound) School District of Lee County Lamar Advertising Company #GoldenApple #LeeCountyEducation #BillboardSpotlight #TeacherAppreciation #LeeCounty #LoveLeeSchools #TeacherRecognition #Educators #ThankYou

Last Thursday, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting our annual New Scholar Luncheon, where we proudly welcomed 60 incredible new student inductees and their families into our Take Stock in Children program! It was an afternoon filled with inspiration, celebration, and the beginning of life-changing journeys for these bright young scholars. A heartfelt THANK YOU to: - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre for being our gracious venue host - Superintendent Dr. Denise Carlin for sharing such powerful words with our scholars and families - Suncoast Credit Union, our generous Title Sponsor. Together, we are creating brighter futures—one student at a time. School District of Lee County Take Stock in Children #TakeStockInChildren #Luncheon #Scholars #LeeSchools #LeeCounty #LoveLeeSchools #NewScholarLuncheon #TSIC

We are proud to announce this year’s Golden Futures Scholarship recipient — Jarrod Christmas, a senior at Ida S. Baker High School. The Golden Futures Scholarship was created by the 2013 Golden Apple recipients to inspire and support high school seniors who aspire to become teachers. This scholarship is a partnership between The Foundation and Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW) and covers four years of tuition in exchange for a commitment to teach in the School District of Lee County for four years after graduation. We are especially grateful to our generous sponsors for making this opportunity possible. Major sponsors include: Galeana Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Fiat, Galeana Kia, Fort Myers Alfa Romeo/Maserati, and Sallee Promotions. Our Silver Sponsor: Gulf Harbor Insurance. Congratulations, Jarrod! Your future is bright, and we can’t wait to see the difference you’ll make! School District of Lee County Florida SouthWestern State College Sallee Promotions, Inc. Galeana Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram GULF HARBOR INSURANCE #GoldenFutures #FutureEducator #LeeCountyProud #GrowYourOwn #EducationMatters #LeeCounty #LoveLeeSchools #Teachers #AspiringTeacher

We are incredibly pleased to share that our 4th Annual Young Men L.E.A.D. Summit was a tremendous success! This year, we had the privilege of hosting the event at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU), where we were inspired by dynamic speakers and had meaningful conversations about leadership, education, advocacy and development. Our young men of Lee County are on their way to becoming the future leaders we know they are capable of being. A heartfelt thank you to FGCU, and a special shout-out to Jarrett Eady, Travell Oakes, and Jarvis Judge-Barnes for their invaluable support in making this event possible. Your dedication and hard work helped make this experience memorable for all involved. We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to our amazing sponsors, without whom this summit would not have been possible: School District of Lee County FGCU: The Leadership Experience FGCU: Community Engagement & Outreach SWFL ALPHA EDUCATIONAL & LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION INC Mayor Kevin Anderson Suncoast Credit Union Thank you all for your continued commitment to empowering the young men of our community and for investing in the leaders of tomorrow. We look forward to building on this success and continuing to inspire the future of Lee County! Florida Gulf Coast University #YoungMenLead #LeeCounty #LeeSchools #Summit #Education #MotivationalSpeakers #FGCU #LoveLeeSchools

What an incredible evening we had last Wednesday, celebrating the creativity and talent of our young artists at the Annual Kids Tag Art Award Ceremony! A huge thank you to Lee County Tax Collector Noelle Branning and her amazing team, as well as to Cypress Lake High School for generously hosting our event. We are also deeply grateful to Jason Thomashefsky from the Lee County School District for his invaluable help. Your collective efforts played a key role in making this event a resounding success. We would also like to extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible sponsors for their generous support: Major Sponsor: Suncoast Credit Union Silver Sponsor: LCEC Bronze Sponsors: Bank of the Islands An Ofc of Edison National Bank, The Community Foundation, J.P. Morgan, Grant Street Group, and Dprint Worldwide We are incredibly proud of all the students who participated and showcased their stunning artwork. A heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of you. We couldn’t be more honored to celebrate the amazing talent of our wonderful Lee County students! School District of Lee County Lee County Tax Collector #KidsTagArt #ArtAwards #Congratulations #YoungArtists #CreativeFuture #LeeCounty #CommunitySupport #ThankYou #LoveLeeSchools

We had the pleasure of joining Michelle Smith, a 2024 Golden Apple Recipient and Take Stock in Children mentor, at the OneDigital Pre-Golf Tournament Gala hosted at IMAG. We are deeply honored to have been the primary beneficiaries of the Sunrise Rotary Drive for Education for the past 10 years, and we look forward to continuing this incredible partnership. It was a privilege to celebrate our shared impact while welcoming this year’s newest beneficiaries, the Children’s Advocacy Center of SWFL. Together, we are creating lasting change in the lives of the students in our community. The OneDigital Sunrise Rotary Pro AM Classic Golf Tournament is set for May 2, 2025. For more information or to register for this exciting fundraising event, use the following link: https://lnkd.in/emPD9SVv Every dollar raised for the Take Stock in Children program will be matched by the state of Florida and directly contribute to scholarships for the deserving students in our program! Our Take Stock In Children program was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that offers qualified students college scholarships, volunteer mentors, and academic support services. Our comprehensive services start in middle school, continue through high school, and include their transition into college. This program is funded through a unique partnership with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation, and our mentors generously volunteer their services to our children. Take Stock graduates have a 97% high school completion rate compared to 71% that aren't in the program. Of that, 92% of TSIC graduates enrolled in college and 70% of those graduated college. School District of Lee County The IMAG History and Science Center OneDigital #GolfTournament #FundraisingEvent #Fundraising #LeeSchools #Loveleeschools #takeStockInChildren #Scholarships #Golf #Educators #mentors #SunriseRotary #IMAG #OneDigital #IronRidge

We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Boston Red Sox for their generous invitation to our 2025 Golden Apple recipients at their spring training game this past Friday. It was a special experience for our outstanding Lee County teachers, and we truly appreciate the recognition. Thank you, Red Sox, for celebrating and honoring the incredible work of our educators. Your support means the world to us, and we are proud to have such dedicated educators shaping the future of our community! Boston Red Sox School District of Lee County #GoldenApple #bostonredsoxspringtraining #baseball #supportourteachers #communityinvolved #educators #LeeSchools #LoveLeeSchools

🚨 Attention! Mentors Needed! 🚨 Are you passionate about making a difference in a young person's life? Join our Take Stock in Children program as a mentor and help empower the next generation of leaders! By becoming a mentor, you'll have the opportunity to guide, support, and inspire students on their journey to success. Your commitment can truly change lives! Interested? To learn more or to apply, simply scan the QR code or visit our website through the link below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9td_MAi Be the reason a student believes in themselves. Become a mentor today! School District of Lee County #TakeStockInChildren #MentorshipMatters #ChangeALife #LeeSchools #LoveLeeSchools #Mentor #Education

Join us in celebrating Pinewoods Elementary for winning this year’s School Participation Award at the Strides For Education 5K! Being the school with the most participants signed up out of over 1,100 runners, Pinewoods Elementary showed incredible enthusiasm and school spirit. Thank you to all the students, staff, and families for coming together and supporting this amazing event. Your dedication truly makes a difference! Go Pinewoods! School District of Lee County #StridesForEducation #SchoolSpirit #PinewoodsElementary #CommunityStrong #5K #LeeSchools #LoveLeeSchools