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Hector A. Cafferata is Lee County's first L.E.E.D. Magnet School, which is dedicated to Leadership, Environmental Education, and Design!

Time to Celebrate!

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Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. Elementary has been recognized by the FLPBIS Project as a 2025-2026 PBIS Model School-SILVER Level! We've been recognized for our work implementing a school-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) framework. PBIS is an evidence-based three-tiered prevention framework designed to improve and integrate all data, systems, and practices impacting student outcomes. National research shows that full implementation of PBIS leads to reduced exclusionary discipline and improved student and teacher outcomes.

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College Night set for September 15

Updated on 09/11/2026

High School students interested in furthering their education after graduation can meet nearly 100 representatives from colleges, universities, and technical schools around the country.

Five Students Named Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program

Updated on 09/10/2026

The School District of Lee County is excited to announce that five students have been selected as Semifinalists in the 2027 National Merit® Scholarship Program. National Merit® Semifinalists represent less than 1% of all high school seniors.

Arts are thriving in Lee County Schools

Updated on 09/10/2026

Before I stepped into my current role as assistant director of arts, athletics and activities with The School District of Lee County, I spent 10 years as a music teacher.