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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!

Capturing Kids' Hearts

We are Capturing Kids' Hearts at Hector A. Cafferata, Jr.

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Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. Elementary School is dedicated towards increasing positive student behavioral outcomes and fostering positive relationships. Our goal is for all students to feel connected, supported, and valued every day.

Time to Celebrate!

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Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. Elementary has been recognized by the FLPBIS Project as a 2023-2024 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.

A New Ship!

The Cafferata children & Dr. Kurtz

The U.S. Navy will be building a new ship, The Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Attending the naming ceremony were Hector Cafferata's granddaughter and great-grandson, and Dr. Kurtz. The ceremony was held at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia.

District News

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Sensory Art at Patriot Elementary

Updated on 01/17/2025

Ms. Jimerson at Patriot Elementary is using unique tools to help expand the art experience for her exceptional education students. Story produced by Lee Schools TV student intern, Sami Curls.

District Wins - January 17, 2025

Updated on 01/17/2025

Congratulations to Dunbar High School Cybersecurity Teacher Dan Trembley. He's been named one of eight finalists for CYBER.ORG's prestigious Annual Educator Award. Find out more on this incredible story and other moments from this week that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

Gateway High School Student Awarded a Record $389,000 College Scholarship

Updated on 01/16/2025

Gateway High School senior Simpson Lin has always wanted to attend Duke University. The dream started with photos of his mother and grandmother visiting the campus for a tour and grew stronger as he learned more about the university and what it offered.

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