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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!

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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.

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School District Selects 2026 School Related Employee of the Year

Updated on 11/18/2025

The School District of Lee County is proud to announce Rebekah Rudd has been selected as the 2026 School Related Employee of the Year. Russ is the Parent Involvement Specialist at Manatee Elementary School.

School District Selects 2026 Principal and Assistant Principal of the Year

Updated on 11/14/2025

We are excited to announce that Linda Buckley, Principal at Tanglewood Elementary School, is the 2026 Principal of the Year and Harns Marsh Middle School Assistant Principal, Samantha Hower, is the 2026 Assistant Principal of the Year.

Student Athlete of the Month: Brianna Shanblatt (November 2025)

Updated on 11/13/2025

Bonita Springs High senior Brianna Shanblatt is a cheerleader for the Bull Sharks. Not only does she cheer on the sidelines, but also competes in cheerleading competitions for the Bull Sharks. She keeps that same spirit in the classroom as a dual enrollment student.