Hector A. Cafferata, Jr. Elementary School

Title I School

Welcome Eagle Families!

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.

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!

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 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. 

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