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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.

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District Wins - April 18, 2025

Updated on 04/18/2025

Our students at the Buckingham Exceptional Student Center were celebrating their positive behavior with a Spring Wellness Scavenger Hunt. Enjoy this heart-warming story and other spectacular moments that we'd like to share in a brand new edition of District Wins!

District Wins - April 11, 2025

Updated on 04/11/2025

Thank you so very much to the Boston Red Sox Foundation for helping to support a senior from each of our Lee County High Schools with a $5000 scholarship. Enjoy this remarkable story, along with other outstanding moments that we'd like to share in the newest edition of District Wins!

School District of Lee County Launches Safe Start Initiative

Updated on 04/09/2025

The School Board of Lee County approved the Safe Start Initiative bell times for the 2025-2026 school year starting in August at their April 8, 2025 action meeting. The Safe Start Initiative adjusts school start times to align with the School District’s priorities of safe schools and student achievement.

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