Since 1986 the mission of the Foundation has been to enhance the quality of public education in Lee County by increasing community involvement in, and support for, Lee County public schools.

The Foundation For Lee County Public Schools, Inc. sponsors programs such as:

Take Stock in Children: a mentoring program for at-risk children

The Carson Scholars Fund: an invested scholarship fund for his/her higher education geared for 5th graders with a high grade point average and who demonstrate humanitarian qualities

A-Team Challenge: a high school academic competition aired on NBC-2

Dancing Classrooms: building social awareness, confidence and self-esteem in children through the practice of social dance

ArtSpeak: an expressive enrichment program serving children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

The Academy of Teachers: a group of former Golden Apple recipients who meet regularly to share practices for excellence in teaching and to develop tools to support their peers

Golden Apple Teacher Recognition Program: honoring excellence in teaching through votes from students, parents, teachers, administrators and the general public

Classroom Grants: a grant program that offers an opportunity for educators to purchase the tools necessary to create a unique learning experience for their classrooms

The Teacher Resource Center: a center that collects and stores new and reusable items donated by businesses and individuals to benefit our teachers, students and schools at no cost to them

Bucket Fillers: an educational program that educates children on the seriousness of bullying by striving to create happy, confident children who are able to express kindness, respect and appreciation toward others

Volunteers are needed to manage and organize the School Resource Center: Books and other donated items need to be sorted and placed in the proper areas on shelves, teachers need to be checked in and items taken need to be monitored. The Center is open two or more afternoons a week depending on availability of volunteers and the Foundation calendar. *Please note that boxes can weigh up to 30 pounds.

Additionally, volunteers are needed to call on local businesses and to request items such as fabric, paper, wallpaper books and other supplies that teachers could use.

We can also use short-term volunteers for special projects throughout the year. Please contact Jan at The Foundation For Lee County Public Schools, Inc. 239-337-0433.

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FYI:  Our address 2266 Second Street is located on the corner of Second and Jackson. Enter off of Jackson.