Diplomat Middle School

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.

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.

The School District of Lee County is launching an effort to reach every parent in Lee County to enroll their young children in Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten programs. Students who enroll in Florida’s VPK program score higher on third-grade ELA tests, graduate high school on time, and have improved lifelong outcomes than non-participants.