Charlotte County Public Schools

10/28/2026

💻🔐 Opening Doors to the Future at Lemon Bay High School!

Today, Lemon Bay High School celebrated the ribbon cutting of its new Cybersecurity classroom, part of a Space Florida program creating exciting opportunities for students to gain valuable skills, earn industry certifications and prepare for careers in one of the fastest-growing fields in technology!

Led by Mr. D’uane Howard, the program will provide students with hands-on experience and the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certifications that could lead to high-paying careers directly out of high school.

As the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals continues to grow, programs like this help connect classroom learning to real-world career opportunities and prepare students for the future workforce.

A special thank you to , the Charlotte County, Florida Economic Development, Cyber Florida, Florida SouthWestern State College, and the Charlotte County Chamber of Commerce for joining us to celebrate this exciting program!

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

10/28/2026

What’s even more impressive than having six Model Schools? The progress we’ve made to get here! In 2023, we had just one. Today, we have six! We’re proud of how far our schools have come, and we can’t wait to see what next year brings!

Thank you, Florida's Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support Project!

Help us congratulate Charlotte County Public Schools on having 6 schools recognized as 2025-2026 Florida PBIS Model Schools!

Congratulations to Charlotte High School Fighting Tarpons , Liberty Patriot STARS Sallie Jones Elementary School Vineland Elementary School, L.A. Ainger Middle School, and Meadow Park Elementary School for their commitment to implementing PBIS and supporting positive school environments!

10/26/2026

Charlotte County Public Schools took over the Florida Everblades game this past weekend! 🏒

Superintendent Mark Vianello, Career and Technical Education Director Dr. Brian Granstra, and Daniel Washington, Executive Director of the Charlotte Local Education Foundation (CLEF), were on hand to welcome Charlotte County students and families as they enjoyed a fun night of hockey!

$2 from every discounted ticket purchased through the special offer went back to CLEF, helping provide support to Charlotte County students in need.

Thank you to everyone who came out for a fun night and supported a great cause! 💙

10/26/2026

Congratulations to the Lemon Bay High School Band on earning Straight Superior ratings at the FBA District 11 Marching Band Music Performance Assessment!

The Marching Mantas received the highest possible ratings from every adjudicator in every evaluated category! They were one of only 8 bands out of 15 to achieve this honor!
A huge congratulations to our talented students, dedicated instructors, families, and everyone who helped make this accomplishment possible!

10/23/2026

👶Did you know Charlotte County Public Schools offers early childhood programs for children from birth to age 5?

From Early Head Start to VPK, we're helping our youngest learners explore, grow, and build a strong foundation for kindergarten and beyond!

Programs are available through The Baker Center and many of our elementary schools.

Want to learn more about our Early Childhood Programs and the opportunities available for your little one? Check out CCPS Early Childhood Programs

10/21/2026

Looking for something fun to do with the family this weekend? Join Charlotte County Public Schools for a special Florida Everblades Family Fun Night this Saturday!

🎟️LINK TO PURCHASE IN COMMENTS🎟️

📅 Saturday, October 24
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Hertz Arena, Estero
🎟️ Discounted tickets: $19

Kids 12 and under can trick-or-treat at the suite level during the first intermission, and fans of ALL ages are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes!

Even better, $2 from every ticket purchased through our special link will benefit the Charlotte Local Education Foundation, supporting students and teachers right here in Charlotte County!

10/16/2026

Happy Boss’s Day to Superintendent Mark Vianello!

From handshakes and high-fives to handing out awards, cheering on our student-athletes, showing up at community events, taking the Ice Bucket Challenge and even getting up close and personal with some LARGE reptiles, he’s always willing to jump in and be part of the action!

Today, all 2,335 of us at Charlotte County Public Schools want to say THANK YOU for your leadership, dedication and commitment to our schools and community.

We appreciate you, Superintendent Vianello!

10/16/2026

Congratulations to our September Attendance Awareness Month winners!

🏫 Sallie Jones Elementary School
🏫 L.A. Ainger Middle School
🏫 Lemon Bay High School

Thank you to our students, families and staff for making attendance a priority. Every day counts, and showing up is the first step toward success!

10/15/2026

🐾 Congratulations to Coach Jackson from L.A. Ainger Middle School

Coach Jackson was recently recognized at the SHAPE Florida Convention as a finalist for Florida Physical Education Teacher of the Year, representing Charlotte County! Her work in adaptive physical education was highlighted for creating opportunities for students of all abilities to participate, learn and succeed.

For more than 20 years, Coach Jackson has made a difference in the lives of students, showing what our commitment to Success for All looks like in action.

We are proud to see her dedication recognized at the state level and grateful for the difference she continues to make in the lives of Charlotte County students! 💙💛🐾

10/15/2026

Congratulations to Liberty Elementary, Meadow Park Elementary, Sallie Jones Elementary, Vineland Elementary, L.A. Ainger Middle School and Charlotte High School on achieving PBIS Model School Status! 🎉

The Division of School Support is proud to recognize these schools for this accomplishment and their commitment to creating positive, supportive school environments where students can thrive. Way to go!