Leon County Schools

10/16/2026

Leon County Schools is proud to introduce our 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 for the 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗚𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗻-𝗛𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲:

𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗸𝗲- Swift Creek Middle School
𝗩𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘆 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲- Gretchen Everhart School
𝗗𝘄𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗼𝗿𝗲- Astoria Park Elementary School
𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘆- Chaires Elementary School
𝗝𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮- Woodville K-8 School

A review committee comprised of school and district based educators selected the finalists from a field of nominees. The finalists were chosen based on reviews of 'redacted applications' (no names or schools on them) from LCS school level Glenn-Howell Distinguished Educator of the Year nominees.

The next step for the finalists will be an interview process with the selection committee on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟮, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

The 2026-2027 Glenn-Howell Distinguished Educator of the Year will be surprised at their school on 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟲, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

10/16/2026

10/15/2026

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

Congratulations to DeSoto Trail Elementary School William J Montford III Middle School, DeSoto Trail Elementary School, Canopy Oaks Elementary School, Gilchrist Elementary School, and Hawks Rise Elementary School for their commitment to implementing PBIS and supporting positive school environments!

10/15/2026

On Friday, October 16, Leon County Schools will turn pink as students, teachers, administrators, and staff across the district come together to honor cancer fighters, celebrate survivors, and remember those we have lost.

LCS Go Pink Day is more than an opportunity to wear a color. It's a chance to show our school community that no one faces cancer alone.

To those who have battled cancer and emerged on the other side, your strength is an inspiration, your resilience is remarkable, and your story is a reminder that hope is powerful.

To those who are currently navigating a diagnosis, undergoing treatment, or facing an uncertain road ahead, we see your courage, we stand beside you, and we are cheering you on every step of the way. Some days are harder than others, and strength doesn't always mean having a smile on your face. Sometimes, simply showing up is an incredible victory.

And to the families, friends, caregivers, and medical professionals who provide unwavering support, we recognize the important role you play in every cancer journey.

This Friday, we encourage everyone across Leon County Schools to wear pink with purpose. Wear it for a survivor. Wear it for someone still fighting. Wear it in memory of someone you love.

Because behind every pink shirt is a story, a person, and a reminder that even the smallest gestures can make someone feel a little less alone.

10/15/2026

Leon vs. Chiles || Florida High School Volleyball
Lions @ Timberwolves
🎥 Live Stream Fanhudl:
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The Leon varsity volleyball team has an away playoff match @ Chiles (Tallahassee, FL) today @ 6p.

10/14/2026

Annie are you ok 🎤🎶

10/13/2026

Leon County School Board Meeting tonight at 𝟔𝗣𝗠. Stream live at https://facebook.com/LCSBoardMeetings/ or watch on channel 1095 TV.

10/13/2026

What a great experience for Carter! We look forward to another opportunity for a fifth grader in the Spring. Be on the lookout for how you can have your child apply to be Fire Chief for the Day!

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

📢 Calling all Leon County high school juniors and seniors!

Looking for an engaging hands-on learning environment in a skilled career? Earn school credit AND get paid with the award-winning Leon County Junior Apprenticeship Program!

Now accepting applications through October 31 at LeonCountyFL.gov/JRApprentice.