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| February 2025 |
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I want to start by extending a big congratulations to our Collier County Public Schools Employees of the Year! I was honored to join members of our District's Senior Leadership team as we made surprise classroom visits to announce the award winners. These honorees were nominated by their principal and school colleagues then selected by internal district staff. Congratulations to the following:
- Frederick Rimmler - Collier County Nominee for Florida Teacher of the Year (Immokalee High School)
- Patricia Hendry - Collier County Nominee for School-Related Employee of the Year (Naples High School)
- Summer Baker & Lynne Eastman - Elementary School Teachers of the Year (Estates Elementary School)
- Maria Hill - Middle School Teacher of the Year (Oakridge Middle School)
- Shawn Kelly - High School Teacher of the Year (Gulf Coast High School)
- Lacey Dodd - Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year (Lorenzo Walker Technical College)
We look forward to honoring these exceptional individuals during the May Regular School Board Meeting.
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| The District School Board of Collier County has proclaimed the month of February as Youth Relations Deputy Appreciation Month to honor the work of our law enforcement partners at the Collier County Sheriff's Office and Marco Island Police Department. They continue to play an essential role in keeping our students and staff safe each day. Please take time to thank your school deputies for their service, compassion, and security, as well as the positive relationships they build within our school community. Click here to watch a video featuring our Youth Relations Deputies. |
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We have several community engagement events coming up and we hope you will join us in the fun!
- Collier County Day at the Miami Open (Saturday, March 22) - Spend a fun Saturday in Miami watching some of the best players in tennis. Discounted tickets exclusively available to Collier County Day participants available at www.collierschools.com/MiamiOpen.
- CCPS Day at the Fair (Monday, March 24) - Current CCPS employees and volunteers receive free admission to the Collier County Fair (must show CCPS-issued badge). Students get in for $5 with their school ID. Plus, get $1 rides all night!
- CCPS Family Night at the Soccer Game (Saturday, March 29 at 7pm) - Join us to watch FC Naples Professional Soccer take on the Portland Hearts of Pine at Paradise Coast Sports Complex! Tickets start at $12 and can be purchased at www.collierschools.com/SoccerNight.
- CCPS 5K Walk-Run (Saturday, April 5 at 8am) - Join us for a competitive run, a fun dash to the finish line, or a healthy walk! Make sure to register today as fees increase on March 1, 2025. Registration available at www.collierschools.com/CCPS5K.
Spring Break is just a few weeks away (March 10-March14). We hope everyone takes time to relax and recharge to get ready for the last stretch of the school year. Enjoy!
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| ~ Dr. Leslie C. Ricciardelli |
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| It’s hard to believe we only have four months left of the 2024-2025 school year. |
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| As we look back at the last six months, I must admit there have been numerous events that stand out. These include the spirit of the students who graduated and overcame obstacles at the midterm graduation of 2024. Another example would be the retirement of Jon Fishbane, School District Attorney, we will miss him as he enters the next chapter of his life. I’m sure we’ll cross paths around Naples. Thank you Jon for all you have done for the school district and for the years of service you’ve given to the Collier County Public Schools.In addition, another milestone this year is the almost completed Bear Creek Elementary School. We are slated for the ribbon cutting in August of 2025. |
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| In the past month I’ve visited all the schools in District five. This experience has been enlightening and has built confidence in the community that their seat five board member really does care for each and everyone of them. |
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| I would like to take the opportunity to thank the Florida Stone Crab Association, Holly, Kelly, and Kerry for putting together the 55th annual Everglades City Seafood Festival. Their effort has brought to all the proceeds from the three day event that go to Everglades City Schools. I also want to thank Everglades City School's principal, Cherie Allison, and the school and district staff who supported this event. Thank you for everything you do for the community. |
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| Tim Moshier, Board Member |
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| Board member notes are submitted directly by a school board member without edits from district staff. |
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| Florida Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame |
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| The School Board recently recognized Mr. Melvin Maxwell after he was inducted into the Florida Bandmasters Association Hall of Fame. Mr. Maxwell spent 32 years as a music educator with Collier County Public Schools at Lely High, Golden Gate Middle, and Naples High. Bands under his direction performed in five states and three foreign countries! Congratulations, Mr. Maxwell! |
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| VFW Recognitions at Pine Ridge Middle |
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| Congratulations to Torin Kelly from Pine Ridge Middle School (PRM) for his 1st place win in the VFW Department of Florida Patriot's Pen Patriotic Essay Contest! Torin will now move on to compete against 50 other entries. In addition, PRM teacher Darah Perini was honored with the National Citizenship Education Teacher Post Recognition Award for her work to promote citizenship education in her classroom and school. Congratulations! |
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| Collier County Public Schools |
| p: (239) 377-0001 |
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| School Board |
| Ms. Kelly Mason, Chair • Mrs. Stephanie Lucarelli, Vice Chair |
| Mr. Erick Carter, Member • Mr. Tim Moshier, Member • Mr. Jerry Rutherford, Member |
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| Superintendent |
| Dr. Leslie C. Ricciardelli |
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