Fun Facts

Why Us

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Industry-leading Career & Technical credentials available to students prior to graduation.

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Career & College Promise Pathways available to students through seamless dual enrollment at Central Carolina Community College.

K-12 Language Study

From Kindergarten through 12th grade, all students are given the opportunity to study a foreign language. Students in two of our elementary schools can enroll in a dual language immersion program.

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Average class size in grades K-8. Lee County Schools is committed to small group instruction focused on meeting the needs of individual students.

Spotlight

“I firmly believe that I can connect with each child, with each family. I focus on bringing home into the classroom and helping families understand that their opinions matter in the educational process of their child.”
Ashley Melpolder, 2023-24 LCS Teacher of the Year
Ashley Melpolder 2024 LCS Teacher of the Year
“I want my students to know that regardless of whether or not they remember all the specifics of quantum mechanics or any other topic we cover in class, they can take scientific practices and apply them anywhere.”
Treshawn Penny, 2023-2024 LCS Beginning Teacher of the Year
Treshawn Penny 2023-2024 LCS Beginning Teacher of the Year
"There are so many great things about Southern Lee, but we are challenging each other to think about things in new ways to make it the best school. Our students have so many great ideas and I want to support them in making those ideas come to life."
Amy Lundy, Principal at Southern Lee HS
Amy Lundy, Principal at Southern Lee HS