James Stephens Early Childhood program is open for enrollment for the 2024-2025 school year! We will have enrollment specialists on site at our annual STEM Night Event taking place Thursday, March 14th from 5:30pm-7:30pm. See photo for required documentation. 💙🐴💛

REMINDER: Grades 4 & 5 will take their B.E.S.T Writing Assessment tomorrow. 📅 We encourage all our Mustangs to get a good night's rest, have a healthy breakfast, and arrive on time. You got this! 💛🐴💙 #beprepared #jsemustangs #loveleeschools

National Assistant Principals Week is dedicated to our AP, Mrs. Adderley, who works tirelessly to bolster teachers, motivate students, support our principal, create a positive learning community, and face the many unpredictable challenges that land on her desk. We ❤ you!💛🐴💙

Did you know Paraprofessional Appreciation Day is observed annually on the first Wednesday of April and honors educators such as instructional assistants? Thank you to all our wonderful paraprofessionals here at James Stephens Elementary! 💛🐴💙

Attention Mustang Families: To enhance the safety and security of our school, we will start using the OPENGATE® system. OPENGATE® is designed for the screening of bags. While it may take a short time to get used to, we are confident it will not cause any delays.💛🐴💙

We are so proud of our very own, Ms. Caitlin Hughes, and her recent nomination for FGCU College of Education Teacher of Excellence Award! Congratulations, Ms. Hughes!

So proud of our former principal Dr. Kenneth Savage 💙🐴💛

In honor of National Pet Day, which took place yesterday, here are some photos of our staff with their prized pets! 💛🐴💙

#Didyouknow it is Bus Driver Appreciation Day? 🚌 The purpose of this day is to give a heartfelt thank you to our School District of Lee Co bus drivers for getting our scholars to and from school safely! TY for your dedication to our schools, families, and communities. 💙🐴💛

JSE had the opportunity to attend the 2024 National Magnet Schools Conference in NYC! This event included over 1400 participants from all corners of the country. What an experience as they dived into dynamic sessions and explored advanced technology integration. 💛🐴💙

So proud of our very own Mustang, Mrs. Adderley! 💙🐴💛

Thank you to our community partner @posterstudioexpress for sponsoring a delicious luncheon from Jason's Deli! We appreciate your generous donation to our staff. 💛🐴💙 #communitypartners #jsemustangs

Today is ##nationalprincipalappreciationday! This is an opportunity to recognize and thank our exceptional principal, Mrs. Fantasia. Thank you for your visionary leadership and tireless pursuit of success for each student. 💙🐴💛 #thankaprincipal #jsemustangs

HUGE shout out to our very own Mustang, Ms. Price! Not only did she bring home Miss Lakeland this year, BUT she also was chosen as a recipient of the "John I. and Madeleine R. Taeni Scholarship"! Congratulations, Ms. Price. We are so proud of you! 💛🐴💙 #jsemustangs

Attention Mustang Families: Testing season is upon us. Here are some important dates to keep in mind. Please make sure your child is getting a good night's rest and arrives to school ON TIME to ensure they are prepared to do their best! 💙🐴💛 #beprepared #jsemustangs

Thank you Bob Evans Farms for the delicious breakfast for our staff! What a wonderful way to start #teacherappreciationweek! 💙🐴💛 #jsemustangs #communitypartners

The FGCU College of Education celebrates Teacher Appreciation Week by recognizing FGCU COE Alumni who are outstanding teachers. HUGE congratulations to our very own Mustang, Ms. Hughes, for being a 2024 Teacher of Excellence! 🏆 We are so proud of you! 💛🐴💙

Caitlin Hughes is our next Teacher of Excellence Award winner! A 2018 graduate from Florida Gulf Coast University, Ms. Hughes teaches 1st-5th grades at James Stephens Elementary School. Her classroom was full of smiles and we congratulate her on her success as an educator! (P.S. The cobalt blue hair is such a vibe!) 💙 💚

To each mother in our school community, your dedication shapes the future. Happy Mother's Day! 💙🐴💛 #jsemustangs

Congratulations to our Battle of the Books squad accompanied by their fearless leader Ms. Price! We are so proud of your efforts as you represent academic excellence outside of the classroom. 💙🐴💛