Collier County Public Schools

On June 3 Collier County Public Schools broke ground on the site of Ave Maria Elementary School, which is expected to open in August 2026.

The battle over books in Florida schools continues. WGCU’s Cary Barbor took a closer look at the guidance offered from the state’s Department of Education.

This is a lesson in what happens for those who don't come prepared

Named for the Collier County sheriff who put deputies in schools in 1977 with the Youth Relations Deputy Program, newly opened Aubrey Rogers High School aims to pay homage to the history of the county while continually innovating for the future.

Conservative political influencer and businessman Francis "Alfie" Oaks has filed a temporary restraining order seeking to prevent the Collier County School Board from entering into a contract with newly selected superintendent, Dr. Leslie C. Ricciardelli.

A candidate for the position of Collier County School Board attorney withdrew his name, prompting the board to revisit posting the position again.

School districts that closed for at least a day because of Hurricane Ian will have flexibility related to reporting enrollment, according to the Florida Department of Education. Districts periodically report enrollment numbers and other information to the state that can affect their funding.

Collier County Public Schools is working on a solution to housing cost concerns that would allow employees an opportunity to save money to buy a home later on.

For nearly 40 years, high school students in Collier County have been given the opportunity to learn about their county’s government through a program called Know Your County Government. They get a first-hand look at the work being done behind the scenes in their community.

Three of the five positions on the Collier County School board are up for election this year. Three incumbents and eight challengers are vying for the school board’s district one, district three and district five races in the Aug. 23 primary election. All eleven candidates plan to participate in a forum on Tuesday, June 21 at the Naples Area Board of Realtors (NABOR) Convention Center at 6 p.m.