Lee County primary and intermediate schools focus on developing students' learning skills by involving them in hands-on exploratory learning. Elementary students are encouraged to participate in several programs that reward genuine effort and good grades.
The Lee County School District has accepted the principle that all children can learn. We know an effective school is one in which all students learn the specified curriculum, regardless of factors in their background which have ordinarily been identified as those which prevent such learning. Therefore, our mission is clearly defined to educate well all the children who enter our school district.
VISION: The Lee County School District is committed to being a world class educational institution that prepares it's students to compete in a global society and provide life long-long learning experiences where the school, parents, and the community work together.
MISSION: The Lee County School District will produce high performing students by estabilishing effective parent and community involvement while allocating resources to maintain facilities and an instructional program supported by the hiring and development of well qualified staff.
Marianna, AR -- Move Over Famous Artists! Anna Strong Middle School artists are taking over the spotlight! Laura Weld, the school's Art Teacher, has teamed up with Artsonia, www.artsonia.com-- the world's largest online kid's art museum -- to display the students' artwork. Anyone can view the school gallery online at: www.artsonia.com/schools/AnnaStrong2. Visitors can browse the artwork in the school gallery by grade level, or by specific exhibits. Anna Strong Middle School students join thousands of students from over 130 countries whose artwork is showcased on Artsonia. "This program is a wonderful way to get parents and family members more involved in Art Education," said Laura Weld. All of Artsonia's artwork (12 million and counting!) are viewable online, and any teacher or parent can create an online art gallery for their child or school. Artsonia provides several online features such as fan clubs and personal guestbooks, as a way for families to encourage the creativity and imaginations of their young artists. In addition, family members can purchase keepsakes imprinted with the child's artwork, with Artsonia donating 15 percent of their annual product revenue back to school art programs. Headquartered in Gurnee, Ill., Artsonia was established in 2000 as an online kid's art museum providing free, educational resources for kids, families and schools to create art projects. Since its inception, Artsonia continues to integrate technology in the classroom, develop multi-cultural understanding through art and increase family involvement in children's education. To find out more, visit www.artsonia.com.
ANNA STRONG MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS SHARE THEIR ARTWORK WITH THE WORLD!
