Get to Know Us!
Tice Elementary School features a beautiful, historic school located near the Caloosahatchee River. Established in 1926, Tice Elementary School serves students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, life skills, social functioning, and ESE pre-kindergarten. Tice Elementary School is located in the East Zone of the School District of Lee County.
Tice has been described as a “place of JOY” because of the positive school culture found throughout the campus. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 10 behavior referrals were earned by students and the school was recognized by the Florida PBIS program. Tice collaborates with the FGCU Kindness Club throughout the year. The FGCU College of Education consistently selects Tice as the host site for future teachers due to the positive experiences provided to college students.
The facility is well-maintained and features gardens in the center of campus. The pollinator garden is an official Pocket Refuge of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. The vegetable garden is also maintained by students as a collaborative project with the University of Florida.
Tice has strong community partnerships that have a significant impact on student learning and life. Due to the generosity of business partners and friends, we have been able to provide school supplies, food, clothing, shoes, teacher supplies, field trips, professional development, staff & student recognition, books, holiday gifts, bicycles, soccer balls, student club sponsorship, volunteers, academic resources, backpacks, campus beautification and more. We are grateful for the support of our community partners!
Notable School Recognitions (within past 4 years):
- Tice was recognized for earning 99 Florida Department of Education points toward the school grade.
- Tice demonstrated “top 3” proficiency growth in the district in ELA, Math & Science and overall (FSA).
- Governor DeSantis student recognition for “Perfect Score” on state tests.
- Student recognition for the Ben Carson Academic & Humanitarian Award.
- Tice led the district each quarter for the past 3 years, utilizing Reflex Math technology.
- High Reliability Schools, Level 1 (completed- pending certification)
- Florida PBIS School, Silver Level
- 100% SREF Inspection
- 100% Budget Audit
- 100% Cafeteria State Inspection
- 100% 21st Century Program Audit
- 100% Community Cooperative Pantry Inspection
- More than 100 people attend SAC Meetings
Notable Staff Recognitions:
- Golden Apple Teacher
- Golden Apple Teachers of Distinction
- District & Community Grant Winners
- Reflex Math recognized a Tice teacher for #1 growth in the district.
- Reflex Math recognized the “Top 25” teachers in the district- Tice had 16 of 25 teacher recipients.
Staff Leadership
- FGCU “Future Teacher” Mentors
- FSW “Future Teacher” Mentors
- Leading & Learning District Representatives
- Grade Chairs
- Community Outreach Liaison with J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
- Subject Area District Host
- District Leadership Volunteers
- Professional Development Leaders
- Evidence of numerous staff promoted to higher positions.
Enduring Themes that guide the Tice school community are:
- “Tice Together” because we know we can accomplish great things when we work together.
- “Hustle & Heart Will Set Us Apart!” because we believe in working hard, but with a lot of heart. With kindness, joy, and hustle, we can accomplish anything.
- “Tice Energy” represents a commitment to energy, enthusiasm, engagement, and excellence to ensure every student reaches his/her highest potential.