Principal's Message

Dear Students, Parents, and Community Members,Principal Melissa Layner

Welcome to Lemuel Teal Middle School!

I am so honored to be the principal of this amazing school. Several years ago, I started teaching in Lee County, and I’m proud to say it is the only district in which I’ve ever wanted to work.  Our district and school offer so many opportunities for students to learn and thrive. Our goal at LTMS is to provide a safe school where students can learn and grow into the best version of themselves.

Each day, our teachers are focused on providing relevant and rigorous educational opportunities in our classrooms. At LTMS, we want ALL students to participate in their interests and receive the support they need to prepare for the next level in their educational journey. We need the support of our families and community partners to make this happen, so please reach out to our school and let us know how we can support you in making that happen.  We offer families several different ways to participate and partner with the school, so please be sure to check our monthly newsletter for details about how you can get involved.

As always, please feel free to reach out to a member of our staff if we can assist you in helping you or your student in meeting their goals.

In partnership,
Principal Melissa Layner

District News

Big Dreams, Big Futures: Sunshine State Scholars
Big Dreams, Big Futures: Sunshine State Scholars
04/17/2026
Austin Summy and Alexis Davis of Fort Myers High School and Sarah King of Riverdale High School have been named this year’s Lee County Sunshine State Scholars. Sara Huda, also of Fort Myers High School, was named this year’s alternate.
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Five Students Awarded the Superintendent’s Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarship
04/16/2026
Five high school seniors who are committing to teaching in Lee County will have two years of college tuition paid for through the Superintendent’s Florida Prepaid Tuition Scholarship.
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School District Aligning Resources to Invest in our Teachers
School District Aligning Resources to Invest in our Teachers
04/10/2026
The School District of Lee County is building on its commitment to fiscal responsibility by strengthening its budget to ensure long-term stability and its top priority, student achievement.
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