NEWS Fort Myers High School
February 1st, 2025 Volume 18 Issue 3
WAVE
2635 Cortez Blvd. | Fort Myers, FL 33901 Ph: 334-2167 | Fx: 334-3095
Principal Message
FMHS Principal Chris Engelhart
FMHS Website fmh.leeschools.net
The School Board of Lee County, Florida Armor Persons, District 5, Chair Samuel Fisher, District 1, Vice Chair Melisa W. Giovannelli, District 2 Chris N. Particca, District 3 Debbie Jordan, District 4 Jada Langford Fleming, District 6 Cathleen O’Daniel Morgan, District 7 Denise M. Carlin, Ed. D. Superintendent Kathy Dupuy-Bruno, Esq. Board Attorney
www.leeschools.net The School Board of Lee County, Florida, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, marital status, religion, or sexual orientation.
School Public Accountability Report
School Public Accountability Report (SPAR) and Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Report are available on the FMHS website and also in the front office.
Dear Green Wave Family, As we wrap up the first semester and begin the second half of the school year, it is a good time to reflect on all the great things the Green Wave family has accomplished so far this year. While there are far too many to include every accomplishment in this short newsletter, here are a few highlights: • Girls Weightlifting Team: Once again, our Girls Weightlifting team claimed the LCAC championship, with several athletes winning their weight class. • DECA Achievements: 23 students placed in the top three at the recent DECA Regional Championships. • Cross Country Excellence: Masha Dorofeev won the FHSAA Cross Country Class 3A State Championship. • Academic Recognition: Victoria Busch was named an alternate for the prestigious Sunshine State Scholars program. • Musical Achievements: Several of our jazz musicians earned All-County Honors, while Brandon Sareh made the All-State Honors Jazz Band. • Athletic Success: Several of our athletic teams earned District and Regional Championships, and qualified for the FHSAA State Championships. • Marching Band Recognition: The Green Wave Marching Band earned Straight Superiors at the Marching Band MPA this fall. • Choral Honor: Kaylee Jones made All-State Chorus. • Eagle Scout Achievement: Scott Kula achieved the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest honor in the Boy Scouts of America. • National Merit Recognition: Krina Parikh, Deep Patel, Dhruva Sharma, and Shawnak Shenoy were recognized as National Merit Scholarship Commended Students, while Megan Emery and Jaya Parsa were selected as National Merit Semifinalists. • Unified Flag Football Team: Our Unified Flag Football team finished third at the FHSAA State Championships. Again, this is just a sampling of the many accomplishments. As we move forward and start the second semester, this is a good time for students to evaluate their academic performance from the first semester, set new goals, and adjust if necessary. As always, if you need help, please let us know—we are always happy to support our students. I am excited to see what the next several months bring for the Green Wave family. Thank you, Chris Engelhart, Principal
Mission Statement
To provide a safe, student-centered culture where each student achieves his/her highest potential through a tradition of excellence.
Vision
To become the highest performing public high school in the State of Florida
Core Values
Integrity, Excellence, Tradition, Consistency, Respect
Chris Engelhart Principal