Dunbar High School

We are excited to welcome our new Band Director and Music Teacher, Mr. Foster Garrett! Meet Mr. Garrett this Thursday, 7/23 @ 7 PM in the DHS band room and learn more about music course offerings and after school music opportunities including marching band. Likewise, Mr. Garrett is interested in knowing your musical interests to prepare for the new school year.

Can't make it, but still want to participate in music and learn more? Please call the school at 239-461-5322 to contact Mr. Garrett. He cannot wait to meet you!

CONGRATULATIONS TO Dunbar High School student, Owen Jacoby

Lee County Teen Overcomes Loss and Cancer to Publish His First Graphic Novel

Seventeen-year-old Owen Jacoby turns creativity into inspiration with the publication of The Adventures of Captain O-Mazing

FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 14, 2026)— At an age when most teenagers are focused on school, sports and spending time with friends, 17-year-old Owen Jacoby has accomplished something few adults ever do—he has written and illustrated his first published graphic novel.
The Adventures of Captain O-Mazing is the culmination of years of imagination, creativity, and determination. Behind its colorful pages is a story of remarkable resilience.

Owen, a student at Dunbar High School in Fort Myers, experienced the heartbreaking loss of his mother in 2022. Then, in 2025, he was diagnosed with T-cell lymphoma. From December 2025 through January 2026, he spent more than a month in isolation at Golisano Children's Hospital of Southwest Florida while undergoing treatment. Throughout that difficult time, Owen continued to draw, create, and imagine new adventures for Captain O-Mazing.
His talent caught the attention of former News-Press editorial cartoonist Doug MacGregor, who visited and drew with Owen several times during his hospital stay.

"I could tell right away that Owen is incredibly talented and has a bright future as a cartoonist," said MacGregor. "I'm so proud that he took his passion to the next level by publishing his own graphic novel. That's an incredible accomplishment."

The Adventures of Captain O-Mazing follows a young superhero on an action-packed adventure that encourages readers to believe in themselves, face challenges with courage and never give up.
"Creating this book gave me something positive to focus on," said Owen. "I hope kids enjoy the adventure, use their imaginations and know they can keep moving forward, even when life is hard."

Through his original illustrations and engaging storytelling, Owen hopes to inspire young readers to discover the joy of reading, spark their imaginations and believe they can achieve big dreams despite the challenges they may face. He also hopes his book encourages other children to create stories, dream up adventures and share their own unique ideas with the world.

Owen credits Dog Man and Captain Underpants creator Dav Pilkey as the inspiration behind his journey as a comic book creator. He hopes to follow Pilkey's example by encouraging young readers to embrace their creativity, tell their own stories and believe in their abilities.

Now available on Amazon, The Adventures of Captain O-Mazing will also be available soon in local bookstores and comic book shops.

Owen is available for media interviews, school visits, library presentations, and community events, where he shares his journey as a young author and illustrator while encouraging other children to pursue their own creative passions.

For interviews or additional information, contact:
Jody Jacoby
(239) 222-5867
[email protected]

Book link:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H7KTW6NG?lv=shuf&bestFormat=true&nodl=1&dplnkId=4fb8a1e3-18c4-458a-9c81-86af1d0f24b6&social_share=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_02THN1N3WAV52CAZN04S&channelId=704&ref_=cm_sw_r_ffobk_cso_sms_apin_dp_02THN1N3WAV52CAZN04S&plpRedirect=mhFallback

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From July 12 to September 19, JCPenney provides $12 Back to school haircuts for K-college students and teachers.

Getting your student ready for the new school year? Join the School District of Lee County and our partners on Saturday, July 18 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Next Level Church.

Families new to Lee County can connect with District staff for enrollment support and required school physicals by Lee Health. EKG screenings by Who We Play For are open to students (registration required).

📍 Next Level Church, 3637 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33916
🗓️ Saturday, July 18 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Thank you to Lee Health, Next Level Church, Who We Play For, and United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades.

Mark your calendars parents/guardian and please register your child/children on this day and not wait until the first day of school. Students will still be required to have a clear backpack 🎒

While summer break is in full swing, we're already looking ahead to the first day of school! Our Back to School Supply Drive is officially underway as we begin stocking the shelves of our Education Resource Center in preparation for another school year.

The Education Resource Center serves as a vital resource for Lee County public school teachers, providing free school supplies, classroom materials, and other essential resources throughout the year. By helping keep our shelves filled, you're helping ease the financial burden many educators face and ensuring they have the tools needed to create engaging, successful learning environments for their students.

We're currently accepting donations of school supplies, classroom essentials, and other helpful resources to help us get ready for the new school year. Want to make it even easier? Check out our Amazon and Walmart Wishlists below, where items can be shipped directly to us! 🛒

Thank you to everyone who continues to support our teachers and students. Every donation and every share helps us start the school year ready to serve the incredible educators who give so much to our community. 🍎

Amazon Wish list: https://a.co/1YHjUlf
Walmart Wish list: https://bit.ly/3Wfxe1K

Congratulations to Dunbar High School student, Max Lepa, who represented Dunbar High School very well at the 24th Annual Certiport 2026 Microsoft Office Specialist U. S. National Championship! Out of 140 finalist in all categories, he earned 6th place for his exceptional knowledge in Microsoft Excel 365. https://share.google/rfiQaWGxRZF6iu8NH

Career & Technical Education, Lee County School District of Lee County 🎉👏💻 ‼️🥉

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