Get Involved

By making a tax-deductible donation to the Annual Fund, you help to support the operating costs, which include salaries and benefits, utilities, textbooks, standardized tests, and supplies.

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Since 2016, gifts have been sought to build an endowment fund to ensure the long-term future of The Island School. Income from the endowment eases the pressure on each year’s annual fundraising. Please contact TIS Foundation Director, Mary Farish Johnston, or call the school for further information on making an endowment or planned gift.

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Parents and teachers join together each year to organize a wide variety of entertaining and productive events to support the PTO. Its activities gather both friends and funds for students and teachers at The Island School. Your support of events like the PTO’s Annual Chowder Dinner helps make the school a very special place.

2026-2027 Chowder Dinner: Friday, January 15, 2027 at the Gasparilla Inn Beach Club

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The well-educated population of Boca Grande makes important contributions to the life and curriculum of The Island School. To find out how you might share your special interests with the students, contact Jennifer Mattu at 941-964-8016.

Learn more about volunteering at The Island School

Are you a retired teacher? Do you have years of experience working with children? Are you passionate about education?

Consider becoming a substitute teacher at The Island School!

The Island School is seeking dependable, flexible, and student-focused Substitute Teachers to provide a positive and engaging learning environment when classroom teachers are away. Successful candidates are passionate about working with students, adaptable to a variety of grade levels and subjects, and committed to supporting the school's mission and educational philosophy.

Learn more about substitute teaching at TIS