2026 Middle School Battle of the Books

The School District of Lee County held the 2026 Middle School Battle of the Books competition on May 23, 2026. The event featured 13 teams from different middle schools competing in multiple rounds of book-related questions using the Nearpod platform. The competition included practice rounds, two main rounds, and a final championship round. The event was supported by sponsors such as Suncoast Credit Union and involved district employees and school coaches. The top six teams advanced to the championship round, with Cypress Lake Middle School ultimately winning the competition. Awards were presented to the top three schools: Cypress Lake Middle School (1st place), Lexington Middle School (2nd place), and Oak Hammock (3rd place). No procurement, contracting, or budget discussions were identified during the meeting.