About Us

Lucaya International School (LIS) is an accredited, college preparatory, non-profit, independent, non-sectarian, co-educational day school governed by a Board of Directors. Founded on September 8, 1992, the school is designed to serve the children of the local and international community living on Grand Bahama. All classes are offered in English, with the exception of modern language courses. The educational program is modeled along North American, British, and International Baccalaureate Organization guidelines.

 

The Lucaya International School Parent Teacher Association (LIS PTA) is a non profit organization whose mission is to promote and organize events to bring the LIS community together and to raise funds for the benefit of the school community. Its  principal operational base is at the school on Chesapeake Drive, Freeport, Bahamas.

LIS is not only a school: it's a strong community of educators, learners, families, volunteers, business partners, and neighbors.  The fundraising events and programs organized by the LIS PTA are vital in fostering this wonderful sense of community. Please, join us! 

 

What has the PTA done for our school lately?

The PTA helps build a stronger school community. Also, from funding educational programs to improving the school grounds, PTA members and volunteers do amazing things. Below is a list of just a fraction of what the PTA accomplished during the recent past:

• Purchased classroom SMART Boards for Primary and Secondary School
• Purchased, at the request of the LIS primary teachers, the Oxford Reading Program - Primary, DRA2+ and Reading Assessment for Upper Primary, Learning A-Z Primary Guided Reading Program, and the Jolly Phonics Program
• Funded the Reading Challenge prizes
• One of the Turkey Trot 2011 fun run and walk event sponsors - supporting the GB Children's Home
• Purchased printer and shelves for LIS
• Funded additional classroom supplies for teachers
• Paid for eight canvases for school projects
• Funded the purchase of picnic tables for our students
• Gave over $14,000 to LIS to fund the purchasing of projectors for H.S. computers, Internet wiring, and to increase the Internet speed
• 19 Computers, one for Every Classroom
• Playground Rubber Mulch and Borders
• 2 Television Sets
• Carpet
• Karoke DVDs
• Mini Apple Mac
• Printer and Ink
• Learn to Type Software and Workbook
• Encyclopedias and DVD
• PA System
• Digital Camera
• 3 LCD Projectors
• 2 Dry Erase Boards
• ECD Play Equipment

Thank you, we could not have done all this without you!

 

LIS House T-shirts

The House System aims to encourage student participation in the many varied aspects of school life. It strengthens the school spirit and gives every individual a sense of identity within the school community. The school is divided into three houses: the Blue Marlins, Green Morays, and the Red Snappers.

The House T-shirts can be purchased directly from the PTA. Youth Sizes $15; Adult Sizes $20. Please, add 1% for payments in US$ checks. Contact our PTA President to place your order! 

 

Apply for Funding

Some funds are available via the PTA for teachers, parents or staff, to apply for funding that is for the benefit of the LIS community. Please download the application form for further guidance.

Download: PTA Funding Request Form

 

Our LIS PTA President message

I am proud to serve as the 2010-2012 LIS PTA President, and I am looking forward to being part of an amazing school community! We are fortunate to have an outstanding Board of Directors, Teachers and Staff who foster the development of our children's social and academic skills. The PTA works very hard to help support our school, so that our teacher's and staff may best meet the needs of all our students. 

 

LIS has a strong PTA because of our generous and active teacher and parent community. Many thanks to all who give your time and financial support to help our PTA succeed. Our PTA is thrilled to be a part of providing enriching activities and materials that help develop our children's social and academic skills. Together we can work to further enrich our children’s school. 

 

Please feel free to contact me by phone or e-mail regarding available PTA positions, or to join as a "Co-opt Member". 

 

Sincerely, 

    Jennifer M. Wiegand 

    2010-12 PTA President 

    (242) 373-4634 

    (242) 442-2354 

    jennifer_bahamas@hotmail.com