Thursday, November 5, 2026
These five freshmen were ready to get started Monday morning: Ian Zarate, Dylan Zarate, Colin Hinton, Kaiden Petit, and Ryan McCall.
Everyone was in high spirits for the first day of school at Marco Island Academy. A smiling Alex Rodriquez is in the foreground.
Administrator Deneen Rose confers with sophomore Jermaine Smith.
Principal Melissa Scott with her morning mentoring group: Bianca Fernandes, Aubrey Guidrey, Meghan Donaldson, Madison Stolinas, Melissa Scott, Jonathan Juels, Medney Garraux, and Lily Chiscavage.
Students enter Marco Island Academy under the watchful eye of school resource officer Paul Ashby.
Anna Tessarzik and Kamea Blaskovich were happy to be back in school.
Gabriela Juarez Bajana and Sarah Bergman look over their class schedules.
Marco Island Academy welcomed back students for their first day of school Monday, August 11. It marks the fifth year in the school’s brick-and-mortar building.
When it was suggested that the school still looks brand new, principal Melissa Scott smiled and said, “That’s our goal.”
Marco Island Academy had modest beginnings, starting in the Family Church building on Winterberry before securing the property on San Marco Road. For several years, portable classrooms were utilized before the impressive building and sports complex were completed.
"For me, the first day of school is one of the best days of the year,” said Scott. “I absolutely love having the students back on the campus and throughout the building. They, along with the staff, bring energy and vitality to MIA, and provide the sparkle that I love so much.”
A trademark of Scott’s leadership is her personal involvement with her students.
"This senior class is one full of so much promise and positivity,” she said, "and every class to follow is so loved. I cannot wait to see what we accomplish in the year to come.
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