The students of The Sanibel School are truly fortunate to have the support of the surrounding community.  Many businesses and agencies on the island aid the school through fund raisers, displaying student work, offering writing contests, serving as judges, and providing guest speakers and field trip opportunities. The island newspapers feature stories on the school's activities and the successes of the students and teachers.  The Islander,  a local newspaper, publishes a monthly student insert created by the school's journalism class.

     Because the subtropical barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva offer such a unique environment, a living laboratory, Sanibel School's students focus on environmental studies throughout their island school years.  Students participate in walking and biking tours to observe first hand the delicate web of plant and animal life.  They research environmental issues related to the islands, plant native vegetation to replace exotics, and serve as volunteers and docents sharing their knowledge of environmental sites such as the J. N. Ding Darling National Wildlife Preserve, the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum, CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife), the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation, and the Pick Preserve.