New Ernest Ward Middle School Now Open

February 3, 2015

Students moved into the new Ernest Ward Middle School Monday morning for the first day of classes in the new building.

For a photo gallery, click here.

The $20 million facility is not quite complete; there’s still minor work to be done throughout the building, and the school’s agricultural classroom and band room won’t be completed for several more weeks.

Students reported to their homerooms in the old EWMS building this morning before being escorted grade by grade into the new facility where they were given the grand tour. There will be changes to student drop-off and pick-up areas (click for a map, details).

The old Ernest Ward buildings will be demolished in the coming weeks The oldest buildings, including the main classroom wing, were constructed in 1945 to replace a campus ravaged by fire in 1943. That old school had been constructed to replace an Ernest Ward School that first opened in a log cabin in 1896.

OPEN HOUSE: An open house and tours for the public will be held on Monday, February 16 from noon until 4 p.m.

Pictured: Students moved into and toured the new Ernest Ward Middle School building in Walnut Hill this morning. NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.

Comments

5 Responses to “New Ernest Ward Middle School Now Open”

  1. Mom on February 2nd, 2015 7:56 pm

    haha sorry missed that! lol

  2. William on February 2nd, 2015 6:35 pm

    >>>Do you know if they are going to have an open house for parents???

    From the story above :)

    OPEN HOUSE: An open house and tours for the public will be held on Monday, February 16 from noon until 4 p.m., following by a student registration even from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m.

  3. Mom on February 2nd, 2015 5:59 pm

    Do you know if they are going to have an open house for parents???

  4. JSCS on February 2nd, 2015 4:25 pm

    CONGRATS! I know students and teachers are going to enjoy this beautiful new school.

    Anxious to see it at the public viewing. Pictures are awesome.

  5. Charlotte on February 2nd, 2015 1:36 pm

    I am so happy and proud for these well deserve students.