Ransom Middle School Concert, Symphonic Bands Showcase Upcoming MPA Performance (With Gallery)
March 7, 2025
The Ransom Middle School Concert and Symphonic Bands showcased their talents in a pre-MPA performance Thursday evening.
The event was preparation for their upcoming music performance assessment (MPA), during which they will be evaluated on their musical proficiency and ensemble performance.
Under direct of Lee Rigdon and Steven Kershaw, the students performed a preview of the pieces they will present at the official MPA performance next week.
Phoso for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
March 6, 2025
Northview High School recently named their February Students of the Month. They are Sophia Morris and Jack Boutwell, pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
SRO Mel Pfeiffer Honored As Tate High Support Personnel Of The Month
March 5, 2025
Escambia County Sheriff’s Office School Resource Officer Mel Pfeiffer named Tate High School’s Educational Support Personnel of the Month.
According to Principal Laura Touchstone, Pfeiffer is “a leader who effectively balances law enforcement duties with a deep commitment to building positive relationships within the school community. SRO Pfeiffer serves as a trusted mentor and educator, working closely with students, staff, and parents while maintaining a visible presence to ensure the safety and security of the school environment.
“In addition to his law enforcement expertise, SRO Pfeiffer understands the unique dynamics of the school setting, consistently demonstrating excellent communication skills, patience, and approachability. These qualities have allowed SRO Pfeiffer to navigate complex youth-related issues and de-escalate situations effectively, ensuring that the school’s environment remains supportive and safe for all,” Touchstone added.
Pictured: (L-R) Tate High School Principal Laura Touchstone, SRO Mel Pfeiffer, Assistant Principal Brandy White and Assistant Principal Austin Courson. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview Band Holds MPA Preview Concert (With Gallery)
March 4, 2025
The Northview High School’s Tribal Beat band held an MPA Preview Concert Monday evening in the school theater.
The concert was a preview of the band’s Concert Music Performance Assessment (MPA) coming up on Thursday.
NorthEscambia.com photos, click to enlarge.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
March 1, 2025
Ransom Middle School has announced their January Students of the Month. They are eighth graders Rylie Gibbs and James “Aiden” Jacobi. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward FFA Presents ‘Golden Cow Dung Award’ To Summer Waters
February 28, 2025
Ernest Ward Middle School teachers assistant Summer Waters received the annual “Golden Cow Dung Award” from members of the Ernest Ward FFA recently. The award features a large piece of cow dung, painted a golden color and mounted on a board painted in school colors.
Waters received the award during as a “thank you” for supporting FFA.
(Cow dung, in case you didn’t know for sure, is what you are probably thinking it is. It’s that natural byproduct that cows drop in the field. The award is 100% real dung spray painted a golden color. The golden dung piece is actually the original award piece created and painted in 2009 with an occasional paint touch up.)
Nancy Gindl-Perry was the first “Golden Cow Dung Award” recipient in 2009.
Other recipients have included:
- Kathy Ellis – 2010
- Lindsey Kelley – 2011
- Kenneth Hicks – 2012
- Betty Coon – 2013
- Barbara Ryals – 2014
- Laura Chavers – 2016
- Virkeisha Palmer – 2017
- Sherri Stallworth – 2018
- Phyllis Malone – 2019
- Tyvanna Boulanger – 2021
- Robin McCall – 2022
- Dawn Inman – 2024
Photo for NorthEsambia.com, click to enlarge.
Local Elementary Schools Shine In Annual Science Olympiad
February 27, 2025
The 7th Annual Elementary Science Olympiad was held Saturday at Washington High School. Teams of students from 20 Escambia County elementary schools competed in 10 different events.
For a photo gallery of North Escambia area winners, click here.
The winners were:
A is for Anatomy:
- 1st: Bratt
- 2nd: Pine Meadow
- 3rd: Kingsfield
- 4th: Hellen Caro and Scenic Heights
- 6th: Montclair
CodeBusters:
- 1st: Pine Meadow
- 2nd: Hellen Caro
- 3rd: Scenic Heights
- 4th: Kingsfield
- 5th: Molino Park
- 6th: McArthur
Grasp a Graph:
- 1st: Kingsfield
- 2nd: NB Cook
- 3rd: Pleasant Grove
- 4th: Oakcrest
- 5th: Molino Park
- 6th: Sherwood
Mystery Powders:
- 1st: Hellen Caro
- 2nd: NB Cook
- 3rd: Pleasant Grove
- 4th: Kingsfield
- 5th: Scenic Heights
- 6th: Molino Park
Robotics Task:
- 1st: Pine Meadow
- 2nd: Hellen Caro
- 3rd: Bellview
- 4th: Sherwood
- 5th: Scenic Heights
- 6th: Molino Park
Robotics Pathways:
- 1st: Beulah
- 2nd: Bratt
- 3rd: Lipscomb
- 4th: Longleaf
- 5th: Hellen Caro
- 6th: Oakcrest
Rock Hound:
- 1st: Oakcrest
- 2nd: Scenic Heights
- 3rd: Global Learning Academy
- 4th: Beulah
- 5th: Bratt
- 6th: Pine Meadow
Science Bowl:
- 1st: Pine Meadow
- 2nd: McArthur
- 3rd: Jim Allen
- 4th: Hellen Caro
- 5th: Kingsfield
- 6th: Ferry Pass
Tower Challenge:
- 1st: Pine Meadow
- 2nd: Molino Park
- 3rd: Warrington
- 4th: Scenic Heights
- 5th: Bratt
- 6th: McArthur
Write It, Do It:
- 1st: Hellen Caro
- 2nd: Molino Park
- 3rd: Pine Meadow
- 4th: Oakcrest
- 5th: Longleaf
- 6th: Beulah and Scenic Heights
Overall:
- 1st: Pine Meadow
- 2nd: Scenic Heights
- 3rd: Hellen Caro
Spirit Award:
- NB Cook
Pictured top: Pine Meadow Elementary School took first place overall in the 7th Annual Elementary Science Olympiad. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
February 25, 2025
Northview High School recently named their Students of the Month for January. They are Ryan Phillips and Mary-Clayton Dawson, pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Names Students, Employee Of The Month
February 24, 2025
Ernest Ward Middle School recently named their January Students of the Month and their January Employee of the Month.
The are:
- 6th grade–Siana Bonville
- 7th grade–Harleigh Grace Parsons
- 8th grade–Kaden Smith
- Employee–Phyllis Malone
Pictured: Ernest Ward Middle Principal Tyvanna Boulanger with Students of the Month (L-R) Kaden Smith, Harleigh Grace Parsons, and Siana Bonville. Below: Boulanger with Employee of the Month Phyllis Malone. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Bratt Elementary Students Give Back to Escambia Animal Shelter
February 24, 2025
Bratt Elementary School students are making a difference for animals in need. As part of their School Service Learning Project, students organized a supply drive recently to support the Escambia County Department of Animal Welfare.
The school collected 208 donations, including cleaning supplies and blankets, to help shelter animals stay comfortable while they wait for their forever homes.
To show their appreciation, Lead Animal Welfare Officer Sgt. Merideth Roberson and Animal Welfare Coordinator Gaby Negrete visited Bratt Elementary yesterday. They personally thanked the students for their generosity and shared ways the community can continue supporting local animals.