Photos: Jim Allen Elementary Holds Annual Heart Run (With Gallery)
March 15, 2023
Jim Allen Elementary School held their annual Heart Run last week.
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PTA Provides Bratt Elementary Students With A Free Book For Spring Break
March 13, 2023
Each Bratt Elementary School student has a new book to enjoy over spring break this week.
The Bratt Elementary PTA gave students a chance to pick out a free book from the school’s book fair.
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Escambia County 4-H Wins 2023 State 4-H Insectathon State Championship
March 12, 2023
Several Escambia County 4-H teams placed in the Florida 4-H State Insectathon Contest at the University of Florida, including a state championship team.
The contest at the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology consisted of insect identification, insect damage identification, a special topic quiz about the Asian citrus psyllid, and insect collection judging.
Escambia County 4-H teams that placed were as follows:
Junior Team 1 – second place
Junior Team 2 – third place
Intermediate Team 1; first place, state champions
Intermediate Team 2 – second place
Senior Team 1 – second place
Senior Team 2 – third place
During the project, Escambia County 4-H members developed life skills through activities related to insects and entomology. 4-H members in the project learned life skills such as effective decision-making, critical thinking, goal setting, and teamwork.
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Local Elementary Schools Compete In Science Olympiad
March 11, 2023
Local elementary schools recently competed in a Science Olympiad. Here are the results.
Overall
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- Bratt Elementary School (pictured above)
- Molino Park Elementary School (pictured below)
Event: Starry Starry Night
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- Beulah Elementary School
- Brentwood Elementary School
Event: Estimania
- Molino Park Elementary School
- Bratt Elementary School
- Ferry Pass Elementary School
Event: Tennis Ball Catapult
- AK Suter Elementary School
- Scenic Heights Elementary School
- Ferry Pass Elementary School
Event: Rock Hound
- Molino Park Elementary School
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- Pine Meadow Elementary School
Event: Robotics
- McArthur Elementary School
- Bratt Elementary School
- Hellen Caro Elementary School
Event: Mystery Powders
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- Lipscomb Elementary School
- NB Cook Elementary School
Event: Write It, Do It
- Hellen Caro Elementary School
- Scenic Heights Elementary School
- Bratt Elementary School
Event: Graph A Graph
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- Bratt Elementary School
- Hellen Caro Elementary School
Event: Robotics Face-Off
- Beulah Elementary School
- Scenic Heights Elementary School
- AK Suter Elementary School
Event: Science Bowl
- Molino Park Elementary School
- Pleasant Grove Elementary School
- Hellen Caro Elementary School
Jim Allen Elementary Names Students Of The Month
March 9, 2023
Jim Allen Elementary School recently named their February Students of the Month. They are kindergartners Laila Hale and Camden Clarke. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Team Wins Florida 4-H Food Challenge
March 7, 2023
Two Escambia County 4-H teams placed first in the inaugural Florida 4-H Food Challenge held at the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
The Flaming Clovers (pictured below) from Escambia County placed first in the intermediate age division (age 11-13).
In the senior division (ages 14-18), Oh Crepe and the Spice Girls (Pictured above) placed first. They will represent Florida at the National 4-H Food Challenge in Texas that will take place in the fall.
The Florida 4-H Food Challenge provides an opportunity for 4-H’ers to work in teams of three or four youth to create a dish using a predetermined set of ingredients and cooking utensil/equipment. Each team has 40 minutes to plan and prepare a randomly assigned dish (appetizer, side dish, main dish, or dessert) using a “mystery” ingredient while being judged on their food safety skills, teamwork, and ability to manage time and resources. Then youth present their finished dish, deliver a five-minute presentation, and answer questions about their dish from a panel of judges.
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Susan Hendrix Named Escambia County Employee Of The Month
March 6, 2023
The Escambia County Commission has recognized Susan Hendrix as the March 2023 Employee of the Month. She is a director’s aide for Extension Services.
Hendrix began her career with Escambia County on November 16, 2004. As the director’s aide, she is responsible for managing day-to-day operations for the Extension and 4-H offices. She addresses challenges with ease while verifying and approving department payroll, hiring, training and employee evaluations.
She collaborates with other county departments for several tasks, including scheduling work crews, maintenance for three buildings, personnel matters, a multitude of reporting needs throughout the year and preparing the department’s annual budget. She also works with the county to acquire funding to support departmental team-building exercises and frequently recognizes county staff’s strong work ethics and skills.
Hendrix’s colleagues have also recognized her commitment to Escambia Extension and 4-H. She has worked tirelessly to connect with more 4-H volunteers and youth in Escambia County to champion the growth of the 4-H program and regularly works with agents and staff in all stages of program planning to help 4-H shine. She also works closely with the 4-H bookkeeper to maintain Escambia County’s 4-H Foundation, the largest such foundation in Florida. The foundation aids in connecting programs and 4-H volunteers and youth throughout the county.
“Susan is a true champion of our office,” said Nick Simmons, Escambia Extension Services director. “She is a morale booster and a hard worker who is always willing to step up and accommodate her colleagues without compromising her professionalism. Her passion for 4-H and Extension Services shines through in her work. She is most deserving of the Employee of the Month award, and we are all proud to recognize her outstanding leadership and contributions to 4-H, Extension Services and Escambia County.”
Outside of her duties with the county, Hendrix is an active member of Hillcrest Baptist Church where she is involved with her Connect Group serving in ministries such as meal prep and delivery for families in need.
Pine Meadow Elementary Holds School Carnival
March 6, 2023
Pine Meadow Elementary School held their school carnival Saturday on the Tate High School football field.
The event featured games, door prices, bounces houses, face painting, a basket auction, food trucks, vendors and more.
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Roy Hyatt Environmental Center Holds ‘Night of Nature’ (With Gallery)
March 5, 2023
The annual Roy Hyatt Environmental Century Night of Nature was held Friday night.
Visitors were able to meet owls with the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida, peer through telescopes into the beautiful night sky with the Escambia Amateur Astronomy Association, observe aquatic animals in their different aquatic habitats, learn about exotic creatures, visit with the resident reptiles in the Reptile Room, stroll through the butterfly house, and more.
The Roy Hyatt Environmental Center is located at 1300 Tobias Road in Cantonment. The facility is owned and operated by the Escambia County School District.
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Northview, Milton Students Selected For EREC Washington Youth Tour
March 4, 2023
Jaquez Moorer from Northview High School and Carli Carrillo from Milton High School have been named winners of the Escambia River Electric Cooperative 2023 Youth Tour to Washington contest.
The Washington Youth Tour is a program offered by electric cooperatives throughout the nation to high school juniors from their co-op membership. Participants receive an all expenses paid trip to the nation’s capital.
“Every year, the quality of the students competing for the youth tour remains impressive, and this year is no exception,” said Ryan Campbell, CEO of EREC. “We are pleased that EREC takes an active role in providing opportunities for our youth and works with cooperatives across the country to send students to Washington for this tour.”
Moorer is a member of the Beta Club at Northview and is dual enrolled at Pensacola State College. He was a member of the state runner-up Northview Chiefs football team. Moorer was named as a 2022 Academic All Star by the Atmore Rotary Club and is recognized by his teachers was always willing to help other students who may be struggling. He plans to study marine biology.
Carrillo is a member of the Beta, National Honor Society, and National Society of High School Scholars. She is also a member of the Milton High band where she is the trumpet section leader as well as secretary of the Spanish club. Carrillo is also part of the first year teacher’s academy where she helps kids with reading and comprehension. Outside of school, Carrillo referees soccer games for kids under age 14. She plans to study biology and teaching.
“I’m excited for the unique opportunity to meet new people and see the history of my country,” Carrillo said. “I hope to be able to see the various war memorial sites and museums that Washington has to offer.”
“I am excited to be part of youth tour because of the opportunities and the life experience it will provide me,” Moorer said, adding that he is eager to visit sites including the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Arlington National Cemetery, and the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.