From A Mayor To A Sheriff, Guest Readers Help Celebrate Literacy Week In Escambia County
January 28, 2022
The Escambia County School District is continuing to celebrate Literacy Week with activities and events at schools across the district.
Many schools have had guest readers throughout the week.
Thursday, Century Mayor Ben Boutwell read to students at Byrneville Elementary School, where it was also “alien day”.
Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons and Commander Andy Hobbs read to a kindergarten class at Beulah Elementary School where students were celebrating the 100th day of school.
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Pensacola Children’s Chorus Forms New Tri-City Children’s Choir For Century, Flomaton, Jay
January 27, 2022
The Tri-City Children’s Choir (TCCC) has been formed as regional initiative of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus.
TCCC will welcome young singers in grades 2-6 who reside in the Century, Flomaton, Jay and surrounding area.
The choir will be under the direction of Holley Driver, a Century-based music teacher.
“I believe this is a wonderful opportunity for the children in our community because locally, not driving a great distance, or driving to the city, or going downtown Pensacola, but locally, they will receive cultural, academic, and social growth fostered by participating in a choir with like minded peers and they will be exposed to a high quality level of musical training and musicianship,” Driver said.
Singers will meet weekly on Thursdays, with the spring session March 3-May 12 from 4:30 until 5:15 p.m. at Century First United Methodist Church, 530 Church Street. TCCC is a tuition-based program and costs $5-$15 per week. Families may choose the weekly amount that works best for their household finances, and scholarships are also available.
Alex M. Gartner, artistic and executive director of the Pensacola Children’s Chorus, said making music with others provides children with an opportunity for immense personal and social growth.
“By studying music, participating in rehearsals, and sharing performances with the community, singers learn invaluable lessons in responsibility, teamwork, accountability, empathy, and confidence,” Garner said. “In this, TCCC not only strives to inspire talented young musicians, but to mold them into assured individuals and powerful contributors to their community.”
For more information on joining the choir, or make a contribution, visit www.tricitychoir.org. Registration officially opens February 1.
Driver taught music in the Escambia County School District for over 15 years, served as the choral director at Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Molino for nine years, and teaches in her own studio.
Jim Allen Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
January 27, 2022
Jim Allen Elementary school has named students of the month. They are Layana Perry and Daniel Mack. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Escambia Schools Are Celebrating Literacy Week
January 27, 2022
The Escambia County School District is celebrating Literacy Week with activities and events at schools across the district.
District 1 school board member Kevin Adams stopped by Kimberly Aiken’s second grade class Wednesday at Beulah Elementary School. He read the book “The Recess Queen” to the class.
“The Recess Queen” offers a fresh look at bullying and conflict resolution, according to the publisher.
Tate High School Names Students Of The Month
January 24, 2022
Tate High School recently named Evan Myer and Shyla McRoy as Students of the Month for November. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Byrneville Elementary Names Students Of The Month
January 20, 2022
Byrneville Elementary School recently named December Students of the Month.
They are:
- 1st Grade: Suzi Pope and William Maxwell
- 2nd Grade: Coraline Pope and Charlie Trawick
- 3rd Grade: Mary Stephen Moody and Cohen Linton
- 4th Grade: Douglas Maxwell and Layla Schoonover
- 5th Grade: Jesse McElhaney and Ashanti Manuel
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Ernest Ward Middle School Names Science Fair Winners
January 18, 2022
Winners have been announced in the recent Ernest Ward Middle School Science Fair.
The students are:
Sixth Grade
- 1st place – Jackson Sellers, “H20 in Wood”
- 2nd place – Christian Roberts, “Flower vs. Flower”
- 3rd place – Gavin Switzer, “A Burning Question”
Seventh Grade
- 1st place – Michael Brazwell, “Hover Board”
- 2nd place – Jace Portwood, “Mother Nature Purifier”
- 3rd place – Addison Parsons, “Which Cleaner Works Best?”
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Each winner is eligible to participate in the West Panhandle Regional Science & Engineering Fair on January 31.
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This Was Our Favorite Florida Sunday Snow Picture
January 17, 2022
Lots of readers shared snow pictures with NorthEscambia.com on Sunday, but this was our favorite.
In the photo, the chilly early skies are blue after a passing snow shower left a white dusting in the pines and the ground at a barn west of Walnut Hill. Much of northern half of Escambia County had snow Sunday morning, but this was one of the few areas where there was any accumulation on the ground.
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Beulah Academy Of Science’s Teacher Of The Year Is Jessica Lewis
January 13, 2022
Jessica Lewis was named the Beulah Academy of Science Teacher of the Year. She is a science teacher for the school. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Jamiliya McBride Is Pine Forest High School’s Teacher Of The Year
January 11, 2022
Jamiliya McBride was named the Pine Forest High School Teacher of the Year. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.