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Local farmer directs donation to HES
Special to Atmore News Escambia County farmer Brenda Coker directed $2,500 to Huxford Elementary School through America’s Farmers Grow Communities, sponsored by the Bayer Fund. As part of their mission the organization will use the funds to repair the school’s gym. Celebrating its 10th year, America’s Farmers Grow Communities partners with farmers to support nonprofit organizations strengthening rural communities. The program offers farmers the chance to direct a $2,500 donation…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Jumpstart – A taste of school
Also a glimpse into the new way of doing school Students, from left, Kaiden Womack, DeAngelo Hardy, William Fotheringham, Travon Boykin; back, teacher Kristie Harris, aide Debra Smith. Above with masks below without masks. From left, Justice Hetherington, teacher Katie Camp, Caaliyah Hall work on their math. Above with masks below without masks. By SHERRY DIGMON News Publisher The Jumpstart classroom might give you a glimpse into what the upcoming…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
EA dance team holds camp
The Escambia Academy dance team held an on campus camp July 8 to 10, conducted by Leigh Murphee. The team learned new jazz, hip hop and pom pom routines. EA dance coaches are Carolina Smoak and Julianna Hardy. Members of the team are, from left, front, Jane’ Vermeulen, Emma Hall, Kadence Kolbe; back, Tiffany Gookin, Rubye Nix, Mackenzie Watson, Abby-Kate Helton.
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the special board meeting Wednesday, July 15. Resignation 1. Tiffany Oliver, English / language arts teacher, Escambia County High School, effective July 7, 2020 2. Leviticus Wilson, elementary teacher, Escambia County Middle School, effective July 6, 2020 3. Danielle Wallace, English / language arts teacher, Flomaton High School, effective July 12,…
by Atmore News access_time6 years ago
Pandemic poses threat to new ECHS sports programs
By JOSH FRYE News Sportswriter Escambia County High School planned to add wrestling and soccer to the school’s athletic program this year, but those plans may or may not happen. “We are currently planning on adding wrestling and soccer teams to our school’s athletic programs this year,” ECHS Athletic Director Scott Mason said. “Those plans are still being pushed forward, but the COVID-19 situation could hinder that.” According to Mason,…
by Josh Frye access_time6 years ago