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RP Star Students
Friday, March 22, was a busy day for everyone at Rachel Patterson Elementary School. Outstanding students were selected for the Star Students picture. Faculty, staff and students were dressed for Storybook Character Day (complete with a parade through the school), and it was the Friday before spring break. Star Students for March are, from left, first row, Shanniah Brown, Ma’Kenzee Madison, Maciea Martin, Tihanna Nicleson, Skyler Wallace, Braleigh Barnes, William…
BOE approves personnel recommendations
News Staff Report The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the board meeting Thursday, March 21. Leave of absence 1. Shirley Longmire, 7-hour lunchroom worker, Rachel Patterson Elementary School, effective January 16, 2019 through February 25, 2019 Resignation 1. Vicke Smith, special education instructional aide, Flomaton Elementary School, effective March 15, 2019 2. Kendall Richardson, 7-hour custodian, W.S. Neal Elementary School,…
Tops in math
Escambia County Middle School teachers Marsha Wilson and Rhecy Currie had the top classroom in the Imagine Math: Alabama Math Cup contest. Wilson’s classroom passed at least 50+ math lessons on Imagine Math during the month of February. Her fifth-grade math class will receive a $50 e-gift card to Pizza Hut. Students participating in the contest are, from left, front, Nichira Anderson, Trinity Gray, Alexandria Brown, Raniyah Barron, Shemecca Brown,…
ECMS Black history essay winners named
Students at Escambia County Middle School participated in a Black History essay contest sponsored by The Concerned Citizens of Atmore. Sandra Gray recognized the winners of the essay contest at ECMS’ Black History program Monday. February 25. Shown are, from left, ECMS counselor Cordia Lee; winners NaAsia Reynolds, Albernya Tucker, and Shontia Martin; Sandra Gray. Each student was presented a certificate and a cash prize.
ACS students excel in science fair
What if …?” “What about …?” “And you could prove that by …” Chances are these thoughts went through the minds of middle school and high school students who participated in a recent science fair at Atmore Christian School. Exhibits were set up in the gym Thursday, February 28, with students, faculty and visitors (and the judges) weaving in and out of the exhibits, asking questions, and often marveling at…