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ECHS hosts College and Career Fair
From Southern Pine and LifeFlight on the school grounds to college and agency reps in the gym, Escambia County High School’s College and Career Fair gave students a broad spectrum of opportunities. The fair was held Friday, March 10, for students in grades nine through 12. Representatives were on hand to give information and answer questions. The following vendors participated: AIDT Maritime Air National Guard Alabama National Guard Atmore Fire…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Perdido E/M School win big at Regional Technology Fair
Students in Ms. Gerri McDonald’s Humanities, Project Jubilee and Enrichment classes recently competed at the Regional Technology Fair held at Coastal Alabama Community College (formally Faulkner State). Since October, students in grades 3 through 8 have been researching, creating and editing projects in a variety of categories. The categories include General Applications, Multi-media, Video Production, Hardware Robotics, and a Technology Literacy Exam. For each category, students may compete as either individuals or…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
4 arrested on drug charges – Arrests made at affordable housing complex
Four people, apparently living undetected in an elderly relative’s Point Escambia apartment, were arrested last Tuesday (March 7) after a neighbor reported the odor of methamphetamine coming from the one-bedroom living quarters. Point Escambia is a federally subsidized housing complex for senior citizens and disabled individuals. Atmore Police Chief Chuck Brooks confirmed Friday afternoon that the arrests came after the tenant, who was not involved in the criminal activity, allowed…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Reading at RPES
The Cat in the Hat made a special visit to Rachel Patterson Elementary School Thursday, March 2, as a part of the national celebration of his creator’s birthday, Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss. For 20 years, the National Education Association has used the occasion of Seuss’ birthday to encourage children to read. The first week of March has been designated as Read Across America Week. At Rachel…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Dr. Seuss happenings at Perdido Elementary School
Perdido Elementary pre-k through third graders enjoyed celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birthday last week through involvement in a wide variety of activities. Students dressed up to represent some of their favorite books: Wacky Wednesday, (Fox in Socks) Thursday, and (Green Eggs and Ham) Friday. On Wednesday, Dr. Seuss’s actual birthday, the students celebrated with a birthday cake. During the week, children created all sorts of art work, graphed their favorite books, who liked green…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago