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Keeping the lights on after school
After school programs allow children to have a safe place until they can go home. On Thursday, October 26, Escambia County Middle School, along with thousands of schools nationwide observed Lights On Afterschool, the national celebration of afterschool programs. The event was also a chance for the school to showcase the A-STEM curriculum as students worked on various projects. “This is our first time doing this,” said Marcia Adams, ECMS…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago
Perdido E/M School observes Red Ribbon Week
By GERRI MCDONALD Special to Atmore News Red Ribbon Week is an alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention awareness campaign observed annually in October in the United States. The goal is to educate individuals, families, and communities on the destructive effects of alcohol and drugs and encourages the adoption of healthy lifestyle choices, through building awareness in children who are school age. To actively engage students at Perdido Elementary…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
BOE approves personnel recommendations
The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the regular meeting Thursday, October 26. Resignation 1. Priscilla Ellington, receptionist / clerk, Brewton Central Office, effective October 18, 2017 2. Rachel Morton, P.E. instructional aide, Flomaton Elementary School, effective September 22, 2017 3. Richard Robinson, bus driver, Brewton Bus Shop, effective October 10, 2017 Retirement 1. Joanne Mack, bus driver, Atmore Bus Shop,…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Poppy Month proclaimed
The following proclamation was read into the record by Mayor Jim Staff during the Atmore City Council’s October 23 meeting. Poppy Month October 1 – November 11, 2017 WHEREAS, America is the land of freedom, preserved and protected willingly and freely by citizen soldiers, and; WHEREAS, millions who have answered the call to arms have died on the field of battle and are still dying, and; WHEREAS, the red poppy…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago