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BOE approves personnel recommendations
The Escambia County Board of Education approved the following personnel recommendations by Superintendent John Knott at the regular meeting Thursday, February 23. Leave of absence 1. Andrea Salter, teacher, W.S. Neal Middle School, leave of absence, effective January 3, 2017 through February 10, 2017 2. Megan Moye, teacher, W.S. Neal Elementary School, leave of absence, effective ½ day January 17, 2017 3. Cheyanne Wilson, teacher, Rachel Patterson Elementary School, maternity…
by Atmore News access_time8 years ago
Celebrating Black History at RPES
Students at Rachel Patterson Elementary School presented their annual Black History program Friday, February 24 – African American History is American History. LaToria Ingram served as mistress of ceremony, and DeAndre Austin served as master of ceremony. Ushers were Jadarian Bowens and Harmoni Lewis. Following the welcome by Interim Principal Sandra Reid, students Roosevelt Jefferson and Nicholas Warren led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Presentations included * “The Drinking Gourd”…
by Donna Fitzpatrick access_time8 years ago
ACM Stars
A.C. Moore Elementary School’s Star Students for February were named on Friday, February 24. They are, from left, front, Tonia Richardson, Jaylen Young, Tavion Marshall, Demyia Munlyn, Charlie Crook, Ronta Watson, and Aryanna Nichols; back, Allyana Tucker, Alaysia Lambert, Kameria Parker, Braleigh Lambert, Isaac Manzano, Ke’Avion Cannon, and Rihanna Williams.
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Questions mount about $536,000 contract
By Larry Lee The Legislative Contract Review Committee recently put a hold on a $536,000 contact between the state department of education and Class Measures, Inc. of Massachusetts. Legislators want more information as to what this contract is all about. In the meantime, Decatur Daily reporter Mary Sell has continued to look at what is going on, as reported here. She states: “State Superintendent Michael Sentance communicated with the education consulting…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago
Perdido E/M School celebrates Mardi Gras
Who doesn’t love a parade, especially when there are throws of candy, beads and toys? Perdido Elementary / Middle School’s pre-k and kindergarten classes have been celebrating Mardi Gras for over 15 years with a parade on the school grounds.  Parents and teachers support this community event by sending in more than enough parade throws so every child ends up with beads, candy or toys. Mrs. Jessica White, Mrs. Brooke Drinkard,…
by Submitted Article access_time8 years ago