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‘Failing schools’ list released – Designation based on 1 exam
Alabama public high schools received a jolt last week with the release of the Alabama Department of Education’s “failing school” list. The determination of whether or not a school is a “failing” school is based on one test taken one time by tenth-grade students. Escambia County High School is one of 75 public schools statewide that have been designated by the Department of Education as “failing schools,” based on the…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
ECHS coach resigned after being told he would not be back
Royce Young’s tenure as head coach and athletic director at Escambia County High School effectively ended Wednesday, when the job vacancy was posted on the county school board’s website. The BOE posting did not indicate whether Young resigned his position or if School Superintendent John Knott had recommended that he not be rehired, but the outgoing coach said Friday morning that it was a combination of the two. He said…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Royce Young out as ECHS coach, AD
Rumors that Royce Young’s tenure as head coach and athletic director at Escambia County High School had ended, received confirmation Wednesday when the job vacancy was posted on the county school board’s website. The BOE posting did not indicate whether Young resigned his position or was fired by the school board. Young was hired in 2014 to try and turn the floundering ECHS football program around. Over three years his…
by Don Fletcher access_time8 years ago
Alzheimer’s support group begins
Comfort Care Hospice is sponsoring an Alzheimer’s support group at Atmore Nursing Center. The first meeting was held Thursday, January 5. Meetings will be held every first Thursday of the month at 4 p.m., at ANC, with the next meeting set for February 4. Caregivers may join the meetings at any time. Sandra Clements, LBSW, Comfort Care, is conducting the support group and welcomes caregivers who want emotional support and…
by Sherry Digmon access_time8 years ago