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ECMS A-STEM students build
Escambia County Middle School Project A-STEM students designed buildings with only toothpicks and marshmallows. The winning building measured 26-1/2 inches tall and was sturdy enough to be moved. The students debriefed by creating story boards to describe the process used and how each team fixed problems with their designs. Students agreed on the winning team and also stated this was by far their favorite activity to date.
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago
Students recognized for excellence
Middle School students at Perdido School were recently recognized for their outstanding academic and athletic performances for the 2016/2017 school year. Top academic honors went to Kloie Forbes, Valedictorian, and Madison Haddock, Salutatorian. Sixth-graders who were recognized for academic excellence were Aiden Byrd, Savannah Catrett, Corban Crocker, Kendall Few, Sarah Holt, William Jackson, Anna Parker, Sydney Vinson, Josie Williams, Annalee Barnet, Zachary Coleman, Caitland Davis, Presley Dortch, Makayla Eubanks, Nathan…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago
Perdido MS takes top honors
Perdido Middle School students in Ms. Gerri McDonald’s Gifted Enrichment class recently took all the first place honors in multiple economics competitions for the state. The Alabama Council on Economic Education offers students a wide variety of ways to demonstrate their talents and understanding of many areas of economics. For the Color the Concepts (which is sponsored by State Farm), students designed a poster of any of the economic concepts…
by Submitted Article access_time9 years ago
ECHS scholarships
In last week’s edition of Atmore News (May 17, 2017), we printed a list of scholarships and awards that were presented at Escambia County High School’s Class Day Friday, May 12. The list did not include all scholarships and awards, but those for which presenters were actually in attendance. Below is a comprehensive list of scholarships and awards totaling more than $4.3 million given to 68 seniors. Progressive Civic Recreational…
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago
Turtle Point raising funds on Redbasket.org
Turtle Point Science Center in Flomaton is raising funds to renovate the boardwalk, one of the most popular parts of the center. According to Director Jackie Word, donations may be made through Redbasket.org, a nonprofit crowdfunding website made available through WoodmenLife. Your donation is tax-deductible and every penny you contribute goes directly to Turtle Point. The campaign is open for 41 more days. Following is some of the information about…
by Atmore News access_time9 years ago