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‘A hedge of protection’
The Escambia Academy prayer walk held Friday afternoon, August 12, could have been rained out, but folks just got out their umbrellas and carried on. EA headmaster Susie Kirk asked that all walk the campus and classrooms and pray for a hedge of protection. Joanne Bonds started the walk with prayer and asked God’s blessings, His protection, and His guidance “in all our steps.” Shown, several walkers leave the elementary…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
A.C. Moore’s new pre-K has a few openings left
Students enjoy the new playground equipment By RANDY TATANOSpecial to Atmore News Want to make sure your four-year-old goes to the head of the class?Enrolling in a free pre-K program is a good way to do it. And the new one in Atmore needs a few more kids.A.C. Moore Elementary closed in 2018 due to consolidation. Though the school is dated, the brick school has good bones, so this summer…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
HES receives grant from Cokers, Bayer Fund
Huxford School received a $5,000 grant to use toward STEM instructional supplies for teachers and staff – thanks to the farming family of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Coker and to the Bayer Fund. Principal Leah Fuqua said these funds will be put to good use. Shown at the presentation are, from left, MaKayla Benson, Mario Wasp, Logan Smith, Mr. Joe Coker, Mrs. Brenda Coker, Principal Leah Fuqua, Tegan Daughtry, Liberty…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago
Giving back
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce staff visited Huxford Elementary Wednesday, August 10, to fulfill the school’s request for new swings. Chamber Executive Director Anna Ellis said the Chamber has asked school administrators what they need, and they’re filling those requests. HES was the first one to get a delivery. Shown are Chamber and school personnel and students, from left, front, Troy Presley, Jovany Rodriguez, Jackson Rackard, Michael Radford; HES…
by Atmore News access_time2 years ago