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Rachel Patterson Elementary SchoolDon Fletcher

RPES named Bicentennial School
By DON FLETCHER News Staff Writer A local school has been thrust into the statewide spotlight. Rachel Patterson Elementary School Principal John Brantley announced this week that the school is one of just 200 schools in the state that were each designated a Bicentennial School and awarded a $2,000 grant for development of a community betterment project. According to a letter Brantley received from Gov. Kay Ivey, the 200 schools…
by Don Fletcher access_time6 years ago
Hi5 Friday at RPES
    By SHERRY DIGMON News Staff Writer The second Hi5 Friday of the school year was held August 24 at Rachel Patterson Elementary School. Atmore firefighters, community and government leaders, business people, Chamber board members, and Chamber Ambassadors joined in to welcome students and faculty to school that morning. The Chamber of Commerce initiative is designed to start the students’ and teachers’ day with positivity and energy. The next…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
Hi5 Friday at RPES
The Atmore Area Chamber of Commerce started a new initiative Friday, April 13 – Hi5 Friday. The Chamber board invited everyone to be at Rachel Patterson Elementary School that morning at 7 to welcome students, staff and teachers. According to the Chamber press release by Executive Director Emily Harp, the purpose of Hi5 Friday is to start the day with positivity and energy. The goal is to create a magical…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago
RP third-graders take state honors
Rachel Patterson Elementary School third-graders were honored in assembly Thursday, March 22, for placing first in the state in the Imagine Math curriculum Math Cup Bowl. Principal John Brantley said at the beginning of the school year, third grade students took an assessment test to determine their proficiency and what their needs were. In February, the school was notified the third grade could compete in the online competition. Students were…
by Sherry Digmon access_time6 years ago