Emerald Coast Technical College is ranked #6 for Best Community Colleges in the state of Florida for the second year in a row by Bestcolleges.com. Please view the link to view the rankings. http://www.bestcolleges.com/featu…/best-colleges-in-florida/ Submitted by Charlie Morse.
Thanks to the generosity of the Dugas Family Foundation, every child at Maude Saunders was allowed to select a book from the school’s Book Fair. The Foundation teamed up with the school and Scholastic to ensure that no child left the book fair empty-handed. The Dugas Family Foundation is committed to supporting literacy through their “All for Books” program. Submitted by Krisy Spence.
In an effort to increase communication and understanding of both curriculum and procedures, teachers at Van R. Butler hosted parent meetings at Open House. There was a huge turnout for the event which was enjoyed by all! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
WDE Fourth grade students from Mrs. Chastity McLaney's class have partnered with first grade students from Mrs. Carla Sconiers's class for buddy reading. The older students visit the younger students in the mornings and help them read their AR books. It is an exciting time for the 4th graders and the 1st graders! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Mrs. Amanda Callahan’s 3rd grade class at WDE is learning how scientists use tools with hands-on investigation. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes with some information on upcoming events, and sharing the need for qualified bus drivers to transport our students to and from school safely!
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Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
FHS Cheerleaders and band members came to FES for a Positive Behavior Pep Rally to encourage students to follow the 3 R’s. Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Resourceful. Submitted by Nancy Currie.
Students in 5th grade at WDE have been studying the scientific method. They are investigating the question “Where do maggots come from?" They have been observing three different types of meat (chicken, pork, beef) daily to practice steps of the scientific method. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
It is a solid...No, it is liquid....Watch out! It is a gas! Second grade students at WDE have had a great time learning about the three states of matter! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
