Vernon, Chipley High receive grants
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz Vernon High School and Chipley High School are getting financial boosts from a charitable organization. Vernon is receiving $50,000…
Read MoreWashington County schools closed Thursday due to anticipated severe weather
Staff ReportSchools in Washington County will be closed Thursday, April 11, due to a forecast of severe weather. “The safety and…
Read MoreVernon land judging teams test themselves in competition
Special to the NewsThe Vernon FFA land judging teams competed in their district land judging competition in Cottondale on March 12. Vernon Team…
Read MoreTikTok showcasing Vernon High maintenance issues draws outrage
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Editor’s note: This article has been updated to include comments from Principal Ellen Grainger. A video from student Jonei…
Read MoreJoe Taylor runs for reelection as school superintendent
Washington County School District Superintendent incumbent Joe Taylor sums up his platform as “experience, excellence, ethics.” “Those qualities defined my…
Read MoreSchool District to get grant for K-2 music education
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz K-2 music students in Washington County School District are expected to benefit from a new grant the School District…
Read MoreSchool Board Member recognized for earning honorable distinction
Florida School Boards Association (FSBA) is proud to recognize Cindy Johnson Brown, Washington County School Board member, as their newest…
Read MoreThomas Register announces candidacy for superintendent position
Thomas Register has officially announced his candidacy for Washington County Superintendent of Schools. “I am excited to announce my candidacy…
Read MoreChipley High School celebrates Black History Month
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Musical and dance performances, recognition of college alumni, and a motivational speech were part of Chipley High School’s Black…
Read MoreSchool District receives nearly $400k in workforce development funding
Washington County School District is receiving grant funding from the state to assist programs focused on cloud computing and virtualization,…
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