ADA compliance called into question in Washington County schools
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ADA compliance called into question in Washington County schools

In a recent meeting, Mildred Cox addressed the Washington County School Board with concerns regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act and the district’s compliance with the requirements. Cox raised these concerns after her grandson, Davis Cox, a junior at Chipley High School, was trapped in a bathroom for an hour and a half before anyone…

Roulhac Middle School Honor Roll

The following students at Roulhac Middle School made the honor roll for the third nine weeks: ‘A’ Honor Roll 6th Grade: Caden Anderson, Abigail Black, Charlcie Chadwell, Ryley Collins, Tinsley Corbitt, Easton Crutchfield, Hailey Forehand, Isabella Franklin, Britton Hammond, Mia Hayes, Breanna Kopinski, Kinsley Longo, Heather-Marie Martinez, Makayla Mitchell, Kadence Nelson, Kinleigh Peel, Kyleigh Pope, Kylie…

Kate M. Smith Elementary Honor Roll

The following students at Kate M. Smith Elementary School made the honor roll for the third nine weeks: ‘A’ Honor Roll 2nd Grade: Bradley Biddle, Molly Brininger, Hudson Brock, Aubrey Burnham, Kasche Cummings, Anika Dickson, Jaxson Drew, Emmett Gainer, Bryce Gay, Jett Grantham, Brayden Guettler, Zachariah Hobbs, Avery Holt, Ashlynn Jenkins, Grayson Lovering, Aubrey Mauldin,…

Kasen Pemberton catches a fishing scholarship to Troy University
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Kasen Pemberton catches a fishing scholarship to Troy University

A Washington County virtual school junior cast his line and earned himself a full scholarship to Troy University to fish for an education. Kasen Pemberton, who earned enough credits to graduate a year early is set to head to Troy in the fall where, when he isn’t fishing for record breaking bass, he will earn…

Saturday school splits school board
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Saturday school splits school board

An Intensive After School Academy grant from the Florida Department of Education through federal funding is the cause of a fracture in the usually solid Washington County School Board. In the fall of 2022, the school board unanimously voted to accept a $397,000 grant to fund Saturday school and to pay the teachers and paraprofessionals…

School board recognizes Teachers of the Year, approves personnel changes
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School board recognizes Teachers of the Year, approves personnel changes

The Washington County School Board recognized Teachers of the Year with One Florida Bank and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce when the board met in regular session March 13. The annual awards for Teacher of the Year, School Related Employee of the Year and Rookie Teacher of the Year were presented to Sherri Skipper,…

From cadet to commander, Destiny Gregory shows transformative power of JROTC
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From cadet to commander, Destiny Gregory shows transformative power of JROTC

For 18-year-old cadet Major Destiny Dawn Gregory, climbing the ranks of leadership in Vernon High School’s JROTC program has the junior on a path she hopes will lead to her dream career in the U.S. Navy. JROTC – the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps – is a program that instills leadership, self-discipline and personal accountability…

Florida Supervisor of Elections offers scholarships
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Florida Supervisor of Elections offers scholarships

The Florida Supervisors of Elections Association will offer four $1,200 scholarships for 2023 college students as announced in a release from  Washington County Supervisor of Elections Carol F. Rudd. Applicants must be registered Florida voters and resided in the state for at least the preceding two years. Applicants must be either a Political Science, Public…

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Roulhac Middle School Honor Roll

The following students at Roulhac Middle School made the honor roll for the second nine weeks. ‘A’ Honor Roll 6th Grade: Caden Anderson, Christopher Brigham, Charlcie Chadwell, Ryley Collins, Hailey Forehand, Isabella Franklin, Britton Hammond, Kinsley Longo, Makayla Mitchell, Isabella Moore, Kinleigh Peel, Kyleigh Pope, Bella Price, Giovanni Spedale, Hadley Suggs, Cartiera Toms, Kylie Yeager…