Florida seeks repeal of four required vaccines for schools
Staff ReportThe state of Florida wants to remove four immunizations from entry requirements for PreK-12 public and private schools. The Florida…
Read MoreOverdorf refiles bill to require cursive writing instruction in schools
Rep. Toby Overdorf, R-Palm City, has refiled legislation that would require public elementary school students to learn and demonstrate proficiency…
Read MoreChipola to offer ACT test on October 18
Chipola College will offer the ACT test on Saturday, Oct. 18 in the Social and Behavioral Sciences Building (Bld. C).…
Read MoreNew Washington County voluntary pre-kindergarten center under construction
Washington County Newscbreaux@kentsmith.biz A new voluntary pre-kindergarten (VPK) educational center is coming to life in the Washington County School District. The center…
Read MoreBus driver discusses his experience with student gun arrest
cbreaux@kentsmith.biz Recently, a high school student in Washington County was arrested after allegedly displaying a toy gun on a school…
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 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 MoreEducators, students receive awards at School Board meeting
There was plenty of recognition to go around during the Washington County School Board meeting on Monday, Feb. 12. School…
Read MoreRoulhac Middle student Breanna Kopinski awarded college scholarship
Due to her perseverance with the performing arts and positive demeanor, Roulhac Middle School (RMS) student Breanna Kopinski was awarded…
Read MoreIsabella Chandler of Chipley named to the Wallace Community College Dean’s List
Special to the NewsIsabella Chandler from Chipley was recently named to the Dean’s List for the fall 2023 semester at Wallace Community College…
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