Superintendent seeks waiver for flooding closures
Santa Rosa County Schools Superintendent Tim Wyrosdick is asking the Florida Department of Education to waive makeup days for two school days lost as a result of last week’s historic deluge.
Navarre student emerges from UWF
Sarah Olive-Smith, a senior legal studies major at the University of West Florida and Navarre native, was recently recognized as part of the first graduating class of Emerge Scholars. She graduated from the university during its commencement ceremony May 3.
Bill to allow guns in schools died
Tallahassee (AP) – The Florida House April 28 passed legislation that would allow trained officials to carry guns in schools, but a companion bill died May 2 in the Senate.
Santa Rosa has one of the state’s STAR superintendents
Santa Rosa County Superintendent of Schools Tim Wyrosdick has been recognized as one Florida’s 2013 STAR Superintendents by a nomination through the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. The annual award is given to one superintendent, and Wyrosdick was one of four nominees for the top honor, which ultimately went to Broward County Superintendent Robert Runcie in December.
Hazardous materials scare at Pre-K school
Law enforcement and emergency services personnel were busy April 25 responding to a reported hazardous materials incident at T.R. Jackson Pre-K School, 4950 Susan Road in Milton where eight adults were transported to hospitals but were later evaluated and released.
Senate votes to enhance students’ skills
The Florida Senate April 25 unanimously approved Senate Bill 850, legislation Senate President Don Gaetz said cements the link between education and jobs in today’s economy.
Navarre student’s art wins best in show
The Humanities, Fine & Performing Arts Division at Northwest Florida State College annually holds a juried student art exhibition, and this year, the top honor went to Marcus Gibbs of Navarre. Gibbs earned “Best in Show” honors for his artwork “After the Day” for the annual Arnie Hart Juried Exhibition.
Bill would allow university foundations to meet in secret
Tallahassee, Fla. (AP) – State university foundations could meet in secret under a bill that’s going to Gov. Rick Scott.
5k to raise scholarship funds in Lockwood’s honor
Inspired by Lockwood’s story, a Navarre resident has decided to organize the first-ever Ian Lockwood Memorial 5k Scholarship Run/Walk to be held May 10 at the Navarre Youth Sports Association.
FCAT faces technology challenges
This week, public school students across the state are taking the very last FCAT, the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test, before the state will fully implement the Florida Standards Common Core curriculum in the 2014-2015 school year.