Education Archive

Three of Navarre’s principals were recognized recently as principals of the year as part of a statewide program that recognizes principals who demonstrate highly effective leadership. Liz West, BJ Price and Robert Trigg were all recognized with the award at the county level.

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

The Florida Department of Education released Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test (FCAT) results June 6 for Reading, Math and Science in grades four through 10. Santa Rosa County eighth grade students ranked first in Florida for math. Reading scores for fifth, seventh, ninth and tenth grade took second place honors. Fifth and seventh grade math scores also took second place.

When students return to classes in August, some familiar faces will be missing from Navarre area schools.

Pete Della Ratta of Holley-Navarre Middle School has been selected by the Dairy Council of Florida to be inducted into the Fuel Up to Play 60 National Hall of Fame. He was selected for his active leadership role and dedication to creating a healthier school environment with the Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60) program.

Santa Rosa County students responded to tougher standards in the latest round of testing by continuing to rank near the top in Florida for student achievement.

Holley Navarre Intermediate School students celebrated the end of the school year with an art show May 22. From about 800 students, 300 artists were chosen to receive a blue ribbon for excellence in art.

The entrance to West Navarre Intermediate School had an extreme makeover last week. Students painted ceiling tiles in bright colors to replace the plain white squares at the entrance to the school. The ceiling tiles are a lasting tribute to the random kindness 62 students showed their communities.

Florida’s top school board, the State Board of Education, met May 20 in Santa Rosa County. The meeting was held in Milton at the Santa Rosa County School Board Office.

Navarre High School senior and disc jockey Robert Rushing played his biggest gig yet at a show he will most likely remember for years after high school.