WBMS Robotics Club gear up for their competition
The Woodlawn Beach Middle School Robotics Club is using the science fiction movie “Tron” for inspiration as part of their robotics project and campaign this year for the Emerald Coast BEST Robotics competition.
HNIS students learn about aerospace, launch rockets
Designed to get students interested in aerospace and science, technology, engineering and math subjects, Holley-Navarre Intermediate School hosted its fourth annual Civil Air Patrol (CAP) kickoff Friday morning.
Florida sets time and dates for Common Core hearings
TALLAHASSEE — Florida is moving forward with three public hearings on controversial new education standards.
Community comes together for WNIS playground improvements
Pre-K students at West Navarre Intermediate School now have a place outside to cool off after playing, thanks to a new canopy and umbrella that was installed recently through combined efforts of the Pre-K department and other generous volunteers.
University of Florida to offer online degrees
GAINESVILLE — The University of Florida will start offering five bachelor degrees completely online starting this January.
NHS students collect marine life for class
Studying marine science definitely has its perks if you are a Navarre High School student.
New legislation offers students edge into workforce
Florida’s education system is providing students with more opportunities to gain a competitive edge into the job market. New legislation passed earlier this year allows high school students to earn a diploma while receiving college credits and industry certifications. The measure also expands the Career and Professional Education (CAPE) Act, which was sponsored in 2007 by Florida Senate President Don Gaetz.
Gov. Scott makes changes to Common Core plan
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott — caught in a crossfire over the future of Florida’s public schools — is trying to respond to critics of new education standards slated to go into effect next year.
Staff change coming for Fla. education board
TALLAHASSEE — A former public school teacher was tapped to take a spot on the panel that oversees the state’s public schools Monday by Florida Gov. Rock Scott.
WBMS launches new IT Academy
Eighth grade students at Woodlawn Beach Middle School are getting a chance to become industry certified before they even reach high school through a new Information Technology Academy launched this year.













