Kindergarten and first grade students at Butler Elementary are excited to demonstrate their shoe-tying skills and become members of the "Shoe-tying Club" sponsored by the PE department. Congratulations to all students who have become members so far! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
WDE Fourth grade students from Mrs. Chastity McLaney's class have partnered with first grade students from Mrs. Carla Sconiers's class for buddy reading. The older students visit the younger students in the mornings and help them read their AR books. It is an exciting time for the 4th graders and the 1st graders! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
In an effort to increase communication and understanding of both curriculum and procedures, teachers at Van R. Butler hosted parent meetings at Open House. There was a huge turnout for the event which was enjoyed by all! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
Thanks to the generosity of the Dugas Family Foundation, every child at Maude Saunders was allowed to select a book from the school’s Book Fair. The Foundation teamed up with the school and Scholastic to ensure that no child left the book fair empty-handed. The Dugas Family Foundation is committed to supporting literacy through their “All for Books” program. Submitted by Krisy Spence.
Emerald Coast Technical College is ranked #6 for Best Community Colleges in the state of Florida for the second year in a row by Bestcolleges.com. Please view the link to view the rankings. http://www.bestcolleges.com/featu…/best-colleges-in-florida/ Submitted by Charlie Morse.
Clifford the Big Red Dog was a special guest at Butler Elementary's Open House! Children and families were greeted by Clifford, and invited to visit the Book Fair! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
Mrs. Amanda Callahan’s 3rd grade class at WDE is learning how scientists use tools with hands-on investigation. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes with some information on upcoming events, and sharing the need for qualified bus drivers to transport our students to and from school safely!
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Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
FHS Cheerleaders and band members came to FES for a Positive Behavior Pep Rally to encourage students to follow the 3 R’s. Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Resourceful. Submitted by Nancy Currie.
