Comments on: First Look: New Ernest Ward Middle School http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:06:31 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Formerewmsstudent http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school/comment-page-1#comment-219895 Formerewmsstudent Fri, 09 Aug 2013 01:56:12 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=148142#comment-219895 So sad to see the old school go , SO many memories are in that school . So sad to see the old school go , SO many memories are in that school .

]]> By: Student at ewms. http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school/comment-page-1#comment-219894 Student at ewms. Fri, 09 Aug 2013 01:52:46 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=148142#comment-219894 This school is needed because the other one was terrible. I'm glad for all the students that will get to go there. This school is needed because the other one was terrible. I’m glad for all the students that will get to go there.

]]> By: Charlotte Lucas http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school/comment-page-1#comment-219843 Charlotte Lucas Thu, 08 Aug 2013 18:44:42 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=148142#comment-219843 My 45th class reunion will be held at Ernest Ward in September. Glad to be able to be in the school one last time before it is demolished. We need a new school and I look forward to our students having a new and modern building. My 45th class reunion will be held at Ernest Ward in September. Glad to be able to be in the school one last time before it is demolished. We need a new school and I look forward to our students having a new and modern building.

]]> By: Classof92 http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school/comment-page-1#comment-219788 Classof92 Thu, 08 Aug 2013 14:32:47 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=148142#comment-219788 Sad to see our old school go.... but look forward to my children attending in a nice, new school. :) And I remember the old wooden gym.... when they took it down... My Dad bought up the gym floor wood and redid our living room with it :) Sad to see our old school go…. but look forward to my children attending in a nice, new school. :) And I remember the old wooden gym…. when they took it down… My Dad bought up the gym floor wood and redid our living room with it :)

]]> By: Wilmagibson http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school/comment-page-1#comment-219741 Wilmagibson Thu, 08 Aug 2013 10:53:14 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=148142#comment-219741 I well remember how hard the parents worked to make the money to buy the room air-conditioners for Ernest Ward. We had various fund raisers and contributions from various people and businesses. I have many fond memories of my years at Ernest Ward and the years my children spent there. I well remember how hard the parents worked to make the money to buy the room air-conditioners for Ernest Ward. We had various fund raisers and contributions from various people and businesses. I have many fond memories of my years at Ernest Ward and the years my children spent there.

]]> By: JimD http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school/comment-page-1#comment-219680 JimD Thu, 08 Aug 2013 02:09:19 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=148142#comment-219680 CW True, a building constructed in 1978 is not that old (35 years), but it is still one of the the ugliest thing Escambia Country Schools built, and yes I remember the old Wooden White gym that was there before it....pre 1950's I agree with William, hope there is a lot of paint. CW
True, a building constructed in 1978 is not that old (35 years), but it is still one of the the ugliest thing Escambia Country Schools built, and yes I remember the old Wooden White gym that was there before it….pre 1950’s

I agree with William, hope there is a lot of paint.

]]> By: CW http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school/comment-page-1#comment-219663 CW Wed, 07 Aug 2013 20:15:29 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=148142#comment-219663 That sure is a huge roof area over the library, seems like a lot of rain runoff to one side. As for the current gym, it was built in 1978, which is not old for a building. That sure is a huge roof area over the library, seems like a lot of rain runoff to one side.

As for the current gym, it was built in 1978, which is not old for a building.

]]> By: William http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school/comment-page-1#comment-219658 William Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:02:09 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=148142#comment-219658 >>What is that building not attached? Is that the gym? In one set of the floor plans, it is attached (unlike the rendering above). The drawings and floor plans are still preliminary works in progress. In the latest plans I have, that are is the band room one one side of the hall and ag across the hall. We will be publishing the preliminary floor plants on Thursday or Friday for everyone to see. The current old blue gym will remain, hopefully with a new floor and a lot of paint. >>What is that building not attached? Is that the gym?

In one set of the floor plans, it is attached (unlike the rendering above). The drawings and floor plans are still preliminary works in progress. In the latest plans I have, that are is the band room one one side of the hall and ag across the hall.

We will be publishing the preliminary floor plants on Thursday or Friday for everyone to see.

The current old blue gym will remain, hopefully with a new floor and a lot of paint.

]]> By: Mark http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school/comment-page-1#comment-219654 Mark Wed, 07 Aug 2013 18:53:48 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=148142#comment-219654 What is that building not attached? Is that the gym? What is that building not attached? Is that the gym?

]]> By: William http://www.northescambia.com/2013/08/first-look-new-ernest-ward-middle-school/comment-page-1#comment-219648 William Wed, 07 Aug 2013 18:18:50 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=148142#comment-219648 JImD >> Would be nice to see plans if they ever become available. We will be publishing the preliminary plants tomorrow or Friday. I just received the digital copies today. >> they are keeping that crazy blue building. At least cover it up with a brick cladding. I believe a lot of paint is in the works JImD

>> Would be nice to see plans if they ever become available.

We will be publishing the preliminary plants tomorrow or Friday. I just received the digital copies today.

>> they are keeping that crazy blue building. At least cover it up with a brick cladding.

I believe a lot of paint is in the works

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