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		<title>Ernest Ward Middle School Holds 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 04:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Reynolds</dc:creator>
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Thursday morning, Ernest Ward Middle School held a promotion ceremony for eighth grade students.
For a photo gallery, click here.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.


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		<title>Jim Allen Elementary Holds Fifth Grade Banquet, Promotion Ceremony</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 05:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Reynolds</dc:creator>
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Jim Allen Elementary School held a banquet and promotion ceremony this week for fifth graders.
For more photos, click here.
The event was a special time to recognize the students&#8217; achievements, growth, and all the memories made along the way.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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		<title>Escambia Extension Installs, Plants New Pollinator Garden At Century Library</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 04:03:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Reynolds</dc:creator>
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The Escambia County Extension Service Horticulture team installed and planted a Pollinator Garden at the Century Library on Wednesday.
For more photos, click here.
The garden includes a mix of native and Florida friendly plants for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds grown by Escambia County Master Gardener volunteers. The garden was planted in Bloom Compost from the Emerald [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Non-profit Gifts Fishing Rods To Century Youth To Close Outreach Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 05:02:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Reynolds</dc:creator>
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The non-profit Extra Mile Club Straight Up Soul Train Club closed its Friday-only outreach program at Century Woods Apartments by gifting fishing rods to 25 youth.
The youth also enjoyed pizza on Friday afternoon at the apartment complex&#8217;s playground.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.




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		<title>Dedria’s Gift Awards Annual Scholarships To Three High School Graduates</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:05:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Reynolds</dc:creator>
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Dedria&#8217;s Gift recently presented 3 Flomaton High School graduates with scholarships.
The recipients were Ja-Ni&#8217;Yah Thomas, Ava Flores, and Noah Flores.
Dedria&#8217;s Gift honors the memory of 11-year-old Dedria Robinson, who was killed in a 2005 automobile accident. Her parents, Reginald and Rita Robinson, established Dedria&#8217;s Gift to keep her memory alive.
Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.

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		<title>Ernest Ward Middle School FFA Holds Annual Banquet</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 05:03:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Reynolds</dc:creator>
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The annual Ernest Ward Middle School FFA banquet was held Friday evening at the school.
The FFA recognized outstanding members, incoming and outgoing officers, and presented several recognitions.
Click here for more photos.
Photos courtesy of NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.


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		<title>Ernest Ward Middle School Hiring New Agriculture Teacher For Growing Program</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 04:04:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Reynolds</dc:creator>
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Dolly the goat was not terribly excited about posing for pictures on Thursday afternoon at Ernest Ward Middle School in Walnut Hill.
But agriculture students and FFA members were excited about the future of their program.
&#8220;Do we have a teacher yet?&#8221;
&#8220;Who is it? We can&#8217;t wait!&#8221; the students pressed Principal Tyvanna Boulanger for hints.
For more photos, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Northview High and Ernest Ward Middle Bands Present Joint Spring Concert</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 05:04:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Reynolds</dc:creator>
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The Northview High School and Ernest Ward Middle School bands held their joint Spring Concert this week at Northview.
The Ernest Ward Advanced Band performed American Spirit March and Chorale and Mystic Chant.
Northview Jazz Ensemble performances included American Patrol and My Funny Valentine. The Northview Concert Band performed selections including Golden and Rising From The Earth.
The [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tate High Drama Celebrates Successful Year With Final Curtain Call For Seniors</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Reynolds</dc:creator>
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The Tate High School Theatre program recently celebrated a successful year with a final curtain call for seniors.
This year, the program inducted 29 new Thespians into the troupe — the largest induction class in program history. The highest number of students ever involved in the club prior to this year was twenty-seven, meaning that this season [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Rotary Academic All-Stars Named From Northview, ECHS, Escambia Academy, Atmore Christian</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 05:03:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>William Reynolds</dc:creator>
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The Atmore Rotary Club has named 175 area high school students as Academic All-Stars during their 41st annual program on Tuesday night.
Over $30,000 in scholarships was awarded to high school seniors based on the number of years they have been an Academic All-Star.
The program recognized outstanding students from Northview High School, Escambia Academy, Escambia County [...]]]></description>
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