Hundreds Go ‘Casual for Kids’ To Benefit Ronald McDonald House
April 25, 2026
On Friday, hundreds took part in “Casual for Kids,” an annual event to raise funds for the Ronald McDonald House Charities.
On Friday, thousands along the Gulf Coast wore their t-shirts to help continue the RMHC mission of keeping families close.
In North Escambia, teachers and staff at Tate High School and Ernest Ward Middle School took part and went casual to support RMH, as did employees at International Paper in Cantonment. The Tate High Senior Executive Board created a hallway display seen here for the event.
Pictured top and bottom, Tate High School teachers and staff took part in “Casual for Kids” on Friday. Pictured first below: Ernest Ward Middle School also took part. Pictured second below: International Paper in Cantonment participated. Pictured third below: The Tate High Senior Executive Board created a hallway display for the event. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Hands-On Earth Day: Local Students Tackle Environmental Issues
April 23, 2026
Wednesday, students across North Escambia were busy on taking part in Earth Day hands-on projects designed to protect the environment.
At Jim Allen Elementary School, Ms. Cole’s class worked hard to keep the school — and the planet– clean.
At Tate High School, Stephanie Gzybowski’s class brought learning to life with a hands-on oil spill simulation. Students explored real-world environmental challenges by using floating oil booms, skimmers, absorbents, and dispersants to clean up a simulated spill.
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The activity gave students the opportunity to think critically, problem solve, and better understand how science is used to protect our oceans and environment.
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Tate High School Holds Spring Orchestra Concert
April 22, 2026
The Tate High School Orchestras presented their Spring Orchestra Concert, showcasing the hard work, talent, and growth of student musicians.
The concert was presented under the leadership of Catherine McConnell, Tate High director of orchestra.
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Escambia Public Schools Foundation Grant Powers Northview Electrathon Team
April 22, 2026
The Northview High School Electrathon team shifted into high gear following a successful performance at the Emerald Coast Classic.
Led by instructor Michael Amerson, the team recently earned a third-place finish at the Five Flags Speedway race. The project, supported by a Grants for Excellence spotlight from the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation, focuses on hands-on learning within the realms of electrical systems and sustainable energy.
The program aims to expand the school’s current fleet from one car to three. Throughout the process, students are responsible for building, testing, and adapting their vehicles to various track conditions. The competition itself challenges students to maximize efficiency by getting the most laps possible out of a limited energy supply.
Beyond the mechanical skills gained, the initiative allows students to earn state-recognized certifications, providing a technical foundation for future careers in innovative industries.
The project was made possible through the support of the Florida Education Foundation and a matching grant from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations. Local leaders, including Rep. Michelle Salzman, Rep. Alex Andrade, and Sen. Don Gaetz, were also recognized for their continued advocacy for the program.
The Northview Electrathon team grants was one of 20 totalling over $100,000 presented by the Escambia County Public Schools Foundation in October 2025.
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Did You Know Lipscomb Elementary Has Operating Rooms?
April 21, 2026
Did you know Lipscomb Elementary School has an operating room? Actually several operating rooms?
Fifth grade students at Lipscomb traded their pencils for surgical scrubs Monday during a hands-on medical day.
The school’s fifth grade classrooms were converted into a series of operating rooms where students wore surgical scrubs to review the parts of the human body. As part of the immersive science lesson, the young “surgeons” identified vital organs, bones, and body systems.
Activities included analyzing X-rays and ensuring their “patients” were healthy before the end of the lesson.
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Northview High 2026 Prom King And Queen Named
April 20, 2026
Riley Brooks was named prom queen, and Reece Starns was named prom king at the Northview High School 2026 prom Saturday night.
The prom court was Mary Oliver, Amanda Fernandez, Riley Brooks, Makenzie Levins, Camo Bodiford, Jackson Simmons, Grayden Sheffield, and Reece Starns.
The prom, “A Night Under The Stars”, was held at the Sanders Beach Resource Center in Pensacola.
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Worship And Witness: Fields Of Faith Held At Northview High School
April 16, 2026
A large crowd attended the Northview High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes Fields of Faith service Wednesday evening in the school’s Tommy Weaver Memorial Stadium.
“This is what needs to be happening in our world,” Pastor Ted Bridges of Walnut Hill Baptist Church told those gathered for the worship service. “It is for us to take out into a lost and dying world.”
The event included praise and worship music and concluded with people forming a prayer circle on the Northview football field. There was also an Easter Egg hunt for the children in attendance.
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Fields of Faith is a national student-led initiative. “Students invite, pray for, share with, and challenge their peers to read the Bible and follow Jesus Christ. An athletic field provides a neutral, rally point where a community can come together,” according to national organizers.
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EREC Awards Four Scholarships To Northview And Jay Seniors
April 15, 2026
Escambia River Electric Cooperative has announced four scholarship awards to students in the utility’s service area.
Four-year Herman D. Johnson Scholarships are being awarded to Savannah Hudson from Northview High School and Brea Lyle from Jay High School. Savannah plans to pursue a law degree, and Brea plans to earn her master’s in nursing.
EREC Trade/Votech Scholarships are being awarded to Tyler Carach from Northview High School and Nicholas Baxley from Jay High School. Tyler will be heading to the Southeast Lineman Training Center in August, and Nicholas plans to attend Locklin Technical College to study HVAC.
The students will be recognized at the EREC Annual Meeting on April 25 at Ernest Ward Middle School.
Pictured: (top, L-R) Savannah Hudson, Brea Lyle, (bottom, L-R) Tyler Carach, and Nicholas Baxley. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High Beta Club Supports Domestic Violence Survivors
April 12, 2026
Tate High School’s Beta Club is making a powerful impact in the community through a donation drive supporting FavorHouse of Northwest Florida.
FavorHouse serves individuals and families affected by domestic violence, and Tate students are stepping up in a big way to help.
Through the initiative, Beta Club members are showing what it truly means to lead with compassion and serve with purpose. They are collecting essential items such as clothing, toiletries, and non-perishable food to support survivors who often have to leave their homes with very little. These donations provide comfort, stability, and dignity during some of life’s most difficult moments.
Northview NJROTC Brings Home Multiple Medals from Gator Games
April 12, 2026
The Northview High School NROTC placed in several events on Saturday at the Gator Games at Escambia High School in Pensacola.
The Northview NJROTC placed first in sit-ups, second in push-ups, and third in the Australian trolley.
Australian trolley (pictured top), an official NJROTC athletic competition, is a team coordination exercise where cadets stand on two long wooden boards (the “trolley”) and must walk in unison using hand ropes.
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