Here’s A Big List Of VBS Events Across The North Escambia Area This Summer
June 4, 2023
Vacation Bible School is a summertime tradition across the North Escambia area. A list of VBS events is below.
To submit your North Escambia area VBS, email news@northescambia.com, or click here for our contact form.
First Baptist Bratt VBS
The First Baptist Church of Bratt will host Twists & Turns VBS through June 8 from 6-8:30 nightly for ages four through sixth grade. The church is located at 4570 Highway 4 in Bratt.
Cottage Hill Baptist Church Summer Jam
Cottage Hill Baptist Church Summer Jam is 9 a.m. until noon June 5-8. Open to all upcoming students grades K-4 with a separate Summer Jam for preteens.
First Baptist Church of Cantonment VBS
“Keepers of the Kingdom” Vacation Bible School will be held June 5-9 from 6:30 until 9 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Cantonment. Classes for all ages, including adults. Dinner will be served nightly. Register online.
Dogwood Park Baptist Church VBS
Dogwood Park Baptist Church “VBS Operation Arctic: Exploring the Coolest Book on the Planet” June 5-9 from 6:30 until 8 p.m. for ages K5-5th grade. Stories, crafts, games and more. The church is located at 3301 Highway 97, Molino.
Walnut Hill Baptist Church VBS
Walnut Hill Baptist Church “Stellar” VBS will be June 11-15 from 6-8:30 p.m. Ages 4 through 5th grade. Snacks served nightly.
Poplar Dell Baptist VBS
Popular Dell Baptist Church will host Vacation Bible School June 12-16 from 5:30 until 8 p.m. Classes for age 2 through adult. The theme will be “Keepers of the Kingdom, Standing Strong in Today’s Battle for Truth”.
Oak Grove Baptist Church VBS
Oak Grove Baptist Church “Twists & Turns” Vacation Bible School will be held June 12-16 from 5:30 until 8:30 p.m. Dinner provided each night, petting zoo, games, Bible study and more.
Highland Baptist Church VBS
Highland Baptist Church “Stellar” Vacation Bible School will be June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m.
Charity Baptist Church
Charity Baptist Church will hold VBS June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. for grades K-5 though 5th at 1675 West West Roberts Road in Cantonment.
Shiloh Free Will Baptist VBS
“Stellar” Vacation Bible School will be held June 19-23 from 6-8 p.m. at Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. For grades pre-K through 5th grade. More info: Call (850) 860-4856.
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church VBS
Walnut Hill Mennonite Church will hold VBS for children 5 years old through ninth grade June 25 – 30 from 6-8:30 p.m. The church is located at 6840 Highway 97 in Walnut Hill.
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church VBS
Ray’s Chapel Baptist Church on Bogia Road will hold Keepers of the Kingdom Vacation Bible School July 9-14 from 4-7 p.m. Click here for online registration.
Escambia County Partnered With Northview FFA To Build Wetland Wood Duck Boxes
May 30, 2023
The Escambia County Natural Resource Conservation Division recently partnered with the Northview High School FFA Chapter to build wood duck boxes for wetland habitats across the county.
The division said wood duck boxes provide suitable nesting sites for wood ducks in urbanized areas and can help attract ducks to local wetlands. This first round will be placed at Jones Swamp Wetland Preserve, with more to come in the near future.
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Northview High School Names 2023 Honors Graduates
May 24, 2023
Northview High School has named their Class of 2023 honors graduates.
They are:
Summa Cum Laude 4.0 and above
- Drake Allen Driskell – Valedictorian
- Blake Richard Yoder – Salutatorian
- Erich Webb Amerson
- Leah Kalyn Anderson
- Terrell Luke Bridges
- Ethan Scott Collier
- William Cross Goslee
- Gaberiel Kohle Harigel
- Cayla Jocelyn Houston
- Meredith Makenzie Johnston
- Shelby Lynn Kent
- Emily Grace Levins
- Sarah Kennedy Long
- Bayllon David Matson
- Elianna Teresa Morales
- David Kaden Odom
- Chase Randal Pugh
- Wyatt Lee Ramsey
- Madison Lee Rowinsky
- Leila Katherine Sanders
- Dustin James Santinelli
- Alana Gayle Shelly
- McKenna Rae Simmons
- Aubrey Michelle Stuckey
- Preston Clay Wilson
- Charles Michael Wood
Magna Cum Laude 3.85 and above
- Logan Taylor Faith
- Caitlyn Sarah Gibson
- Emma Sage Gilmore
- Daniel Liam McGaha
Cum Laude 3.5 and above
- Ryan Steven Andrews
- Riley Marie Blackwell
- Cason Terry Burkett
- Michael Bo Cody
- James Matthew Gruenwald
- Chase Eben Hampton
- Trent Austin Knighten
- Arianna Nicole Littler
- Braeden O’Bryan McGhee
- Megan Taylor McGhee
- Jaidyn Gaia Nordman
- Devin Jeremy Wade Okahashi
- Julia Saige Roberson
- Wesley Sanders
- Vivyan Rebekah Smith
- Kristopher Kole Stewart
- Payton Jean Stoner
Escambia County Schools Volunteers Of The Year Named
May 24, 2023
The Escambia County School Board recently honored the Outstanding School Volunteers of the Year.
They are:
- Outstanding Student Volunteer – Madison Noble, Kingsfield Elementary School
- Outstanding Adult Volunteer – Breanna Parsons, Blue Angels Elementary School
- Outstanding Senior Volunteer – Gwen Wright, Ensley Elementary School
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Byrneville Elementary School Names Students Of The Month
May 23, 2023
Byrneville Elementary School recently recognized their May Students of the Month.
They are:
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Tate High School Names The Top Of The Class Of 2023
May 23, 2023
Tate High School has named the top of the Class of 2023.
Valedictorian of the Class of 2023 is Chloe Elizabeth Cole (pictured left). Salutatorian is Rebekah Lynn Kelly.
The Tate High School Class of 2023 graduates at 9 a.m. on Thursday, May 25 at the Pensacola Bay Center.
The Top 10 Percent honors graduates are as follows:
- Chloe Elizabeth Cole
- Rebekah Lynn Kelly
- Anthony Eugene MacWhinnie
- Alahna Danielle Erd
- Olivia Kate Sarikaya
- Matthew Allen Josephs
- Aniyjah Breon Hooker
- Annalisa Marion Pusateri
- Casey Ryan Adams
- Adriana Faith Guthrie
- Margaret Elizabeth Shaffer
- Samantha Nichols LeTourneau
- Ian Alexander DeLay
- Caleb William Feliciano Rodriguez
- Angel Noelle Pittman
- Gabriel Allen Josephs
- Anna Riley Jackson
- Kalysta Nicole Brown
- Luke Wesley Lentz
- Stephen Michael Byrd
- Raegan Renee’ Kimbro-Cothron
- Evan Isaiah Graves
- Sandra Lee Guarino
- Krista Brooke Boyington
- Ayden Scott Palmer
- Paige Madison McKinney
- Ashlie Nicole Houdashelt
- Ellee Grace Adams
- Baylor Austin Locke
- Jacob Alexander Bures
- Ryleigh Nicole Maxwell
- Emily Helene Sanders
- Ethan Sanz
- Anthony Andrew Erie
- Callie Michelle Gunter
- Gianni Paolo Carollo
- Karigan Mikel Kowal
- Savannah Grace Guilford
- Tori Riley King
- Michael Chase Moulton
- Taylor Marie Walker
- Ava Elizabeth Mabry
- Isabella Lovisa Borg
Bratt Elementary School Recognizes Students Of The Month
May 22, 2023
Bratt Elementary School recently recognized their Students of the Month with a pizza party and storytime. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ransom Middle School Names Students Of The Month
May 22, 2023
Ransom Middle School has named their Students of the Month for April. They are Lauren Watts and EJ Bryant, Jr.
Tate High Class of 1963 Holds 60th Class Reunion (With Gallery)
May 21, 2023
Thirty members of the Tate High School Class of 1963 held their 60th class reunion Saturday at the Barrineau Park Community Center.
Photos courtesy Bonnie Exner for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Names Students Of The Month
May 21, 2023
Tate High School recently named their Students of the Month for March. They are Trey MacWhinnie (pictured left) and Caroline Paravicini. Photos for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.