Water Safety Takes Center Stage as Cantonment Rotary Club Visits Bratt Elementary
March 16, 2026
The Cantonment Rotary Club brought its “Josh the Baby Otter” book project to Bratt Elementary School recently.
Club members have read the book to over 1,000 students at North Escambia area elementary schools.
The book Josh the Baby Otter teaches kids about water safety and learning how to float.
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Tate High School Students Earn Top Honors At Florida French Competition
March 11, 2026
For the first time, Tate High School students recently participated in Le Congrès de la Culture Française en Floride, held in Orlando.
The statewide event brings together students from across Florida to celebrate French language, culture, and the arts through academic and performance-based competitions.
Despite having only about two months to prepare for the event, Tate students demonstrated remarkable dedication as they prepared entries across numerous categories, including theatrical performances, poetry recitation, musical performance, impromptu speaking, cultural projects, reading comprehension, and creative design competitions aligned with this year’s theme, “The World of French Cinema.”
Led by veteran French teacher, Evangeline Leventhal, the students represented Tate High School with distinction, earning recognition in several categories:
Superior Merit
- Original French Skit (Writing and Performance): Shiloh Cash, Kaala Cowell, Duyen Luc, Khloe McMillian
- 3-D Cultural Project: Jagger Etheridge, Kira Kimmons
- Individual Poetry Recitation: Mariah Foster
Excellent Merit
- French Play Adaptation: Shiloh Cash, Kaala Cowell, Mariah Foster, Estelle Lentini, Duyen Luc, Khloe McMillian, Kiley Menser
- Individual Poetry Recitation: Kira Kimmons, Kiley Menser
Honorable Mention
- Individual Poetry Recitation: Kaala Cowell
- Impromptu Speech: Shiloh Cash
- Reading Comprehension Test: Jagger Etheridge, Nikolaus Huber, Khloe McMillian
- French Song Performance: Estelle Lentini, Anh Luc
In addition to their competitive events, students also created a cultural scrapbook highlighting how French language and culture are represented at Tate High School and designed a themed T-shirt connected to the competition’s focus on francophone cinema.
While the awards were a significant achievement, the students said the experience itself was equally meaningful. Students dedicated many hours outside of class memorizing lines, rehearsing performances, and refining their French language skills.
Their commitment allowed them to confidently present and perform in French while competing alongside schools with long-established programs, Principal Laura Touchstone said. “Participation in the competition fostered strong collaboration among students and teachers and provided an unforgettable opportunity to celebrate language learning, creativity, and cultural appreciation.”
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Ransom Middle Science, History, Geography Students Qualify For National Competition
March 10, 2026
The Ransom Middle School science, history and geography regional players placed this past weekend in Mobile.
The five players — James Corvin, Levi Cox, Sydney Cox, Cutter Rhodes, and Ryan Rodgers – earned medals in their grade level divisions, and qualified for International Academic Competitions Middle Nationals in Orlando this May. Rhodes took first place in all three of the bees.
Pictured: (L-R) Coach Clarissa Brown, Levi Cox, Cutter Rhodes, James Corvin, Sydney Cox, Ryan Rodgers, and Coach Maggie Brown. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Cadets Attend First Combined Area NJROTC Military Ball
March 9, 2026
Cadets from across the county traded their uniforms for dress blues as Northview High School joined four other area units for the first-ever combined NJROTC Military Ball at the NAS Pensacola Officers’ Club
Members of the Northview, Pine Forest, Washington, Escambia, and West Florida programs celebrated an evening of tradition and camaraderie, marking a historic milestone for the local corps.
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Ransom Middle School’s Lauren Samo Named Beyond START Mentor Of The Month
March 4, 2026
Escambia County Public Schools’ Professional Learning Department had recognized Lauren Samo of Ransom Middle School as the September Beyond START Mentor of the Month. The award was presented on Monday morning. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Ernest Ward Middle Names Students Of The Month
March 2, 2026
Ernest Ward Middle School recently named their January Students and Employee of the Month.
Pictured (L-R) with Principal Tyvanna Boulanger, they are: Brantley Driver, sixth grade; Hadley Weaver, seventh grade; and McKenzie Norton, eighth grade.
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Northview High School Names Students Of The Month
March 1, 2026
Northview High School recently named its January Students of the Month. Pictured with Principal Michael Sherrill, they are James Smith and Grace Oliver. Photo for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
Tate High School Meats Evaluation Team Takes Third At Florida State Fair
March 1, 2026
The Tate High School FFA Meats Science Evaluation team earned third place at the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
Madison Wise earned an impressive fourth place overall in the state in the highly competitive field. Maegan Coleman, Luke Graham, and Louis Hartjen were also on the award-winning team, coached by Melissa Gibbs.
The Meats Science Evaluation contest is no small task. Identifying 40 retail cuts of beef, pork, and lamb requires intense study and attention to detail. In addition, correctly determining the species, identifying the wholesale cut, and selecting the appropriate cookery method for each retail cut demonstrates a high level of technical knowledge and practical understanding of the meat industry.
The team will advance to the state level final contest in April at the University of Florida Animal Science Meat laboratory. FFA members will be evaluating retail cut classes, beef and pork carcasses, wholesale cuts, and determine beef quality and yield grades, as well as identifying 40 more retail cuts. The contest will challenge each member’s skills and academic preparation as industry standards are implemented with precision and confidence.
Gibbs said the team “represented Tate FFA with professionalism, skill, and excellence at one of the most competitive events in the state. This achievement reflects countless hours of practice and a strong commitment to agricultural education.”
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Northview High FFA Holds Teacher And Staff Appreciation Breakfast
February 26, 2026
The Northview High School FFA hosted a teacher and staff appreciation breakfast on Wednesday morning as part of National FFA Week.
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Pine Meadow Elementary Hosts ‘Donuts With Dad’
February 24, 2026
Pine Meadow Elementary School recently hosted “Donuts With Dads”.
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