Download Northview Vs. Baker
October 3, 2009
To download the MP3 audio from the October 2 Northview High School game against Baker, click here.
Note that this is a large MP3 file. The file will take up to one hour to download on a dialup internet connection. On cable, satellite, DSL and high speed wireless connections, the file will download in just minutes. This file is for personal use only. Any commercial use is strictly prohibited. © 2009 NorthEscambia.com
Download Northview Vs. Bozeman
September 27, 2009
To download the MP3 audio from the September 25 Northview High School game against Bozeman, click here.
Note that this is a 21 MB MP3 file. The file will take almost one hour to download on a dialup internet connection. On cable, satellite, DSL and high speed wireless connections, the file will download in just minutes. This file is for personal use only. Any commercial use is strictly prohibited. © 2009 NorthEscambia.com
Hurricane Ivan Animated Landfall
September 16, 2009
The image above shows Hurricane Ivan making landfall on September 16, 2004. North Escambia was on the very northeastern corner of the eye as the storm moved northward. Radar estimates indicated sustained winds about 100 mph with higher guests about 4 a.m.
Download Northview Vs. South Walton MP3
September 13, 2009
To download the MP3 audio from the September 4 Northview High School game against South Walton, click here.
Note that this is a 21 MB MP3 file. The file will take almost one hour to download on a dialup internet connection. On cable, satellite, DSL and high speed wireless connections, the file will download in just minutes. This file is for personal use only. Any commercial use is strictly prohibited. © 2009 NorthEscambia.com
Download Northview Vs. Graceville MP3
September 6, 2009
To download the MP3 audio from the September 4 Northview High School game against Graceville, click here.
Note that this is a 26 MB MP3 file. The file will take about one hour to download on a dialup internet connection. On cable, satellite, DSL and high speed wireless connections, the file will download in just minutes. This file is for personal use only. Any commercial use is strictly prohibited. © 2009 NorthEscambia.com
Back To School Info: School Lunch Menus
August 23, 2009
Here are the lunch menus for the first week of school in Escambia County:
(For middle and high school menus, scroll down the page.)
Elementary
- Monday, Aug. 24
- Pop Tarts
- Cheese Wedge
- Mixed Fruit
- Milk
- ***************
- Chili Fiesta Stix
- Pizza Pepperoni
- Peaches
- Corn
- Cookie
- Milk
- Tuesday, Aug. 25
- Breakfast Pizza
- Pears
- Milk
- *************
- Corn Dog
- Chicken Alfredo
- Fresh Fruit
- Pineapples
- Garden Salad
- French Bread
- Milk
- Wed., Aug. 26
- Cinnamon Toast
- Sausage Patty
- Orange Juice
- Milk
- ***************
- Fried Chicken
- Country Fried Steak
- Mashed Potatoes
- Green Beans
- Cornbread
- Jello
- Milk
- Thurs., Sept. 17
- Chicken Biscuit
- Apple Sauce
- Milk
- *************
- Taco Salad
- Cheeseburger
- Fresh Fruit
- Oven Fries
- Milk
- Friday, Sept. 18
- Pancake w/Syrup
- Sausage Links
- Peaches
- Milk
- ************
- Orange Chicken
- Grilled Cheese
- Sandwich
- Mixed Fruit
- Broccoli, Sticky Rice
- Dessert-Manager’s Choice
- Milk
Middle/High Schools Featured Specials
- Monday, August 24
- Popcorn Chicken Potato Bowl
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Chili Fiesta Stix
- Tuesday, August 25
- Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo
- Cobb Salad
- Pizza
- Wednesday, August 26
- Fried Chicken
- Chef Salad
- Thursday, August 27
- Country Fried Steak
- Chicken Tender Salad
- Hot Meatball Sub
- *Baked Macaroni & Cheese*
- *100 % Fruit Juice Slush*
- Friday, August 28
- BBQ Teriyaki Chicken w/ Sticky Rice
- Yogurt Parfait w/ Fresh Fruit
- Cheeseburger
Back To School Info: School Start Times
August 23, 2009
There is a different start and end time for every school in Escambia County, with Ernest Ward and Northview following a different schedule than the other middle and high schools in the county.
New School Times
- Elementary: The earliest drop time for students will be 7:20. School will begin at 7:45 and will dismiss at 2:00. The North Escambia area elementary schools — Bratt, Byrneville, Molino Park and Jim Allen — will all follow this schedule. The 7:45 to 2:00 day is the standard elementary day for 33 schools in Escambia County.
- Middle School: Ernest Ward will begin the school day at 9:05 and dismiss at 3:45. The earliest students can be dropped off at school will be 8:55. Ransom and the other middle schools in the county, will follow the standard 9:20 to 4:00 school day
- High School: Northview High School will begin an hour later this year and have the latest start and dismissal times of any school in the school district. Northview will have an 8:30 drop time, and an 8:45 to 3:20 school day. Northview’s day started at 7:45 last year. Tate and the other high schools in the county will have an 8:30 to 3:05 day.
- For a detailed list of start and dismissal times for all Escambia District Schools, click here (pdf).
Back To School Info: School Lunch Prices; Free And Reduced Guidelines
August 23, 2009
There’s a little good news for parents sending their children back to school Monday in Escambia County — school lunch and breakfast prices are the same as they were last year.
And there’s no need to worry about cash or checks — pay online at mealpayplus.com.
Escambia Breakfast And Lunch Prices
- Elementary Breakfast: $1, full; $0.30, reduced; $1.80, adult.
- Elementary Lunch: $2, full; $0.40, reduced; $3, adult.
- Middle/High Breakfast: $1.50, full; $0.30, reduced; $1.80, adult.
- Middle/High Lunch: $2.50, full; $0.40, reduced; $3, adult.
Free And Reduced Price Meals
Eligibility and income are used to determine eligibility under the National School Lunch Program.
For free meals, the household income must be less than 130 percent of the federal poverty level. For reduced price meals, the household income must be less than 180 percent of the federal poverty level.
Applications will be sent home with students during the first week of school.
For the income guidelines from the National School Lunch program, click here (pdf).
Back To School: Supply Lists
August 23, 2009
School begins Monday, August 24 in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties — and that means a lot of school supply shopping.
NorthEscambia.com has the school supply lists from all of the area elementary and middle schools below. Click the name of the school to download and print the school supply list in pdf format.
- Bratt Elementary
- Byrneville Elementary
- Ernest Ward Middle
- Jay Elementary
- Jim Allen Elementary
- Molino Park Elementary
- Ransom Middle
Below are lists from other Escambia County elementary schools not listed above:
- Bellview Elem
- Beulah Elem
- Blue Angels Elem
- Brentwood Elem
- Cook Elem
- Cordova Park Elem
- Ensley Elem
- Ferry Pass Elem
- Hallmark Elem
- Hellen Caro Elem
- Holm Elem
- Lincoln Park Elem
- Lipscomb Elem
- Longleaf Elem
- McArthur Elem
- Montclair Elem
- Myrtle Grove Elem
- Navy Point Elem
- Oakcrest Elem
- Pine Meadow Elem
- Pleasant Grove Elem
- Scenic Heights Elem
- Semmes Elem
- Sherwood Elem
- Sid Nelson Pre-k
- Spencer Bibbs Elem
- Suter Elem
- Warrington Elem
- Weis Elem
- West Pensacola Elem
- Yniestra Elem
Work At Bratt, Ernest Ward Totals $1.99 Million; $66,000 More Than Planned
August 19, 2009
Building renovations and new modular classrooms at Bratt Elementary School and modular classrooms at Ernest Ward Middle School are costing the Escambia County School District over $66,000 more than anticipated. That put the total costs for the three projects at $1.99 million.
Tuesday evening, the school board approved an additional $33,753.69 in change orders for the new modular classrooms installed this summer at Bratt Elementary. That put the total cost to date on the modulars at $473,759.69.
The changes and additions included $13,992.97 for an additional covered sidewalk to the main building; permit fees for required inspections, $1,496.45; sod for erosion control, $2,130.87; additional concrete decking for building access, $2,333.10; engineering for required fire hydrants, $1,961.93; and $11,838.36 for fire hydrants required by the fire marshal.
The Escambia County School Board has approved an additional $8,201.06 of additions to the renovation of the front building at Bratt Elementary School. The new total expenditure for the renovation is $970,435.79.
The project was originally set to cost $946,407.00, but an additional $15,827.73 in changes were previously added to address issues that were found during the renovation.
The new additions to the renovation contract include: remove worn out carpet in five rooms, $646.40; additional painting after removal of conduit, $1,357,45; rough-in electrical in wall of north wing classrooms, $5,551,21, fire caulking and patch drywall in stage area, $646.00.
The board also approved an additional $9,062.83 of additions to the contract to install modular classrooms at Ernest Ward Middle School. That put the total cost of that projet at $552,453.83.
Additional costs at Ernest Ward included $13,362.31 for a covered canopy to the building; $1,749.83 for a sidewalk; $2,574.58 for sod; $1,484.70 for sitework for drainag; $1,961.93 for fire hydrant engineering; and $$11,838.36 for fire hydrants required by the fire marshal. The costs were offset bya $25,286.36 credit for concrete, awnings and rails that were not installed.
Five classrooms with included restrooms, five sinks and two closets were installed at Bratt Elementary. Ernest Ward Middle received five classrooms, two closets, and one 24 by 36 foot restroom facility. The expansions were to accommodate additional students from the now-closed Carver/Century K-8 School. The total modular cost to date for both schools was $1,026,213.52.
The $970,435.79 renovations at Bratt included a central heating and cooling system, new restroom fixtures, new lights, new ceilings and various smaller projects in the front or “north” building, which was constructed in 1980.
Pictured top: New modular buildings at Ernest Ward Middle School. NorthEcambia.com file photo, click to enlarge.