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School district hosting teacher hiring event

Posted on March 2, 2017 by From Staff Reports

  • School district hosting teacher hiring event

    Posted: Thursday, March 02

    The Santa Rosa County school district is hosting a event called “Teaching Spots and Flip Flops” in March in an attempt to hire more teachers for the 2017-2018 school year. Those interested in securing a teaching position for the upcoming school year are invited to attend the hiring fair, which will take place on Saturday, … read more

    • Beach Relay for Life needs local teams

    Posted on February 24, 2017 by From Staff Reports

  • Beach Relay for Life needs local teams

    Posted: Friday, February 24

    The Beach Breeze Relay for Life, which covers Pensacola Beach and Gulf Breeze is on a mission to sign up teams for their annual Relay for Life event which benefits the American Cancer Society. The Relay event is slated for May 12 and will take place inside Gulf Breeze High School’s football stadium from 6 … read more

    • Navarre Rotary Club announces 2017 Scholarship Program

    Posted on February 24, 2017 by From Staff Reports

  • Navarre Rotary Club announces 2017 Scholarship Program

    Posted: Friday, February 24

    Rotary Club of Navarre is excited to announce that they will be awarding ten $1,000 college scholarships to eligible 2016 Navarre High School seniors. Five of the scholarships will be awarded to the outstanding cadets of the NHS JROTC program; One will be awarded to a member of the Interact Club; three scholarships will be … read more

    • NJROTC recognized by Matt Gaetz

    Posted on February 3, 2017 by Mat Pellegrino

  • NJROTC recognized by Matt Gaetz

    Posted: Friday, February 03

    Leadership is earned, not given. And Navarre High School NJROTC Master Chief Jimmy Etheridge knows this. He, along with the rest of the NJROTC instructors at the school have helped push their academic and orienteering team to new heights over the 2016-17 school year. Because of the academic team’s recent haul-in at the Navy JROTC … read more

    • It’s not your grandmother’s school – February 3, 2017

    Posted on February 3, 2017 by Debbie Gunnoe

  • It’s not your grandmother’s school – February 3, 2017

    Posted: Friday, February 03

    So, just what is choice? It’s the buzzword bantered about by those who want you to believe they care about your children. And if you don’t agree with their “choice,” then they accuse you of being the one who doesn’t care. Choice is defined as, “the act of deciding between two or more options,” and … read more

    • Job fair seeking local businesses

    Posted on February 3, 2017 by From Staff Reports

  • Job fair seeking local businesses

    Posted: Friday, February 03

    Navarre High School is searching for local businesses that are looking to hire employees. Those businesses can attend the 5th annual Navarre High School Job Fair on February 7. Businesses located in Santa Rosa, Okaloosa and Escambia counties are encouraged to contact John Mirra for information on how they can represent their business at the … read more

    • Gaetz to recognize Navarre High NJROTC

    Posted on January 27, 2017 by From Staff Reports

  • Gaetz to recognize Navarre High NJROTC

    Posted: Friday, January 27

    On Wednesday, Feb. 1, Orienteers with the Navarre High School NJROTC program will receive a round of applause from Congressman Matt Gaetz for their recent accomplishments. Nathen Nelson will be on hand that day to present the Orienteers with letters signed by Gaetz recognizing their hard work in recent months. The presentation will start at … read more

    • Local schools earn Five Star School Awards

    Posted on January 20, 2017 by From Staff Reports

  • Local schools earn Five Star School Awards

    Posted: Friday, January 20

    Last week, the Florida Department of Education announced the names of schools in Florida’s Panhandle that have earned the Five Star School Award for the 2015-16 school year. The award is bestowed upon schools that are committed to incorporating family and community members into the school environment to enhance student learning. Statewide, nearly 700 schools … read more

    • It’s Not Your Grandma’s School – January 20, 2017

    Posted on January 20, 2017 by Debbie Gunnoe

  • It’s Not Your Grandma’s School – January 20, 2017

    Posted: Friday, January 20

    So, just what is choice? It’s the buzzword bantered about by those who want you to believe they care about your children. And if you don’t agree with their “choice,” then they accuse you of being the one who doesn’t care. Choice is defined as, “the act of deciding between two or more options,” and … read more

    • Navarre High teacher makes TOY cut

    Posted on January 13, 2017 by From Staff Reports

  • Navarre High teacher makes TOY cut

    Posted: Friday, January 13

    The Santa Rosa Education Foundation released the five semifinalists selected from 33 school nominees for Santa Rosa Teacher of the Year on Wednesday. Of the five finalists, one was a south end teacher, Tracy Fischetti of Navarre High School. Fischetti teaches English at the local high school. The other nominees are: – Jennifer Confusione, Bagdad … read more