Why should you home school?
Why should you home school?
Well, another school year behind us. The public classrooms are quiet for a couple months; students are released from the endless drone of ridiculous standards, test preparation and test taking. And the unofficial beginning of the homeschooling season has begun. You see every summer, parents home school their children, even those parents who work full … read more
Navarre High NJROTC hosts annual summer camp for incoming cadets
Navarre High NJROTC hosts annual summer camp for incoming cadets
Navarre High School’s NJROTC program played host to over 80 incoming freshman and sophomore cadets looking to enter the award-winning ROTC program at the high school. The orientation camp took place all last week at the high school. Incoming freshman interested in joining the NJROTC program were encouraged to attend along with a handful of … read more
School district earns healthy recognition
School district earns healthy recognition
The Santa Rosa County School District earned Gold Level recognition as a Florida Healthy School District earlier this week This recognition, developed by the Florida Coordinated School Health Partnership, recognizes the hard work and success of school districts related to physical, mental and social health of students and staff. “This is the second Gold Award … read more
Take Stock in Children awards scholarships
Take Stock in Children awards scholarships
Back on May 25, Take Stock in Children and the Santa Rosa Education Foundation awarded $329,000 in scholarships to 26 graduating seniors who received four-year tuition scholarships. The scholarship banquet was held at the Hilton Pensacola Beach Gulf Front. Local area students raised money to give each senior a Hewlett-Packard Laptop, a $750 value and … read more
Navarre Rotary awards scholarships
Navarre Rotary awards scholarships
Last Friday, Rotary Club of Navarre hosted their 2016 Navarre High School scholarship winners and families at Hidden Creek Golf Course in Navarre. Rotary Club of Navarre awarded eleven $1,000 college scholarships to eligible 2016 Navarre High School seniors. This is the largest amount awarded in the history of the Rotary Club of Navarre and … read more
Is cursive becoming a curse?
Is cursive becoming a curse?
Cursive writing or script, as some call it, seems like such a minor piece of education. Yet when it is removed from the curriculum, the education system fails the children. Some argue cursive is antiquated or obsolete, given most “writing” is now done on a computer. However, there are critical aspects of education that come … read more
Navarre Relay for Life tonight
Navarre Relay for Life tonight
Relay for Life of Navarre is proud to present Carnival for a Cure! April 22-23 from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Come out and enjoy some food, games, and fun. Survivor lap will directly follow opening ceremonies, Luminaria ceremony will begin at 9 p.m. “We can’t wait to Relay with you! Come and help us … read more
NHS students help give to less fortunate prom-goers
NHS students help give to less fortunate prom-goers
Prom is one of the biggest moments in high school. It’s where memories are made. It’s one last hoorah to the school year before graduation. But for many teens in the area, finding that special dress or piece of jewelry for prom comes at a high cost. Many can’t afford to attend prom because of … read more
HNPS teacher has her students thinking green
HNPS teacher has her students thinking green
Holley-Navarre Primary School teacher Jennifer Dantin has been busy helping her students think green. While most children cringe at the thought of getting dirt under their fingernails or eating their vegetables, Dantin has found a fun way to keep her students busy and healthy through gardening. The second grade teacher helped acquire a grant in … read more
Navarre sophomore rucks on
Navarre sophomore rucks on
A star Navarre High School football player and basketball player traded in his cleats and basketball shoes for a pair of running shoes to participate in the 770-mile Marine Raider Memorial Ruck March from Navarre to Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, which paid tribute to the 7 Marines who perished in a Blackhawk helicopter training … read more
