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29/01/2025

22/01/2025

Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that schools and district offices will be closed on Thursday, January 23 and Friday, January 24 due to the effects of the historic winter storm impacting our area.

The National Weather Service forecasts cold weather remaining in the area overnight Wednesday and stretching into Thursday and early Friday, which could affect safe travel on area roads and bridges. In an abundance of caution, all schools, district offices, and afterschool activities, including indoor and outdoor athletics, have been canceled for Thursday, January 23, 2025 and Friday, January 24, 2025.

“We expect to resume normal district operations will resume on Monday, January 27,” stated Superintendent Keith Leonard. “Of course, we'll continue to work closely with local emergency operations officials to determine what is safest for our families and staff.”

District officials will continue to monitor weather updates, and members of the community are encouraged to do the same. If necessary, updates will be provided through local media, School Messenger, and the district website.

06/09/2024

Okay, we can’t help but get excited for this fall season in Pensacola—it’s packed with so many fun events! 🍂🎉

We’ve rounded up all the events we know about, so grab your friends, mark your calendars, and let’s make the most of this awesome season! 🎃🍁

📅 Check out the full list and get ready for a season full of fun! https://www.hometownpropertiesgc.com/blog/top-pensacola-fall-events-2024-festivals-fairs-halloween-fun--more

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18/07/2024

Here’s a look at our upcoming year. We hope to see you at Orientation!

18/07/2024

Escambia County Public Schools is reviewing its wellness initiatives and is looking for input from district staff members, as well as members of our community.

The need for a wellness policy comes from the knowledge that healthy children learn more easily and are therefore more likely to be successful in school. A wellness policy's intent is to promote healthy choices, prevent childhood obesity and to combat the challenges children face if they have poor nutritional habits or not enough activity. With this in mind, Congress passed Public Law 108-265, which requires each school district participating in the National School Lunch Program and the National School Breakfast Program to maintain a local wellness policy.

The policy and procedures can be reviewed on the Food Services Department website under "Wellness Policy" or by clicking the following link: Wellness Policy page
In order to provide feedback, go to the survey on the Wellness Policy page or by clicking the following link: 23-24 Wellness Policy Feedback Form . The input will be beneficial in revising the policy for the 24-25 school year.

Links will also be available from the Escambia County Public School’s page, the School Food Services website, and the Escambia County Public School - Wellness and Health/Physical Education websites.

"While the input is being gathered by the Food Services Department, we work with a variety of school district specialists to ensure the policy covers all aspects of student wellness while on campus," said Jaleena Davis. "We try our best to look at this program from a team perspective."

The school district also maintains a School Health and Wellness Advisory Committee (SHWAC) chaired by Dr. Maureen Padden, as well as School Wellness Teams. "Members of this committee come from the District and community and cover a range of specialties and programs from health education, physical education, health services, nutrition services, counseling and psychological services, a healthy and safe school environment, as well as those familiar with health promotion for adult staff members and outreach to district families and the community," Martha Hanna explained.

If an individual would like to be involved at the District level, they should contact Martha Hanna at 850-469-5456, or by email at [email protected].

If a member of our community wants to get involved on a School Wellness Team, they are asked to contact Charmain Sutherland by calling her office 850-316-3962 or they can contact her by email at [email protected].

As always, support from our community is greatly appreciated!

09/05/2024

Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that school start times will be delayed by one hour on Friday, May 10, 2024, due to possible inclement weather in the area.

The National Weather Service forecasts severe weather moving through the area early Friday morning, bringing with it the potential for high winds in certain portions of the county which could impact safe bus travel,severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash flooding. In an abundance of caution, all schools will start the day one hour later than normal. Morning bus routes will also be delayed by one hour.

Parents should plan to have students at bus stops one hour later than normal, or make plans to drop their children off at schools one hour later than normal. All scheduled before-school activities are canceled.

All employees should plan to adjust their schedules accordingly and arrive at their work locations one hour later than their usual start time.

Lunch service will not be affected. Additionally, schools will dismiss at their normal times.

“We are delaying the start of the school day on Friday with the safety of our students and employees as our top priority,” stated Superintendent Keith Leonard. “Of course, we'll continue to work closely with local emergency operations officials to determine what is safest for our families and staff.”

District officials will continue to monitor weather updates, and members of the community are encouraged to do the same. If necessary, updates will be provided through local media, School Messenger, and the district website.

09/04/2024

Escambia County Public Schools Superintendent Keith Leonard has announced that schools and district offices will be closed and all extra-curricular activities canceled on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, due to possible severe weather threats in the area.

The National Weather Service forecasts severe weather moving through the area mid-day Wednesday, bringing with it the potential for high winds in some portions of the county which could impact safe bus travel, severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, and flash flooding. Consequently, and in an abundance of caution, all schools and district offices will be closed and all extra-curricular activities canceled on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

“We anticipate normal district operations will resume on Thursday, April 11,” stated Superintendent Keith Leonard. “Of course, we'll continue to work closely with local emergency operations officials to determine what is safest for our families and staff.”

District officials will continue to monitor weather updates, and members of the community are encouraged to do the same. If necessary, updates will be provided through local media, School Messenger, and the district website.

09/04/2024

‼ Severe Weather Update for Wednesday, April 10 ‼

⛈ Escambia County has been increased to an "enhanced" category for severe weather tomorrow, April 10. Potential threats include destructive wind gusts up to 80 mph, tornados, and quarter size hail. US National Weather Service Mobile Alabama estimates the impact to occur beginning late Wednesday morning through late Wednesday evening.

📲 Visit MyEscambia.com/BeReady for the latest storm information, disaster preparedness tips, a list of evacuation shelters, important local phone numbers, and determine if you live in an evacuation zone. You can also sign up for emergency alerts to stay ready during a weather event.

Meteorologist Scottlin Williams

Severe thunderstorms are likely on Wednesday and confidence continues to increase. Destructive wind gusts of 80 mph and strong tornadoes (EF-2+) are possible. Keep up with the latest forecast and stay weather aware!