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Disputes over the future of Springfield Schools
Springfield, Fla. (WMBB) – A couple of years ago, Mayor Ralph Hammond approached then Superintendent Bill Husfelt about Everitt Middle School and Springfield Elementary School. He claims Husfelt said there were plans to rebuild, but that never happened. Mayor Hammond says one roof is missing, there’s mold, vandalism and trespassers on the school properties. He […]
Bay District School Board members vote to approve changes to new dress code policy
BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) — A dress code task force presented Bay District School Board members with a new policy during a workshop on Tuesday. A few hours later changes were made to the code. Some big changes involve the kind of tops students are allowed to wear. Collared shirts for both boys and girls […]
8 Bay District schools earn 'Schools of Excellence' designation from the state
PANAMA CITY — Bay District Schools has announced that eight schools in Bay County have been designated as Schools of Excellence by the Florida Department of Education for the 2023-24 school year. According to a BDS press release, the state Board of Education confirmed this recognition on Oct. 9. Schools on the list have demonstrated consistent high performance in academic achievement and studentsuccess. ...
Triple success for Mosley as three students recognized by National Merit Scholarship Program
Three seniors at A. Crawford Mosley High School in Lynn Haven have been recognized by the National Merit Scholarship Program for their outstanding academic records and high scores on the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test (PSAT.) Kaden Padgett and Adelaide Genelin earned semifinalist status, while Victoria Lithway earned honorable mention. All three said they...
Scholar Athlete of the week – Cavarious Manley
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WMBB) – This week’s Scholar-Athlete of the Week sponsored by Perry and Young P.A. is Cavarious Manley out of Bay High. Manley began playing football when he was very young. He instantly fell in love with the game and as he got to high school, he knew his happy place was on the […]
FSU Panama City to host virtual informational sessions for prospective students
PANAMA CITY − Over the next few weeks, Florida State University Panama City will host virtual information sessions for prospective students. According to an FSU PC news release, the virtual sessions will include information specific to transfer students, freshmen, graduate students and certain programs. “My goal is to highlight each one of the...
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