Every month we compile a list of students and schools doing great things across the Greater Mobile. We have so many talented students in our area. Mobile Bay Parents joins with these families and schools to celebrate their achievements!
Bayshore Christian School Welcomes New 2nd Grade Teacher
BCS welcomes Mrs. Laura Mayo as the new 2nd-grade teacher! We are so excited for Mrs. Mayo to join the BCS community!
Bayside Academy to Host Open Houses for Interested Families
Interested in seeing what Bayside Academy has to offer for your family? We would love for you to join us for an open house on September 26, November 7, February 6, or March 20. Please email admissions@baysideacademy.org for more information or to register.
5th and 6th Graders at Fairhope West Elementary Explore “7 Wonders of the Eastern Shore”
Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce recently worked on a project with 5th and 6th grade gifted students from Fairhope West Elementary. The students were in charge of choosing the 7 Wonders of the Eastern Shore. They had to find history, details, and give hard facts on why these locations should be chosen for this project.
The Chamber wrote a blog for their Explore Eastern Shore website and even filmed a video! These are all kid friendly places to visit in Fairhope, Daphne and Spanish Fort. To read the blog and view the visit:
Blog: https://www.exploreeasternshore.com/trip-inspiration/the-7-wonders-of-the-eastern-shore
YouTube: https://youtu.be/WOmTK9IdKrw
Daphne Public Library “Back-to-School Bookmark Contest
Bookmark contest starts Monday, August 29th and ends Friday, September 29th. The Daphne Public Library would like to announce our 2022“Back-to-School” Bookmark Contest sponsored by the Friends of the Daphne Public Library. The contest begins August 29th and ends September 23rd. The Bookmark Contest is open to students from K to 12th grades. There will be two divisions for competition: K-5th grades in Division I and 6 h -12th grades in Division II. First, Second and Third Top Over All winners will receive a Barnes and Noble gift card! The first place winner will have his/her bookmark reproduced for distribution in the library. Local teachers, school librarians, educational specialists, and homeschool educators are invited to use this contest to inspire creativity and the love of reading. Entries may be submitted either as a class assignment, or by individual students. This year’s bookmark contest will offer a classroom /homeschool group incentive. The class/or homeschool group of the two overall first place winners will receive a $25.00 gift certificate to be used on classroom supplies.
Local Celebrity Chef, Starla Chapman, Hosts Her First Cook Up a Cure Camp
Local celebrity chef Starla Chapman recently wrapped up her first Cook Up a Cure Camps. During the camp, held at Java J’s, Chef Starla shared cooking tips while teaching the young campers how to make their own pizza grilled cheese sandwiches and homemade pizza sauce. Each camper received a Cook Up a Cure apron and a jar of their sauce to take home.
The month of June was a busy one for the young chef. Starla was also a guest chef for The Cookery Project camp and hosted a Pop-Up Restaurant at Pearl & Addie’s Café in downtown Bay Minette. All proceeds from the camps and appearances go toward Cook Up a Cure and Starla’s quest for a food truck.
Starla Chapman has been a contestant on the current season of Master Chef Junior and made it all the way to the Top 10. She was selected from thousands of applicants for the TV cooking competition, which is nearing its season finale where a champion will be chosen.
In 2018 Starla was selected as IHOP’s first ever Kid Culinary winner of its Pancakes with a Purpose effort to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Starla whipped up a special recipe of Oatmeal Raisin Cookie Pancakes to win the title and America’s heart. She has since gone on to participate in several cooking events to raise funds for local charities. A Go Fund Me Account has been set up to help support her efforts. For more details, visit https://gofund.me/cea86ff9.
Spanish Fort High School Students Pursue Fine Arts at the Collegiate Level
Congratulations to the following Spanish Fort High School students for auditioning/being accepted to pursue fine arts at the collegiate level! From left to right: Paige Devincinzo, Virginia McGhee, Brayden Steward, Dillon Atwood, Emma Wood, Ari Theodore, Drew Miller
Christ the King Teachers Attend Nuts and Bolts Conference
Several Christ the King teachers, Cyndi May, Denise Helper, Clare Privett, and Silvia Stroud, attended the Nuts and Bolts Conference in Mobile this summer. The Nuts and Bolts Symposium is a one-of-a-kind professional development opportunity designed for administrators, teachers, and school personnel.
Bayshore Christian School Announces New Head of School Interim
BCS is excited to announce that Rev. Sam McDonald is moving from his role as an Upper School teacher to his new role as Head of School Interim! Rev. McDonald is a humble and steady presence. We are excited for all the Lord has in store for him at BCS in this new role!
Baldwin County High School Tigerettes Dance Camp
The Baldwin County High School Tigerettes just wrapped up day dance camp with Universal Dance Association at The University of Southern Mississippi. The team put in four days of work learning routines, improving their technique, and bonding as a team. They closed out the week with a Superior rating on their camp accomplishments.
Coach Elizabeth Byrd said the team showed tremendous leadership and discipline throughout the duration of camp. Their skill level, performance ability, and team connection shined through each element of the camp curriculum. They have a bright season ahead of them and look forward to performing for Tiger fans at BCHS games this Fall! The team also performs during school pep rallies and for special community events.
Tiger Paws Attend Dance Camp
The Bay Minette Middle School Tiger Paws just wrapped up dance camp with Universal Dance Association at The University of Southern Mississippi. This year’s team is a fresh team of new dancers, and it was their first time to attend camp. The team enjoyed four days of learning routines for the season, working on improving technique, and bonding as a team. They closed out the week with a Superior rating on their camp accomplishments.
Eighth Grader Kaydence Scott was selected as a UDA All-American by the staff.
The Tiger Paws are coached by Caley Reid and directed by Elizabeth Byrd. Their coach said the team really rose to the challenges of Dance camp like champions and really shined in the breakthroughs they made. The dance team will perform for Tiger fans at BMMS games this Fall as well as other school events.
Bayshore Christian Announces New Grammar School Principal
BCS is excited to welcome back Mrs. Lori Scarbrough as the new Grammar School Principal! Mrs. Scarbrough celebrates her 10th year at BCS. Please help us welcome her back!
Beta Chi Sigma Held a Free Step Clinic
Beta Chi Sigma held a free step clinic for area youth at the Douglasville School of Arts & Recreation. Organizers said the first-ever Summer Clinic was a big success. Campers learned an entire routine in less than three hours and then performed it for family and loved ones at the close of camp. The campers also took part in some team building activities. Kayland Lamar and Norleisha Lewis, the founders and sponsors of Beta Chi Sigma, would like to take this time to thank every camper that attended and their parents/guardians for trusting us with them. “Also we would like to give a huge shoutout to the entire Beta Chi Sigma Step Team for not only choreographing the routine but teaching it to the campers as well. Last, but not least, we would like to thank the City of Bay Minette for sponsoring this event and Douglasville School of Arts and Recreation for housing the event! It was truly amazing from beginning to end.” Photo courtesy Beta Chi Sigma
Spanish Fort High School Students Inducted to French National Honor Society
Congratulations to the following Spanish Fort High School students who were inducted into the French National Honor Society in May.Left to Right, Back to Front:
Jack Armstrong, Justin Fenderson, JT Bradley, Kate Miller, Harper Beckham, Ethan Pittard, Rylee Eichler, Sarah Jane DeWeese, Parker Ferguson, Tyler Wigley, Devon Bauer, Bailey Hope, Faith Faucher, Josephine Moore, Katelyn Lippold, Mya Blanda, Isabella Ferguson, Lexi Bauer, Mia Williams
Bayside Academy Brings Home 8 State Championships During 2021–2022 School Year
Bayside Academy’s student-athletes brought home EIGHT state championships during the past school year. Blue maps were brought home in volleyball, boys cross country, girls cross country, girls tennis, boys outdoor track & field, girls outdoor track & field, boys golf, and boys soccer. Additionally, the boys indoor track & field team and girls indoor track & field team were named the state runners-up.
Baldwin County High School Senior President of the Alabama State FFA
On the road to President of the Alabama State FFA, Kellen Lincoln paved a path to success that began in her local chapter at Baldwin County High School. While Kellen has played an active role in her family’s cattle business for years, she began her career in the FFA by attending the state convention during her freshman year. BCHS Advisors David Garrett and Andy Jones saw the potential she possessed and wanted to give her the opportunity to see how big Alabama FFA was and how it could impact her future. Since then, she has served as the Chapter Secretary, Chapter Junior Advisor, Chapter President and as the South District FFA President. All of these accomplishments occurred in just three years of high school. She will spend her senior year at BCHS as President of the Alabama State FFA, a role for which she was elected at the recent state convention. In this new position, Kellen will lead chapters from across the State of Alabama and will also be tasked with attending many local, district, state and national FFA events. It’s a role she is well equipped to fill. In addition to her official FFA duties, Kellen has competed in the county, district and state competitions as part of the land judging and livestock judging teams. She also shows cattle at many local events and competes at the Alabama Junior Beef Expo and the Alabama Junior Cattlemen’s Expo.
Fairhope High School Senior Galey McKelvain Receives the Good Citizenship Award
This May, Fairhope High School Senior Galey McKelvain received the Good Citizenship Award from the Ecor Rouge Chapter of the American Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution. This award is given only to a student who meets the highest standards according to the pillars of good citizenship ( dependability, service, leadership, and patriotism) along with strong academic prowess and a strong essay written on a patriotic topic. Four other Eastern Shore Schools (public and private) had nominees, but at the end of a very difficult review, Galey McKelvain was awarded the winning designation. Galey and the other nominee’s were honored during a ceremony at the same May meeting of the organization in which Galey read her winning essay for DAR members as well as family and school officials who gathered to celebrate the achievements of these five seniors. Galey will attend UAB in the fall where she intends to pursue a degree in medicine. Pirate Proud!!
Spanish Fort High School Retirees
Retirement is bitter-sweet. Mrs. Hughes and Mr. Curry will be missed at Spanish Fort High School. They have both dedicated several years into making SFHS a special place. It’s sweet because they deserve this next chapter of their lives. We are so thankful for having them on our team for all of these years. We wish them both the best!
Nature Connect Outdoor School Students Practice Their Survival Skills
Nature Connect Outdoor School students have been practicing their survival skills. From learning about shelter-building and animal tracking to practicing different techniques for making fire with flint and steel, we have been having so much fun!
Baldwin County High School Senior President of the Alabama State FFA
The Baldwin County High School Tiger Guard recently took part in a Summer Marching Auxiliaries Camp. During the sessions, members worked to improve their color guard skills and began learning their field show material for the Fall. The team was really able to connect and learn new things. The Tiger Guard is part of the Baldwin County High School Tiger Band. Photos courtesy BCHS Tiger Guard.
Baldwin County High School Little Tigers Basketball Camp
Baldwin County High School Basketball program recently completed its second annual Little Tigers Youth Basketball Camp. The three-day camp included instructions from high school coaches and players, as well as daily competitions and prizes. The camp was open to all boys and girls interested in learning more about the sport. Photos courtesy BCHS Basketball
Lady Tigers Host Volleyball Camp
Baldwin County High School Lady Tigers held a summer volleyball camp. The camp met two nights a week for four weeks and the team members coached the campers on proper passing form, setting, serving, and hitting. The first practice in the week was used as an opportunity to introduce new skills and work on skills worked on previously. This practice also included opportunities for the campers to work on their communication and moving their feet to the ball by combining multiple skills and multiple people on the court. The second practice day included a refresher on skills learned then progressed to a scrimmage with the other team of the same age. The BCHS Volleyball Camp is an opportunity for the Lady Tigers to connect with the community, which builds the foundation for the future program. It also allows players to see the coaching side of volleyball which increases their communication and a deeper understanding of Volleyball. Photos courtesy BCHS Volleyball
Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore College Visits
Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore High School students are getting ready for their next steps. The high school students visited the University of South Alabama this spring to learn more about the campus and what the school has to offer.
Baldwin County High School Lady Tigers host Softball Camp
The Baldwin County High School Lady Tigers recently held its annual softball camp. Young campers were trained in fielding, batting, pitching and base-running, as well as other tips for the game. The camp was led by Coach Anthony Cox and his coaching staff as well as current and former Lady Tigers. Photos courtesy BCHS Lady Tigers
Renaissance School Heart Challenge Winners
Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore participated in the Heart Challenge this spring. Congratulations to their Heart Challenge prize winners!
Elberta Middle School Cheer has Successful Week at UCA camp
Congratulations to Elberta Middle School Cheer on their successful week at UCA camp. The team placed 2nd for their Game Routine, 3rd place for Cheer, and 4th place for Camp routine. 2 team members, Mackenzie Santose and Haley Burnett, took home Pin It Forward awards for their leadership, kindness, and willingness to learn. One team member, Haley Burnett, earned All American Cheerleader.
EMS Cheer also won the BANANA for final day!!!The girls and their UCA team member were so excited!
Five Elberta High School Students Attend National FCCLA Conference
Elberta High School had five students in attendance at the National FCCLA conference this past week in sunny San Diego, California. These five students were rockstars!! Blake Hodges and Lexi Hanrahan placed a silver medal in Chapter Service Project Display. Morgan Kroll and Ryliegh Hevner placed 3rd in the nation with a gold medal in Hospitality and Tourism Recreation. Mary Katherine Gunn was elected as the National FCCLA president, she is one of 10 high school students to hold this position! We are so proud of them!
Fairhope's Freshman Academy Ribbon Cutting for Museum of Knowledge
Fairhope High School’s Freshman Academy hosted a ribbon cutting and opening night for their collaborative project: the Museum of Knowledge. The inaugural freshman class, along with the engineering and art departments, developed and curated the museum as a collection of artifacts, across all disciplines, since the beginning of human history. The museum contains 3D puzzles and models, as well as student artwork, with plans for each new freshmen class to integrate their own artwork and to curate the museum each year. It was a special night at Fairhope High School! Use the QR code to hear the inspiration for this project.
Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore Now an International E2 Young Engineers Robotics School!
Congratulations to Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore. The school recently became an International e2 Young Engineers Robotics School!
Fairhope High School Students Receive William C. Florence Scholarship
Congratulations to Elizabeth Eastman & Dustin Weinberg! They both received the William C. Florence Scholarship presented by Alabama Bass Nation High School Association at this year’s State Championship!
Baldwin County High School Graduate Receives Claire Kimbrough Bryant Scholarship
The Zachariah Godbold Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution, Bay Minette, proudly presents the Chapter’s Claire Kimbrough Bryant Scholarship to Christopher Jamere Bennett a 2022 graduate of Baldwin County High School. The Scholarship honors the memory of Mrs. Bryant, the Chapter’s Organizing Regent, and is awarded to a Baldwin County High School senior who will be attending Coastal Alabama Community College.
Christopher is the son of Crystal D. Williams of Bay Minette.
Bobbie Jean Hicks, DAR Scholarship Committee Co-Chairman, on behalf of all Chapter members, congratulates Christopher and wishes him the very best in his continuing education.
Stapleton Students Earn a Day at Dauphin Island Sea Lab!
Earlier this year Stapleton School students Chapman and Whitley earned a free day at Dauphin Island Sea Lab as a prize for their winning entries in a poster contest. This summer they were able to enjoy the day they earned. Chapman’s manatee poster was chosen as 3rd place in the Dauphin Island Sea Lab / Pelican’s Nest’s Alabama Species Initiative for Baldwin County. Whitley’s poster was chosen as Honorable Mention.
We’re proud of both Chapman and Whitley and so glad they were able to enjoy this wonderful opportunity!
Local Teachers Attend Get Your Teach On Conference
Magnolia School, Newton School, Foley Middle, and Foley Elementary teachers all gathered for Get Your Teach On in Orlando!
Foley Middle School STEAM Camp
Foley Middle School STEAM campers had a blast at STEAM Camp this summer! They are experimenting with forces using Legos, building and testing robotics, and crafting unique pottery designs. We LOVE to see our campers eager and excited to learn!
J. Larry Newton School Received RAMP Award
J. Larry Newton School was one of only 5 schools in Alabama who received the RAMP Award for our outstanding counseling program! Thanks to Ms. Davis and Mrs. Evans for working so hard for our students! The Recognized ASCA Model Program (RAMP) recognizes schools committed to delivering a comprehensive, data-informed school counseling program and an exemplary educational environment. These programs, which align with the ASCS national model, exemplify school counseling at its best!
Robertsdale High School Color Guard Getting Ready for the Field
Robertsdale High School Color Guard had a great camp this summer! We are really excited to see this show on the field!
Daphne High School Jubilee Girls Earned 1st place
The Daphne High School Jubilee Girls earned 1st place in their division for Varsity level at UDA Dance camp for their home Pom routine! All six who were eligible made All-American!! And each girl earned a blue ribbon for their dance evaluations today! Great day for DHS at the University of Southern Mississippi!
Fairhope High School IB Class of 2022
A huge congratulations goes out to the Fairhope High School IB Class of 2022! In addition to their Alabama High School Diploma with IB Distinction, we just received word that ALL 18 candidates received their International Baccalaureate diploma! This is Fairhope High School’s FIRST 100% IB Diploma rating! We are SO incredibly proud of this class! They WILL do great things.
Belforest Elementary 2022 Summer Program
Students who attended the Belforest Elementary Summer Program has a summer filled with activities. Some of the amazing activities that Belforest Elementary students participated in included Zoo field trip, Alligator Alley field trip, Cooking, STEM, painting, building planes with Auburn Extension, water slide day, and dancing!
Baldwin EMC’s Youth Tour Delegate, Mayme McFarland
Baldwin EMC’s Youth Tour delegate, Mayme McFarland, a rising senior at @foleyhighschool, was chosen as the 2022-2023 Alabama YLC (Youth Leadership Council) representative. As a result, Mayme will represent our state at the national level. She will have the opportunity to participate in virtual workshops and meetings, assist with National Voter Registration Day, attend NRECA‘s annual meeting, and engage in community projects and public speaking events. We are so proud of Mayme and know she will represent our state well! Photo and news courtesy of Baldwin EMC.
Elberta High School Students win 3rd place at FCCLA Nationals
Elberta High School is so proud of these Warriors! Morgan Kroll and Ryleigh Hevner won 3rd place at FCCLA Nationals in San Diego, California! They competed in Hospitality and Tourism.
Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore Helps Families in Need
Renaissance School of the Eastern Shore is proud to partner with Neighborhood Bridges to provide Baldwin County families with items and services they are in need of.
Baldwin County Board of Educaton Holds free ACT Bootcamp
Some students are spending time this summer preparing for the future! BCBE held a free ACT Bootcamp and as you can see, it was packed! The district and individual schools are planning to have more in the coming months!
Spanish Fort Middle School Cheerleaders Attend UCA Cheer Camp
Congratulations to our SFMS Cheerleaders who attended UCA Cheer Camp this week at Auburn University. The girls ROCKED camp this week!!!
-1st place overall game day
-1st place cheer
-1st place sideline
-2nd place camp dance
-All blue and gold superior ribbons
-3 All-Americans
-1 Pin it Forward Athlete
We are beyond proud of these girls and their hard work! We are also very thankful for Ms. Haley Michelle Nelson who gave up part of her summer to prepare and coach these girls through camp. Go Toros!
J. Larry Newton Reading Campers Celebrate Summer
Splash Splash! There’s no better way to celebrate Summer Reading Campsuccess at J. Larry Newton School than with watermelon and a cool dual- lane water slide.
Swift Consolidated Elementary Teachers Attend Summer Conferences
What do we do teachers do in the summer? They Learn!! Swift Teachers attended Empowerring Education with Leader in Me, CLAS Conference, Empower Conference, and Model Schools!
Florence B Mathis Teachers Attend Model Schools Education Conference
Some of our Mathis staff are attending the Model Schools Education Conference in Orlando, FL. They are learning from leading educators, innovators and wavemakers across the country. They are so excited to bring their learning experiences back to Mathis for our students!
Robertsdale High School STEM Academy Hosts STEM Camp
Students and teachers in the Robertsdale High School STEM Academy hosted a STEM camp for students ages 8-12. Each day, students participated in a variety of activities. Campers designed and built carrying devices for a relay race, made (and ate) ice cream, drove a drone and underwater robots, and studied how engineers create stable foundations for condos on the beach. Thank you to the City of Robertsdale for funding the activities!
J. Larry Newton Teachers Attend “Get Your Teach On” Conference
Mrs. Collett, Mrs. Dorgan, and Mrs. Vivar from J.Larry Newton School sharpened their teaching skills while having fun at one of the best summer professional development opportunities around, “Get Your Teach On!” We can’t wait for them to get back and share with the staff what they have learned!
Elberta Middle School TSA Team Places 3rd in Nation!
Congratulations to Elberta Middle School TSA-The team of Laken Mobs, Kai Weeks and Riley Martin have placed 3rd in the Nation in System Control Technology! Way to go!!
W. J. Carroll Library Improvements
Great things are happening to the WJC library and they can’t wait for everyone to see the changes! Meet your teacher is set for August 8th.
Fairhope High School Received Donation From JL Bedsole Foundation
FHS would like to thank the JL Bedsole Foundation for their donation of $10,000 to build a special needs recreational area for our Jubilee students!
Elberta High School Student to Serve as an FCCLA National Officer
Congratulations to MK Gunn on her selection as an FCCLA National Officer! Elberta High School is very proud to have one of only TEN high schoolers in the country to hold this position!
Central Baldwin Middle School Peer Helpers
CBMS Peer Helpers were excited to train with our Peer Helper team from Robertsdale High School. We have such a great group of kids who are eager to make a difference in our schools!
Magnolia School Teams Up with Pet Partners
Magnolia School and Pet Partners have joined forces this summer! Anna Kate O’Connor and her dog Moses (registered pet therapy team certified through Pet Partners) have launched the Read with Me program for young readers at Magnolia School. They are providing an engaging, non-judgmental, creative opportunity for all readers. The students loved it and Moses enjoyed hearing some wonderful stories read aloud to him.
Daphne High School Graduate Builds Benches for Belforest Elementary
Congratulations to DHS graduate, Ricky Parker, for his work in completing these beautiful benches on the bus side of our campus. Ricky is working toward his Eagle Scout award.
THANK YOU to Troop 177, Midway Lumber, and Cock of the Walk for supporting Ricky and this project at BFES!
Anthony Sampson, BCBE Director of Intervention, Prevention, and Safety to Become Superintendent of Dallas County Schools
Anthony Sampson, BCBE Director of Intervention, Prevention, and Safety was honored with a retirement ceremony. Mr. Sampson is moving on to become the Superintendent of Dallas County Schools. Thank you Mr. Sampson for your dedication to the students, staff, and families of Baldwin County Public Schools. On hand for the event were staff members, principals, administrators, friends, and family.
Summer Reading Camp
Students who participated in the Summer Reading Camp enjoyed learning new skills, and improving their reading all while having a great time. The camp was based at Rockwell Elementary who served Rockwell, Stonebridge, Spanish Fort, and Stapleton students. Over 21 teachers from these schools, along with one from Belforest participated in the camp. The camp had a great turnout and the kids have been thoroughly enjoying their time at SRC. Students enjoyed a special ice cream treat on their last day of camp.
Josh Hall Memorial Scholarships Presentations
The Josh Hall Memorial scholarships were presented at the BCBE Board Meeting in June. In honor of our former colleague Josh Hall, BCBE created the Joshua Eric Hall Baldwin Proud Memorial Scholarship for an employee who is enrolled in a Teacher Certification program or for an employee’s child who is enrolled in a teacher certification program. We want to thank everyone who donated. Josh loved children and loved life. We look forward to honoring his memory going in Baldwin County.
On hand for the presentations, was Josh’s mother and Fairhope Middle Principal Angie Hall.
Receiving the scholarships were Gwindolyn Collins and Bailey Cox who will be pursuing a Teacher Certification program.
Daphne High School Students Attend Girls State
Madey Smith and Maren Fagan attended Girls State this summer to represent Daphne High School. Madey Smith won the Nationalist Party nomination for the Court of Civil Appeals. Maren Fagan was elected as the Attorney General of Girls State, one of the top three positions in the program.
FEEF’s Make and Take STEAM Fun Camp
FEEF’s Make and Take STEAM Fun Camp with Momma Jackson hosted campers from surrounding schools in Baldwin County. Each day was filled with Hands-On Fun completing activities they have never done! Some of the projects included were Q-Tip dot art painting, homemade slime time, making a catapult complete with a catapult launch contest, tie dye, oragamie, marbeling notecards, Shoebox Top Board Game Maze and Card Game, Homemade Bead and Pipe Cleaner Bubble Wand and an old fashioned Kool Aid Freeze Cup with a skittle surprise at the bottom.
Baldwin Proud Award Winner, Yolanda Hawthorne
Congratulations to the June 2022 Baldwin Proud Employee Award winner Yolanda Hawthorne who works in the Child Nutrition Department.
Congratulations to the Baldwin Bandits
Congratulations to the Baldwin Bandits, Baldwin County Schools’ Unified football team had a fantastic season. The team, Coach Shawn O’Connor and their team captains were honored at the BCBE Board Meeting. Great job.
Daphne High School Quartet Wins State
Congratulations to the DHS FFA on their placing at the AL FFA State Convention! DHS FFA Quartet won state for their performance!
Local Teachers Graduate from the Educator’s Space Academy
Congratulations To Our Baldwin County Teachers and Teachers All Across Alabama for this Session, Who Graduated From the Educator’s Space Academy 2022. Teachers Put In 45 hours of Hands-on Training and Learning. “Definitely An Out Of This World Experience!”
AMT115 Coming to a Close
Just like that these Baldwin County Public Schools students will have completed an Extra Aviation course paid for through the dual enrollment opportunity with Coastal Alabama Community College. This was only a 5 week course. The students are checking the aileron and rudder balance after putting the wings, rudder and horizontal stabilizer back on the plane. They are also making sure the flight control cable rigging is correct. SO PROUD of these Students and their Dedication towards their future Aviation career.
Foley Middle School Cheerleaders Attend UCA Cheer Camp
Foley Middle School cheerleaders won 2nd place in their division and a whole lot of knowledge was gained! Congratulations to Khloe Doffee for receiving “UCA Pin it Forward” award and pinning it forward to a fellow CBMS cheerleader! Congratulations also to Reygan Watson and Kinley Hermecz for being named as All-Americans. We are very proud of our girls and can’t wait to see how they take what they’ve learned into the season
Robertsdale High School Curriculum Leader Receives Special Invitation
Robertsdale High School Curriculum Leader, Roma Kerby, was invited by the Alabama State Department of Education to participate on a team of leaders and educators from around the state tasked with the initial review of the state’s new Problem Solving Team (PST) guidance resources. The ALSDE is currently updating and revising the PST resources districts and schools will utilize in their work to support students’ overall academic and behavioral success. Parents may be more familiar with processes the PST manages, such as the school’s Response to Instruction (RtI) or Positive Behavior Support (PBS) programs.
Mrs. Kerby’s invite was due, in part, to the amazing things happening at RHS related to the school’s achievements in meeting the individual needs of all students. An effective PST is crucial to individual student success. We are thankful for Mrs. Kerby’s willingness to share her expertise and serve in this capacity.
Baldwin County High Student Awarded DAR Bronze ROTC Medal and Certificate
Zachariah Godbold Chapter, National Society Daughters of the American Revolution members Bobbie Jean Hicks and Shelia Tyrrell presented the “DAR Bronze ROTC Medal and Certificate” to Cadet Tuesday Nichole Boyington of Baldwin County High School. Cadet Boyington was recognized for having demonstrated loyalty, patriotism, dependability, good character, adherence to military discipline, leadership ability, along with a fundamental and patriotic understanding of the importance of ROTC training. Zachariah Godbold Chapter National Defense Committee Chairman Bobbie Jean Hicks made the presentation to Cadet Boyington during the AFJROTC Flying Tigers Awards Ceremony. (photo and news courtesy of City of Bay Minette)
St. Michael's Varsity Cheerleaders Attended UA Masters Camp
St. Michael’s Varsity Cheerleaders attended UA Masters Camp in June & brought home Best Overall Team (out of 45 teams) and all blue & gold superior ribbons for the Best Camp Routine & Cheer! Way to go ladies!
St. Michael Catholic High School Hosts Camps
St. Michael Catholic High School hosted several sports, academics & arts camps in June. A great time was had by all!
The College Board Names 50 St. Michael Students as "Advanced Placement Scholars"
The College Board has named 50 St. Michael students as “Advanced Placement Scholars” on the basis of their performance on the May, 2022 A.P. exams!
*27 were named “A.P. Scholars” (granted to students scoring “3” or higher on three exams)
*5 were named “A.P. Scholars with Honor” (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.25 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on four or more of these exams)
*18 were named “A.P. Scholars with Distinction” (granted to students who receive an average score of at least 3.5 on all AP Exams taken, and scores of 3 or higher on five or more of these exams.
Go to our website, News, to read more! www.stmichaelchs.org
State Art Winners
Two art students from Baldwin County have won honors at the state level at the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest sponsored by the VFW Auxillary. Foley High School art student Anna Goecke, sponsored by the Foley VFW Auxillary, received the first-place award for the state of Alabama. Her artwork will now compete for $33,000 in scholarship money at the National Competition in Kansas City. Fairhope High School’s Lillian Moreno won 3rd place in the state competition. Anna’s art teacher is Terri Jean Smith and Lillian’s art teacher is Kristy McClay. The VFW Auxiliary is one of the nation’s oldest veterans’ service organizations. Congratulations to both of these talented artists, their teachers, and our local VFW Auxillary posts.