The Chipley High School Softball team has shown that they are true student-athletes! With a combined GPA of 3.693, they have been named the FHSAA Class 1A Academic Team Champions. The team’s commitment to their education is impressive, with nine out of ten players achieving a GPA of 3.6 or higher and multiple members boasting weighted GPAs above 4.0. Their academic achievements are a testament to their hard work and dedication. (Team was unable to attend due to schedule conflict)
Coach Rudd to recognize CHS student Jaci Renfro, Girls Weightlifting Champion.
Jaci Renfro competed in the FWF State Championship on Saturday, May 4th. The FWF State Championship is a state-level weightlifting competition for USA Olympic Weightlifting. While at the meet, Jaci won the state championship for 59 kg 16-17-year-old females. She had a total of 145 kg. Jaci and Coach Rudd will travel to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 17-18 for the USA Olympic Weightlifting National Championship. Jaci will compete for the National Championship in the 59 kg Junior women’s division.
Picture: Coach Rudd, Jaci Renfro, Superintendent Joseph Taylor
Transportation Specialist Dawn Spooner and KMS Principal Chris Tyre Safety Awards Presentation
Ms. Spooner recognized transportation employee Dakota Tindell for his dedication to student safety, and Mr. Tyre recognized Makayda Roulhac as a champion of safety. Catena
Picture: Mike Tindell & Ange Tindell, Rose Tindell, Dakota Tindell, Dawn Spooner, Superintendent Joseph Taylor
Picture: Principal Chris Tyre, Makayda Roulhac, Catena Roulhac, Superintendent Joseph Taylor
Recognition of CTE Program Completers
Starting this year, based on students who have completed three courses in a single culinary, ag, or any CTE program, the district will be funded an extra .3 FTE. Students from Culinary Arts recognized are: Laurie Simmons, Tearin Cropper, Hanna Rester, Traci Stevens
Pictures: Culinary Arts Instructor Laurie Simmons, Tearin Cropper, Hanna Rester, Superintendent Joseph Taylor
WAVE Runner Regionals Winners
Regional Games… Walton High: Saturday, April 6th
Basketball Individual Skills…
Zay’Driohn Hudson… Gold
Jason Smith… Gold
Track and Field…
Cody Baker…
Tennis Ball Throw… Gold
50m Walk… Bronze
Miranda Otto…
Softball Throw… Silver
100m Walk… Gold
Picture: TOSA Brenda Basnaw, Coach Karen Powell, Coach Amos Spires, Jason Smith, Miranda Nowell, Cody Baker, and Superintendent Joseph Taylor – No pictured: Zay ‘Driohn Hudson
Florida Prepaid Superintendent’s Scholarship, Chipley High School Student Sydney Black
Chipley High School Student Sydney Black is the winner of this Florida Prepaid 2-Year Florida College Plan for our district.
Picture: Director of Curriculum and Instruction Susan Saunders, Sydney Black, Superintendent Joseph Taylor
Recognition of Eva Gibson – VES Accelerated Reader Record, VES Librarian Ms. Gail Seaboch
Eva broke the Accelerated Reading point record at Vernon Elementary School this past week. The record was 753.3 points. She currently has 761.4 points- has read 225 books-passed 225 reading quizzes in her 5th grade year. This equates to over 5 million words read. This reading helped her achieve a Level 5 on her FAST ELA test.
Picture: VES Librarian Gail Seaboch, Melissa Gibson, Eva Gibson, Superintendent Joseph Taylor
Student Group Recognition – Ms. Deborah Brown
Ms. Deborah Brown introduced Yes Lord Deliverance Youth Group Ministry students (12-17 year-olds) who came to observe the school board meeting to see how board members handle the business of the school. May is their Political & Community Awareness Month, and they will be visiting the capitol, the city, and other public meetings. The objective is for them to learn how to communicate publicly and effectively and develop leadership skills and career opportunities.
Picture: Taylor Thomas, Kierstyn Smith, Naves Thomas, Aiden Thomas, Isaiah, Debra Brown and Superintendent Joseph Taylor
2023-2024 Retirees Recognition
The principals recognized the retirees with plaques made by the FPTC Drafting program, Tanya Taylor Instructor.
Picture: Principal Nancy Holley,Angela Owens, Windy Padgett, Superintendent Joseph Taylor
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Agnes Harmon
Angela Owens
Kathryan Jordan
Kim Brown
Patti Carter
Suzanne Sims
Tammy Spaulding
Windy Padgett
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Bonnie Lindsey
Delanie Pritchard
SUPPORT STAFF
Equilla Brown
Steve Rudd
John Reynolds
PAEC STAFF
Anthony Cooley
Brenda Crouch
Maria Pouncey
Recognition – Mental Health Awareness Month
Becky Dickson recognized the district’s mental health workers for their dedication, compassion, and expertise in supporting our students.
Picture: Director of Assessment and Accountability Becky Dickson, Social Worker Angelina Bell, Licensed Mental Heal counselors Shannon Truitt, Sandi Weimorts, Kimberley Mcintyre
Recognition Food Service Worker
Chartwell’s Director, Brandy Vaughn, recognized the district’s food service workers for their dedication and unwavering commitment to serving others.
Isaiah Potter
Patricia Potter
Mary Syfrett
Rosa Maldando
Dede Hicks
Alisha Weeks
Dianne Monroe
Christine Norris
Sabrina Brown
Chelsea Martin
Not in the picture
Tamara Riley
Katlyn Phillips
Denise Hall
Julie Morris
Brenda Powers
Beverly Simmons
Jessica Campbell
Shannon Sablich
Katherine Robinson
Dawn Bear
Samantha Carroll
Christy Barnes
Jennifer Faulkner
Katie Compton
Bobbi Noss
John Calverley
Amanda Cox
