The Washington County, Florida School Board recognized the following on Monday, April 14, 2025:
Recognition of VES Student Avielle Brock
Avielle was recognized for her achievement in the VES Accelerated Reader program. This year, she reached 1000 points in her AR reading.
(Pictured from left to right: Melissa Gibson, Teacher, Avielle Brock, Superintendent Thomas Register)
Recognition of VHS FFA and FCCLA students:
VHS FFA placed 3rd in the State for Land Judging
(Pictured from left to right: Russell Stafford-Teacher, Kinslee Wheeler, Aubrey Vaught, Ebony Redmond, Mary Radford, Gwendolyn Brock-Assistant Principal, Superintendent Thomas Register)
VHS earned six gold medals and one silver at the FCCLA State Convention. The students who attended are listed below:
Hayden Simmons
Nylah Brown
Lily Gainey
Luke Albritton
Brianna Cook
Isabel Greubel
Willow Rowe
(Pictured from left to right: Laurie Simmons-Teacher, Nylah Brown, Hayden Simmons, Gwendolyn Brock-Assistant Principal, Superintendent Thomas Register)
Recognition of KMS Jabe Bruner for County Spelling BeeJabe KMS 5th grader was recognized for placing 2nd in the 2025 District Spelling Bee.(Pictured from left to right: Principal Chris Tyre, Jabe Bruner, Superintendent Thomas Register)
Recognition of Dr. James Clemmons, Florida’s 2024-2025 School Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient
Director Susan Saunders recognized and honored Dr. Clemmons for his exceptional contributions to the district, highlighting his more than 13 years of dedicated volunteer service at Chipley High School. In recognition and appreciation of his service and commitment to the success of Florida students, the Florida Department of Education awarded him a certificate and a plaque.
(Pictured from left to right: Director Susan Saunders, Dr. James Clemmons, Superintendent Thomas Register)
Fitzhugh & Essie D. Carter Education Foundation Grant Awards
Each year, the Foundation allocates funds to Vernon and Chipley High Schools based on the annual earnings of its trust funds. This year, Foundation Committee Chair Mr. Gary Clark presented a check for $62,500.00 to Vernon High School and $37,500.00 to Chipley High School. Staff members from both schools attended the presentation to share how the funds have been used.
(Pictured is Gary Clark and Superintendent Thomas Register)
