The Washington County, Florida School Board met on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, as seen below.
United Way Presentation – Ms. Gina Littleton
On behalf of Ms. Gina Littleton, representatives Ms. Brittany Tucker and Mr. Branton Peacock of United Way presented a check to the district and shared information about the Stuff the Bus school supply drive and the Clothes for Kids initiative. Funds collected through donations and grants help provide additional classroom supplies for teachers, and $2,500 has been designated to help launch the Clothes for Kids program to assist students in need. It was also noted that the district is partnering with United Way on an $850,000 grant initiative currently being implemented in Bay County, with plans to expand similar services locally.
(Pictured from left to right: Ms. Jiranda White, Ms. Brittany Tucker, Mr. Branton Peacock, Mayor Tracy Andrews, Superintendent Thomas Register)
Beta Recognition:
Vernon High School students traveled to Orlando in January to compete in a state competition and performed exceptionally well. The group earned six first-place awards, six second-place awards, six third-place awards, a Best in Show recognition, and the election of a student as State Vice President.
Kylie Harrison, First Place Poetry Division 1, Nylah Brown, First Place Painting Division 2
Nylah Brown Best in Show Division 1 Visual Arts
Ashton Mitchell, First Place Recyclable Arts Division 1, Abbi Ellis Fist Place US History 11th grade
Jessica Yarbor, First Place, Sculpture Division 2, Hayden Simmons, First Place, Social Science 12th grade
Kendria Ingram 2nd Place 9th grade US History, Drake Boswell 2nd Place Agriscience 12th grade
Luke Albritton 2nd Place spelling 12th grade, Kaylee Ward 2nd place US History 12th grade
Christian Burger, 2nd place, Digitally enhanced photography, Division 1, Engineering 2nd place
Campaign skit 3rd place, Robotics 3rd place, Arianna Brock Quilling 3rd place Division 1
Heaven Leigh Davis 3rd place Math 11th grade, Scrapbook 3rd place, Banner 3rd place
Kayson Hawkins, Senior Beta Vice President
(Pictured from left to right: Nylah Brown, Jessica Yarbor, Arianna Brock, Superintendent Thomas Register)
Vernon Middle School’s Junior Beta Club traveled to Orlando to compete in the State Beta Convention and earned multiple awards, including several first-place finishes. The club also received recognition in apparel design, scrapbook, and campaign skit events. Additionally, Brooklyn Hector was elected Junior Beta Vice President.
1st place – Painting-Alayna Daniels
1st place – Quilling-Avielle Brock
1st place – Hand Drawn Anime-Blake Poppell
1st place – Songfest
2nd place – Apparel Design
3rd place – Scrapbook
1st place – Two Dimensional Design (Banner)
2nd place – Campaign Skit
Junior Vice President – Brooklyn Ector
(Pictured from left to right: Blake Poppell, Lorelai Sewell, Kathryn Sewell, Charleigh Jenkins, Alayna Daniels, Avielle Brock, (dad) Mr. Gary Brock, Superintendent Thomas Register)
Falling Waters Lions Club Presentation
Ms. Brittany Young, President of the Falling Waters Lions Club, shared an overview of the club’s service efforts in Washington County. She highlighted the Darren Wall Memorial Scholarship, community service projects, support for local students, and vision care initiatives that assist students needing eye exams or glasses. She also noted several fundraising and awareness events that help support the club’s programs and thanked the community for its continued support.
(Pictured from left to right: Mayor Tracey Andrews, Ms. Monica Rehberg, Ms. Jiranda White, Ms. Brittany Young, Superintendent Thomas Register)
Community South Credit Union Presentation:
The Board recognized Community South Credit Union for their ongoing support of Washington County schools. They have supported the AVID program and hosted opportunities for students to learn about financial literacy. Their Flash Grants and scholarships are currently open to support local classrooms and students. Community South also partnered with the district in providing support for the band directors to attend the FMEA conference this school year. Macy Lee, Marketing Coordinator, presented a check on behalf of Community South.
(Pictured from left to right: Mr. Wayland Fulford, Ms. Jiranda White, Mr. Samuel Toole, Mr. Shaddoc Steptoe, Ms. Macy Lee, Superintendent Thomas Register)
Former Superintendent Mr. Jerry Tyre was recognized, and the Board approved naming the Vernon High School Stadium in his honor.
(Pictured with his family)