Educational upgrades
Outside Howard Middle School, the campus landscape looks like a war zone. Mounds of dirt and downed trees dot the northwest Ocala campus currently under renovation. A few miles away, administrators at
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Building a Better Future with NIE
NIE is an acronym for Newspaper in Education. This exciting program uses the articles and resources of the newspaper in our schools. As an instructional tool, the newspaper is known to strengthen teaching in every content area. Educators who participate in NIE energize classrooms, enhance critical thinking, increase vocabulary, and improve skill levels
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Cap and gown season arrives
A week-long senior trip to North Carolina ended on Monday for 23 Ocala Christian Academy seniors, who will be the first to receive high school diplomas this year. At 7 p.m. tonight at Central
Rookie comes up big
Carballo is top new teacher; finalists named for top veteran Saddlewood Elementary kindergarten teacher Cecilia Carballo seemed shocked Thursday morning when she saw the long line of dignitaries file
Go Green Teacher’s Guide
This 50 page guide contains 9 different detailed classroom activities. These include in-classroom studies, experiments and observation and parent involvement. It’s a great addition to the student
Technology storm
Nelyn Lea, 15, a sophomore, works on the school’s wireless network on her laptop as she sits with her classmates in Scot Provost’s AP World History class at Lake Weir High School in Candler,
Evergreen reborn as a demonstration school
Principal Cassandra Boston has taken on the task of improving Evergreen Elementary Schools poor performance of the past. Shown at the Ocala school on September 1, 2009, she is implementing innovative
Local Events
- Event: 7th Annual Back to School Bash at Ed Croskey Recreation Center, Sat, Aug 14 10:00aEverything is Free:Immunization (Must Bring Current Shot Record), School Physicals, Vision & Hearing Screenings, Child ID's, Backpack with School Supplies (while supplies last), Vendors, Free Food, Clowns, Games and Much More. For Information, sponsorship opportunities or to donate school supplies, call 438-5993 or 629-0105 ext 2912
- Event: Family Fun Festival at Jervey Gantt Park, Sat, Aug 21 11:00aJoin us for an afternoon of free family fun at Jervey Gantt Park! This event is free and open to the public.
- Event: Discovery Center Summer Adventure Camp at Discovery Center, Mon, Aug 2 8:30aMon.-Fri., June 14 – August 13 | 8:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. Each week has a different theme which includes exciting, stimulating & educational activities. $90 for members and $100 for non-members. $20 non-refundable registration fee, limited to 25 participants. Registration starts April 21st.
- Event: USF Alumni Association - Student Roundup at Marion Technical Institute Auditorium, Sat, Aug 7 12:30pThe Greater Ocala Chapter of the University of South Florida Alumni Association will host a Student Roundup on Saturday, August 7, at 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm at the Marion Technical Institute in Ocala. All USF alumni are invited and encouraged to attend, as we give local students entering USF a welcome and sendoff as new Bulls. MTI is located at 1614 SE Fort Kin […]
- Event: Belleview Middle School PTO clothing exchange / can food drive at Belleview Middle School, Sat, Aug 14 8:00aClothing exchange where you trade clothes. There is an option of bringing in can goods in place of clothing to help the local food bank. If you do not want to trade with clothing or can goods, then for a small price you can purchase clothing. Open to the public
- Event: Coon Hollo Corn Maze at Coon Hollo Farms, Fri, Oct 8 4:00pMake memories getting lost in the 5 acre maze, zoom the farm on the cow train, ride the hayride to feed the cows, race pedal carts around the track and try out our farmyard obstacle course, plus more! Admission excludes Nana's Country Store, concessions and photo booth. Adults are $8, seniors $7, children(3-11)$6, groups(20 or more $5) per person. We ar […]
