Autauga County Schools

Ernest Ward Middle National Junior Honor Society Inducts New Members

New members were inducted into the National Junior Honor Society during a candlelight ceremony at Ernest Ward Middle School.The NJHS is the nation’s premier organization established to recognize outstanding middle school students. More than just an honor roll, NJHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship and character.

Popular Puzzle Map Work at Montessori School of Pensacola

A piece of Montessori work in the Cultural area are map puzzles. They are some of the most loved and used materials. Beautifully and colorfully painted and carefully crafted out of wood, they can be found in both Primary and Lower Elementary classrooms. While they are used differently in the two environments, teachers give developmentally appropriate lessons using these beautiful geography materials.

During the Elementary years, children use an atlas alongside their work with the Puzzle Maps. Students trace the different continents and countries and then watercolor them accordingly. As students progress through the years, they outline their paintings and label the different locations.