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🌱 What Washington County schools just achieved—and how Chipley High measured up
Chipley, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Chipley! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What Washington County schools just achieved—and how Chipley High measured up
- See how Chipley dominated True Institute under the Friday night lights
- Why Florida’s tallest waterfall in Chipley is a perfect cheap fall escape
Also on today's calendar: Backyard Bouquets: Growing Flowers for Cutting and 5 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call cows dancing in the dark 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 97 and low of 69 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 70.
- Monday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• WAVE and VPK programs honored as WCSD reports district-wide academic gains (washingtoncounty.news) — Chipley residents can be proud that Chipley High School maintained its B grade while the Washington County School District posted strong academic gains and statewide rankings. At the latest school board meeting, members also honored local VPK and WAVE programs, celebrated AVID student success, and approved naming Chipley High’s baseball field after longtime coach Andy Compton, alongside key financial and program decisions. 
• Week 5 High School Football Scores and Highlights (wjhg.com) — Chipley football fans can celebrate a strong Week 5 win, with Chipley beating True Institute 38-6 in a busy slate of Panhandle high school games. The roundup also lists scores for nearby rivals like Vernon, Cottondale, Marianna, and Port St. Joe, giving Washington County residents a quick look at how area teams are stacking up this season.
• 10 Dirt-Cheap Fall Day Trips In Florida You'll Want To Take This Fall (takingthekids.com) — One of the most affordable fall adventures on this list is right in your backyard at Falling Waters State Park in Chipley, home to Florida’s tallest waterfall and scenic sinkhole trails. The guide also suggests other low-cost day trips across North Florida, from Torreya’s bluffs to Wakulla Springs and Blackwater River, all reachable with a modest budget and a free Saturday.
📸 Around Chipley
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Friends of the Library Meeting →
Washington County Library, 1444 W Jackson Ave, Chipley
12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
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Other local events
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Fall Book Fair
Kate M Smith Elem Chipley, FL 32428 -
Backyard Bouquets: Growing Flowers for Cutting →
UF/IFAS Extension Washington County, 1424 Jackson Avenue, Chipley -
Regenerative Grazing in the FL Panhandle →
Washington County Agricultural Center, 1424 Jackson Ave., Chipley -
Falling Waters Lions Club of Chipley →
Chipley FL
5:30 pm -
Special Council Meeting Final Millage & Budget Hearing →
City Hall - Council Chambers, 1442 JACKSON AVE, Chipley
5:05 pm -
Special Council Meeting →
City Hall - Council Chambers, 1442 JACKSON AVE, Chipley
5:15 pm -
City of Chipley Workshop →
Chipley FL
5:00 pm
Monday September 21
Tuesday September 22
Thursday September 24
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Thursday October 1
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Fall Book Fair
Kate M Smith Elem Chipley, FL 32428 -
Final Budget Hearing →
Commission Room at City Hall, 2659 Front Street, Cottondale
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Vernon Town Council Meeting →
Vernon City Hall, 2808 Yellow Jacket Dr, Vernon
7:00 pm -
2026 VHS JV Football versus NBH (JV) (Away)
Vernon HIgh Vernon, FL 32462
6:00 pm
Monday September 21
Thursday September 24
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- https://nextdoor.com/g/mw3p5b31u
Howdy neighbors! If you have a pet you can post a picture and introduce them to everyone. This way if they get lose/lost we know who they belong to… (Nextdoor Sunnyhills) - Missing dog near carter circle.
Let him out this morning to use the bathroom. Super sweet. Please help! If you see him please let me know. He never leaves the yard without us. (Nextdoor South Washington County)
- NHC HealthCare Columbia posted a job opening for Registered Nurse RN prn in Chipley. Apply here.
- Gannett Fleming, Inc. posted a job opening for Transportation Management Center (TMC) Operator in Chipley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chipley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bonifay
- Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo returns to Bonifay Oct. 1-3 (holmescounty.news)
Cottondale
- Friday Night Frenzy Preview Week 5: Florida Gators recruiting (gatorcountry.com)
Ok Chipley! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Night Moo-s (Thank you John S. for sending it in!)
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