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🌱 Could Ensley school zones change in Escambia’s new ‘right-sizing’ push?

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Hello Ensley! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Could Ensley school zones change in Escambia's new 'right-sizing' push?
  • Is your child's Escambia school on the free meals list?

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Thursday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 90 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• School Closures, Rezoning On The Table As Escambia School District Begins 'Right-Sizing' Process (northescambia.com) — Ensley families could see school zones or even nearby campuses change as Escambia County Public Schools begins a 'right-sizing' process that may include rezoning and possible closures. A special advisory committee will meet starting September 24 to craft recommendations, with district leaders promising town halls in each board district so residents can hear plans and share feedback before decisions take effect next fiscal year.
   

• Reminder: Kids Get Free Breakfast And Lunch At 44 Escambia County Schools (northescambia.com) — Families in Ensley should know that students at Ensley Elementary qualify for free breakfast and lunch this school year through a federal program, with no application required. The same benefit applies at dozens of other Escambia County schools, while a smaller group of campuses still requires meal applications or payment, which parents can manage online to avoid account deficits.
   

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