Education

The following students from Florida Institute of Technology who were named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester, which ended in December, are:

Joseph Moos, of Bronson, a Business Administration major.

Brice Peters, of Inglis, a Chemical Engineering major.

To be included on the Dean’s List, a student must complete 12 or more graded credits in a semester with a semester grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.4.

The Levy County Schools Foundation (LCSF) will be hosting its annual Superintendent’s Gala on Saturday, Feb. 7.

The event, which includes dinner and musical entertainment, will take place at 6 p.m. at Chiefland Elementary.

The Gala is the premier fund-raiser for the Levy County Schools Foundation, a not-for-profit organization established in 1989 to support Levy County schools. The event has become a Levy County tradition, providing an opportunity for members of the business community, civic leaders, and local residents to gather in support of local education.

Upcoming Activities, Events and Other School Information

All Schools:

Dec. 20-Jan. 5 Christmas and New Year’s Holiday

Jan. 6-Students Return

Chiefland Elementary School: 493-6040

Now through Jan. 16- preorder CES Yearbooks on sale for $17 each

Send in “Box Tops for Education” and check for expired dates.

Chiefland Middle School: 493-6025

Dec. 15-CMS Basketball G/B vs Trenton 4/5 p.m. AWAY

Jan. 8-CMS Basketball G/B vs Lake Butler @ 5/6:30 p.m. AWAY

From new science standards and deep budget cuts to teacher awards and a new Superintendent, education in Levy County experienced many newsworthy occasions in 2008. The following are highlights from this year’s important headlines.

January:

Superintendent Cliff Norris announces he will not run for re-election, opting instead for retirement.