ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Officials with Escambia County Public Schools are celebrating after some of their schools achieved a prestigious designation.

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According to a press release, Florida State Chancellor of Education Paul Burns announced which schools had achieved the designation of “Schools of Excellence” for the 2022-2023 school year.

Seven of the 783 Florida schools that received the designation were in Escambia County.

The following Escambia County schools were included:

• N.B. Cook Elementary School

• Cordova Park Elementary School

• A.K. Suter Elementary School

• Molino Park Elementary School

• Pensacola Beach Elementary School

• Brown Barge Middle School

• West Florida High School of Advanced Technology

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“We are excited to celebrate these schools’ outstanding success,” said ECPS Superintendent of Schools Keith Leonard.  “This recognition is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our staff, students, parents, and community stakeholders.

“Our district is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of our students, their families, and this community.”

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