Nine Bay District VPK programs recognized for top performance

BAY COUNTY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP)— Nine Bay District Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) programs were recognized by the Early Learning Coalition for their top-tier performance.

The programs scored in the highest categories, ranking “above expectations” and “excellent.” The rankings are based on the quality of the program, student achievement, and the instruction and learning.

At the Bay District School Board meeting, teachers were recognized and received awards.

“We definitely believe that those young ones have a big part of education. So, we just want to make sure that today we get the opportunity to honor the educators and schools where those young children get to thrive,” said Lindsay Holmes, Education Services Director at the Early Learning Coalition of Northwest Florida.

Bay District Schools continues to invest in early learning and expand VPK opportunities across the community.

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