The Healthy Communities Okaloosa County Health Improvement Partnership (OCHIP) recognized the winners of the Pedestrian Safety Month Poster Contest during a special presentation by Superintendent Chambers at the November 9th, School Board meeting. The contest encouraged students to promote safe walking habits through creative artwork, with winners receiving a $100 gift card, certificates signed by local mayors, and the opportunity to have their posters displayed in government buildings throughout the community. Awards were presented in five categories: elementary school, middle school, high school, VPK, and the Committee's Choice Award.
The Committee's Choice Award was presented to Ms. Tincher's class at Silver Sands School (pictured above), with recognition provided by Chief Robert Bage of the Fort Walton Beach Police Department and Amanda Colwell, Assistant CHD Director for the Okaloosa County Health Department. The first-place school winners were also recognized:
Elementary School Winner: Nashla Loubriel (4th grade, Riverside Elementary School)
Middle School Winner: Gracelynn Walker (7th grade, Baker School)
High School Winner: Roxy Walden (10th grade, Choctawhatchee High School)
VPK Winner: Ms. Regina's Class, Crosspoint Academy, South Crestview
The event celebrated students' artistic talents while reinforcing the importance of pedestrian safety throughout Okaloosa County.