At a faculty meeting in the PECS gymnasium Aug. 2, a banner showcasing the schools “A” grade in the statewide assessment was unveiled. (Courtesy PECS) The Seminole Tribe’s Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School (PECS) on the Brighton Reservation recently celebrated an accomplishment Aug. 2, adding to an impressive list of kudos. Principal Tracy

The Florida Indian Youth Program took place in July. From left to right are Ezekiel Hill, Nikko Burgess, Lavin Billie, Iziah Billie, Carlise Bermudez, Kajir “Kai” Harriott, Tahnia Billie, Billie Cypress, Luxie Billie and Brianne Oglin. (Courtesy photo) A group of nine tribal youth attended the Florida Indian Youth Program (FIYP)

David Blackard was the former director of the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and most recently the Education Department’s library program supervisor. Here, he stands next to one of the summer reading program displays in the Hollywood library in 2019. (Photo Damon Scott) Colleagues of longtime Seminole Tribe employee David M. Blackard say he

Seminole Fire Rescue leads a convoy for the Big Cypress Reservation’s parade to honor its 2022 graduates July 25. (Photo Beverly Bidney) BIG CYPRESS — Big Cypress graduates paraded in a tram and other vehicles on the reservation’s Josie Billie Highway July 25 to celebrate their accomplishments. At the end of the

Neil Baxley, right, directed his kids from booth to booth. (Photo Damon Scott) HOLLYWOOD – The Hollywood Reservation community marked the start of students soon returning to classrooms from summer break with a “Back to School Bash” at the Seminole Estates Aug. 9. The Hollywood Council Office sponsored the event. Students and parents