PECS kids take aim at archery Education by Aaron Tommie - March 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — Middle school boys at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School experienced the ancient sport of archery in early February through a virtual tournament held at the Brighton gymnasium. They joined thousands of students from schools throughout the world who compete in archery tournaments conducted by National Archery in the Schools Program
PECS kids celebrate literacy, win statewide service project Education by Beverly Bidney - February 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — Books came to life with contests, costumes and imaginations Jan. 25-29 when Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School embraced Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida, sponsored by the Florida Department of Education. With the theme "Literacy Changes Our World," the 8th annual event promoted literacy throughout the state while encouraging students to continue
FIU, Tribe enter partnership Education by Eileen Soler - February 29, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — Big plans are in the works to put teens on a fast path to college degrees at Florida International University. "This will allow our kids to take college courses without going into towns 30 or more minutes away. They can go to college on the reservation," said O’Hara
Teen photographer Akira Billie wins gold Education by Beverly Bidney - February 29, 2016 DAVIE — A triptych of images titled "Cozy" won Akira Billie a Gold Key in photography, the highest award in the 2016 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards. A celebration of all the winning teen artists in Broward County was held Feb. 12 at the Young At Art Museum in Davie. The
Living the ACD experience: Words help keep dreams alive Education by Aaron Tommie - February 29, 2016 Words are powerful. Although I majored in communications, my heart was always in English. I loved writing ever since I was a little kid. The power of words fascinated me. When I attended the Brooklyn New School in New York City, I wrote a small book and even illustrated it. It’s
Teens explore federal, tribal relations in Washington, D.C. Education by Eileen Soler - February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 WASHINGTON — A recent weeklong visit to Washington, D.C. gave four Seminole Tribe teens a hands-on view of the federal government’s inner workings as it relates to Native sovereign nations. The high school students and kids from 16 other Tribes that included the Coushatta Tribe of Louisiana, the Mohegan Tribe of
Hip-hop artist, champion dancer bring success stories to PECS Education by Aaron Tommie - February 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — The Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School community convened in the school cafeteria Feb. 12 to hear Apsaalooke (Crow) Nation hip-hop artist Supaman and jingle dress dancer Acosia Red Elk share messages of positivity and hope. For nearly two hours, the guests spoke about overcoming insecurities and unhappiness. Supaman broke the
PECS spelling bee is F-U-N Education by Beverly Bidney - February 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — First- through eighth-grade students at Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School fought butterflies in their tummies, stood tall and strove to spell words correctly at the school’s eighth annual spelling bee Feb. 10. The students knew there would be only one winner, so strategies such as asking for definitions or usages
Ahfachkee awards awesome student achievements Education by Eileen Soler - February 29, 2016 BIG CYPRESS — Ahfachkee School honored its academic superstars Jan. 27 during the first semester awards ceremony at the Herman L. Osceola Gymnasium in Big Cypress. Among the awards were Ahfachkee School’s top elementary, middle and high school GPA earners: Mikiyele Cypress (middle school), Sarah Robbins (elementary school), Eden Jumper
Pemayetv Emahakv hits court for heart disease fundraiser Education by Aaron Tommie - February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 BRIGHTON — Marking February’s American Heart Month, Pemayetv Emahakv Charter School middle school students participated in the Hoops for Heart program Feb. 5 to help raise awareness about heart disease and stroke. Sponsored by SHAPE (Society of Health and Physical Educators) America and the American Heart Association, Hoops for Heart originated