12/05/2025
Final Score: Fort White 32 Port St. Joe 29
Congratulations to our Port Saint Joe Sharks on an absolutely tremendous season. We are so proud of you. You left everything on that field, fought until the final whistle, and represented our community with heart, grit, and class.
Hold your heads high, boys there’s nothing to hang them down about. You gave us one incredible season to remember.
Go Sharks! 🦈💜💛
12/05/2025
🔥 IT’S OFFICIAL, SHARK NATION! 🔥
Your Port St. Joe Varsity Sharks are heading to the Florida Invitational Tournament STATE CHAMPIONSHIP GAME! 🏆💜💛
This team has fought, battled, and clawed their way to the top and now it’s Port St. Joe vs. Fort White for ALL the glory.
🎙️ Tune in LIVE on 106.5 FM Oyster Radio at 1 PM Eastern with Daniel Raffield and Reese Antley bringing the heat from the booth!
The town’s behind you. The tradition’s behind you. The heart, the grit, the purple & gold ALL BEHIND YOU.
🦈 GO SHARKS!
This one is for the whole community let’s finish the job! 💥🏈💥
09/08/2024
CHANCE GAINER: Celebration of Life
MONDAY
Monday will be a day for us (Port St. Joe High School in particular) to internalize and reflect on the life of Chance Gainer. Grief Counselors and Teachers will be onsite and prepared to support students and staff throughout the day/week.
Chance Gainer’s mother and aunts have been part of the school food service professionals operating the Port St. Joe Elementary Lunchroom for many years. Hungry Howie’s has donated pizzas for the Port St. Joe Elementary School’s lunch for Monday. (This will allow the family staff members time to grieve together.) The Port St. Joe Elementary PTO will be on site to serve the pizzas.
TUESDAY
All Gulf District Schools will be closed for students Tuesday. Teachers and staff will report as scheduled.
Port St. Joe High School is planning an open luncheon for the Shark Football teammates of Chance Gainer. Initial plans were to include Liberty County and Blountstown football teams to come together for a time of support and healing. However, because of the tremendous show of love and support from other area schools we have expanded this special event to welcome other area varsity football teams and coaches.
This multi-team camaraderie and luncheon will take place Tuesday at the Port St. Joe High School Commons Area and Gymnasium from approximately 10:00 A. M. (ET) to 1:00 PM (ET).
Lunch will be prepared and provided by Hunt’s Restaurant for all student athletes and coaches in attendance.
WEDNESDAY - THURSDAY
School will resume its regular schedule Wednesday – Friday.
Grief Counselors and Staff will be available as necessary for any student or staff member needing support.
FRIDAY
The home football game between Port St. Joe and Blountstown scheduled for Friday night has been postponed until a later date. (TBA)
SATURDAY
Final plans for Chance’s Celebration of Life have not been confirmed yet. However, the Gainer Family has reached out to request the use of the Port St. Joe High School Gymnasium for the Celebration, and we are honored to accommodate the family. Again, plans are tentative at this point, but for planning purposes, the family is looking to have the Celebration this coming weekend.
QUESTIONS: Please contact the following:
Gulf County Schools’ Superintendent
Jim Norton (850-227-5883)
Superintendent Norton’s Executive Assistant
Mary Lou Cumbie (850-227-4625)
Port St. Joe High School Principal
Sissy Godwin (850) 227-4161
Asst. Superintendent of Schools
Josh Dailey (850) 340-3008
Gulf County Athletic Director
Bobby Johns (850) 247-9685
MEDIA OUTLETS ARE INVITED TO ATTEND TUESDAY’S LUNCHEON
https://gulfcoschools.com/chance-gainer-celebration-of-life/
08/16/2024
I have to admit when i first saw this picture on the news, I was a little upset they didn’t place me in the picture in my suit and tie, but now I have to absolutely admit, I’m not a suit and tie guy.
I’m a guy that wears hats, sunglasses, usually a T-shirt, and doesn’t mind getting in the middle of things. Hard work and dedication has always been who I am. It’s how I was raised and how many of yall were raised.
I humbly ask for your vote on over before August 20. I’m
ready!!