District News

The office at Walton High School looks like a Winter Wonderland, thanks to the creativity of Linda Daniel, main office secretary. Twinkling lights, an extensive Christmas Village that covers the full length of one entire wall, a cozy fireplace, Holiday music, and a beautifully decorated tree help to "make the season bright!" Ms. Daniel spent many hours decorating the area from her personal collection, with the help of students who created beautiful snowflakes during a "Snowflake Contest" she organized, and former Walton High School student, Kyle Doggett.

Winners of the contest were:

1st place - Dale Brown
2nd place - Abigail Lara
3rd place - Katie Duncan
Honorary - Raegan Clardy (for turning in the most snowflakes)

What a beautiful way to usher in the holiday season! All that's missing is a cup of hot chocolate!!

Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe

Congratulations to the following students for completing a rigorous program on food safety, which was developed by leaders in the food service industry. They were awarded the Certified Food Safety Manager certificate after passing the exam.

- Paige Brannon, Chris Jones, Sierra Gillis, Samantha Eckert
- Joel Green, Trevor Johnson, Madison Russell, Desiree Rohn
- Deanne Barron, Jasmine Gomillion, Cierra Alford, Jewels Campbell, James Reed-Miller, Brittney Huntsinger

Submitted by Christy English.

AVID students at Freeport Middle School learned about the importance of bees on the environment, how bees create honey, and life in a bee hive. Melissa Register, from Register Family Bee Farm, was the guest speaker for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade AVID classes. She brought protective gear, honey, candles, close up photos, and an actual live bee hive to the students. AVID students are always preparing for their careers in one way or another. Submitted by Kendra Peloquin.

Fifth Grade:
1st Place: Addison Lovett
2nd Place: Gracie St. Onge
3rd Place: Nevaeh Garcia

Sixth Grade:
1st Place: Estefania Gama
2nd Place: Trinity Gilbert
3rd Place: Beckham Tripp

The first and second place winners from each grade level will be competing at Freeport High School on Thursday, December 14th for the district title. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.

FMS Tropicana

From left to right:

5^th Grade: Levi Elmore (3^rd place), Trinity Collins (2^nd place), Emery Hagan (1^st place); 4^th Grade: Noah Hicks (1^st place), Reese Cousins (2^nd place), Foster Stephenson (3^rd place)

Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.

On November 28, the United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties took the day to acknowledge donors, advocates and volunteers who have been instrumental in helping the agency reach it's fundraising goals. Brianne Gregor was nominated to be visited by their "Prize Patrol" in appreciation for her work as a Loaned Executive during the 2017 Campaign.

Cindy Holmes, Resource Development Director of the local agency, shared that Brianne was "hands down one of the best loaned executives this year!"

Walton County School District congratulates Brianne Gregor for her selfless contribution, and epic accomplishment, and thanks Mossy Head School principal, Ronita Hinote, for her willingness to allow Brianne the time to work with United Way!

Second grade students at West DeFuniak Elementary enjoyed learning about Native Americans from Ms. Sylvia Glover. Ms. Glover is from Westville, Florida. She collects Native American artifacts such as arrowheads, pottery, deerskin blankets, and other various tools from this era. She explained to the students how the items were used by the Native Americans in everyday life. Students enjoyed holding and observing the artifacts.

Submitted by Jessica Dawkins

Pictured are:

1st Place-Niamh Barthel
2nd Place-Pierce Williams
3rd Place-Beck Williams
Congratulations to these students!

submitted by Nancy Currie

WHS recently announced November's Students of the Month and Employee of the Month:

9th grade - Atterol Walters
10th grade - Deanne Barton
11th grade - Destiny Gomillion
12th grade - Ellie Johnson & Correne Knoll

Employee - Isaac Jackson

Congratulations, Braves!

submitted by Christy English

Maude Saunders is proud to announce the winners of our annual public speaking contest. In 4^th grade, winners were Braeli Baker (1^st place), Cailyn Dickey (2^nd place) and Parker Caldwell (3^rd place).

In fifth grade, winners were Sara Ryann Avant (3^rd place), Hunter Weimorts (2^nd place), and Sophia Parker (1^st place). The first and second place winners will compete at the District Competition on December 14^th.

Submitted by Krissy Spence

Walton High School Welcomes the Holiday Season!

December 3, 2017

WHS Culinary Arts Students Pass Industry Certification Exam

December 1, 2017

FMS AVID Students Learn the Importance of Bees on the Environment

December 1, 2017

Congratulations to Freeport Middle School’s Tropicana Speech Contest Participants and Winners

December 1, 2017

MHS Tropicana Speech Winners

December 1, 2017

Mossy Head Teacher Visited by United Way "Prize Patrol!"

November 30, 2017

2nd Graders at WDE Study Native American Artifacts

November 30, 2017

FES Announces 4th Grade Tropicana Winners!

November 30, 2017

WHS Announces Students and Employee of the Month for November!

November 30, 2017

Maude Saunders 4-H/Tropicana Public Speaking Contest Winners

November 30, 2017