Paxton Recognizes Students of the Month!
November 29, 2017
Submitted by Kalli McMillan
WDE Announces 4th Grade Tropicana Speech Winners!
November 29, 2017
West DeFuniak Elementary held school-wide Tropicana Speech competition on Tuesday, November 28th. Fourth grade winners as pictured are, Chandler Shoaf, 1st place, Gracelyn Daniel, 2nd place, and Rhiannon Fountain, 3rd place. WDE is excited to have our 1st and 2nd place winners represent us at the District Tropicana Competition on December 14th.
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
ECMS Beta Club Stingrays Take on Orlando
November 28, 2017
Emerald Coast Middle School BETA Club Students attended the Florida Junior BETA Club Convention on November 27-28.
They returned from the State convention winning the following awards:
Visual Arts Sweepstakes--meaning most winners in the Visual Arts category
Lily Gibson - 1st in Sculpture
Dylan Speicher- 1st in Color Photography
Colton Farmer-1st in 6th grade Social Studies
Alyssa Sutton, Madeline Smith, Cameron Gray, Jenna Neslage-2nd in Quiz Bowl
Ava Razavi, Lauren Broussard, Sydney Rushing, Savannah Mansfield-2nd in Advertising Design
Rachel McCann-Pastels & Charcoal-3rd place.
Great job ECMS Beta Club!!!
Submitted by Angela Vance
ECMS Charitable Donations Bring Help
November 27, 2017
ECMS Student Council students worked hard at coordinating a school-wide canned goods drive during the weeks prior to Thanksgiving break. Students collected thousands of non-perishable food items benefiting the local organization, "Caring & Sharing". The generosity of Stingray students and families were sure to bring happy smiles to families of Walton County.
Submitted by Angela Vance
Congratulations to SWHS Science Fair Winners
November 18, 2017
Congratulations to PHS Student, Hailey Myddelton, for Placing 12th Overall/1st Public School Runner at the Cross Country State Championship
November 17, 2017
Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
Muffins with Mom at MHS
November 17, 2017
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
FHS Students Earn Industry Certifications in the Advanced Manufacturing Technology Program
November 17, 2017
The manufacturing and pre-engineering academy at Freeport High School gives students the opportunity to earn an industry certification while also earning 15 semester hours of college credit. These credits can be applied to post-secondary programs at four year universities or technical colleges like Walton County School District's Emerald Coast Technical College. Earning their CPT certification are pictured (left to right) Adan Bonilla (junior), Anthony Maugeri (senior), Brady Miller (junior) and Alex Kelley (junior). Submitted by Patty Woodard.
ECMS 6th Grade Tropicana Speech Competition
November 17, 2017
ECMS held its 6th Grade Tropicana Speech Competition on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The winner from each language arts class competed to be the overall 6th grade winner. All of the competitors did an amazing job, and the judges had a tough time choosing the top three. We are proud of all of our students for participating and would like to send a special congratulations to our grade level winners as well as a huge thank you to our fabulous 6th Grade Language Arts Teachers, Mrs. Leslie MacPike and Mrs. Christine Solomon for doing such a wonderful job preparing our students for success each and every day!
The first and second place winners will compete at the District Competition on December 14th.
6th Grade Overall Winners (L to R)
Auburn Hamer (2nd Place), Maya Sien (1st Place), Jaiden Morris (3rd Place)
Class Winners Group Picture:
Back Row (L to R): Natalie Mitchell, Auburn Hamer, Maya Sien, Jaiden Morris, Sami Thompson
Front Row (L to R): Kamryn Cooper, Josie Abicca, Cassidy Cabe, Tyler Johnson
Submitted by Candie Bodie.
VRB Student Council Car Wash
November 17, 2017
Rub-a-dub-dub, these cars got a scrub! The Butler Elementary Student Council recently held a carwash to raise funds for the school. Each year the Council purchases items for the school. Some of the most recent purchases of the group include picnic tables, flags, and signage for the campus. Submitted by Tammy Smith.