The 5^th graders at WDE showed their enthusiasm for the last Vocabulary Word Parade in which they will participate. Blaze D. said, “This is the best parade we’ve had, and it’s sad I won’t be in it next year.” Each student dressed to impress with his or her chosen, on grade level vocabulary word. Signs were created to show the word and definition. The students had a great time at their final parade.

Pictured left to right: International – Jackson Davis, Mechanical – Emma Rushing, Patriotic – Maddox Flynt, Nutritious – Kaylie Joyner, Enigmatic – Chastain Wurst, Polar – Maya Abbott, Future – Ellie Clemmons, Desert -  Dalton Lopez Galvez.  Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

The Freeport High School Manufacturing and Pre-engineering Academy students recently enjoyed industry visits to celebrate Manufacturing Month. The students were treated to tours at L3 Crestview Aerospace and American Elite Molding in Crestview. L3 is an industry leader in all areas of aircraft manufacture, aerostructures fabrication, and aircraft modification. American Elite Molding is America's leading manufacturer of nylon cable ties, producing over one million "zip ties" a day. Submitted by Ted Missildine, Instructor.

In support of National Unity Day and National Bullying Prevention Month, the Braves TV crew painted rocks and wrote kind messages on them.  They hid the rocks throughout the school on October 25.  Students that find a rock can give it to someone to brighten their day, keep it, or hide it for someone else to find.  Or they can return it to the LMC for a candy prize.  At WHS, we believe KINDNESS ROCKS! Submitted by Christy English.

South Walton High is Working Together Against Bullying - United for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion! #ECKunityday #unityday  Administration, Staff and Students wore orange on Wednesday, October 25, as they joined with Emerald Coast Kids (emeraldcoastkids.org) in "Color the Coast Orange" day!  The activitiy was part of a show of support for Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center's Unity Day 2017!