ECTC's EPIC3 Escape Room!!
August 8, 2019
Emerald Coast Technical College created an EPIC3 Escape Room to improve culture and promote teamwork and communication. Four of the five teams escaped the room! Submitted by Leslie Harrison
Busy First Week Back at Walton High School!
August 8, 2019
This week has been extremely busy at Walton High School! The faculty and staff have participated in a variety of collaborative professional development activities to ensure they are focused on their mission, which is to "provide the highest quality educational experiences" to their students. Staff members are excited to welcome back their students when we start this EPIC3 year on August 12! Submitted by Christy English
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes welcomes our students, families, and teachers to an EPIC3 school year in his August Video Update!
We are excited to be an A+ School District!
7th in the state in school grades with 9 out of the 22 assessed areas in the top 10!!!
5th Grade Reading = 9th in the state
7th Grade Reading = 2nd in the state
9th Grade Reading = 6th in the state
8th Grade Math = 9th in the state
Geometry = 2nd in the state
Algebra 1 = 7th in the state
Biology = 6th in the state
8th Grade Science = 8th in the state
Civics = 4th in the state
Paxton Recognizes Student Receiving a “5” on AP exam!
August 7, 2019
Paxton High School faculty is excited to congratulate Skye Ramsey who scored a "5" on her AP exam. Watch for these signs in your community! We are sure to see more!!
Submitted by Rebecca Stuart
WCSD Welcomes our Teachers Back in EPIC3 Fashion!
August 7, 2019
WCSD kicked off the 2019-2020 school year all across the district in EPIC3 fashion with Superintendent A. Russell Hughes’ theme of “No Breaks, Holding Fast, and Staying Strong”, “EPIC3: Curriculum, Character and Culture” on Monday and Tuesday, August 5 and 6. Teachers and dministrators worked together in special training sessions, listening to inspiring guest speakers, and making plans for an exceptional new school year!
Schools in the DeFuniak area met together in a collaborative event at Walton High School with guest speakers and professional development. ECTC staff helped around 40 teachers learn how to save lives with CPR. Several schools welcomed their staff back on the "Red Carpet" Hollywood style! Freeport Elementary welcomed Kim Bearden, co-founder of the Ron Clark Academy to help them "Rock the House." South Walton High School faculty, Administration and staff were welcomed back Hawaiian style with a big Aloha! Van R. Butler welcomed teachers and staff back with a "Toy Story" theme!
All the schools went above and beyond to set the stage for an EPIC school year with motivated teachers who plan with intentionality and strategically, with "No Breaks - Holding Tight" to continued student improvement!
MHS Faculty and Staff Meet at Mossy Head Community Center!
August 6, 2019
MHS teachers and staff met at the Mossy Head Community Center (the original Mossy Head School) on their first day back for the 2019-2020 school year. Everyone is proud of the accomplishments achieved last school year and looking forward to an EPIC 2019-2020 school year! Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
New Teacher Orientation!
August 6, 2019
The CHAT Training Room was packed with newly-hired teachers and overflowing with excitement on August 2, 2019. The Human Resources Department welcomed the newest members of Walton County School District’s Instructional Staff for the Instructional Pre-Employment Orientation. Dr. Jennifer Hawthorne, Deputy Superintendent, and Sonya Alford, Human Resources Director, delivered words of inspiration, encouragement, wisdom and high expectations to the talented group. We are excited to welcome each of them to our dynamic team and are looking forward to an EPIC3 2019-20 school year!
Submitted by Candy Bodie
Paxton Teachers BRING THEIR BEST to Teacher Work Week!
August 6, 2019
As the teachers at Paxton began their first week back at school, they were greeted like movie stars. They were given a delicious breakfast prepared by the lunch room staff and walked the red carpet to the auditoium, where they began their day with an introduction to Principal Brent Jones and a message from Superintendent Hughes. Mr. Jones introduced the faculty and staff to the theme for the new year: "Bring our Best!" The Paxton family is looking forward to another EPIC year. Submitted by Kalli McMillan
Back to School Splash Bash: EPIC Success!!
July 30, 2019
What an EPIC "Back to School Splash Bash" hosted by the Walton County Sheriff's Office in collaboration with the Walton County School District on Saturday, July 27 at the Wee Care Park! Over 370 backpacks were distributed, and the WCSO, the WCSD, and all the children and families had an fun day of interacting, collaborating and making connections! Special Thanks to the Walton County Scheriff's Office, and to all who came out to help make the day an EPIC Success!