The new Dune Lakes Elementary School, located at 6565 Hwy 98 East in Santa Rosa Beach will open August 2019 serving students in Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. To register, contact Julie Mason at 850-622-5013 ext 2155 or [email protected].
Submitted by Meredith Spence
Freeport High School finished first place in the FHSAA’s Academic Team Championship points total for 1A, thus making them STATE CHAMPIONS! The FHSAA Academic Team Champion recognition program honors teamwork not only in competition, but in the classroom as well. The program recognizes teams in each of the Association’s sanctioned and recognized sports, naming an Academic Team Champion in each classification. Congratulations to the entire faculty and staff and all of the dedicated student-athletes for earning this prestigious honor. Submitted by Patty Woodard
All 48 Digital Information Technology students earned CIW Internet Business Associate certification. That’s 100%!
The CIW Internet Business Associate industry certification prepares our middle school students for other advanced high school technology programs and foundational skills used in business. Shared by Wendy Carter
Congratulations to these ECMS students who achieved the 2018-2019 Presidential Fitness Award! Each of them maxed out in all five categories of the fitness challenge!!
Students at West DeFuniak have been reading all year long.!
We had a total of 414 students receive an AR shirt this year. We are so proud of their reading achievements. We know that when students read that they learn new vocabulary words, improve their comprehension skills, and they develop their imaginations. Way to go, students and keep reading this summer!!!!!! Submitted by Tammy Goodman
Congratulations to Walton High seniors Kaylee McBroom and Sarah Earley who signed their official commitments on May 17! Kaylee will be cheering at Troy University, while Sarah will be competing on Georgia Southwestern State University's cross country team. We are so proud of you, Kaylee and Sarah!
Congratulations to Brandon Phillips for signing his commitment letter to compete in track and field at Alabama State University in Montgomery, AL next year. Brandon was joined y his parents, Kevin and Shereen, and brother Chadwick.
We are proud of you Brandon! Submitted by Barbara Stratton
Students at WDE enjoyed a Safety and Career Fair today. Students learned about the fire department, the forestry division, Chelco, mosquito control, the health department, McGruff the Crime Dog from the Crime Prevention Unit, and the canine unit from the Walton County Sheriff's Department. What a fabulous opportunity for hands-on learning for our students! Submitted by Tammy Goodman
The Paxton family would like to recognize Clara Martin (6th grade) for placing second at the District Tropicana Speech competition last month. Way to go, Clara! Submitted by Kalli McMillan
