District News

Freeport Middle School Receives Grant from the St. Joe Community Foundation for STEM Program!

February 12, 2018

Freeport Middle School recently received a grant from the St. Joe Community Foundation for $10,700. This grant will be used to purchase the resources necessary to start an afterschool STEM program in hopes of maintaining students’ enthusiasm for science throughout their middle school career and beyond. The resources will also be used to create hands-on classroom lab experiences for science classrooms. A big thank you to Ms. Brianna Leavins for writing the grant and a huge thank you as well to the St. Joe Community Foundation for providing the opportunity and the grant! Pictured left to right:  Janet Piepul, St. JoE Executive Director, Brianna Leavins, FMS Interventionist/Instructional Coach.  

Submitted by Sharie Smith

Mossy Head Students Learn about Skin Layers

February 12, 2018

Mrs. Moore's 5th Grade class at Mossy Head learned about the different layers of skin and how important skin is to the human body. Students used pudding, Oreo crumbs and Twizzlers to replicate the layers of skin, hair and blood vessels.

       

Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither

FHS Band Students attend University of South Carolina Band Clinic!

February 12, 2018


Congratulations to these Freeport High School Band students attending the 2018 University of South Carolina Band Clinic and Conductors Symposium on February 11, 2018!

(Left to right) Ashlynn Fannin (trombone); Ethan Carlock (flute); Larry Wheeler (tuba); Dylan Estess (euphonium)

Submitted by Michael Miller

Walton High School Winterguard and Indoor Percussion Receive Honors

February 12, 2018

The Walton High School Band Winterguard placed 1st in the Scholastic A Guard category at Tate High School on February 3rd at the Tate HS Indoor Guard and Percussion Showcase. 

Indoor Percussion placed 5th in Scholastic A Percussion.

The picture is of the Indoor Percussion.  You can view the Winterguard performance at: https://youtu.be/aPTRmDE_rWc

Congratulations to both of these fine ensembles and their instructors!  

Submitted by Chad Robbins

Spanish Club Performs Latin Dances at Paxton Homecoming!

February 12, 2018

As a special treat at the PHS Homecoming Pep Rally, the Spanish Club (lead by their sponsor: Micah Trinidad) performed a medley of Latin dances for the entire student body. The performance included dance styles like Bachata, Merengue, and Salsa. Great job, Spanish Club!

Submitted by Kalli McMillan

Paxton Ladycats are District Champs!

February 12, 2018

After their victory against the Ponce de Leon Pirates this past Saturday, the Paxton Ladycats have been named district champs. Way to go, Ladycats! Your fellow Paxtonians are so proud!

Submitted by Kalli McMillan

Supt Hughes Participates in Faculty/Student Free Throw at Paxton Homecoming!

February 12, 2018

During Paxton's Homecoming festivities, there is an annual Faculty/Student Free Throw Competition. The students are allowed to call out the competition of their choice. This year, Noah Brown, a senior student, stepped up to call out his competition. Noah pointed his finger at a person at the front of the gym as the announcer said, "Mr. Hughes!" Mr. Hughes put forth a valiant effort and showed off some EPIC shooting skills. 
submitted by Kalli McMillan

VRB Holds CandyCrush Math Night

February 9, 2018

Van R.  Butler students and their families enjoyed a “sweet “ evening of math related activities at #candycrush math night. What a treat! Submitted by Tammy Smith.

FHS Student Signs with University of Southern Mississippi

February 8, 2018

Freeport High School’s Shannon ‘Junior’ Carswell recently signed a full-ride football scholarship with the University of Southern Mississippi. Shannon is the only football player who signed a Division 1 FBS scholarship from Walton County this year. Congratulations Shannon!

Submitted by Patty Woodard.

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