District News

The Walton High School AVID juniors and seniors recently visited the Troy University campus. Troy Ambassadors gave them a tour of the campus where they were able to experience a little of the college life. Later the students were able to attend the homecoming game against Georgia Southern. The plunging temperatures and stinging rain couldn’t dampen their spirits or their individual determination to enjoy this opportunity! Submitted by Christy English.

Alyssa Brown and Bradley Garrett. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

The Butler Elementary Chorus presented a Halloween themed concert to the public and to their peers at the school. The Chorus, under the direction of Rebecca Austin, were a big hit! Submitted by Tammy Smith.

VRB chorus

Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

WDE 2^nd grade students enjoyed participating in a “Genre Carnival” on Tuesday! Students began the day with Mrs. Tammy Goodman, WDE librarian, and learned about book genres through a character known as “Mr. Wiggles”. Students sorted books by genres through an interactive game. Second graders also enjoyed exploring library books and sorting them by genre. Throughout the day, students rotated classrooms while learning about different types of genres and earning special treats! Sharing lots of different kinds, or genres, of books with young readers exposes them to different words, different pictures, and whole new worlds.

submitted by Jessica Dawkins

Butler Elementary second graders have enjoyed learning about rocks. Shown are students from Mrs. Barnhill and Mrs. Shubert’s classes enjoying culminating activities marking the end of the unit. Submitted by Tammy Smith.

VRB Study Rocks

Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

Paxton Art teachers, Corinne Wilson and Samie Wright, have set up a school art show in the school media center in connection with the school Book Fair. As part of a Parent and Family Engagement night, parents were able to come to the book fair with their students, and see their wonderful artwork during the evening!

submitted by Keitha Bledsoe

Every month, Superintendent A. Russell Hughes shares a video message with updates on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District. The November video was taped at The Matrix, and features Candy Miller Nowling with a little about the mission and vision of The Matrix. Mr. Hughes shares important information about recent activities, and upcoming events during the month of November, 2017.

https://youtu.be/q7GTWczntVg

submitted by Keitha Bledsoe

The ladies of the 7^th Grade Team at ECMS brought smiles to their students’ faces on Halloween. The “Wizards of 7^th Grade” are a talented group of teachers that make learning fun for their students. Printed on the back of their shirts is the phrase, “The Pursuit of Excellence Continues”. Even while having fun, these teachers communicate high expectations to their students. ECMS is lucky to have these “Wizards of Knowledge” and would like to thank them for all they do for our students!!!

Pictured from L to R: Nancy Anderson, Nina Borthwick, Connie Morreale, Jeannine Abadie, Charlotte Hamer, Lisa Burns

submitted by Candy Bodie and Keitha Bledsoe

WHS AVID Juniors & Seniors Visit Troy University

November 2, 2017

Congratulations to the PHS Students of the Month

November 2, 2017

The Butler Elementary Chorus Presented a Halloween Themed Concert

November 2, 2017

The Whole Bobcat Family Came Out for PHS's Trick or Trunk

November 2, 2017

WDE 2nd Graders Experience Book "Genre Carnival"

November 2, 2017

Second Graders Study Rocks at VRB

November 2, 2017

PHS 2nd Graders Dissect Owl Pellets in Science Class

November 2, 2017

Paxton Book Fair/Art Show!

November 1, 2017

Superintendent A. Russell Hughes' Monthly Update for November 2017

November 1, 2017

ECMS "Wizards of 7th Grade" Make Learning Fun!

November 1, 2017