District News

Summer BreakSpot Information Announced!

May 24, 2018

As schools begin to close, many families are left wondering how they will feed their children during the summer months. The Summer BreakSpot has locations in Walton County School District to provide free meals to kids under 18 all summer long.

Our two main Open sites will be Freeport Elementary & Walton High School. No registration needed. Just show up and receive a free lunch and snack.

 Lunchtimes are 10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Afternoon Snack 12:00pm – 1:30

     

  

Submitted by Robert Martin, Food and Nutrition Program Administrator

Van R Butler Field Day Events!

May 23, 2018

Field day events at Butler Elementary were a huge success this year. Each grade level had their own special day to engage in some friendly competition and have a great time! Thanks to the Butler PE Department for your hard work planning and managing the fun!

Submitted by Tammy Smith

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WMS Special Honor Roll Students Dine at Bogey’s

May 22, 2018

Walton Middle School Principal Jason Campbell and Assistant Principal Scott Hulion honored three outstanding eighth grade students for their exemplary work in middle school—all A’s all three years.  Students Noel Dahl, Billie Hall, and McCaid Paul were treated to lunch during the school day at a restaurant of their choice.  The students chose Bogey’s, taking full advantage of their delicious menu.  WMS will surely miss these three hardworking students and wishes them the best in all their future endeavors.  Submitted by Kristen Nelson.

WMS Sixth Graders Use Science Knowledge to Cook S'mores

May 22, 2018

After studying heat transfer, conduction, convection, and radiation, Ms. Lisa Johnson's and Ms. Pam Rushing's sixth grade science students built and tested solar ovens.  Students used pizza boxes, plastic wrap, and aluminum foil to construct ovens that use the sun's radiation to cook s'mores.  The s'mores were cooked to perfection and students enjoyed seeing heat transfer in action.  Submitted by Kristen Nelson.

WMS smores

WMS Smores

WMS smores

Paxton Students Attend Special Olympics

May 22, 2018

Some of Paxton's students enjoyed a nice day attending and participating in the local Special Olympics events. Way to go, Bobcats!

Submitted by Kalli McMillan

Paxton 8th Graders Recreate European Landmarks

May 22, 2018

As 8th graders in Mrs. Watson's World Geography class review famous European landmarks, students had the opportunity to use their creative skills to create their own models of landmarks such as the Colosseum, Tower Bridge, Tower of Pisa, Stonehenge, etc. 

Submitted by Kalli McMillan

MHS Welcomes Back Graduating Seniors from WHS

May 21, 2018

MHS was happy to welcome back former students who are graduating from WHS this year. Students lined the halls as the returning seniors walked through the school. We were so excited these students wanted to come "home" and show us what they have accomplished.

Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither

       

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