This year, Maude Saunders fourth and fifth grade students were active participants in student-led conferences with parents. Research shows that children take more responsibility for their learning when they are not only present for conferences, but in charge of explaining their progress, reflecting on accomplishments, and setting short and long-term goals.
Submitted by Krisy Chandler Spence
Third graders from Mrs. Cook's and Mrs. Kelly's classes at MHS were rewarded for their hard work during the FSA ELA. After each day of testing students were able to participate in a Mystery Motivator as a reward for their hard work and perseverance. One Mystery Motivator this year was getting to create artwork in their teacher's parking spot! Submitted by Allie Lee Blanton.
Mrs. Lawrence’s first grade class at Mossy Head School received rewards for making gains on their STAR reading test.
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
In order to give Paxton's AVID students a better look at college life, students were taken on an amazing tour of Valdosta State University. They learned about programs offered, class size, and they even got to visit a dorm. Submitted by Kalli McMilllan.
Over 100 WHS students recently earned their Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This rigorous course is designed to help students achieve mastery in the use of Microsoft software applications, which will allow them to earn an internationally-recognized certification that will broaden post-secondary and employment opportunities.
Way to go, Braves!
Submitted by Christy English
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| Adams, Jenna Leigh | Evans, Avery Capri | Lee, Cameron | Sinclair, Jordan |
| Alden, Mason | Farrow, Stephanie Michelle | Lindsey, Davian Alexander | Singletary, Taylor |
| Anderson, Haley | Fields, Bryan Rayford | Liu, Amy | Siples, Jayda |
| Anderson, Jesse Ray | Freeman, Kazeri Davon | Lopez Galaviz, Vayoleth | Slaugther, Keonte |
| Arke, Allie | Gillert, Katelyn | Mallory, Shantrese | Slay, Treasure |
| Arnold, Holden Edward | Glass, Zachary Gavin | McGovern, Macy | Spradlin, Seth |
| Bailie, Xavier Brayden | Guerra Avalos, Estefani Eliset | McKee, Ethan | Standland, Spencer Ean |
| Baker, JB | Harrison, Mahalia Nicole | Medrano Reyes, Karina | Tepetate, Emily Renteria |
| Bearden, Matthew | Heady, Jared | Miller, Markissa | Thacker, Logan |
| Benitez, Noe | Hernandez, Jose | Mitchell, Emma | Trammell, Icecess Seara |
| Bentley, Sabreena Deloras | Herndon, Kale Anthony | Moore, Alexander David | VanSkyhawk, Matthew |
| Burgess, Tyler Evan | Hetrick, Howard Melvin | Moore, Nathan Aaron | Vo, Elrod |
| Campbell, Jakobe | Hilbrant, Mackenzie | Morse, Tyler | Walters, Atterol Michelle |
| Campbell, Kaelyn | Hill, Tyauna Jenae | Norris, John Mason | Ware, Kadarin |
| Carroll, Emily | Holden, Gavin | Owen, Megan Marie | Warren, Cody |
| Carroll, Skylar | Howland, Matthew | Pena, Juan | Warren, Romeo Jesiah |
| Clark, Jordan | Huff, William Alexander | Perez, Karla | Weddermann, Stefan |
| Clark, Juli | Hunter, Steven | Phillips, Madison | Weeks, Abigail |
| Cordle, Chayenne | Infinger, Abbie | Pineda, Austin | White, Shimaya |
| Crane, Kacie Lynn | Janisch, Samantha | Price, Clayton | Whitehead, Chiarra |
| Cruz, Leslie | Johnson, Kiley | Reeves, Preston | Whitehurst, Dalton Blake |
| Curry, Auntanna | Karle, Ryan Michael | Rogers, Meghan | Wilder, Chloe |
| Dawson, Victoria Rene | Kelly, Michael | Roman, Eben Riley | Willis, Caleb Matthew |
| De le Rosa, Michelle | Kendrick, Amber Lynn | Rust, Christian Daniel | Wilmoth, Joshua Christian |
| Devlin, Brett | Kent, Gretchen | Sarriera, Nathan | Wright, Ethan |
| Dickerson, Marti Lynette | Key, Lexie | Schottroff, Abbie Gayle | Young, Kylah |
| Dockery, Aiden Allen | Laird, Mason | Scott, Devon Allen | |
| Drake, Kaitlyn | Lankton, Joshua Dylan | Seigler, Anna Marie |
The Marvel of Flight Fly In & Expo is held each spring at the DeFuniak Springs Airport. This is a 2 day event that hosts unique aircrafts and real-world pilots. WDE students watched presentations about each plane, climbed aboard a restored WWII helicopter, and got to see these remarkable planes fly in an airshow during the trip. The goal of Marvel of Flight is to inspire future aviators through fun and educating experiences. Students not only gained knowledge of each individual aircraft, they were also presented with the science behind flight. The learning experiences complimented our science unit on force and motion. WDE students had a great day exploring the Marvel of Flight!
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
Cameron Strange has a pilot's helmet fastened as he sits in a restored helicopter.
In order to practice working on measures of variations, students in Mrs. Kim Davenport's math class creating equations on poster boards to give them a new view of their class work.
Submitted by Kalli McMillan
Bay Elementary would like to congratulate Evan Musick and Elsie Bartlum for being selected to represent our school at the Kiwanis Club meeting on April 18. Both students were chosen by their teacher, Ms. Tonya Tidwell to be recognized for the Student of the Month Citizenship Award. Evan and Elsie will be honored along with other Walton County students at the at the Coastal Branch Library in Santa Rosa Beach.
Submitted by Cindy Stewart
Bay Elementary School’s Student Council took on the production of this year’s yearbook!
Submitted by Meredith Spence
