Nonie's Ark visits WMS Camp Warrior
June 21, 2017
Students at Camp Warrior at Walton Middle School learned about animals during a hands-on presentation from Nonie's Ark. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
Engineering Recycled Race Cars
June 21, 2017
Students attending the Summer Bridge Program at MSE are engineering recycled race cars. Students worked together to construct an off-road track where the final race will take place. Submitted by Brianna Leavins.
BES Instructor, Mr. Brandin Shost, Teaches English in Thailand While Bringing Thailand to His Students
June 21, 2017
Mr. Brandin Shost’s Gifted Class took a virtual tour of the Thai Royal Palace recently during a one hour broadcast via Skype. Mr. Shost is in Thailand teaching English for three weeks. While there he is also giving his students at BES an up close and personal tour of Thailand, despite the 12 hour time difference. While online students learned about cultural differences, architectural design, traditions and most of all the high regard this country holds for it’s monarchy. Thank you Mr. Shost for making learning exciting! We are lucky to have you! Submitted by Cindy Stewart.
Camp Warrior at Walton Middle School This Summer
June 21, 2017
WMS students have been having a blast at Camp Warrior this summer. At the summer bridge camp, students rotate between teacher led stations, participating in dynamic STEM projects, fun literacy activities, AVID skills and strategies, and interactive local and state history lessons. Students who are attending have been having fun AND learning! Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
FHS Bulldogs Football Team 7 on 7 Beach Champions
June 20, 2017
Freeport High School defeated Arnold High School for the 7 on 7 Beach Championship, while also defeating Bay, Rutherford, Graceville and Brookwood (GA) during the tournament. Go Bulldogs! Submitted by Patty Woodard.
Supt. Hughes is Guest Speaker at Summer Conference
June 20, 2017
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes was recently selected as a guest speaker for the Florida School Board Association and Florida Association of District School Superintendents 72nd Annual Summer Joint Conference. Mr. Hughes provided an inspirational and compelling thought for the day to School Board members and Superintendents of Florida school districts who were in attendance. He was quoted as saying "With love and compassion for the students in your district, you can make it happen!" We can definitely attest to that philosophy here in Walton County School District. Thanks to Mr. Hughes for his leadership and inspiration!
Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
WCSD Teachers Engaged in Summer Training!
June 20, 2017
WCSD Teachers Train on Promethean ClassFlow!
Walton County School District Ranks 6th in the State for Florida Assessed Student Achievement Data
June 15, 2017
Students attending Warriors Undercover at Maude Saunders are putting their engineering skills to the test! Students worked together to engineer towers made out of tape and index cards. Submitted by Brainna Leavins.
Students at MHS enjoy “Camp Learn-A-Lot”
June 14, 2017
Students at Mossy Head School are packed and ready for fun at "Camp Learn-A-Lot!" Students will participate in the summer bridge program for the remainder of June to enhance their Reading and Math skills, all while having lots of hands-on fun! It's all smiles for these happy campers! Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.