Superintendent Hughes Supports Walton Academic Teams
February 1, 2017
Superintendent Russell Hughes visited the academic team tournament held at WMS on Monday, January 30th. We are thankful for his support! Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
WHS Student, Jade Larrick, Signs to Huntington College
January 30, 2017
Congratulations to WHS student Jade Larrick, who signed her official commitment on January 27 to play college softball for Huntington College in Montgomery, AL. We are so proud of you, Jade! Submitted by Christy English.
BES 3rd Grade Students Create Colorful Works of Art Inspired by Brazilian Artist Romero Britto
January 30, 2017
3rd grade students at BES collaborate and create colorful works of art inspired by Brazilian Artist Romero Britto.
Submitted by Cindy Stewart.
VRB Students Participate in Literacy Week
January 30, 2017
As part of literacy week, VRB students created a human bookworm throughout the hallways. Around 1100 students all joined together in the hallway to read for 20 minutes. All students were "connected" with each other, creating a bookworm. Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.
Congratulations to Walton County's Teacher and Educational Support Professional of the Year
January 30, 2017
Congratulations to Teacher of the Year, Kathleen Redfern, from Mossy Head School, and Educational Support Professional, Sue Brack, from the District Offices. Pictured with Russell Hughes, Walton County School District Superintendent. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
Submitted by Nancy Currie.
Mrs. Reinke's 8th grade science students recently worked cooperatively to use digital thermometers connected to computers to collect data on exothermic chemical reactions. After putting vinegar on a piece of steel wool, and the program recorded the temperature every half second and plotted it on a graph. Students enjoyed this hands-on learning opportunity that combined science and technology. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
WCSD School Board members congratulate the Walton County School District Teacher and Educational Support Professional of the Year
January 30, 2017
School Board members William Eddins, Gail Smith, Kim Kirby, Marsha Winegarner, and Jason Catalano congratulate the Walton County Teacher School District Teacher of the Year, Kathleen Redfern, and the Walton County School District Educational Support Professional, Sue Brack at an awards celebration on January 24, 2017, at Walton High School. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
WMS Celebrates Literacy Week
January 30, 2017
Walton Middle School students had a blast celebrating literacy week January 23-27. The themes for the week were as follows: Monday--Hats off to Literacy (hat day); Tuesday--Hunting for a Good Book (camo day); Wednesday--Reading Takes You Back to the Future (favorite decade attire day); Thursday--We've Got Spirit (grade level color day); Friday--Team up with a Good Book (team attire day). Students and faculty enjoyed showing their support for reading with a week of crazy and fun styles. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
WCSD Staff Helps MSE Students to Celebrate Literacy Week
January 26, 2017
Guest readers Jamie Mitchell and Myca Harrison helped students at Maude Saunders celebrate Literacy Week. Submitted by Brianna Leavins.