Maude Saunders Kindergarteners Visit Stanley House
November 18, 2016
Maude Saunders Kindergarteners enjoyed visiting with residents of the Stanley House this week. Submitted by Krisy Spence.
WMS Announces Teacher and ESP of the Year
November 18, 2016
WMS is proud to announce the ESP of the Year, Ms.Joy Smith, and Teacher of the Year, Ms. Greer Harvell. Submitted by Kamber Rafferty.
WHS Science Fair Winners
November 18, 2016
Congratulations to the following Science Fair winners!
Biological
1st place - Glycogen Grubs by Kyle Burch
2nd place - Make-Up Growing Bacteria by BrieAnna Arke
3rd place - How Much Fat Is In Your Food by Alexis Hall & Korah Warner
Honorable mention - Which Water Is A Haven by Camryn Johnson & Mariah McLendon
Honorable mention - Saturated Fat In Cooking Oil by Emily Seay
Physical
1st place - November Sky by Anthony Elio & Billy Hubbard
2nd place - Chromatography Of Grape Soda by Kaycee Anderson, Keianna Ellis, and Steven Fireman
3rd place - Let's Get Slippin' by Mercedes Barham & Cheyenne Duncan
Honorable mention - Perfect Pitch by Griffin Murphy & Nicholas Nolan
Honorable mention - Data Inspectors by Matthew Milby & Bladen Ward
Honorable mention - Blowing Bottle Tops by Tru Coleman & Dale Brown
Honorable mention - There's A Dam Leak by Jade Larrick & Hannah Ray
Submitted by Christy English.
Paxton Celebrates Veteran's Day
November 18, 2016
At Paxton High School, the elementary celebrated Veteran's Day with a program for all elementary students, teachers, and the families of the students. One student in particular, Kaden Graham, celebrated with his family of veterans. Kaden's family holds Veteren's Day with great importance and understands the sacrifice of military families. Kaden's grandfather, a veteran, expressed his appreciation for the Veteran's Day program. Kaden's father was unable to attend the program, as he is currently serving his 7th deployment. In honor of his father, Kaden wore his father's jacket and carried a picture of his dad. Kaden and his family can be seen in the attached picture. Submitted by Kalli McMillan
"Frozen" Themed Family Math Night at Butler Elementary
November 18, 2016
Over 400 students and parents enjoyed a "Frozen" themed Family Math Night at Butler Elementary. Students visited a multitude of math themed stations and were rewarded for their hard work (and fun) with ice cream sundaes! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
WDE has Guest Speaker on Native Americans
November 18, 2016
On November 16, 2016 second grade students at West Defuniak Elementary enjoyed learning about Native Americans from Ms. Sylvia Glover. Ms. Glover is from Westville, Florida. She collects Native American artifacts such as arrowheads, pottery, deerskin blankets, and other various tools from this era. She explained to the students how the items were used by the Native Americans in everyday life. Students enjoyed holding and observing the artifacts. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Paxton Announces Teachers and ESP of the Year
November 18, 2016
Congratulations to the PHS Teachers and ESP of the Year. As seen in the attached picture (from left to right), Sheryl Evans (4th grade) was awarded the Elementary Teacher of the Year. Dakota Cassidy was awarded ESP of the Year and Brande Manning (high school science) was awarded High School Teacher of the Year. We appreciate and congratulate these deserving members of the PHS team. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
WDE 3rd Graders Learn About Watershed in Connection with Grasses in Classes Program Provided by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance
November 17, 2016
Third grade students at West DeFuniak Elementary learned about watershed and the importance of smooth cord grass absorbing pollutants and protecting our local waters. These students are learning about the Choctawhatchee Bay as a part of the Grasses in Classes program provided by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Mossy Head School Tropicana speech winners
November 17, 2016
Congratulations to our Tropicana speech winners!
Pictured from left to right:
Grady Campbell (5th grade) 1st place
Gabrielle Higgins (5th grade) 2nd place
Melody Aguayo-Martinez (5th grade) 3rd place
Levi Elmore (4th grade) 1st place
Emery Hagan (4th grade) 2nd place
Kylie Glass (4th grade) 3rd place
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
West DeFuniak Elementary’s Hat Day Fundraiser was a Success!
November 17, 2016
West DeFuniak Elementary’s Hat Day fundraiser was a success! All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Pennies for Patients campaign runs through the end of November and students are working toward a school goal of $2,000.00. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.