WHS 9th Graders Visit Northwest Florida State College
October 20, 2016
Walton High School's freshmen visited Northwest Florida State College on October 19, and it was a huge success! Submitted by Christy English.
WDE 4th Graders are Studying Hurricanes
October 20, 2016
Mrs. McLaney’s fourth grade class at WDE is studying hurricanes and how they affect people. Students have learned about the dangerous effects of hurricanes. In this lesson, students made a hurricane in a bowl by using water and food coloring. Students were able to see the eye of the storm and how the hurricane can stretch over an area. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
FHS Students Advance to the Regional District 1A Golf Tournament
October 20, 2016
Congrats to Aubree Nick and Riley Herrington for advancing to the Regional Golf Tournament District 1A. Submitted by Kitty Neal/Celeste Goodwin.
Second grade students at WDE enjoyed working with interactive number lines during math this week. The number line is an important tool for helping children develop greater flexibility in mental arithmetic as they actively construct mathematical meaning, number sense, and understandings of number relationships. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Community Helpers visit Kindergarten students at MHS
October 18, 2016
Police Officers, Nurses, and Firefighters! Oh my! Our kindergartners attended several special presentations this past week to discover helpers in our community. Each of our community helpers shared about their jobs and the special tools they use to perform their jobs. We are blessed to have the Walton County Fire Rescue, the Walton County Health Department and our very own Deputy Messenger visit kindergarten. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
Louisiana Flood Victims Receive Books Due to the Efforts of MSE and Walton County Sheriff's Office
October 18, 2016
Maude Saunders and the Walton County Sheriff's Department teamed up to collect items for the Louisiana flood victims last month. Officers Jeremy Fisher and T.J. Brooks thanked Mrs. Carroll and Miss Hebert's classes for bringing in the most items. This is just one example of how MSE students and families show compassion for others.
Louisiana Flood Victims Receive Books Due to the Efforts of MSE and Walton County Sheriff's Office
October 18, 2016
Maude Saunders and the Walton County Sheriff's Department teamed up to collect items for the Louisiana flood victims last month. Officers Jeremy Fisher and T.J. Brooks thanked Mrs. Carroll and Miss Hebert's classes for bringing in the most items. This is just one example of how MSE students and families show compassion for others. Submitted by Krisy Spence/FB.
WDE 3rd Graders Learning about Solids, Liquids and Gases
October 17, 2016
Third grade students at West Defuniak Elementary learned about the states of matter by making Root Beer Floats. They enjoyed making a tasty treat that contained a solid, a liquid, and a gas! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
WHS 25 Book Challenge Celebration
October 17, 2016
Congratulations to the following WHS students for meeting the 25 Book Challenge requirement of at least seven books for the 1st quarter. Students were treated to a party on the patio (including pizza, snacks, and music) on Friday, October 14, followed by free time in the gym.
9th grade:
Raegan Clardy
Cheyenne Cordle
Tia Harknett
Laura Smith
Gabriell Wiggins
10th grade:
Sabreena Bentley
Katelyn Lloyd
Shannon Mackenstein
Lucas Myers
Miranda Willis
11th grade:
Natalie Allred
Trinity West-Ciappio
Paige Howell
Clay Lemay
Darien Mason
Hannah Mays
Brittany Nobles
Rachel Smith
12th grade:
Maddy Bramel
Kyle Burch
Hayden Clemmons
James Coffman
Latayia Gregg
Skylar Hagan
Anthony King
Emma Kuykendall
Amante' Tolbert
Submitted by Christy English
Music Education is Strong and Thriving in Walton County
October 17, 2016
Orlando, FL (October 14, 2016) – Music education is strong and thriving in Walton County, where two elementary school students have been accepted for participation in one of two All-State elementary music ensembles. Students selected attend Van R. Butler Elementary and Freeport Elementary Schools. These students will perform with the FMEA All-State Elementary Chorus or Orff Ensemble in Tampa, January 13, 2017 at the Tampa Convention Center. These students were chosen for this prestigious honor through a competitive audition process among over 875 elementary students from all across Florida. Congratulations to Ella Ekenseair (Butler, 4th grade, Chorus) and Savannah Smith (Freeport, 4th grade, Orff Ensemble). The students’ teachers, Mrs. Rebecca Austin and Ms. Angela Saltsman, are members of the Florida Music Educators Association and the Florida Elementary Music Educators Association. Submitted by Nancy Currie - FES.