District News

Is your child immunized for the 7th grade?

July 18, 2016

By Florida Law, the Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination is required for students prior to entering the 7th grade.
 
You may choose to have your student vaccinated by their primary care physician or at the Florida Department of Health in Walton County.  This immunization is provided at the health department with no cost to the parent.  Vaccination appointments for the Florida Department of Health in Walton County may be scheduled by calling (850) 892-8015.
 
Please turn in proof of immunization to the school prior to the start of the new school year.

Master Board Training

July 14, 2016

The Walton County School Board Members received a plaque recognizing them for their successful completion of the Master Board Training.

(left to right:  Board Member Mark Davis, Board Member Gail Smith, Superintendent Carlene Anderson, Board Member William (Bill) Eddins, Tina Pinkoson, Coordinator of Professional Development/Florida School Boards Association, Board Member Jason Catalano, Board Member Kim Kirby)

The Master Board Program, governance team training for the school board and superintendent, is designed to strengthen the leadership team’s ability to work effectively, efficiently, and collectively as a governance body while maintaining a focus on student achievement and factors contributing to the success of schools.  Opportunities are provided for the team to discuss and improve or enhance those important interpersonal issues which are essential to team functioning.

SPARs Have Been Published!

June 29, 2016

Florida's School Public Accountability Reports (SPARs) have been generated to comply with federal legislation that requires annual report cards on the educational progress of schools, school districts, and the state. The School Public Accountability Report contains several types of data (indicators) designed to inform parents and the general public about the progress of Florida's public schools. This report meets public reporting requirements and provides certain additional information of interest on the status of Florida's schools.

Link - http://doeweb-prd.doe.state.fl.us/eds/nclbspar/index.cfm

Emerald Coast Technical College Offers CIW Training

June 6, 2016

Emerald Coast Technical College (ECTC) is facilitating a four day CIW:  Internet Business Associate (IBA) training for Walton County School District's secondary Career Technical Education (CTE) teachers the week of June 6th.  The training is being facilitated by ECTC instructor Leslie Harrison.  The objective is to prepare the participants to take and pass the IBA industry certification exam and provide them with instructional strategies for preparing their students for the industry certification exam as well.  Students enrolled in the Digital Information Technology course for the 2016-2017 school year will be provided the opportunity to prepare for the exam.  To learn more about the IBA exam, please visit 

http://www.ciwcertified.com/ciw-certifications/web-foundations-series/internet-business-associate

Superintendent Recognizes Paxton for National Ranking

June 1, 2016

Submitted by Laura Smith, Walton County School District

Superintendent recognized Paxton School for their national ranking by receiving the status of Bronze Medal in U.S. News and World Report – 2016 Best High Schools

Pictured left to right:  Receiving the award for Paxton, teacher Emily Powell, teacher Kathryn Jordan, Superintendent Anderson, and Principal Cindy Neal. 

Student representatives for Paxton High School who attended the Board Meeting were Connor Williams, Krysten Pazik, Montana Armstrong, and Summer Padgett.

Bronze Medal Award Paxton

 

 

Photo courtesy of the DeFuniak Herald

Superintendent Recognizes WHS for National Ranking

June 1, 2016

Submitted by Laura Smith, Walton County School District

Superintendent recognized Walton High School for their national ranking by receiving the status of Bronze Medal in U.S. News and World Report – 2016 Best High Schools

 

Pictured:  Representative for WHS, teacher Karl Schroeder and Superintendent Carlene Anderson 

Photo courtesy of the DeFuniak Herald

Superintendent Recognizes FHS for National Ranking

June 1, 2016

Submitted by Laura Smith, Walton County School District

Superintendent recognized Freeport High School for their national and state ranking by receiving the status of Silver Medal in U.S. News and World Report – 2016 Best High Schools

 

FHS Silver Medal

Pictured left to right: FHS Principal Tripp Hope, teacher Hillary Williams, teacher Amy Baker, student Caitlyn Caudill and student Martha Freeman. Photo courtesy of the DeFuniak Herald

 

Character Award for Dependability at BES

May 26, 2016

Bubmitted by Cindy Stewart, Bay Elementary School

The group picture is our latest recipients of the “Character Award for Dependability”

The next picture is of Ian Tomblin who found “Irresponsible Ivan”. “Irresponsible Ivan” is one of Mrs. Warren’s “Character Development Children” who hadn’t been very responsible all year and had gone missing. Kindergartener Ian Tomblin was the student that finally found Ivan. Mrs. Warren was happy that Ian had been looking for him all year and found him “hanging in a tree”!

 

BES Character Development Student

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