Paxton Aerospace student Conner Varnum used Tinkercad to design a “claw” for his Seaperch underwater robot. The claw was printed on a 3D printer and fitted to the robot for use in an underwater challenge at the regional Seaperch competition. Submitted by Heather Stewart.
MHS Students Enjoy a Superhero Themed Field Day
May 16, 2017
Students at Mossy Head School enjoyed a Superhero themed field day. Students participated in the Incredibles sack race, Ninja Turtle pizza box relay, phone booth relay, Hulk tug-o-war, Aquaman relay and Kryptonite clean up. A special visitor, aka Spiderman, also made an appearance to cheer the students on. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
Superintendent and District Staff Wear Green to support SWHS SeaHawks Baseball!
Superintendent and District Staff Wear Red for Paxton Bobcats!
ECMS Track and Field Represent at State Championship
May 15, 2017
Congratulations to the Emerald Coast Middle School Track and Field team: Girls finished 4th boys finished 9th at Middle School Track and Field State Championships in Bradenton this past weekend, on Saturday. May 15, 2017. Submitted by Angela Vance.
WHS Lady Braves Softball Team on their way to State Championships!
FHS Geometry Students Turning Learning Into Action
May 12, 2017
Ms. Miller's Geometry students at Freeport High School make real world applications to Geometry principles by building kites after their EOC. Students enjoyed seeing how well their calculations turned out by flying their creations on the soccer field. Submitted by Patty Woodard.
ECMS Enjoys Special Olympics Field Day
May 12, 2017
Emerald Coast Middle School enjoyed a fun filled day, celebrating Special Olympics Field Day on Friday, May 5, 2017. Submitted by Angela Vance.
Gulf Power Purchases College Scholarship for Walton County's Take Stock in Children Program
May 12, 2017
On Monday, May 8, 2017, Bernard Johnson of Gulf Power presented WCSD Superintendent, Russell Hughes, Walton Education Foundation Executive Director, MH Carr, and Take Stock in Children Program Provider, Amy Wells with a check for $4,000 to purchase one 2 year college scholarship for a deserving student in the Walton County School District. This 7th-9th grade student, like the others who are in the Take Stock in Children program, will be matched with a volunteer mentor, given college success coaching and their parent/guardian will receive training on how to apply for college and submit other applications to ensure their student the best possible chance to graduate high school and attend college. If the student successfully completes the program they will receive the scholarship purchased this year upon their high school graduation.
Gulf Power is a generous contributor to the Walton Education Foundation year after year.
Submitted by MH Carr.
ECMS 5th Graders Go to the Symphony
May 12, 2017
Emerald Coast Middle School 5th Graders enjoyed a day at the Northwest Symphony Guild during the first week of May. Submitted by Angela Vance.