District News

WHS Students Earn Top Honors in Speech Competition

September 8, 2016

Congratulations to Walton's senior leadership students who placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd yesterday in the Florida Farm Bureau Speech Contest at Freeport HS!  Latayia Gregg - 1st place (left), Evan Cowie - 2nd place (right) and Jacob Alford - 3rd place (center).  Latayia will move on to the next round of competition on Wednesday, September 14, in Bonifay.  Submitted by Christy English.

Walton Middle School Ribbon Cutting

September 7, 2016

Walton Middle School had their Ribbon Cutting ceremony on August 25, 2016.  Left to Right:  Board Member Kim Kirby, Board Member Gail Smith, Board Member William “Bill” Eddins Jr., Superintendent Carlene Anderson, WMS Assistant Principal Scott Hulion, WMS Principal Jason Campbell, Board Chairperson Jason Catalano and Board Member Mark Davis.  Submitted by Laura Smith.

SWHS Recognizes EOC Perfect Score Recipients

August 26, 2016

Dr. Alexis Tibbetts took time at this morning’s pep rally to acknowledge two great students.  Michela Gray achieved a perfect score on last year’s Biology 1 EOC.  Sarah Guessford also achieved perfect scores on FSA Language Arts and Biology 1 EOC.  Congratulations ladies! Submitted by Barbara Stratton.

WDE Students Participate in STEM Marshmallow Challenge

August 25, 2016

5th grade students participated in a STEM challenge activity that involved building the tallest freestanding structure out of spaghetti noodles that would support the weight of one large marshmallow. Submitted by Darlene Paul.

SWHS Cheerleaders Selected as UCA All-American

August 19, 2016

The following SWHS students were selected as UCA All-American Cheerleaders and have been invited to perform in London and Disney World.  Tiffany Auer, Mia Bennett, Mackenzie Brundage, McKenna Graham, Cameron Graham, Katy Price, and Daley Goodman. Submitted by Barbara Stratton

Students at MHS are Learning Phonics with a Multi-sensory Approach

August 19, 2016

Mrs. Wright introduced her first grade students to a multi-sensory task to accompany a new phonics program. Students write a letter in Playdoh and then make the sound that the letter makes. This lets the students take a hands on learning approach to letter and sound recognition.  Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.

MSE Fourth Grade Growth Mindset Activity

August 15, 2016

Fourth grade students at MSE are working on developing a growth mindset. Students are currently learning about growth mindset by analyzing quotes, completing challenges, and discovering what perseverance looks like in their everyday lives. Submitted by Pam Jones.

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.
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