Congratulations to the WDE 4th Grade Tropicana Speech Contest Winners
November 20, 2015
West DeFuniak fourth grade Tropicana Speech Contest winners are Chris Laird—3rd place, Raleigh Reed—2nd place, Steele Marshall—1st place.
WHS Student Evan Cowie Wins 1st Place in Voice of Democracy Competition
November 19, 2015
Each year the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) sponsors the Voice of Democracy essay competition for high school students. Walton High School student Evan Cowie placed first in this year's Walton County VFW competition. Second place went to South Walton High School student Mia Bennett and WHS student Keegan Menser placed third. Congratulations to all three students. According to the VFW, each of their essays have been submitted for regional competition.
Each year the Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) sponsors the Patriot's Pen essay competion for students in grades 6-8. Joshua Wilmoth, an eighth grade student at Walton Middle School is the first place winner for the 2015 Walton County VFW Patriot's Pen competition. Joshua's essay has been submitted to the regional competition. Congratulations and good luck at regionals Joshua!
FES 3rd Grade Students "Digging into Text Features"
November 19, 2015
Freeport Elementary 3rd grade students "digging into text features."
Secondary Reading Teachers Collaborating to Support Student Success
November 17, 2015
Media Specialists Collaborating and Learning
November 17, 2015
Photo 1: Elementary media specialists collaborating and learning together.
Photo 2: Secondary media specialists exploring resources.
Congratulations to the Transportation Department's ESPs of the Year!
November 17, 2015
The Walton County School District Transportation Department is pleased to announce the 2015-2016 Transportation Educational Support Personnel of the year for the four regions. Transportation Coordinator Jim Hicks stated, “These employees have extended themselves beyond the basic required duties by displaying initiative and creativity. Each of them consistently demonstrates exceptional skill and dedication to their job and by doing so, they have earned the respect and admiration of their colleagues and the community. On behalf of the WCSD, I would like to congratulate all on a job well done!”
Pictured left to right: Ann Sexton, Paxton; Sharon Santiago, Freeport; Tammy Ramsey, DeFuniak Springs; Jim Williams, South Walton
Have Yourself a Merry Little WMS Parent Training Night
November 16, 2015
If you are the parent or guardian of a Walton Middle School student, please bring your family and attend the upcoming "Making Math Matter" Title 1 Parent Training Night. The event will kick-off in the WMS cafeteria on Thursday, December 3rd, at 6:00 p.m, as families enjoy a FREE dinner of pizza, desserts, and soft drinks. After dinner, families will rotate between math-themed presentations and trainings--all geared toward making math matter outside of the classroom. Families can also shop in the WMS holiday gift store, full of student-crafted items. Free childcare will be provided for young children ages 4 to 5th grade. 'Tis the season for new learning at Walton Middle School, where math will come alive as families come together.
Paxton High School Students Present to NASA
November 13, 2015
Paxton High School Introduction to Aerospace students put their aerospace knowledge to the test as they designed a shoebox glider and presented their designs to NASA via a series of videoconferences. Via NASA's Digital Learning Network, students received valuable instruction and feedback on their designs.
Paxton's Gates Aerospace Institute Students Visit Eglin AFB
November 12, 2015
Paxton High School’s Gaetz Aerospace Institute at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students recently visited the flight line at Eglin Air Force Base where they benefitted from instruction from test pilots from the 40th Flight Test Squadron, led by Captain David Levene. Students wrapped up the day with an engineer’s tour of the Air Force Armament Museum, led by Dr. John Fay of the Air Force Research Laboratory. A huge thank you from the students goes out to the Northwest Florida chapter of the Association of Aeronautics and Astronautics for providing financial and logistical support of the trip.