February is Black History Month!
The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.
For more general information, as well as educator and student resources, visit the Commissioner of Education's African American History Taskforce website at https://afroamfl.org/
The Freeport Middle School Art Department studied additive clay sculpture. For their project they studied and practiced building an eye with clay. Way to go artists!
This past week, Paxton's PreK class had an exciting visitor. Dakota Cassady of 2 Gals and a Goat brought her 4-month old goat to visit the students. PreK has been studying farms and meeting their new four-legged friend added to their lesson.
Along with a double win against the Baker Gators, PHS ended another successful Homecoming week with the crowning of the Homecoming King/Queen and Mr./Miss Spirit 2020. PHS would like to recognize all members of this year's Homecoming Court (Pictured L to R): Homecoming Representatives - Abby Murphy (and her escort, Lane Carroll - Freshman), Jordyn Bradley (and her escort, Cage Wibbing - Sophomore), Hannah Cain (and her escort, Chase Clifton - Junior), Hailee Bryan and Adam Hall (Seniors), Caylor Dixon and Connor Varnum (Seniors), & Sadie Varnum and Zach Williams (Seniors). Mr./Miss Spirit Representatives - Madisun Maloy and Jacob Morgan (Seniors), Harmony Heitger and Nick Johnson (Juniors), Cassie Varnum and Dante Williams (Sophomores), and Alliyah Young and Kenyon Simmons. Special congratulations to the winners: Homecoming Queen and King - Sadie Varnum and Zach Williams. Miss and Mr. Spirit - Cassie Varnum and Kenyon Simmons.
Homecoming Court 2020
Mr. and Miss Spirit - Cassie Varnum and Kenyon Simmons
Homecoming Queen and King - Sadie Varnum and Zach Williams
Superintendent Hughes attended the 2020 Advanced Placement Capstone Seminar presentations at Freeport High School in Mrs. Bump’s classroom on January 31st.
AP Capstone™ is a diploma program from the College Board. It’s based on two yearlong AP courses: AP Seminar and AP Research.
Rather than teaching subject-specific content, these courses develop students’ skills in research, analysis, evidence-based arguments, collaboration, writing, and presenting. Students who complete the two-year program can earn one of two different AP Capstone awards, which are valued by colleges across the United States and around the world.
National School Counseling Week 2020 (#NSCW2020) is Feb. 3–7, 2020. The week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Take a moment to thank your local school counselor(s). Follow #NSCW2020 on social media.
To learn more about National School Counseling Week, visit www.schoolcounselor.org/nscw
Every month, Mr. A. Russell Hughes, Walton County, Florida Superintendent of Schools, will share a video message with an update on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District, Walton County, Florida. Check back often to stay informed on all the activities, events and accomplishments of teachers and students in the Walton County School District.
This month's video was filmed at the Walton County School District offices. Superintendent Hughes shares the recent Graduation Rate data, upcoming special events, and introduces the new principal at Van R. Butler Elementary School, Mr. James "Jimmy" Ross.
