Paxton High School's Gaetz Aerospace Institute students enjoyed a beautiful day at the ninth annual Marvel of Flight Fly-In held last week at the DeFuniak Springs airport. Students had the opportunity to view vintage aircraft, speak with several pilots, and view a rocket launch. They also volunteered their time to assist students from West DeFuniak Elementary School learn about airplanes and rockets. Submitted by Kalli McMillan
Our fifth graders visited the beach last week and learned that the life of a Sea Turtle is not an easy one! Thanks to the Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles Volunteers for organizing fun, educational activities for our students. Friends of South Walton Sea Turtles volunteers are dedicated to promoting sea turtle conservation through awareness and education for the residents and 3 million+ visitors to Walton County, Florida. Now that our students know the challenges that Sea Turtles face, we consider ourselves lifelong friends of sea turtles too! Submitted by Krisy Spence
Freeport Middle School dads and students participated in the 1st annual "Watch D.O.G.S Pizza Night" on Thursday, March 28th to kick off the implementation of the Watch D.O.G.S. program. Watch D.O.G.S. is an acronym for Dads of Great Students. The program allows fathers and father-figures to make a positive impact on hundreds of children by volunteering in their school. FMS is excited to welcome our new Watch D.O.G.S. to our campus! If you are interested in learning more about the Watch D.O.G.S. Program at FMS, please contact Ms. Leavins at 850-892-1221 ext. 3251.
Submitted by Sharie Smith
MSE 5th graders visited Emerald Coast Technical College today and learned about the many programs the school offers. The students visited several programs, including Nursing and Health Science, Information Technology, Automotive, Electricity, and Cosmetology. In addition, Career Source provided each student with a printout of career paths that they are best suited for, based on results of an online interest survey they took. Maude Saunders is fortunate to have an awesome business partner like ECTC!!
Submitted by Krisy Spence
On Friday, March 8th, the Walton Middle School Seaperch team, led by Mrs. Greer Harvell, traveled to the University of West Florida in Pensacola for the regional competition, scoring their best times yet. We are incredibly proud of these students! Submitted by Kristen Nelson.
WDE second graders enjoyed designing and building leprechaun traps this March! This STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) activity guided students through the engineering design process. Students enjoyed brainstorming ideas, designing, and building the leprechaun traps. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins. Mrs. Jessica Dawkins’ class – Bella Woodham, Ainsleigh Schovan, Ke’Asia Patterson, Blakely Taylor
Mrs. Amber Carnley’s class – Brandi Martinez, Natalie Allen, Emma Eckert
Mrs. Jamie Ellis’ class – Jordan Daniel and Liam Adkinson
Mrs. Jessica Dawkins’ class – Mary Ruth Rhodes
