Butler's Monthly Sportsmanship Awards!
August 31, 2019
Congratulations to the following students for winning Butler’s monthly Sportsmanship Awards. They have shown great sportsmanship characteristics for this month, including being prepared, sharing, and being gracious winners. For fourth grade, Camila Cervantes and Luke Forester were recognized. For fifth grade, Noor Ahmed and Ty Nguyen were recognized.
Professional Development at Mossy Head School
August 31, 2019
Teachers and support staff at Mossy Head School participated in professional development focused on supporting students. Topics covered include student close reading and text coding, MTSS process, Ron Clark’s Essential 55, and technology tools. Submitted by Allie Blanton
Come for the Doughnuts; Stay for the Data!
August 31, 2019
WMS invites families to join us for DATA & DOUGHNUTS.
6th grade—Weds., 9/11
7th grade—Thurs., 9/12
8th grade—Fri., 9/13
(@ 7:50 each day in your child’s SPEAR classroom)
At this unique event, you will:
--Learn more about WMS in our annual Title 1 parent meeting
--Gain insights about your child’s progress so far this year
--Establish attainable goals for success with your child
For safety purposes, please arrive early that morning to sign-in and print your identification badge. (WCSD uses the Raptor identification system to help keep our schools safe. Processing IDs does take time, so you might want to visit our front office prior to the event to be entered into our system.)
We look forward to seeing you!
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
Superintendent Hughes stops into MHS while teachers, administration and staff are working harder than ever to stay abreast of best practices school wide.
Today’s Professional Development is centered around Text Coding. Teachers Teaching Teachers is the Power Of Educational Growth in Walton County. Thanks Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Betts for leading the charge. Stampede on Mustangs!
WMS 8th Graders Learn Best When They Learn Together!
August 28, 2019
Each day, Walton Middle School teachers intentionally design learning opportunities for students that align with the AVID WICOR philosophy--a model that guides students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels. On Friday, August 23rd, Mrs. Alison Shoaf designed a math fluency bell ringer that required students to collaborate with each other. Her students exhibited teamwork, supporting each other's learning through shared responsibility, shared ideas, and shared discussion. Developmentally, middle school students thrive when given the opportunity to express their ideas with their peers. In Mrs. Shoaf's class, like many others, the WICOR way is evident each and every day.
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
Paxton 8th Graders Recognized for Scoring FIVE's on FSA Math!
August 27, 2019
Tuesday, August 27, during BRAG, the 8th graders pictured were recognized for scoring a level FIVE on the FSA-Grade 7-Math. Special recognition was given to Noah Morgan, who received the highest score in the entire grade.
Group Picture: Back Row (L to R) - Hydie Varnum, Aliana Anderson, Zoe Orange, Gavin Johnson, Collin Stewart, Mary Fleming, Hunter Lambert, Madison Falk, Gracie Geoghagan, and Ricky Hammingh. Front Row (L to R) - Kassie Bizek, Addie Cook, Deerlyn Guzman-Lopez, Noah Morgan, Arielle Del Castillo, and Kaley Norris.
(NOT PICTURED: Colten Phillips)
Pictured: Noah Morgan
Paxton Golf Tournament Service Project Fundraiser!
August 27, 2019
The Paxton HS Baseball team held it's 7th Annual Jake's Bobcat Open at Blackstone Golf Course on August 24th, 2019. Bobcat Baseball holds this event in memory of one of their assistant coaches, Jake Taylor, who passed away after a fight with cancer. The Bobcats donate each year to two organizations that were instrumental in Coach Taylor's treatment and care: Cancer Freeze and Pilots for Christ. Both organizations will receive $500 this year from the Bobcat Baseball Team.
Paxton's Cross-Country Team Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House!
August 27, 2019
WHS Leadership Students Participate In Tower Of Pasta Challenge
August 27, 2019
Shout out to Mrs. Stephenson’s leadership class at WHS who recently participated in a "Tower of Pasta" challenge. Each group held the max weight for the same time before breaking. One tower was 10-1/2 inches vs. the other tower which was 8-1/2 inches.
Great collaboration, critical thinking, and team work were shown in this hands-on Odyssey of the Mind-type challenge.
Submitted by Christy English