To the parents of the Walton County School District:

As August begins and teachers are welcomed back on Monday, I would like to provide several updates regarding the re-opening of schools.

Click the link below to view the updates.

This is just a reminder that Student Intent Forms are still available on the scroll.  If you have not completed yours, please do so at your earliest convenience.  We are still in need of  approximately 2,000.  Completing your form allows for planning and preparation for the 2020-2021 school year.  Thank you for all of your support.

Superintendent A. Russell Hughes has announced that the Walton County School District (WCSD) start date for students will change to Monday, August 17^th, which represents a one-week change.  All WCSD employees will still report as scheduled. 

The change in start date has been made for three reasons.  First, by bringing faculty and staff back as planned, the WCSD will be able to provide additional training days for employees on topics such as health, safety, and the WCSD’s new Innovative Learning Digital Academy (ILDA).  Second, schools will have time to create and train with innovative strategies, such as modified block scheduling, which can help decrease traffic and exposure in schools.  Finally, the WCSD has ordered additional computers, which includes a one-to-one initiative for all middle school students, and the week will allow for computer preparations, imaging, and etc.

As always, the number one priority of the WCSD is safety, and this adjustment will ensure the health, safety, and efficiency of our district and for your students.  Thank you for your understanding and support.