South Walton High School is proud to announce that Jordan Nichols is a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes' Monthly Video Update for February 2018
February 14, 2018
Superintendent Hughes presents his February Video Update, sharing exciting events that have occurred since his December/January update, and new events on the horizon. Be sure to check back regularly to keep current with the news and accomplishments of the Walton County School District!
Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
Walton High School Mock Trial Team Receives Professionalism Award
February 14, 2018
Walton High School's Mock Trial team was chosen by the other participants (6 teams listed below) in the First Judicial Circuit Mock Trial Competition to receive the Professionalism Award. The six teams from WHS, Navarre High, Pensacola High, Gulf Breeze High, Tate High, and Catholic High participated in the four day academic competition at the M. C. Blanchard Building in Pensacola, Florida. These teams of 6-8 students simulated the roles of both attorneys and witnesses in a fictional trial situation.
Submitted by Kelly Stephenson
Superintendent Hughes Begins Monthly Radio Spot with WZEP!
February 14, 2018
As part of his commitment to communication and transparency, Superintendent Hughes will present a monthly radio spot with WZEP AM 1460 host and general manager, Tom Fleetwood. Supt. Hughes will share important information about the Walton County School District, recognizing the progress and accomplishments of the schools, teachers and students of the district. Topics of interest to the constitutents of WCSD will be discussed, and from time to time Mr. Hughes will invite some of our EPIC newsmakers and collaborators to join him as he highlights the phenomenal events happening throughout the district.
Be sure to tune in to WZEP AM 1460 every 2nd Wednesday at 8:45 am to hear Superintendent Hughes and Mr. Fleetwood!
Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
Freeport High School Senior Class Fund Raiser!
February 13, 2018
Submitted by Patty Woodard
Congratulations WHS Students for Qualifying for State Academic Team!
February 13, 2018
Congratulations to WHS juniors Josh Permenter and Bladen Ward for qualifying for the State Academic Team Championship! The competition will be held in Orlando in April. Way to go and GOOD LUCK, Josh and Bladen!
Submitted by Christy English
31st Annual Day in the Legislature!
February 13, 2018
February 8, 2018 the Walton County School Board Members met with:
1st Picture – Chairperson Kim Kirby, School Board Member Marsha Winegarner, School Board Member Jason Catalano
Sitting is Representative Brad Drake
2nd Picture – School Board Member Marsha Winegarner, Representative Mel Ponder, Chairperson Kim Kirby and School Board Member Jason Catalano
3rd Picture – Senator George B. Gainer and School Board Member Jason Catalano
Sitting is School Board Member Marsha Winegarner
Mossy Head Students Learn about Skin Layers
February 12, 2018
Mrs. Moore's 5th Grade class at Mossy Head learned about the different layers of skin and how important skin is to the human body. Students used pudding, Oreo crumbs and Twizzlers to replicate the layers of skin, hair and blood vessels.
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
Congratulations to Paxton National Honor Society Inductees
February 12, 2018
Several new students were inducted into PHS' National Honor Students, a club for students who strive for academic excellence. The following students were inducted (L to R): Front Row - Ciara Stricklin, Trinity Shedd, Skye Ramsey, Paiyton Perry, Natalie Allred, and Hailey Ard. Back Row - Jacqueline Stricklin, Halie Porter, Tristan Petty, Adam Hall, Chelsea Deramus, Hailee Bryan, Philip Anderson, and Sadie Varnum.
Submitted by Kalli McMillan
St. Joe Community Foundation Awards Media Center Grant to West Defuniak Elementary!
February 12, 2018
Students and faculty at West DeFuniak Elementary will benefit from an EPIC grant that they received from St. Joe Community Foundation. Ms. Janet Piepul, Executive Director for the Foundation stopped by to present the check to Mrs. Tammy Goodman, Media Specialist and Mr. Rodney Free, Assistant Principal. Several eager students were also available for the photo opportunity. The $20,000 grant will be used for books, ebooks, and iPads for the library. St. Joe Community Foundation provides grants to nonprofit agencies in Bay and Walton Counties in the areas of art, education, healthcare, and the environment. In doing so the local communities are healthier and it is more enjoyable for the people who live and work in both counties. WDE is thrilled to be able to receive this grant and to be able to provide these EPIC resources to our school.
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins