Walton County School District Recognized Nationally
Cognia Accreditation Awards for Excellence in Education
Cognia, the global school improvement organization that helps grow learners, teachers, and leaders, has announced its list of Schools of Distinction among Cognia accredited schools and districts. The Schools of Distinction earn this recognition based on the results of Cognia’s rigorous Accreditation Engagement Review process. The 2022 Schools of Distinction are listed on the Cognia website.
During the 2021-2022 school year, Cognia conducted approximately 1,500 school engagement reviews for accreditation. This year, 96 schools and 38 systems in 34 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and nine countries are recognized. The number of institutions reviewed and those that earn this designation vary from year to year. Winners carry the designation for one year.
Five school districts in Florida were among 38 systems that received recognition. Walton, Okaloosa, Collier, Pasco, and Volusia County School Districts were all among those named. Upon hearing the news, Superintendent A. Russell Hughes was again honored and humbled to receive yet another award, recognition, or designation that affirms our hard work and dedication in education for our students and families. “We experienced the Cognia Accreditation process last year, and the organization shared that we were a top tier visit. We know we are ranked third in the state of Florida with academics, but to know that we are in the top 38 of systems in the world according to this national accreditation organization – that is truly EPIC!” Superintendent Hughes continued by thanking all stakeholders who were involved during the Cognia visit – students, parents, staff, teachers, administrators, and school board.
“Congratulations to the 2022 Schools and Systems of Distinction for demonstrating excellence in education in meeting the Cognia Performance Standards,” said Cognia President and CEO Dr. Mark A. Elgart. “Based on the results of their 2021–2022 accreditation reviews, each of these schools and systems demonstrated evidence of growth in learning, a healthy culture for learning, engaging and high-quality instructional environments, and effective leadership for learning.”
Cognia is a global, nonprofit improvement organization dedicated to helping institutions and other education providers grow learners, teachers, and leaders. Cognia offers accreditation and certification, assessment, and professional services within a framework of continuous improvement. Serving 36,000 public and private institutions from early learning through high school in more than 90 countries, Cognia brings a global perspective to advancing teaching and learning. Find out more at cognia.org.
Congratulations again to all stakeholders in the Walton County School District for being a part of the success we are experiencing; you are EPIC, and EPIC remains the way!
God bless you all!!!
A. Russell Hughes
Superintendent of Schools
SWHS Yearbooks and Senior Ads are on sale now!
To purchase a YEARBOOK go to www.jostensyearbooks.com
Prices are as follows:
$50 till Oct. 21, 2022
$55 from Oct. 22-Nov. 11, 2022
$60 from Nov. 12, 2022-Jan. 27, 2023
$65 from Jan. 27-Apr. 14, 2023
To purchase your Senior Ad go to www.jostensadservice.com/student
Jostens is responsible for our school's yearbook ad sales. Please do not send materials to the school. ALL SENIOR AD ORDERS MUST BE PLACED by 02/09/2023. There are no exceptions to this deadline, so order now!
For SWHS Yearbook questions, please contact Shelly Hinojosa at [email protected]
Join us for student orientation on August 5th!
Returning 10-12 grade students 9:00 to 10:30 AM
New and 9th grade students 1:00 to 3:00 PM
We look forward to seeing you!
We are excited to welcome your student to South Walton High School! Below is a general supply list for all students.
Teachers may provide more specific supply requests to students at orientation or on the first day.
