Warriors Win Basketball Championship
February 9, 2021
On Saturday, our eighth grade Warriors basketball team hosted the championship tournament and took the win. If you see these student athletes, congratulate them and let them know how proud we are of them.
Coach Mike Davis would also like to give a huge shoutout to the parents and fans at Saturday afternoon's game. Their enthusiasm and support helped rally the boys to victory.
It's great to be a WMS Warrior!
Paxton Lady Cats Win District Championsip
February 8, 2021
Congratulations to the Paxton Lady Cats Basketball Team on their District Championship.
Employment Opportunity
February 8, 2021
Facilities and Operations has an employment opportunity for a Maintenance Worker II. Click the link below to view the listing.
The Walton County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political or religious beliefs, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law in its educational programs, services or activities or in its hiring or employment practices. Retaliation against an employee for engaging in a protected activity is prohibited. The Board also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.
Applicants/individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer at [850-892-1100 ext. 1309] for assistance.
Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding discrimination of harassment may be sent to: Human Resources Director, 145 Park Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435, 850-892-1100 ext. 1309.
Hands-On STEM Learning is the Warrior Way
February 8, 2021
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Mrs. Greer Harvell works hard to ensure her students learn through as many hands-on STEM experiences as possible. This week, Sea Perch students built rovs, while eighth grade science students explored pH and suspensions. Science makes so much more sense when it is interactive and collaborative.
WHS Chorus Participates in Virtual Event
February 8, 2021
Walton High School students participated Friday night, February 5th, in the first virtual Solo and Ensemble event. This event, hosted by the Florida Vocal Association (FVA), brought 12 schools and 123 students together, virtually, to showcase their skills. We are proud of our students and Mrs. Tredway, our Chorus Director/Teacher, for representing WHS with excellence and distinction. You can read more about the Solo and Ensemble event as well as other WHS Chorus news by visiting the WHS Chorus page at https://whsbraveschorus.weebly.com/
EVERY ONE of the Walton High School Singers who participated in the Florida Vocal Association District 1 SOLO and ENSEMBLE Event Friday night, Feb. 5, 2021
EARNED THE TOP RATING OF ‘SUPERIOR’ !!!
WCSD Teacher of the Year!
February 8, 2021
Mossy Head School is extremely proud to announce that Ms. Coone is the Walton County School District Teacher of the Year! During a Celebration held to recognize the MHS Teacher of the Year, Ms. Coone, and the MHS ESP of the Year, Ms. Ingram, the Mossy Head School staff was surprised with the arrival of Mr. Hughes. Mr. Hughes' then made the exciting announcement that Ms. Coone is the WCSD Teacher of the Year and will now go on to represent WCSD at the state level for Teacher of the Year. We are so proud of you, Ms. Coone!
WCSD Monthly Video Update for February 2021
February 5, 2021
Walton County School District Superintendent A. Russell Hughes shares his monthly video update for February 2021!”
FHS AP Seminar
February 4, 2021
Freeport High School students enrolled in Vanessa Bump’s AP Seminar course presented their research topics to fellow students and a panel of guests including District staff, and Superintendent A. Russell Hughes. Students on campus as well as virtual participants fielded questions from the audience on a wide-range of unique research topics including the influence of “big pharma”, public space smoking bans, and the “pink tax”. Students enrolled in the rigorous AP Capstone program take 2 specific courses in which they must work to complete an in-depth personal research project. Students must also take 4 other AP courses and pass the subsequent exams.