Superintendent Hughes Has a Blast at Special Olympics!
April 26, 2019
Superintendent Hughes had a blast with Special Olympics today! Thanks to all who made this day EPIC2! Wouldn't trade this for the world! It's Popping in the WCSD!
Van R. Butler Science Night was a Huge Success!
April 25, 2019
Butler Elementary Science Night was a success! Those in attendance enjoyed a variety of hands on science activities, viewed class STEM projects, and had a chance to win a door prize. Submitted by Tammy Smith
3rd Grade Musicians at Van R. Butler!
April 25, 2019
Third grade musicians at Van R. Butler Elementary are excited to demonstrate their knowledge of melody, harmony, and rhythm. Hands on learning with Mr. Brown is fun! Submitted by Tammy Smith
Congratulations to our 2018 Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Joan Kennett, for being identified by the Florida Department of Education as a science leader in the state, and invited to participate as a facilitator for the 2019 Summer Science STEMposium!!! This is an incredible honor, and one that is definitely deserved!
The 2019 STEMposium is a project for science professional development across grade levels. The goal of the STEMposium is to build capacity among Florida's science teachers to increase student achievement, and effectively implement STEM in their classrooms.
Walton County School District salutes Mrs. Kennett on this invitation, and looks forward to the positive impact she will have across the state!
Superintendent Hughes at FHS AP Capstone Presentations!
April 24, 2019
Superintendent Hughes sits in on Freeport High School AP Capstone Research class's Formal Presentations. These students were absolutely incredible today! Our Future is extremely bright with these future leaders on the horizon! EPIC2 for sure!
Music in Pictures Awards Celebration, April 28, 2019
April 24, 2019
Join us at the Rosemary Beach Foundation "Music in Pictures" Awards Celebration this Sunday, April 28, at 2 pm
Celebrate Arts in Education!! Festivities include student artwork* screening (slideshow of 369 paintings inspired by classical music), awards presentation, classical music performances, instrumental petting zoo, and photographs.
*Featuring Talented Artists From These Walton County Schools
Bay Elementary School
Emerald Coast Middle School
Freeport Elementary School
Freeport Middle School
Freeport High School
Home School
Maude Saunders Elementary School
Mossy Head School
Ohana Institute
Paxton School
Seaside Neighborhood School
Seacoast Collegiate High School
South Walton High School
Van R. Butler Elementary School
Walton Academy
Walton Middle School
Walton High School
West DeFuniak Elementary School
**Presented by Rosemary Beach Foundation, the Annual Music in Pictures is an educational art initiative and juried art contest open to ALL students in grade K-12 in the Walton County School District – both public and private. Created in collaboration with professional musicians and university faculty, Music in Pictures promotes creativity, encourages lifelong appreciation of symphonic music, enhances learning and provides educational enrichment.
Music in Pictures includes classroom presentation, live performances by Florida State University musicians, professional development workshops for teachers and an awards ceremony.
Walton County School District is grateful to Rosemary Beach Foundation and their sponsors for this incredible opportunity for our students and our Fine Arts educators.
WMS Summer Bridge Program
April 23, 2019
Walton Middle School Summer Bridge Program
FOR: Incoming sixth graders (current fifth graders)
Current fifth graders at WDE, MSE, and MHS will soon receive flyers with more information about a tentative summer bridge program at WMS. Interested parents can complete the form and return it to their children's teachers. WCSD will likely provide bus transportation and no-cost lunch each day. Please contact Kristen Nelson ([email protected]) at 850.892.1280, ext. 3487, if you have questions. Interested students should reserve their spots by Friday, May 17th by returning their interest letter to their fifth grade teacher.
Paxton Students Celebrate Earth Day
April 23, 2019
Paxton Elementary students in PE, Art and Music Classes today learned the recycling dance; the reason for picking up trash and putting it in a trash can (so it doesn't end up in the ocean); and practiced various locomotor skills while on their trash adventure!
Submitted by Kalli McMillan
West DeFuniak 2nd Grade Garden Progress!
April 19, 2019
Second grade students at West DeFuniak Elementary continue to work in their garden! Students have enjoyed planting and maintaining their garden. Potatoes, peppers, squash, peas, and beans are among some of the plants that the students have had the experience of planting this school year. Second grade is looking forward to harvesting the food and sharing it with the rest of the school! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
WDE Kindergartners Welcome Officer Key!
April 19, 2019
This week Kindergarten has been learning about Community Helpers. Mrs. Amanda Willcox's class at WDE had a special visit from Officer Matthew Key. He answered questions from the students, and talked with them about the things that keep him safe while on duty, and how he works to keep our community safe. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins