Walton High's 1st annual College Signing Day was held on Friday, May 4, 2018, and was a huge success! Seniors that were accepted by a college/university/technical college or have enlisted in the military were recognized. We are so proud of our Braves! Submitted by Christy English.
FHS AP Human Geography take advantage of a beautiful day to make chalk drawings of the important models and theories in human geography. Students drew their models and then explained them to the class. Submitted by Patty Woodard.
Congratulations to the members of the 2018 Freeport Concert Band for their outstanding performance at the State Concert Festival this year! On Tuesday, May 1st, the Freeport High School Concert Band performed at the FBA Northwest State Concert Music Performance Assessment. The Freeport Band earned Straight Excellent ratings for their concert performance. The band’s concert selections were “Genius” (Harold Bennett), “Celtic Echoes” (Larry Clark), and “Farandole” (Bizet/Clark).
The “Straight Excellent Rating” earned by the Freeport Concert Band this year is the highest score a Freeport Band has ever earned at a State Concert MPA! Congratulations to the 2018 Freeport Concert Band for their outstanding performance!
Submitted by Michael Miller
5th Grade Running Rays members participated in the Destin Bayou, Bay & Beach 5k on May 5th. This event ends a great first season for Running Rays at ECMS.
Submitted by Angela Vance
Congratulations to WHS students JB Baker and Eyin Cole for their accomplishments in the 110-meter hurdles at the state track & field meet! JB finished 13th overall, and Eyin finished 4th overall in the state competition.
Way to go, JB & Eyin!
Submitted by Christy English
FES is piloting a new program this spring and will fully implement it next year. WatchD.O.G. Dads (Dads of Great Students)is a program designed to get fathers involved in the school as another set of eyes and hands. Dads are encouraged to volunteer one day during the year to assist with activities and events and in the classroom to encourage education and to provide positive role models for the students. We look forward to fully implementing the program next year.
Pictured above is our first dad-Chris Moore with his son.
Submitted by Nancy Currie
During Teacher Appreciation Week, Mr. Dennie Smith’s eighth grade AVID students expressed heartfelt gratitude for teachers who have gone above and beyond for them at WMS. All good teachers know that teaching is a calling, not just a profession. It warms their hearts when students recognize their sacrifices and commitments as they pour into the future. Thank you, AVID students!
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
Walton In"10"sity Magnet School students use math skills to create a school quilt. To quote Richard W. Riley, former Secretary of Education, "Arts Education is essential to the complete education for the whole child." Submitted by Lisa Pitts.
Freeport Elementary School celebrated their 30th anniversary on Friday, May 4, 2018! Guest speakers included Mr. Wayne Miller-first principal at FES and Superintendent A. Russell Hughes. The SophistiCats chorus sang, and each class sent items to be put in a time capsule to be opened in another 10 ten years. Former staff were invited to attend and former administration. Mr. Dickey, Mrs. Pam Jones, Mrs. Tammy Smith, and Mrs. Carlene Anderson were in attendance in addition to other former teachers and support staff. At the end of the program a drone took an aerial photo of the students/staff seated in the big 30 formation. Guests were invited inside for refreshments and to look at old capsule items, yearbooks, and class photo albums. Visitors had an opportunity to take a tour of the facility. It was a wonderful event, recognizing 30 incredible years at Freeport Elementary School!
Aerial photo was taken via drone by photographer Chandler Williams
Submitted by Nancy Currie
