District News

The Paxton boys' cross country team won the cross country class A district championship for the first time in school history! Finishing first in this 3.1 mile-run was Hailey Myddleton, placing 4th was Kage Wibbing, placing 5th was Eugene Hall , placing 8th was Shawn White and placing 11th was Blaine Johnston. The rest of the cross country team members include PhillipAnderson ,Connor Gaither ,Bryson Kimmons, Bryson Turner and Macon Roberts. We are very proud of their outstanding performance and making school history!

They will be running at the regional meet on Saturday in Lake City at 7:45 am.

Also representing the Paxton Bobcat cross country team will be our Lady Cats Ragan Butts, as she finished sixth place and Shaleigh Geoghagan placed 11th . These young ladies will also be running in Lake City on Saturday at 7:00 am. Congratulations to the cross country teams! Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

The Walton High School AVID juniors and seniors recently visited the Troy University campus. Troy Ambassadors gave them a tour of the campus where they were able to experience a little of the college life. Later the students were able to attend the homecoming game against Georgia Southern. The plunging temperatures and stinging rain couldn’t dampen their spirits or their individual determination to enjoy this opportunity! Submitted by Christy English.

The Butler Elementary Chorus presented a Halloween themed concert to the public and to their peers at the school. The Chorus, under the direction of Rebecca Austin, were a big hit! Submitted by Tammy Smith.

VRB chorus

Every month, Superintendent A. Russell Hughes shares a video message with updates on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District. The November video was taped at The Matrix, and features Candy Miller Nowling with a little about the mission and vision of The Matrix. Mr. Hughes shares important information about recent activities, and upcoming events during the month of November, 2017.

https://youtu.be/q7GTWczntVg

submitted by Keitha Bledsoe

The ladies of the 7^th Grade Team at ECMS brought smiles to their students’ faces on Halloween. The “Wizards of 7^th Grade” are a talented group of teachers that make learning fun for their students. Printed on the back of their shirts is the phrase, “The Pursuit of Excellence Continues”. Even while having fun, these teachers communicate high expectations to their students. ECMS is lucky to have these “Wizards of Knowledge” and would like to thank them for all they do for our students!!!

Pictured from L to R: Nancy Anderson, Nina Borthwick, Connie Morreale, Jeannine Abadie, Charlotte Hamer, Lisa Burns

submitted by Candy Bodie and Keitha Bledsoe

Director of the Human Resources Department, Sonya Alford, and her Winning Team having some October 31st fun!

Pictured: Sonya Alford, Kaye Black, Amy Lamb and Dakota Arnold

Paxton Art teachers, Corinne Wilson and Samie Wright, have set up a school art show in the school media center in connection with the school Book Fair. As part of a Parent and Family Engagement night, parents were able to come to the book fair with their students, and see their wonderful artwork during the evening!

submitted by Keitha Bledsoe

Students at Mossy Head School enjoyed our 10th Annual Fall Fling. There were many fun activities including an obstacle course, hay ride, pie in the face, cupcake walk, bounce house and many more exciting booths. A good time was had by all!

submitted by Elizabeth Gaither

2^nd grade students in Mrs. Jessica Dawkins’ class at WDE participated in a month long reading challenge. Students who read 16 books during the month of October were entered into a drawing. Mr. Rodney Free is pictured with our lucky winners, Emmalin Monsen and Jonah Baur. Each student received a jar of candy corn! Thank you Mr. Free for drawing the names of our winners!

submitted by Jessica Dawkins

Paxton Cross Country Team Makes School History

November 2, 2017

The Whole Bobcat Family Came Out for PHS's Trick or Trunk

November 2, 2017

WHS AVID Juniors & Seniors Visit Troy University

November 2, 2017

The Butler Elementary Chorus Presented a Halloween Themed Concert

November 2, 2017

Superintendent A. Russell Hughes' Monthly Update for November 2017

November 1, 2017

ECMS "Wizards of 7th Grade" Make Learning Fun!

November 1, 2017

Always a Winning Hand with the Walton County School District!

November 1, 2017

Paxton Book Fair/Art Show!

November 1, 2017

MHS Celebrates 10th Annual Fall Fling!

October 31, 2017

WDE 2nd Grade Candy Corn Contest!

October 31, 2017