As part of literacy week at WDE, Mrs. Goodman (librarian) hosted a book tasting event. First grade students were given the opportunity to "taste" fiction and nonfiction books. Mrs. Sconiers' students are now eager to visit the library and check out some of the books they tasted! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Students at Bay Elementary enjoyed “Flight” presented by the Atlantic Coast Theatre Company on Friday, January 19th.
Submitted by Meredith Spence
Paxton FFA competed in District CDE competitions Friday, 1/19/18, in Milton, FL at the University of Florida campus. The following students were winners in the competition: Colten Phillips - 1st Place Extemporaneous Speaking, Haley Pickron - 1st Place Prepared Public Speaking, and Paxton Middle School Opening and Closing Ceremonies won 2nd Place. 1st Place winners will be competing at the Florida FFA State Convention in Orlando during the month of June. Great Job Paxton FFA! Submitted by Nate Moore/PHS FFA Coordinator.
Congratulations Paxton for being in the top 10% of schools in Florida for Improvement in Mathematics Achievement from 2015-16 to 2016-17.
Submitted by Kalli McMillan
On Friday, January 12, 2018 In”10”sity Magnet Program held its first Open House/Title I Parent Involvement Night. Despite the holiday weekend and the steep drop in temperatures, many students and parents were in attendance. Principal, Jonathan D’Avignon spoke with parents about the program, the importance of parent involvement and student progress. Students were presented with medals and awards for their accomplishments during the first semester and the evening concluded with a cookout for everyone in attendance. The administration, faculty and staff felt that the event was a great success.
Submitted by Lisa Pitts
Walton High School is excited to announce January's Students of the Month and Employee of the Month!
9th grade - Seth Spradlin
10th grade - Jakobe Campbell
11th grade - Gretchen Kent
12th grade - Christian Mosley
Employee - Lynne Martin
Way to go, Braves!
Submitted by Christy English
Congratulations Bay for being in the top 10% of ALL schools in Florida and top 10% of all
ELEMENTARY schools in Florida in ELA and Math for 2016-17! Way to
Bay Family!
Submitted by Meredith Spence
Paxton's elementary students enjoyed watching and participating in the presentation on flight by the Atlantic Coast Theatre Company.
"Flight" is brought to the us through the generous funding provided by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. A.C.T. for Youth is an acclaimed professional touring theatre company based in Orlando.
Mankind has always been fascinated with the skies, the stars, and reaching new heights. FLIGHT! combines creative staging, original music, audience participation, & multi-media elements into a theatrical production that explores the stories of flight including the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, The US/Soviet "Space Race", & NASA's many accomplishments. Students are challenged to think about the future of flight, and perhaps be inspired to become pioneers reaching for the stars themselves.
submitted by Kalli McMillan
The Walton County School District was recently recognized by the Walton County Commissioners and Emergency Management Director, Jeff Goldberg, at a recent meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.
A plaque was presented to Superintendent Russell Hughes and School Board Member Gail Smith acknowledging the district's collaboration with Emergency Management of Walton County, and their effort "above and beyond the call of duty to help ensure that Walton County residents and visitors remained safe during Hurricane Irma in September of 2017."
Superintendent Hughes presented the plaque to the School Board members at their January 16th meeting at South Walton High School.
Pictured from left to right: School Board Members Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Gail Smith, Marsha Winegarner, Bill Eddins, and Superintendent A. Russell Hughes.
submitted by Laura Smith
