District News

On Friday, May 11^th students from Mrs. Gina Ealum’s WDE class participated in the Special Olympics at ECMS. Students placed in many events and we are proud to announce the following awards:

Autumn Patterson (4^th grade) – 1^st place 50m dash; 1^st place 100m dash; 6^th place shot put

Tyler Penn (5^th grade) – 1^st place Long Jump; 3^rd place 50m dash; 3^rd place 100m dash

Demonte’ Clark (3^rd grade) – 1^st place 50m dash; 1^st place 100m dash; 2^nd place softball throw

Congratulations to these students for their amazing accomplishments!

Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

The PHS 2nd graders enjoyed a fun and educational trip to the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, where they they were able to learn about and interact with different types of marine life that inhabit the Florida Gulf.

Submitted by Kalli McMillan

SWHS Sophomore Holly Brooks is in Mrs. Barnhart’s Honors Geometry class. Holly won a pizza party for her class from Math Nation. She completed “Test Yourself” and was 1 of 45 students selected by Math Nation. Congratulations Holly! Submitted by Barbara Stratton.

In Mrs. Parker’s 8^th grade science class students dissected American Leopard frogs. Students compared the organ systems of a frog to a human. Stay tuned next week, for our tie-dye t-shirt creations - Mrs. Parker.

Submitted by Angela Vance

On May 9^th and 10^th Freeport Middle School students participated in the inaugural FMS Algebra 1 Boot camp to prepare for the EOC. Over the course of two days, students rotated among three sessions to help prepare them to be successful on the EOC. Collectively the students completed around 7,000 problems over the course of the two days. Students ended the boot camp with a pep talk, and words of encouragement from Principal Harrison.

Submitted by Lauren Moore

The WHS baseball team recently got to watch a Northwest Florida State College baseball game and go to FCA to listen to guest speaker Darryl Strawberry. They had a great time and represented Walton High well!

Submitted by Christy English

Walton High Seniors who previously attended Maude Saunders took a celebration stroll through the halls today, as our Little Warriors lined the halls and cheered. It is inspiring to see what these students have accomplished, and we wish them all the best.

Submitted by Krisy Chandler Spence

FBLA did an awesome job at the recent Relay for Life! A lot of students came out to support this great cause, and Coach Harless even got in the dunking booth!

Submitted by Christy English

ECMS hosted the Special Olympics Florida - Walton activities on Friday, May 11, 2018. Special Olympics provides year-round sports training and competition to children and adults 8 years of age and older with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Currently Special Olympics Florida - Walton serves 67 athletes throughout Walton County.

It was a wonderful day for all the participants who also got a special visit from McGruff the Crime Dog with the Walton County Sheriff's Office! Congratulations to all the participants!!

Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe; photo credit: Chaela Floyd

Congratulations to Paxton High School for their designation of Bronze Medalist from U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools! Paxton was one of 35 schools in the state of Florida to receive Bronze Medallion status! Walton County School District is proud of this EPIC accomplishment!

Paxton School is recognized in the National Rankings and earned a bronze medal. Schools are designated based on their performance on state-required tests and how well they prepare students for college.

WDE Students Participate in Special Olympics

May 14, 2018

Paxton 2nd Graders Study Florida Marine Life at Gulfarium

May 14, 2018

SWHS Student Recognized for Math Nation Efforts

May 14, 2018

Stingrays Are Serious About Science!

May 14, 2018

FMS Holds Algebra 1 Boot Camp to Prepare for EOC

May 14, 2018

WHS Baseball Team Goes to NWFSC Game and Hears Darryl Strawberry

May 14, 2018

Congratulations, WHS Seniors and Former MSE Students!

May 14, 2018

WHS FBLA Participates in Relay for Life!

May 14, 2018

ECMS Hosts Special Olympics!

May 14, 2018

Paxton School Receives Bronze Medal Designation from U.S. News and World Reports Best High Schools!!

May 11, 2018