Freeport Elementary School SophistiCats sang at Relay for Life Saturday, May 5 at Freeport Middle School! Songs included: Not Done Yet by Superchick, The Things That Matter by Teresa Jennings, Take Time in Life - African traditional, and Turn The World Around by Harry Belafonte. 
?? Great job, SophistiCats!
First grade students at WDE participated in a drop everything and read day on Thursday, May 3. The first grade classes competed against each other to earn the most AR points and meet end of the year AR goals. The students brought towels and blankets from home to read on. It was a fun day for everyone!
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
(Pictured from left to right are JB Baker; our Athletic Trainer Mariah; and Eyin Cole.)
Congratulations to WHS students JB Baker and Eyin Cole for advancing to the Track & Field state meet! They will be competing in the 110-meter hurdles on May 4 and 5 in Jacksonville, FL.
Congrats to JB, Eyin, and Coaches Cooper and Brackin. Good luck at the state competition!
Second graders at WDE recently took a field trip to the Rocking B-A-B Ranch in DeFuniak Springs. Students were able to learn interesting facts about both common farm animals and exotic animals at the ranch. Students really enjoyed being able to pet the young animals and were excited about getting to play and eat their lunch in the Big Barn!
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
Every month, Mr. A. Russell Hughes, the Superintendent of Walton County Schools will share a video message with an update on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District, Walton County, Florida. Check back often to stay informed on all the activities, events and accomplishments of teachers and students in the Walton County School District.
This month Superintendent Hughes celebrates our graduating Seniors and shares the dates for the graduation activities. Mr. Hughes also recognizes the wonderful teachers and educational support professionals in our district as we approach Teacher Appreciation Week. He emphasizes the importance of remaining diligent, and finishing the school year out in EPIC fashion!
Superintendent Hughes sent Marcello Garrison, an eighth grader in Mrs. Amy Bennett's reading class, a medal for completing 350 Achieve3000 reading activities at 75% or higher on his first attempt. Achieve3000 recommends a student try to reach eighty activities by the end of the school year to reflect growth, and Marcello has surpassed the goal by 270 activities. Marcello says that he was able to do so by completing his activities in the car drop-off line before school. True dedication to learning at Walton Middle School!
Walton Middle School Guidance Counselor Jodi Howell offered a helping hand when it was time to dig potatoes on May 3rd. As expected, Mr. Joe Proffitt’s Ag students’ plants were loaded! Students graciously shared the harvest with members of the WMS tribe. Spring is a beautiful thing at WMS.
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
WMS appreciates the generosity of our local McDonald’s. The store donated 220 sausage biscuits to feed eighth graders the morning of Science FCAT testing. Teachers, staff, and students humbly thank the restaurant for graciously supporting education. Submitted by Kristen Nelson.
Walton County School District provides video tips to help parents strengthen their child's academic success. This video was produced by Maude Saunders Elementary School and deals with the importance of every minute of the school day. Tardiness to school can make a huge impact on student academic success. Students who arrive at school late receive fewer minutes of instruction than students who are in class when the bell sounds. Their tardiness can also disrupt the learning of other students in their classes.
Watch the video for ideas on how to get to school on time and ready to learn!
