ECMS 5th Graders Go to the Symphony
May 12, 2017
Emerald Coast Middle School 5th Graders enjoyed a day at the Northwest Symphony Guild during the first week of May. Submitted by Angela Vance.
Gulf Power Purchases College Scholarship for Walton County's Take Stock in Children Program
May 12, 2017
On Monday, May 8, 2017, Bernard Johnson of Gulf Power presented WCSD Superintendent, Russell Hughes, Walton Education Foundation Executive Director, MH Carr, and Take Stock in Children Program Provider, Amy Wells with a check for $4,000 to purchase one 2 year college scholarship for a deserving student in the Walton County School District. This 7th-9th grade student, like the others who are in the Take Stock in Children program, will be matched with a volunteer mentor, given college success coaching and their parent/guardian will receive training on how to apply for college and submit other applications to ensure their student the best possible chance to graduate high school and attend college. If the student successfully completes the program they will receive the scholarship purchased this year upon their high school graduation.
Gulf Power is a generous contributor to the Walton Education Foundation year after year.
Submitted by MH Carr.
WHS senior Emmy Crane has been selected from applicants across the United States to be the student speaker at the 2017 AVID Summer Institute in Tampa, Florida, in June. Emmy submitted a speech to the AVID national directors earlier this year telling her story of how AVID has impacted her life. Before the final decision was made, she had to go through a rigorous interview process and, after further impressing the selection committee, she received the news that she was selected from hundreds of applicants nationwide to tell her story to thousands at this year's AVID Summer Institute.
Thank you, Emmy, for sharing your story and showing the nation that good things are happening at Walton High School! Look for her on the AVID channel on YouTube later this year! Submitted by Christy English.
WDE STEM Career Day with MakerSpace Club
May 12, 2017
WDE's MakerSpace Club recently participated in STEM Career Day. Students enjoyed learning about everything from PH levels of soil, the chemistry of hair coloring, high tech gadgets used by law enforcement, the technology and photography connection as well as how GoPro cameras are used to check water lines. We would like to say a special thanks to Daniel Leonard with UF/IFAS, Connie Strickland owner/beautician at Bass Style Shop, Alicia Keeter, General Manager of South Walton Utilities, Matthew Key - SRO with Walton County Sheriff's Office, and Rachel Lauen - Photographer with Ultimate Production Company. What a great way to end the year! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
South Walton High School was named the Florida High School Athletic Association Academic Champions for 2017. In addition, the Seahawk Baseball Team earned Academic Champions for Class 1A. Submitted by Barb Stratton.
Superintendent and District Staff say "Go Lady Braves!"
WDE 5th grade students attended the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra for the annual 5th grade concert. Students enjoyed the musical performance of Babar the Elephant. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Fun with Friends at MSE Field Day!
May 9, 2017
Submitted by Krisy Spence.
Paxton Holds First Spanish Competition
May 9, 2017
Congratulations to the winners of the 1st PHS Spanish Competition. The winners can be seen below as follows: Spanish II Second Place - Bryson Kimmons, Spanish II First Place - Tennyson Greggs, Spanish I Second Place - Elizabeth Phillips, and Spanish I First Place - Christopher Lewis. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
Submitteed by Krisy Spence.