District News

FMS 8th Grade AVID Students Visit FSU

May 18, 2017

Freeport Middle School 8th grade AVID students attended "classes" at Florida State University on Wednesday. Throughout the tour, they learned the history of the school, walked the campus, and fit right in.  These 8th grade AVID students have already visited three area post-secondary schools, Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, University of West Florida in Pensacola, and Florida State University in Tallahassee. Submitted by Kendra Peloquin.

BES Thanks Deputy White for his Years of Service

May 18, 2017


Thank you Deputy White for your years of service and protection at Bay Elementary School. Our students have learned a lot from you and enjoyed your presence on campus. Enjoy retirement and know you will be missed! Submitted by Cindy Stewart.

VRB Students Celebrate Their Year of Reading

May 18, 2017

Van R. Butler students celebrated their year of reading with their pal Boodah at an end of year celebration.  The students that participated in the R.E.A.D. program received a personalized book, certificate, and a special “book worm” from the program coordinators. Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.

Superintendent Hughes Sends Shout Out to State Bound Teams!

May 18, 2017

Superintendent A. Russell Hughes wishes all the best to our two State Championship bound teams! Walton High School Lady Braves Softball and South Walton High School SeaHawks Baseball team will be competing in the State Semi-Finals, and hopefully the Final Championship Round!  Walton County is #1 All the Way!!! 

WHS Lady Braves will meet Coral Springs in the Semi-Finals Friday, May 19, at 7:30 am/Central time in Vero Beach, Fl. .  The Final Round will be played on Saturday, May 20, at 10:05 am/Central time.  

SWHS SeaHawks will meet Madison County at 12 Noon/Central Time on Wednesday, May 24 in Fort Myers, Fl.  The Final Round will be played on Thursday, May 25 at 3:35 pm/Central time.  

Go Braves!  Go Hawks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pYYHE7zanM

Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe

Former Little Warriors Do Senior Walk at MSE

May 17, 2017

MSE is so proud of these former Little Warriors who are now graduating! Today, they walked the halls of MSE to show the students that hard work DOES lead to a diploma! Submitted by Krisy Spence/FB.

MSE Senior Walk

MSE Senior Walk

MSE Senior Walk

Former WDE Students Participated in a Senior Walk

May 17, 2017

Former West DeFuniak Elementary students participated in a Senior Walk on Monday, May 15th.  Students had their arms outstretched as the Walton High School seniors walked by in cap and gown.  It was easy to see the benefits of this tradition. WHS seniors were setting an example for WDE’s students saying “one day, you too will be here.” Submitted by Darlene Paul.

WDE Senior Walk

SWHS Seahawks Baseball Team Won the Region Championship

May 17, 2017

South Walton High School Seahawks Baseball won the Region championship.  They will leave on Monday to travel to Fort Myers to play in the Final Four.

Congratulations to Head Coach Nick Borthwick, assistant coaches and players for a great season and an exciting 2-0 win last night over Chipley.  A special thank you to all of the Seahawk fans for making the trip to Chipley and supporting the guys.

Way to go Seahawks!

Submitted by Barbara Stratton.

MHS collects Furry Friends for First Responders

May 17, 2017

Mossy Head School, with assistance from the Mossy Head School K-Kids, gave 240 new and gently used stuffed animals to the Walton County Sheriff's Department. During this school-wide community service project, the students went through their toy boxes or bought a new stuffed animal that will become a child’s new best friend in a time of need. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.

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