WHS College Success Students Visit NWFSC
November 17, 2017
Our college success students had an awesome trip to Northwest Florida State College today! Submitted by Christy English.
VRB Student Council Food Drive
November 17, 2017
The Student Council at Van R. Butler Elementary School conducted a food drive to help fill the food pantry at Caring and Sharing of South Walton. Students throughout the entire school donated canned and boxed non-perishable foods to help support families in the community who need support throughout the holiday season. Submitted by Tammy Smith.
WHS Celebrates 1st Annual AVID Family Thanksgiving
November 17, 2017
On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 16, the Walton High School AVID students and their families gathered for the first annual AVID Family Thanksgiving. Every family brought something to add to the Thanksgiving table and Lauran Hebert, a senior AVID student, expressed her gratitude to all the AVID Elective teachers: Mr. & Mrs. Carnley, Mrs. Zodrow, Ms. Bare, and Mr. Cooper. It was a beautiful time of food, fun, and fellowship! #WHSAVIDstrong Submitted by Christy English.
MHS Enjoys Donuts with Dad
November 17, 2017
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
ECMS Announces Science Fair Winners
November 16, 2017
Emerald Coast Middle School held its 10th Annual Science Fair and announced the winners on Thursday, November 16, 2017.
Submitted by Angela Vance
PHS 5th Graders Make Volcanoes in their Lesson about Chemical and Physical Changes
November 16, 2017
Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
PHS Media Center Presented with the Dugas Family Foundation Grant
November 16, 2017
The PHS Media Center was presented with the Dugas Family Foundation Grant by Mrs. Rita Forbes. The grant allowed the purchase of books for students. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
WHS Science Fair Winners
November 16, 2017
Congratulations to all Walton High School participants in this year’s Science Fair (held on Nov. 14)! The judges saw much potential in the projects and have encouraged many of the students to continue on to the district science fair in December.
We would like to recognize the following students:
Biological - 1st Place - Drake Pennington
Biological - 2nd Place - Andrew Huff, Amber Law, and Krislyn McLaney
Biological - 3rd Place - Mallory Hataway
Biological - Honorable Mention - Belle Lloyd, Katelyn Lloyd, Luke Love, Olivia Scott, and Alexis Thompson
Physical - 1st Place - Cory LaCour, Briston Smith, and Ben Woods
Physical - 2nd Place - Joshua Homza and Zachary Magner
Physical - 3rd Place - Kahl Miller and Joseph Woods
Physical - Honorable Mention - Taylor Smith, Maddie Drake, Hannah Brown, Jackson Newsome, Katelyn Gillert, and Shelbee Castrillo
Submitted by Christy English.
WMS Students ACHIEVE Tremendous Reading Success
November 16, 2017
Two students in Mrs. Amy Bennett's Reading classes at Walton Middle School won contests sponsored by Achieve3000. Victor Hernandez scored the most points for the entire state of Florida last week, and Mikaela Price won the most points for a day statewide. Mrs. Bennett and WMS applaud these students for their commitment to reading success. Submitted by Kristen Nelson.
ECMS Recognizes Tropicana Speech Competition Winners!
November 16, 2017
ECMS held its 6th Grade Tropicana Speech Competition on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The winner from each language arts class competed to be the overall 6th grade winner. All of the competitors did an amazing job, and the judges had a tough time choosing the top three. We are proud of all of our students for participating and would like to send a special congratulations to our grade level winners as well as a huge thank you to our fabulous 6th Grade Language Arts Teachers, Mrs. Leslie MacPike and Mrs. Christine Solomon for doing such a wonderful job preparing our students for success each and every day!
6th Grade Overall Winners (L to R)
Auburn Hamer (2nd Place), Maya Sien (1st Place), Jaiden Morris (3rd Place)
Class Winners Group Picture: Back Row (L to R): Natalie Mitchell, Auburn Hamer, Maya Sien, Jaiden Morris, Sami Thompson; Front Row (L to R): Kamryn Cooper, Josie Abicca, Cassidy Cabe, Tyler Johnson
Submitted by Candy Bodie