District News

The Walton County School District is proud to announce that 5 of our schools have been selected by the Florida Department of Education as "Schools of Excellence."

Schools are designated as Schools of Excellence if the school’s percentage of possible points earned in its school grade calculation is in the 80th percentile or higher for schools comprised of the same grade groupings (elementary, middle, high, and combination) for at least two of the last three school years if the school meets the qualifying criteria.

Congratulations to Van R. Butler Elementary, Emerald Coast Middle School, Seaside Neighborhood School, South Walton High School, and Freeport High School for receiving this high honor!

submitted by Keitha Bledsoe

2^nd grade students in Mrs. Jessica Dawkins’ class at WDE participated in a month long reading challenge. Students who read 16 books during the month of October were entered into a drawing. Mr. Rodney Free is pictured with our lucky winners, Emmalin Monsen and Jonah Baur. Each student received a jar of candy corn! Thank you Mr. Free for drawing the names of our winners!

submitted by Jessica Dawkins

The Freeport Elementary students enjoyed a fun Fall Festival on campus as they welcomed the season!

FES First Graders enjoy Pumpkin Day, and FES Kindergarten students had a great romp in the Pumpkin Patch!

submitted by Nancy Currie

Students at ECMS gathered together wearing Orange in support of the Pacer.org and EmeraldCoastKids.org's campaigns against bullying, and in support of kindness, acceptance, inclusion and unity!

Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

Maude Saunders 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th grade ELA teachers participated in the “Good to Great Teaching Institute” this week. This EPIC professional learning activity with The New Teacher Project provided teachers with the opportunity to unpack standards and text and analyze student work. Submitted by Krisy Spence.

Mrs. Mosley’s class used the story of “Spookley the Square Pumpkin” to learn about standing up to bullies and sticking up for those being bullied. They had a great time making their own Spookley’s out of paper plates. Submitted by Krisy Spence.

Mrs. Willcox's kindergarten class at WDE learns that there are four seasons in a year. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

Second grade students at WDE embarked on an adventure of a lifetime aboard the Buccaneer Pirate Cruise located at HarborWalk Village in Destin. The tour interactively entertained students with sword fights, water gun battles, storytelling, singing, dancing, and treasure hunts. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

WDE pirate

The 5^th graders at WDE showed their enthusiasm for the last Vocabulary Word Parade in which they will participate. Blaze D. said, “This is the best parade we’ve had, and it’s sad I won’t be in it next year.” Each student dressed to impress with his or her chosen, on grade level vocabulary word. Signs were created to show the word and definition. The students had a great time at their final parade.

Pictured left to right: International – Jackson Davis, Mechanical – Emma Rushing, Patriotic – Maddox Flynt, Nutritious – Kaylie Joyner, Enigmatic – Chastain Wurst, Polar – Maya Abbott, Future – Ellie Clemmons, Desert - Dalton Lopez Galvez. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

WCSD Congratulates Our 2017 Schools of Excellence!

October 31, 2017

WDE 2nd Grade Candy Corn Contest!

October 31, 2017

FES Students Welcome the Fall with Pumpkins and Carnival!

October 31, 2017

ECMS Supports Unity Day 2017

October 30, 2017

Paxton AVID Students Attend NWFSC College Night

October 27, 2017

“Good to Great Teaching Institute” held at Maude Saunders

October 27, 2017

MSE Kindergarten students UNITE to stop bullying before it starts!

October 27, 2017

WDE Kindergartners Learn About the Four Seasons

October 27, 2017

WDE 2nd Graders Enjoy Pirate Cruise

October 27, 2017

WDE 5th Grade's Last Vocabulary Parade

October 27, 2017