Community Supports FES Through Publix Purchases
October 19, 2017
For a specified time recently, Publix took a portion of proceeds from the community shopping at the Freeport store and used it to purchase school supplies and materials for our students.
Special thanks to Publix for being such great community to school partners!
submitted by Nancy Currie
Superintendent Hughes Visits BES at Recess!
October 19, 2017
Superintendent Hughes enjoyed visiting with students at Bay Elementary School during their Recess time!
Superintendent Russell Hughes visits Bay Elementary and observes students working with Clear Touch screen in Mrs. Goldstein’s class during math!
submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
SWHS's Kindness Rocks Project and Unity Challenge
October 18, 2017
SWHS is bringing Unity to their campus and showing a stance against bullying through the Kindness Rocks Project. Plus, SWHS Principal, Dr. Alexis Tibbetts, issued a challenge to all students to sign the Unity Day pledge to stand together against bullying and be united for kindness, acceptance and inclusion. Over 450 students accepted that challenge and signed the pledge! Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
FHS SGA Participate in the Junior League of the Emerald Coast's Child Clothing Project
October 17, 2017
Freeport High School Student Government Association participated in the Junior League of the Emerald Coast's Child Clothing Project. Students were shopping buddies, served lunch in the snack bar and handled the packing of busses with children's purchases. Over 200 elementary students attended today's event. Submitted by Patty Woodard/Vanessa Bump.
Snook Academy hosted FHS for Friday's football game. The Snook cheerleaders gave our cheerleaders a warm welcome. Submitted by Patty Woodard.
The DeFuniak Springs Fire Department Share Fire Safety with Wise Center Pre-K Students
October 16, 2017
Wise Center Pre-K students learning about Fire safety with a few demonstrations from the DeFuniak Fire Department. Submitted by Debbie McBroom.
FHS Sunshine Band Earned Straight Superior Ratings
October 16, 2017
The FHS Sunshine Band earned Straight Superior Ratings on Saturday, October 14th, at the Southern Showcase in Dothan, Alabama. The overall score included the following ratings: Superior Drum Major, Superior Colorguard, Superior Drumline, and Superior Band. Congratulations to Mr. Miller, Miss Miller, and the members of the Sunshine Band for a great performance!
Come see the Sunshine Band this coming Saturday, October 21st, at Arnold High School, performing at the Florida Bandmasters Association District 2 Marching Music Performance Assessment. The band will perform at 3:30! Submitted by Celeste Goodwin.
WCSD Voices Fill the Air with Sweet Sounds at the Fair!
October 13, 2017
Walton County Fair was humming with the sweet sounds of WCSD voices as the West Defuniak Elementary "BeeBops"; Mossy Head "Headliners"; Freeport Elementary "Sophisticats"; Paxton "Sound of the Pride"; and Maude Saunders "Kids of Distinction" sang their hearts out on the Main Stage area of the fair Wednesday evening!
Thursday night, audiences in the Main Stage area were treated to the beautiful voices of the Walton Middle School and Walton High School Chorus students!
Congratulations to all these fine musicians, their parents, and their teachers for an EPIC job sharing their talents at the Walton County Fair!
submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
submitted by Keitha Bledsoe