District News

Donuts with Dads at WDE

November 17, 2016

Bring Your Dad to School/Donuts with Dad was a huge success at WDE on Tuesday, November 15th.  Students and dads  enjoyed donuts in the classroom while completing academic activities together.  Several stand in dads were on hand from Southwide Baptist Church and affiliates of By the Sea Resorts.  Donuts were provided for all students and dads, courtesy of a very generous donor. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

Freeport Middle School Art and Band Students Attended a Special "Music in Pictures" Presentation Sponsored by the Rosemary Beach Foundation

November 17, 2016

Freeport Middle School art and band students attended a special "Music in Pictures" presentation sponsored by the Rosemary Beach Foundation.  Two violinists presented music and art history to the students.  The Foundation brings music to the art students of Walton County, culminating in an art show and celebration of art and music in the Spring. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.

WHS Celebrates Veterans Day

November 17, 2016

The staff & students of Walton High celebrated Veterans Day on Thursday, November 10.  We would like to thank all veterans and express how much we appreciate their sacrifice and service.  Submitted by Christy English.

ECTC Recognizes Teacher and ESP of the Year

November 15, 2016

Congratulations to these two amazing ECTC employees. Theresa Bolton (left) and April Chambless (right) have been chosen as ECTC’s Teacher of the year (Theresa) and Educational Support Person of the year (April). We are very proud to have them on our team. Submitted by Carol Rothgeb/FB.

Walton County School Board Recognizes FHS Girls Volleyball Team

November 15, 2016

The Superintendent and Walton County School Board Members recognized and presented the Freeport High School Girls Volleyball Team for Honorable Sportsmanship with a resolution. Mr. Hope introduced the Freeport High Girls Volleyball Team that was in attendance; Catherine Meyer, Coach, Katherine Deems, Assistant Coach, Monica Morgan, Freshman, and Isabella Guardia, Freshman. The Resolution was read by Chairperson Jason Catalano. The Freeport Girls Volleyball Team were competing on Thursday, September 22, 2016 against Bozeman High School from Panama City, Florida, during the game an medical emergency occurred with one of the Bozeman Team members. The Coaches and Freeport High Girls Volleyball Team showed outstanding and honorable sportsmanship and character in the time of crisis. Photo courtesy of DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze. Submitted by Laura Smith.

VRB Teacher of the Year Announced

November 14, 2016

Congratulations to Ms. Gwen Wright who was selected Teacher of the Year by her co-workers at Van R. Butler Elementary School!  Submitted by Tammy Smith.

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