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Freeport Midde School NJHS Help Create a Natural Reef
February 23, 2016
Submitted by Chelsea Ellison, Freeport Middle School
On February 20th, the Freeport Middle School National Junior Honor Society helped move approximately 500 bags of oyster shells to spread across over 20 feet of shoreline. Their efforts helped to create a natural reef for our bay, and assists in protecting and preserving the shoreline. Along with using recycled oyster shells, it helps filter the water in the most natural way.
WHS Students Meet the 2nd Quarter 25 Book Challenge
February 22, 2016
Submitted by Christy English, Walton High School
Walton High students that met the requirements for the 25 Book Challenge for the second quarter were rewarded with a trip to a local movie theater and shopping center on February 19. Congratulations to these 23 students for their hard work, dedication, and achievement toward this year-long goal!
FES Staff "Develop GRIT" on Professional Learning Day
February 22, 2016
Submitted by Nancy Currie, Freeport Elementary School
Teachers:
? explored productive struggle as it relates to higher-cognitive demand tasks.
? took a closer look at why productive struggle is vital to student’s success in our classrooms.
? completed a higher-cognitive demand task together.
? Worked within their grade level to analyze a higher-cognitive demand task that they could incorporate into an upcoming
math unit.
Paxton Baseball Players Sign with Division 1 Universities
February 19, 2016
Submitted by Heather Stewart, Paxton School
Congratulations to Paxton High School baseball players Grant Stewart, left, and Austin Franklin, right, the first PHS players to sign to play baseball at a division one university! Stewart will play for Florida State University and Franklin for Samford University.
WDE Learns Mosquito Control
February 19, 2016
Submitted by Pam Leavins, WDE
Students in third grade at West DeFuniak Elementary had the opportunity to hear from North Walton Mosquito Control on the mosquito’s life cycle, types of mosquitos in our area, ways they prevent illness from spreading, and ways to spot areas where mosquitos can lay their eggs.
Paxton Boys Win Regional Championship!
February 19, 2016
Submitted by Cindy Neale, Paxton School
Paxton Boys Basketball Regional Champs!
This is a historical moment for our Paxton Bobcats. It has been 42 years since our boys basketball team has competed at the state level.
Congratulations to ECMS Regional Science Fair Participants
February 18, 2016
Submitted by Leigh Glenn, Emerald Coast Middle School
Congratulations to ECMS Regional Science Fair participants for their awards.
M. Camaret – 2nd Place
M. Post – 3rd Place
G. A. Mottola – Honorable Mention
C. Bailey - Honorable Mention
S. Gilliam - Honorable Mention
K. Dargavell - Honorable Mention / Special Award - $15
M. Gilmore – Summer Chemistry Camp
ECMS Perennial Math Team Members Excel!
February 18, 2016
Submitted by Leigh Glenn, Emerald Coast Middle School
ECMS Perennial Math Team Member Jireh Paul (pictured left) was recently recognized for earning a near perfect score on the January test. She is now on the Perennial Math Website “Wall of Fame.”
Students participated in the final national competition on Friday, Feb. 19th, and the team did very well. Ava Razavi (pictured right) won special honors for earning a near perfect score on the February test. Ava will be featured on the “Wall of Fame” on the Perennial Math website.
The Atlantic Coast Theater Performs for WDE Students
February 16, 2016
Submitted by Darlene Paul, West DeFuniak Elementary School
The Atlantic Coast Theater performed for students at West DeFuniak Elementary School. Students enjoyed “The Mysterious Smile of Mona Lisa” which explored the art, science and music of the original Renaissance Man, Leonardo Da Vinci.