District News

ECMS History Team Makes History

March 17, 2015

History Team members participating in the Regional Finals of the National History Bee in Baton Rouge were:

  • Sydney Eby
  • Rachel McCann
  • Eric Plunk
  • Maddox Rhea
  • Emma Sewell
  • Nick Sirmans
  • Cooper Weakly

Eric Plunk, Maddox Rhea, Nick Sirmans and Cooper Weakly advanced to the next round and will compete in the National Finals in Louisville, Kentucky in May.

Eric Plunk, Nick Sirmans and Cooper Weakly medaled by placing in the top ten.

And finally, ECMS’s own Nick Sirmans took first place overall in the regional tournament.

Way to go ECMS history team!

ECMS Raises $4,000 for Change for Children

March 17, 2015

"We proud to announce Emerald Coast Middle School has raised  $4,000 for the Change for Children Campaign.

Our students stood behind this worthy cause and were excited to help the children." - ECMS Principal Jeff Infinger

George Washington’s Continental Army musicians visit schools.

March 16, 2015

Artz Out Loud presenters Donna Wissinger and Joy Myers performed The World Turned Upside Down:  Music & Stories of the American Revolution in seven district schools.  Students experienced stories from the Revolutionary War, and participated as patriots, loyalists, and courageous leaders in the world changing period of American history. 

Thank you Silver Sands Premium Outlets for sponsoring this wonderful experience for our students.

Weighing Ice Cream for Math Night at VRB

March 13, 2015

Students, parents, faculty and staff from all grade levels  filled the cafeteria at Butler Thursday night to have a little fun with MATH!  Students participated in math games that led them to Kilwin's Ice Cream with all of the toppings!  Students enjoyed weighing their ice cream, measuring sprinkles and much more!  

"This is one of our favorite events," said Principal Tammy Smith who enjoyed seeing families having fun while enjoying math

VRB Raises Almost $18,000 for American Heart Association!

March 11, 2015

Van R. Butler Elementary raised $17,897.71 for Jump Rope for Heart this year!  All donations went to the American Heart Association to help others with sick hearts. Students participated in jump rope activities all week and learned about their heart. Congratulations VRB!

 Top Fundraisers:

1. Mason Rougeaux, 3rd grade $1050

2. Marley Bucher, 3rd grade $1000

3. Cordy Nolan, Kindergarten $505

4. Trip Tanner, 1st grade $500

5. Romie Nolan, Kindergarten $445

5. Adler Nation, 2nd grade $445

7. Isabella Hazucha, 3rd grade $440

8. Cade Chataignier, 1st grade $360

9. Corbin Meadows, 4th grade $325

 

Freeport Middle School Spring Fling

March 6, 2015

Freeport Middle School Spring Fling

Friday, March 6th

FMS Football Field

Please join us for a great night of family/community fun!

Youth Leadership Students Present to the Chamber of Commerce

March 5, 2015

South Walton High School and Walton High School youth leadership students were provided the opportunity to present their ideas for new businesses at a recent "Power of Business" luncheon sponsored by the Walton County Chamber of Commerce.   

The following SWHS students presented their business ideas to the Chamber: Amy Broadt, Parker Ewing, Nick Glover, Jenna Kotowske, Mark Mayers, Jamie Riego, and Mitchell Voas.

The following WHS students presented their business idea to the Chamber: Melanie Anderson, Cayla Barrineau, Atha Collinsworth, Laura Hydle, Brent Moore, and Kaylyn Rhodes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FHS Student, Cody Autrey, is the Sunshine State Scholar for Walton County

March 4, 2015

Sunshine State Scholars recognizes the academic achievements of the top 11th grade students representing every district in Florida.   Freeport High School junior, Cody Autrey, is the Walton County 2014-2015 Sunshine State Scholar.  Congratulations Cody!

 

Pictured left to right: Cody Autrey and FMS 8th grade Science Teacher, Daniel Appel.

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