District News

South Walton High School Seahawk Band Receives Superiors!

October 8, 2018

Congratulations to the South Walton High School SeaHawk Marching Band on their Straight Superior ratings in Band, Percussion, and Color Guard at the Blackwater Classic in Milton, Florida on Saturday, October 6!! Band Director, Robert Escamilla, and Color Guard Instructor, Christin Barnhart are very proud of their EPIC accomplishment in their first competition of the season. They braved the intense heat, and "performed their hearts out" according to Mr. Escamilla! 

Middle School Art Students Study the Elements of Art

October 3, 2018

In Mrs. Wilson's Art class, middle school students have been studying and familiarizing themselves with the elements of art. The students' artwork conveying these important elements are now being displayed in the main hallway.  Submitted by Kalli McMillan

Mrs. Daniel's Class at WDE Study Parts of a Flower!

October 3, 2018

Mrs. Daniel’s fourth grade students at WDE observed the parts of a flower by dissecting tiger lilies. First, they separated the sepal to discover the protection it provides for the stamen and pistil. Then, they extracted pollen on their fingers from the stamen supporting the concept of pollination. Finally, they located the pistil of the flower in order to understand fertilization.   

 Pictured: Jordan Lucious, Dariyon Moore, Laney Garrett, Gabby Zemanick, and Noel Estrada.

Submitted by Jessica Dawkins

Paxton Middle School Technology Students Explore and Create Algorithms

October 3, 2018

Paxton's 7th and 8th grade technology students have been learning a lot about coding so far this year. In their class, where they are in the ICT Essentials program, students are learning how to edit existing algorithms and create their own. To put the concept into a new perspective for the students, Miss McMillan's class completed an activity in which they used block segments to create their own small obstacle course for their lego figure to go through. The students had to write out an algorithm that others could easily follow in order to complete the obstacle course. They students did an excellent job with this activity and were very creative in the process. Way to be EPIC, Bobcats! 

Submitted by Kalli McMillan

States of Matter at WDE!

October 3, 2018

Second grade students at WDE enjoyed learning about the states of matter by making Root Beer Floats. They enjoyed making a tasty treat that contained a solid, liquid, and a gas!  Submitted by Jessica Dawkins

 

1st Picture – Mrs. Jessica Dawkins’ 2nd grade class

Mary Ruth Rhodes

Izayah Frith

Brandon Douglass

 

2nd Picture - Mrs. Jessica Dawkins’ 2nd grade class

Cameron Brixey

Bella Woodham

Ke’Asia Patterson

3rd Picture

Mrs. Emily Dickey’s Second Grade Class

SWHS School Students Engage in Career Research with Guest Presenters!

October 1, 2018

Students in Mrs. Whitney Walker’s English IV classes had visitors from Gulf Coast State College.

Instructor Rhonda Weatherbie and student Cheri Hampton spoke to the students about Gulf Coast’s Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting programs.

Other visitors throughout the week included Lincoln Tech (Automotive), Gulf Coast State College (Sonography and Radiography), Northwest Florida State College (Computer Technology, Business and Law Enforcement Academy, Hospitality and Tourism, Culinary Arts, Fine Arts and Nursing).

Submitted by Barbara Stratton

Superintendent A. Russell Hughes' Monthly Update for October 2018!

October 1, 2018

Every month, Mr. A. Russell Hughes, Walton County, Florida Superintendent of Schools, will share a video message with an update on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District, Walton County, Florida. Check back often to stay informed on all the activities, events and accomplishments of teachers and students in the Walton County School District.
This month's video was filmed at the Walton County Fairgrounds where the annual Fair will open on October 8-13, 2018. Superintendent Hughes discusses the importance of school attendance, the end of the first 9 weeks, and some important events during the month!

WHS Marching Band Receives Straight Superior Ratings at Rehobeth Marching Classic!

September 30, 2018

The Walton High School Band performed on Saturday September 29th at the Rehobeth Marching Classic at Rehobeth High School in Dothan, Alabama. The band was adjudicated by professionals from around the Tri-State area in the following categories: Color Guard, Percussion, Drum Major, Music, General Effect, and Marching. They received straight Superior Ratings in all categories!! Congratulations to this outstanding group of musicians, and their director, Chad Robbins. They will perform again this coming Saturday, October 6, in the A-Town Invitational to be held this year at the Opp High School stadium.

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