District News

Walton County School District Employees “Purple Up” to recognize the Month of the Military Child!

April 20, 2022

Former U.S. Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger first designated April as the Month of the Military Child, acknowledging the significant role military-connected students play in our communities.  Today, district staff wore purple to show support and thanks to military children and families in our district. We respect and honor the sacrifices made to keep our country safe.

We “Purple Up” today because purple represents the joint service operations and is a combination of Army Green, Air Force Blue, Coast Guard Blue, Marine Red, and Navy Blue; it is the appropriate color to represent military children from all branches.  Today think of ways you can show your appreciation to service men and families…maybe you will “Purple Up” too!

FDOE Parent Survey Exceptional Student Education

April 19, 2022

Florida Department of Education

Parent Survey – Exceptional Student Education

Walton County wants your feedback!

Exceptional Student Education (ESE) Parent Survey

Each year, the FDOE conducts a survey designed to provide the FDOE and the United States Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP), with information on how well Florida’s schools are partnering with parents and promoting parent involvement in their child’s education. The survey is open to all parents of children with an individual educational plan receiving ESE services from preschool age through grade 12. The survey is not intended for parents of students receiving only gifted services through an educational plan. All states must collect these data as part of their State Performance Plan, as required under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act. In the FDOE’s continued efforts to increase parent participation, individual paper surveys for parents of all children receiving special education services in all districts will be arriving from your child’s school soon.  The online version of the survey is available to all
parents of ESE students at https://www.esesurvey.com/Login.php.  The online version of the 2021-22 ESE Parent Survey will be accessible from Feb 1st to June 30th.  

WALTON SINGS!

April 18, 2022

On Monday, April 11, 2022, at 6:30 pm, Walton High School was host to the first ever DeFuniak Springs Honor Choir, comprised of chorus students from Maude Saunders Elementary, Mossy Head Elementary, West DeFuniak Elementary, Walton Middle School, and Walton High school.  The combined elementary Honor Choir was directed by Shawna Trainor (MSE), Buddy Goodman (MHE), and Nathan Hight (WDE).   Walton Middle School 2nd Period Chorus was directed by Andrew Moore, and the Walton High School Bellissimo Ensemble was conducted by Michelle Tredway.  The pianist for the evening was Mrs. Keitha Bledsoe. 

MSE Students Solve Mystery!

April 18, 2022

Last week, MSE's 5th graders participating in after-school tutoring took on the role of Crime Scene Investigators! The students were tasked with solving the mystery of the death of numerous small woodland creatures. Through research and text evidence, they narrowed in on their prime suspect - the owl. But to really crack the case, it was necessary to dissect the undigested parts of an owl's food, such as hair or bones, which are regurgitated (coughed up) and deposited as "pellets". Just as they suspected, these student sleuths found the remains of multiple small woodland creatures. Great job, MSE students!

 

COVID Update April 15, 2022

April 15, 2022

In the spirit of transparency, the Walton County School District (WCSD) will continue to update our stakeholders with COVID-19 data for the 2021-2022 school year.  

COVID-19 Statistics

Single Day Data

(4/14/22)

% of total population (students and staff ~ 13,000)

Overall Data to Date

(8/10/21 – 4/14/22)

% of total population (students and staff ~ 13,000)

Positive COVID-19 Cases

of School District Students and/or Employees

 

3

0.000%

*1586

12.2%

Quarantined Due to On Campus Exposure of School District Students and/or Employees

 

0

0.000%

2376

18.28%

Quarantined Due to Off Campus Exposure (Community/Family Exposure) of School District Students and/or Employees

 

0

0.000%

958

7.37%

Schools Involved in Positive Cases and/or Exposure

 

0

 

20

 

 

Walton County School District COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for the 2021-2022 School Year

  1. If a person is sick (students, teachers, staff, and visitors), they should stay home.
  1. Hand sanitizer is available at various areas inside the school.
  2. Cleaning and disinfecting school facilities/buses which are occupied by students will be completed daily.
  3. Adequate mitigation supplies are on hand at all schools/facilities (hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, etc.).
  4. COVID-19 contact tracing is occurring in all schools/facilities.

 

Visitors are currently allowed at school during the school day.

 

*Please keep in mind that although COVID positive cases may represent a student or staff member within the WCSD, it does not necessarily indicate that the virus originated within the WCSD.  It is also important to note that a portion of the positive cases involve individuals who may have never entered the school setting while sick due to proper quarantining. 

 

 

State Science Fair Participants

April 15, 2022

Two students proudly represented Walton County at this year's State Science Fair located in Lakeland, FL. We are proud of their accomplishments and congratulate them on their success!

Bright and Creative Imaginations at FMS

April 13, 2022

The Freeport Middle School Art Department loved making this project.  The assignment was simply to make whatever picture you want to using torn paper.   These artists sure do have a bright and creative imagination.  Way to go Bulldogs!!

MHS APRIL HOUSE MEETING

April 13, 2022

MHS Students received AR shirts and participated in their April All House Meeting Challenge, Math Fact Eggs Race! Each House choose two students from each grade level to solve a math fact in an egg relay race. Congratulations to Quantum House, this year's winner! 

Summer VPK Registration

April 13, 2022

Please click the link below to view the registration information for Summer VPK.  

Arya Patel from WHS will Represent the State in Chicago

April 12, 2022

Congratulations to Arya Patel (from Walton High) for placing at the Florida FBLA State Leadership Conference in her category (Introduction to Event Planning)!  Arya will now represent the State of Florida, District 1, and Walton High School's FBLA at the National Leadership Conference this summer in Chicago.  Arya is an excellent representative and will undoubtedly make WHS proud as she advances to nationals!

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