South Walton High School Health Science student, Austin Kisner, received Lifeguard Rookie of the Year from the South Walton Fire District. Austin was the youngest and only high school student to be a rookie beach lifeguard this past year. Congratulations to Austin for this accomplishment! Submitted by Tammy Sasser, SWHS Health Science Academy Instructor.
Third grade students at Mossy Head School created their very own junkyard wonders, inspired by Patricia Polacco’s book, The Junkyard Wonders. Students were challenged to use recycled materials, such as toilet paper rolls, bubble wrap, pipe cleaners, and leftover sheets of paper, to create a new purpose for the recycled“junk.” This activity provided students with a hands-on opportunity to understand the central message from the book: Every thing and every person has the potential to be something wonderful for those who choose to look! Submitted by Allie Lee Blanton.
Student-created goals are a tremendous part of learning at Walton Middle School. In classes throughout campus, students craft measurable and attainable goals and strive to reach them. On Thursday, February 15th, district leaders conducted a School Improvement site visit. Several articulate Warriors chatted with district leaders about their personal learning goals, discussing how and why they set their goals and what specific steps they were taking to achieve them. These conversations exemplified meaningful learning at WMS. Submitted by Kristen Nelson.
South Walton High School is proud to announce that Jordan Nichols is a Finalist in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
AVID students spent their class period at the Stanley House visiting and delivering Valentine treats today to the residents as part of a community service project. The students had a great time and have decided they are going to go back at least once a month. This was such an amazing experience for both the students and the residents! Submitted by Christy English.
Superintendent Hughes presents his February Video Update, sharing exciting events that have occurred since his December/January update, and new events on the horizon. Be sure to check back regularly to keep current with the news and accomplishments of the Walton County School District!
Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
As part of his commitment to communication and transparency, Superintendent Hughes will present a monthly radio spot with WZEP AM 1460 host and general manager, Tom Fleetwood. Supt. Hughes will share important information about the Walton County School District, recognizing the progress and accomplishments of the schools, teachers and students of the district. Topics of interest to the constitutents of WCSD will be discussed, and from time to time Mr. Hughes will invite some of our EPIC newsmakers and collaborators to join him as he highlights the phenomenal events happening throughout the district.
Be sure to tune in to WZEP AM 1460 every 2nd Wednesday at 8:45 am to hear Superintendent Hughes and Mr. Fleetwood!
Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
Walton High School's Mock Trial team was chosen by the other participants (6 teams listed below) in the First Judicial Circuit Mock Trial Competition to receive the Professionalism Award. The six teams from WHS, Navarre High, Pensacola High, Gulf Breeze High, Tate High, and Catholic High participated in the four day academic competition at the M. C. Blanchard Building in Pensacola, Florida. These teams of 6-8 students simulated the roles of both attorneys and witnesses in a fictional trial situation.
Submitted by Kelly Stephenson
