District News

FES Kindergarteners Bring Dinosaurs to Life with STEM Related Activities

May 15, 2018

Main Photo - Mrs. Ford's FES kindergarten students participated in STEM activities to build dino-caves for their dinosaurs and measure large footprints using non-standards forms of measurement.

Photo Below - Dinosaur Day was a day to remember!!! Today, we became paleontologist and we created vest and hats! Then, We learned about herbivores and carnivores. We were able to identify how they are similar and how they are different. Each student got to pick their favorite dinosaur and decorate it and graph it! Our favorite part of the day was when each student got a chocolate chip cookie and picked out the fossils! Finally, I loved our writings... “if you had a dinosaur I would”...the students were very creative! Each student loved our Jurassic Park set up!!!  Submitted by Nancy Currie

FES Dino

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Chautauqua Theatre!

May 15, 2018

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of the Florida Chautauqua Theatre this coming week to see a wonderful performance of The Wizard of Oz, presented by the incredible actors and singers of the Florida Chautauqua Theatre! 

The production showcases a cast of 25 local performers, most from Walton County schools, ranging in age from elementary thru middle school.

The performances will take place May 18 and 19 at 7:00 PM, and May 20 at 2:30 PM at The Florida Chautauqua Theatre: 840 Baldwin Avenue, DeFuniak Springs, FL.

For more info and to reserve tickets, call 850-892-9494. Oz is waiting just Over the Rainbow!

         

        

      

Walton Academy Students Spotlighted in Emeril Lagasse Foundation Newsletter!

May 14, 2018

A non-profit based in Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Food for Thought has worked to fight child hunger throughout Walton and Okaloosa Counties since 2010, providing 3,000 backpacks weekly that are filled with healthy ingredients for students who are dependent on free or reduced school meals.

With the support of a three-year $125,000 grant from the Emeril Lagasse Foundation, Food for Thought launched its Full Circle Kitchen program in September of last year. Offered to high schoolers enrolled in Food for Thought, the program introduces students to fundamental cooking skills through classes taught by community restaurant partners and local chefs.

Walton Academy High school senior Lucy Lopez and junior Donnell Reed are two students benefiting from the program’s efforts to provide youth a foundation for basic cooking skills and access to kitchen equipment in a safe learning environment.

You can read more at: http://emeril.org/spotlight-full-circle-kitchen-students-lucy-lopez-and-donnell-reed

Submitted by David Schmidt

WMS Special Honor Roll Students!

May 14, 2018

On Tuesday, May 8th, Walton Middle School recognized outstanding scholars at its annual academic awards night.  Many talented and conscientious students received certificates and trophies for their exemplary efforts during the school year.  At the end of the evening, eighth grade students McCaid Paul, Billie Hall, and Noel Dahl received "Special Honor Roll" trophies for earning all A's all three years at Walton Middle School.  Congratulations to these students for their outstanding achievement!

Submitted by Kristen Nelson

Paxton STEM Club at LEGO League Jr. EXPO

May 14, 2018

The entire Bobcat family would have been flooded with pride over the STEM Club at the LEGO League Jr. EXPO in Fort Walton Beach. Students nailed their interview with the judges, and impressed everyone with their LEGO creation.  A judge said their presentation and board was EPIC and E.P.I.C. is what they were striving for!

Submitted by Kalli McMillan

WDE Students Participate in Special Olympics

May 14, 2018

On Friday, May 11th students from Mrs. Gina Ealum’s WDE class participated in the Special Olympics at ECMS. Students placed in many events and we are proud to announce the following awards:

Autumn Patterson (4th grade) – 1st place 50m dash; 1st place 100m dash; 6th place shot put

Tyler Penn (5th grade) – 1st place Long Jump; 3rd place 50m dash; 3rd place 100m dash

Demonte’ Clark (3rd grade) – 1st place 50m dash; 1st place 100m dash; 2nd place softball throw

Congratulations to these students for their amazing accomplishments!

Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

Paxton 2nd Graders Study Florida Marine Life at Gulfarium

May 14, 2018

The PHS 2nd graders enjoyed a fun and educational trip to the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, where they they were able to learn about and interact with different types of marine life that inhabit the Florida Gulf.

Submitted by Kalli McMillan

SWHS Student Recognized for Math Nation Efforts

May 14, 2018

SWHS Sophomore Holly Brooks is in Mrs. Barnhart’s Honors Geometry class.  Holly won a pizza party for her class from Math Nation.  She completed “Test Yourself” and was 1 of 45 students selected by Math Nation.  Congratulations Holly!  Submitted by Barbara Stratton.

Stingrays Are Serious About Science!

May 14, 2018

In Mrs. Parker’s 8th grade science class students dissected American Leopard frogs. Students compared the organ systems of a frog to a human. Stay tuned next week, for our tie-dye t-shirt creations - Mrs. Parker.

Submitted by Angela Vance

           

FMS Holds Algebra 1 Boot Camp to Prepare for EOC

May 14, 2018

On May 9th and 10th Freeport Middle School students participated in the inaugural FMS Algebra 1 Boot camp to prepare for the EOC. Over the course of two days, students rotated among three sessions to help prepare them to be successful on the EOC. Collectively the students completed around 7,000 problems over the course of the two days. Students ended the boot camp with a pep talk, and words of encouragement from Principal Harrison.

Submitted by Lauren Moore
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