FMS AVID Students Laslie Harp, Dayne Reynolds, and Kaytlynn McElyea did a fantastic job demonstrating an AVID strategy for teachers at a recent faculty meeting. Submitted by Sharie Smith.

The Freeport schools combined efforts to honor local veterans and active service members on Thursday, November 9th in the FMS gym. Over 900 people including students, teachers, and community members were on hand to witness what could only be described as true patriotism exhibited by all who were in attendance. It took several months of planning and preparation to make this event happen and the efforts did not go unnoticed. Please see the program to view the list of people/groups who helped make this special event happen. A special thank you goes out to our guest speakers Lt. Devin Rushing and Staff Sgt. Monica Garcia. Submitted by Sharie Smith.

Ms. Nancy Britton’s 5^th grade class at ECMS paid special tribute to Veterans on Wednesday, November 8th, 2017. Students were asked to research any veteran from the present or past and then to share their reports to classmates. Students asked parents, grandparents and family members to visit their classroom and share their military experiences. 

Shown in pictures are:  Captain Ryan Hatfield, Air Force (father of Sophia Hatfield) Operations Specialist-Navy, Adam Jacobs (uncle of Sophia Hatfield) PFC First class specialist-Army, Mike Kennedy (Kaitlin Thompson's uncle) First Lieutenant, Mr. Robert Martin, Marine Corps (father of Zane Martin) Sergeant Jon Elliott-Marine Corps (uncle of John Sullivan) Private First Class, Manuel Garcia-Navy (grandfather of Kira Williams) and Private First Class, Daryl Hertz-Army (Military Speaker) What a wonderful opportunity for the students and the veterans to share this time together!  

submitted by Candy Bodie

Walton Middle School presented their 45th Annual Veterans Day Celebration today, November 9, 2017,  with guest speaker and former Walton Middle School Warrior, Chaplain (Capt.) Jacob Williams, US Army.   The school invited all Veterans and Active Duty Military Personnel in the surrounding area to show their appreciation and respect for their service and sacrifice!  

Ch Williams is pictured here with WCSD Superintendent Russell Hughes, and WMS Principal Jason Campbell.

Veterans, the Walton County School District honors YOU!  

submitted by Keitha Bledsoe