District News

Paxton School FFA Competes in Sub-District Competition

December 13, 2017

Paxton High School and Middle School Future Farmers of America Chapters competed in Sub-District Competitions in Chipley, FL on Tuesday, December 12th.

Paxton students receiving awards were as follows:

Opening and Closing Ceremonies: 1st Place - Jordyn Bradley, Sarah Thompson, Cassie Varnum, Ashlyn Hall, Haley Pickron, Haylee Hayes, Hailey Sexton

MS Prepared Public Speaking: 1st Place - Haley Pickron

MS Extemporaneous Speaking: 1st Place - Colten Phillips

Creed Speaking: 2nd Place - Hydie Varnum

HS Prepared Public Speaking: 3rd Place - Mary Bryan

Safe Tractor Operations: 3rd Place - Trenton Dell

Submitted by Nate Moore.

VRB Announces Teacher and ESP of the Year

December 13, 2017

Congratulations to Van R. Butler Elementary School Teacher of the Year, Mrs. Kelly Young, and Educational Support Person of the Year, Mr. Nick Whitehurst.  Submitted by Tammy Smith.

Superintendent A. Russell Hughes' Monthly Update for December/January

December 13, 2017

Every month, Superintendent A. Russell Hughes shares a video message with updates on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District.  The December video was filmed at Van R. Butler Elementary school in Santa Rosa Beach. During the video, Mr. Hughes wishes everyone a safe and happy Christmas break, and shares important information about recent activities and upcoming events during the month of December '17/January '18 

https://youtu.be/7MNysiG9D0g

submitted by Keitha Bledsoe

Don't Miss the PHS Holiday Concert on Dec. 18th!

December 13, 2017

The Paxton Music Department would like to invite everyone to Bringing in the Holidays! on December 18th at 6 o'clock in the PHS Auditorium. There will be special performances by Sound of the Pride, Second Grade's 'Christmas in the OK Corral,' and the Paxton Band. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

December Students of the Month announced at Bay Elementary

December 12, 2017

Bay Elementary is proud to announce the Kiwanis Students of the Month for December. Congratulations Sammy Souder and Meyshia Kennedy for being selected as the BES Kiwanis Students of the Month. Sammy and Meyshia will attend a breakfast sponsored by the Freeport Kiwanis Club to be recognized for this honor. Submitted by Cindy Stewart.

WHS Teachers Receive Grant For Books

December 12, 2017

There were 62 applicants for this year’s Walton Education Foundation classroom grant project. Over $61,000 worth of items were requested. The Foundation selected 29 grants provided with private funds from CHELCO, Alys Beach Foundation, SunTrust Bank, Publix, and their annual Apple Classic 5K and 10K fundraiser, as well as matching funds from the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations.


We are excited to announce WHS teachers, Ms. Stephenson and Ms. Corales, were awarded one of these grants (for $1500), which allowed them to purchase 180 books for their classroom libraries.


Congratulations, Ms. Stephenson and Ms. Corales! We know your students are anxious to get their hands on these new books!

Submitted by Christy English.

WHS Books

WHS Books

Come Support a Good Cause at the Cats Against Cancer Basketball Tournament!

December 12, 2017

Cats Against Cancer Schedule:

Friday (12/15)

5:00 (Girls) - Florala vs. Walton

6:15 (Boys) - Paxton vs. Walton

7:30 (Girls) - Paxton vs. South Walton

Saturday (12/16)

1:00 (Girls) - Walton vs. Marianna

2:15 (Boys) - Walton vs. Central

3:30 (Girls) - Central vs. Florala

4:45 (Boys) - Paxton vs. Navarre

6:00 (Girls) - Paxton vs. Graceville

Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

WDE Teacher, Tammy Goodman, Receives Emerald Coast Post of the Society of American Military Engineers Grant

December 11, 2017

West DeFuniak Elementary is pleased to announce that Tammy Goodman has been awarded a grant from the Emerald Coast Post of the Society of Amerian Military Engineers.  Ms. Traci DeWar, grant coordinator,  was on-hand to present the grant check.  Out of thirty-one applicants eleven grants were awarded.  Mrs. Goodman's grant titled "Taking Flight" revolves around inspiring students to learn more about the field of aerospace engineering. Students will be learning to fly unmanned aerial vehicles and challenged to extend their knowledge through STEM related books. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

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