Mossy Head 3rd Grade is "All In" for FSA Testing!
April 4, 2019
Ms. Sneed’s 3rd grade class at Mossy Head is “all in” for FSA testing.
Superintendent Hughes and School Board Members Representing WCSD at Florida Legislature
April 4, 2019
Superintendent Hughes and WCSB Members are meeting with Legislators to ensure Walton County is known, heard, represented and visible statewide!
Pictured with:
Chancellor Jacob Oliva
Commissioner Richard Corcoran
Representative Mel Ponder
Senator George Gainer
State Science and Engineering Fair Winner and Finalists!
April 4, 2019
Congratulations to the Walton County School District students who participated in the State Science and Engineering Fair March 25, 2019 – March 29, 2019 in Lakeland, FL!!
Aaron Wilmouth, 7th grader at Walton Middle School, impressed the judges at the State competition with his project "Squishy Robots" which placed second in its category. Aaron was also awarded a special certificate from ASM Materials Education Foundation!
Aaron's project is also a Broadcom Masters Nominee:
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WCSD is extremely proud of Aaron and this EPIC accomplishment!
Congratulations also goes to Joseph Woods – Walton High School; and Sophie Harris – Emerald Coast Middle School, for their success at the Regional Science Fair, and were also state finalists!
South Walton High School musicians competed at the Florida Bandmasters Association State Solo & Ensemble Competition recently. Congratulations to Rocky Villanueva, Emma Marks and Joe Sills for earning Superior ratings. Both Rocky and Emma earned Superiors with Distinction for their piano solos, which is the highest rating any student can earn at this event.
Submitted by Barbara Stratton
Submitted by Barbara Stratton
Walton Middle School invites the families of next school year's sixth grade students to attend "Middle School Jump" on Thursday, May 2, 2019, from 6:00-8:00. At this Title 1 parent training event, WMS administration, faculty, and even students will help incoming sixth graders get a jump-start on what it takes to be successful middle school students. Free dinner and childcare will be provided. WMS can't wait to meet the families of its new Warriors!
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
Every month, Mr. A. Russell Hughes, Walton County, Florida Superintendent of Schools, will share a video message with an update on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District, Walton County, Florida. Check back often to stay informed on all the activities, events and accomplishments of teachers and students in the Walton County School District.
This month's video was recorded at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center on Hwy 20 in Freeport, Fl. We are proud to be partners in education with this amazing facility, and grateful for all they do to impact the students of Walton County.
In this video, Superintendent Hughes shares information about upcoming events during the month of April, as well as important dates and recognitions.
Paxton Students Present at the 2019 Marvel of Flight!
April 1, 2019
Paxton High School's Gaetz Aerospace Institute students enjoyed a beautiful day at the ninth annual Marvel of Flight Fly-In held last week at the DeFuniak Springs airport. Students had the opportunity to view vintage aircraft, speak with several pilots, and view a rocket launch. They also volunteered their time to assist students from West DeFuniak Elementary School learn about airplanes and rockets. Submitted by Kalli McMillan
Superintendent Hughes is Proud to Announce the Opening of Walton County’s Magnet Innovation Center at St. Joe, WaterSound
April 1, 2019
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes is proud to announce the opening of a second Walton County magnet program, Walton County’s Magnet Innovation Center at St. Joe, WaterSound. The Magnet Innovation Center will focus on STEAM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics and will help high school students become college and career ready, especially in the area of Engineering and Robotics. This new, EPIC endeavor, which is a partnership between the school district and the St. Joe Corporation, will involve the business community and distance learning as students will participate in hands-on learning in laboratory settings.
A parent night has been planned for Wednesday, April 3rd at 5:30 p.m. at South Walton High School to take questions about this exciting new program. Please attend if you are interested or feel free to contact Jennifer Hawthorne at [email protected] for more information.
Submitted by Jennifer Hawthorne
FMS Implements Watch D.O.G.S. Program
April 1, 2019
Freeport Middle School dads and students participated in the 1st annual "Watch D.O.G.S Pizza Night" on Thursday, March 28th to kick off the implementation of the Watch D.O.G.S. program. Watch D.O.G.S. is an acronym for Dads of Great Students. The program allows fathers and father-figures to make a positive impact on hundreds of children by volunteering in their school. FMS is excited to welcome our new Watch D.O.G.S. to our campus! If you are interested in learning more about the Watch D.O.G.S. Program at FMS, please contact Ms. Leavins at 850-892-1221 ext. 3251.
Submitted by Sharie Smith
Paxton Baseball Honors Former Player
April 1, 2019
This past week, Paxton Baseball honored former player Jesse Whitemire. The 2014 graduate was in a car accident last year that paralyzed him from the waist down. However, Jesse now has movement in his arms and legs. He was able to throw out the first pitch against Laurel Hill, which was caught by his former coach, Jeff Bradley. Submitted by Kalli McMillan