Local VFW Presents Awards to Voices of Democracy, Patriot's Pen and VFW TOY Recipients
January 8, 2019
At the December 18th School Board meeting, Wade Wilmouth, Commander VFW Post 4437, presented the winners of the Voices of Democracy competition for high school students, the Patriot's Pen competition for middle school students and the VFW Teacher of the Year with their awards.
Pictured are as follows:
School Board Chair, Mr. William Eddins, Jr
Teacher of the YearLance Climer. South Walton High
Voice of Democracy1st Guadalupe Hernandez. Freeport High2nd Makena R. Kimball. South Walton High3rd. Alivia B. Campbell. South Walton High
Patriots Pen. (Paxton)1st Kaylee M. Aplin2nd. Gabriel I. Schofield3rd. Case L. ThompsonSuperintendent Russell Hughes.
Congratulations to each of these students!
The "Snow Queen" Comes to West Defuniak Elementary!
January 8, 2019
Students at West DeFuniak Elementary enjoyed a performance of Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Snow Queen” presented by the Atlantic Coast Theatre. Special thanks to the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation for making this experience possible. Submitted by Darlene Paul
Atlantic Coast Theatre Company Comes to Van R Butler Stage!
January 7, 2019
Butler Elementary K-2 students enjoyed Hans Christian Anderson’s “The Snow Queen” presented by the Atlantic Coast Theatre. Thanks to the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation for providing our students with this wonderful experience! Submitted by Tammy Smith
Superintendent Hughes' FHS Stop
January 7, 2019
Superintendent Hughes stopped into FHS and quietly sat in the back while Mr. Hope met with Seniors reminding them to stay focused, finish Strong and avoid being bitten by “Senioritous”! EPIC2 Fact that makes things POP in the WCSD:
All Secondary Principals meet with their students once per 9 Weeks! Results....Discipline Referrals reduced drastically, Expulsions Reduced by 80% so far this year and of Course District Graduation Rate has increased by 10% the past 2 years; Just to name a few! Thanks Mr. Hope and WCSD Principals for leading the way!
The faculty and staff at South Walton High School congratulated Mrs. Felicitas Asteinza on her retirement. Mrs. Asteinza has been a beloved member of the Foreign Language Department at SWHS since our school opened in August of 2002. We wish her and husband Jerry many happy years ahead. Muchas gracias and Dios te bendiga! Submitted by Barbara Stratton
FMS Kicks Off 2019 with EPIC Learning!
January 6, 2019
Submitted by Sharie Smith
EPIC Learning at Van R. Butler Elementary!
January 6, 2019
Teachers at Butler Elementary made EPIC progress during vertical planning sessions as a part of their Professional Development Day activities! Submitted by Tammy Smith
South Walton High School had 32 faculty members receive Youth Mental Health First Aid certification today. Great day at SWHS!
Submitted by Charlie Morse.
Controlled Open Enrollment
January 3, 2019
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Controlled Open Enrollment
DeFuniak Springs — Applications are now available for parents who are considering enrolling their children in a school other than their zoned school. Florida Statute 1002.31 requires district school boards to adopt and implement a plan to allow a parent from any school in the state to enroll a child in a school of choice.
The Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) application window for the Walton County School District will be from January 3 – March 15. Parents/Guardians must provide transportation to the COE school with available capacity. Parents/Guardians may obtain an application at any school, on the district’s website, or through the district office. To view Walton County School District’s Controlled Open Enrollment Plan and Application for Attendance or to see a complete list of schools and the capacity of each, please visit www.walton.k12.fl.us and click on the Controlled Open Enrollment link.
WALTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
145 S. Park Street
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435