Paxton 2nd Grade and 5th Grade Participate in the Sound Of Pride Christmas Program
December 28, 2016
Submitted by Samantha Martin.
Mossy Head School Enjoys a “Snowy” Day
December 20, 2016
Mossy Head School’s PTO sponsored a snow day for our students. The cool day was a perfect setting as students played in the snow. The students had a wonderful time! Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
Janet Greeno, representing the St. Joe Community Foundation, presented a check for $9,000 to SWHS Athletic Director Phil Tisa and Principal Alexis Tibbetts to help fund the new lacrosse program at our school. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
MHS Student Attends the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra
December 20, 2016
Makayla Galloway of Mossy Head School was recommended by her music teacher, Krystina Lyon, to attend the Kids at the Symphony Program. On December 9, 2016, at 7:30 PM, Makayla attended the Holiday Pops performance with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center. Makayla was recommended to attend due to her good behavior and involvement in the Mossy Head Choir Program. Makayla is pictured with Superintendent Russell Hughes. Congratulations on your recognition. Submitted by Laura Smith.
SWHS Receives Grant from St. Joe Community Foundation
December 20, 2016
Janet Greeno, representing the St. Joe Community Foundation, presented a check for $20,000 to SWHS Assistant Principal Jimmy Ross and Principal Alexis Tibbetts to be used to expand and beautify the outdoor eating area at SWHS. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
Superintendent Hughes Visits with FMS 5th Graders
December 20, 2016
Newly-elected Superintendent Mr. Hughes visited Freeport Middle School today. In this photo, he had a meet and greet with some of our fifth graders at lunch. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison/FB.
MSE TOTS (Teachers of Tomorrow's Students) Producing a Morning Show
December 20, 2016
Maude Saunders TOTS (Teachers of Tomorrow's Students), led by Producers Averi,Jillian, and Ollinca, write, plan, and produce a daily morning show for the school. They do an amazing job each day. Submitted by Krisy Spence/FB.
Garrett Shost Receives Academic Top Scholar Award
December 20, 2016
The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) has identified 2015-16 high school graduates for the Bright Futures (BF) Academic Top Scholar (ATS) awards for the 2016-17 year.
Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) who received funding for the fall term at an eligible Florida postsecondary institution are ranked based on the product of their highest Bright Futures GPA and their best SAT® combined or ACT® composite score as reported for their FAS award eligibility. OSFA notifies each Academic Top Scholar of their award.
The Academic Top Scholar in your county, Walton, is Garrett Shost from Seacoast Collegiate High School.
Submitted by Kay Dailey.
Wise Center Pre-K Experiences the Polar Express with the Help of WHS's Early Childhood Education Program
December 19, 2016
The Wise Center Staff and students would like to Thank Mrs. Capri Zodrow and her Early Childhood classes for all their assistance in constructing our props for our Polar Express adventure and serving popcorn and hot cocoa to our children and their families. Submitted by Debra McBroom.
ECMS District Science Fair Winners
December 16, 2016
Emerald Coast Middle School represented well at the WCSD Science Fair. We congratulate all participants and winners. We thank Mrs. Nancy Parker for her excellent support of these students. Also, we send gratitude to the Stingray families for their continued support as we continue to strive for academic excellence.
Junior Physical
1st place: Feeling Salty, Grace Liles ECMS $100
1st Place: Formidable Frigid Magnet, Joseph Sills ECMS $100
3rd Place: Are You Blue?, Eden Kuykendall ECMS $75
3rd Place: Don’t Burst My Bubble, Pia Paval ECMS $75
Honorable Mention: Growing Greens, Keeley Mears ECMS $50
Junior Biological
1st Place: Bio Char, Barrett Waldrop ECMS $100
Honorable Mention: Back to School Bacteria, Cody Ryles-Endres ECMS $50
Junior Environmental
3rd Place: Disinfecting Contaminated H2O, Mackenzie Petty, ECMS $75
Honorable Mention: Water World H20 + Earth, Isabella Rose ECMS $50
Honorable Mention: Heating Up!, Jessie Miller ECMS $50
Carlene Anderson Emeritus Award (in honor of David Jeselnik) – Grace Liles $100
Choctawhatchee Hemerocallis Society Botanical Award – Barrett Waldrop $50
Submitted by Angela Vance.