Project Based Learning Workshop at Magnet
July 26, 2018
In”10”sity Magnet Program teachers and administration gathered July 25th and 26th to collaborate and plan for a year of Project Based Learning.
Submitted by Lisa Pitts
Maude Saunders Elementary Orientation Information
July 24, 2018
On July 17, 2018, FHS’s Advanced Manufacturing Technology Instructor, Ted Missildine, was presented with the 2018 FLATE Distinguished Manufacturing Secondary Educator-of-the-Year Award in Orlando, Florida during the 52nd Annual FACTE (Florida Association of Career and Technical Educators) conference. Mr. Tripp Hope, FHS Principal, (pictured on right) was also in attendance while Mr. Missildine received this prestigious award.
Nominees for the award must have demonstrated an impact on technology education at the local, state, and/or national level. This award represents FLATE’s (Florida Advanced Technological Education) commitment to support and recognize secondary faculty who make significant contributions to the education and training of today’s advanced manufacturing workforce.
Congratulations to Mr. Missildine and Freeport High School for this recognition.
Submitted by Donna Honish.
WCSD Superintendent, Staff, Parents and Community Build School Improvement Plans at Manufacturing Day 2018!
July 17, 2018
WCSD administrators, teachers, students and parents came together on Monday, July 17 at the Carlene H. Anderson Training Center to celebrate, create, and build the 2018-2019 individual school improvement plans at the 2nd annual Manufacturing Day. Visitors from the Bureau of School Improvement, Florida Department of Education were also on hand to observe the process as a model for other school districts in Florida.
Superintendent Russell Hughes began the day with a celebration of the Florida Department of Education district grade rankings naming WCSD as an A+ District for the first time since 2014! School Improvement Team members from each school in the district met to develop an overall plan to move Walton County School District to the number 1 position in the state by aligning each of the individual school improvement plans to our District Strategic Plan.
School teams met to review their individual school plans for 2017-2018, discuss barriers, and turn them into opportunities to increase student success in 2018-2019. Administrators from the district office in the areas of Data, Technology and Curriculum and Instruction were on hand to lend support and provide resources. Additionally, data analyst Sam Foerster, founder and CEO of K12 Lift, was present to provide support for data analysis. Ideas were shared across the center as team members collaborated to create and develop innovative plans and means of implementation. The air of excitement in the room was contagious, and the results for the students of Walton County in this coming school year are going to be EPIC!!!
Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
Pablo Robles from South Walton High School shares his thoughts!
Calvin Trimble, Bureau of School Improvement.
SWHS Science teacher and WCSD Teacher of the Year Joan Kennett met Florida's Commission of Education Pam Stewart at the Annual Teacher of the Year Roundtable in Orlando!
Submitted by Barbara Stratton
Submitted by Barbara Stratton
Mossy Head School Announces Orientation Dates 2018-2019
July 12, 2018
For more information please visit our website at mhs.walton.k12.fl.us.
WCSD Elementary teachers are collaborating at the AVID Summer Institute 2018 to build bridges for success for all students! Moving Up through AVID!!!
submitted by Allie Spiva
Tdap Vaccine Required for Entering 7th Grade!
July 10, 2018
By Florida Law, the Tetanus, Diptheria and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccination is required for students prior to entering the 7th grade.
You may choose to have your student vaccinated by their primary care physician or at the Florida Department of Health in Walton County. This immunization is provided at the health department with no cost to the parent. Vaccination appointments for the Florida Department of Health in Walton County may be scheduled by calling (850) 892-8015.
Monday – No Clinic (Appointments will be available at Coastal Branch)
Tuesday – 7:30 am – 7:00pm
Wednesday – 7:30 – 4:00pm
Thursday – 7:30am – 7:00pm
Friday – 7:30am -12:00pm
Please turn in proof of immunization to the school prior to the start of the new school year.
WCSD Teachers and Administrators are EPIC Leaders preparing for another great year at AVID 2018! It's simply the way!!!
#CTE learners graduate at a higher rate than non-CTE students. Watch this #CTE101 video by @CTEWorks to learn more https://careertech.org/campaign-video #CTEWorks
For the CTE Programs offered in Walton County School District please visit http://walton.k12.fl.us/career-and-technical-education