District News

Congratulations to Wes Corbin the WCSD- No Ordinary Joe Scholarship Winner

May 6, 2022

THE ST. JOE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF THE 2022 NO ORDINARY JOE SCHOLARSHIP:  WES CORBIN OF WALTON HIGH SCHOOL.  Wes Corbin received a $13,000 scholarship award to offset the cost of college tuition.  

The No Ordinary JOE scholarship was created to encourage students to become engaged in leadership and community service and is available to all public high school students in Bay and Walton Counties. In addition to Mr. Corbin and Ms. Nguyen, 27 scholarship nominees received $500 scholarships and 13 school finalists received an additional $2,500 scholarship to be paid towards a degree program at the recipients’ chosen college.

Wes Corbin, a senior at Walton High School, plans to attend Auburn University this fall to pursue a degree in Building Construction. While in high school, Mr. Corbin played varsity baseball and was also involved in Key Club, Anchor Club and the Fellowship of Student Athletes among other student organizations. In addition to excelling academically, he contributed significantly to several service projects both at his school and in the community during his high school career.

Tenacity, Grit, Success, Belief, and Joy of Education

May 4, 2022

These are the faces of great tenacity, grit, success, belief and Joy of education!  These students epitomize the reason we should forever give our best as Educational Leaders, staff and teachers.  The teachers you see also exemplify the joy of facilitating a world class education in the WCSD!  Happy Teacher Appreciation Week for all employees and post test joy for students.  Superintendent Hughes stopped in to check on SWHS and MIC today!  EPIC is the WAY!

Walton County School District Celebrates Teachers

May 3, 2022

Today, May 3, is National Teacher Appreciation Day!  This day is set aside during the week-long National Teachers Week celebration to recognize the work of teachers celebrating and honoring the commitment and sacrifices they each make.  If you have a teacher in your life you would like to thank, today would be the perfect day!   Send a kind note, let the teacher who made an impact in your life know how special they are.  To all Walton County  School District Teachers…..Enjoy your day!

2022 Congressional Art Competition

May 3, 2022

South Walton High School student, Katelyna Pastrana, was recognized for her artwork, “Perspective is Objective,” submitted for the Congressional Art Competition sponsored by the U.S. House of Representatives. Miss Pastrana, a junior in Mr. Dimitri Zachos’ Creative Photography class, was recognized at the contest ceremony held in Pensacola on Saturday, April 23, 2022.  

Superintendent Hughes Stopped by WHS!

May 3, 2022

Superintendent Hughes stopped by WHS today to check on students as they were headed to lunch after a Great Day of testing.  Of course, these great students took the time to join him in a Selfie!  In the background of the picture is the Hall of Fame Students for the year as well as individual handwritten notes to every student from a teacher at WHS encouraging them to show the phenomenal and amazing students we have in the WCSD.   Happy Teacher Appreciation week to you teachers that during a time when you should be celebrated take the time to encourage, inspire, challenge, and celebrate our students!  EPIC TRULY is the Way!  Thanks, Ms. Leavins, for leading the way as a first-year principal.  #Redcarpet

Walton County School District Recognizes Child Abuse Prevention Month

May 3, 2022

On Wednesday, April 27, 2002 Walton County School District employees showed their support for our local Children’s Advocacy Center and National Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing navy blue.  National Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time for us to not only honor those who work to support children and strengthen families, but to shine a light on the many ways we can all play a role in preventing children from being harmed. 

The Prevention Resource Guide, an annual publication by the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families Children’s Bureau outlines actions that can be taken by communities, organizations, families, and individuals to address the root causes of child abuse and provide meaningful and equitable support to families.  

You can access the Prevention Resource Guide and other resources at the Child Welfare Information Gateway’s at https://www.childwelfare.gov.

By increasing efforts to prevent child abuse, we all help children, families, and communities thrive. 

Superintendent Hughes Visits with the SWHS Band Seabreeze Jazz Festival Volunteers

May 2, 2022

The SWHS Band was given the opportunity to volunteer with the Seabreeze Jazz Festival, setting up for the event and working different jobs to keep the event smooth.  The festival’s Non-Profit organization donates to the band based on the number of participants the school has. 

After visiting with the SWHS Band Teacher, Ethan Mitchell and students, Superintendent Hughes stopped and had a conversation with a student who was waiting to be picked up after a great day!

Kiln-Fires Ceramics

April 28, 2022

Recently Mrs. Kathleen Whaley’s art classes presented the Superintendent with a pinch pot from their Kiln-fires ceramics Visual Arts Curriculum!  This level of art was created by students in 5th Grade.  We get to experience how students love manipulating clay to their desired shapes and forms.  There are seven Elements of Art and this special project utilizes 5 of the 7, they are:  Line-shape-Form-Color and Texture! 

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