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.
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.
VFW Voices of Democracy Competition Winners
December 16, 2016
The Voices of Democracy Competition, sponsored by VFW, focused on "My Responsibility To America" this year. Grade 9-12 students submitted a 3-5 minute essay on an audio CD for this topic. Winners for this competition are 3rd place, Melanie Nowell from Walton High School (far right); 2nd place, Wendy McCormick from Freeport High School (center); and 1st place, Zachary Seay from Freeport High School (far left). These students will be recognized at the January 3rd School Board Meeting at 5:00 P.M. at which time they will receive their monetary awards and certificates from the local VFW. Congratulations to these students. Submitted by Donna Honish.
Nutrislice Interactive Menu
December 16, 2016
The WCSD Food and Nutrition Department has partnered with Nutrislice to create an interactive menu that provides specific information about the WCSD menu such as nutritional content and allergy information. This new virtual menu is perfect for health conscious parents and students looking to make healthy choices for breakfast and lunch, or anyone who wants to learn more about the foods they eat at school. Download the FREE app today to access school menus on your smartphone.
WMS Students Deliver Holiday Cheer
December 16, 2016
Under the direction of Mrs. Kristy West, students from Walton Middle School's Career class delivered Christmas cheer to Chautauqua Rehabilitation and Nursing Center residents. Beforehand, students donated items to fill over forty gift baskets. On Thursday, December 15th, the class hand-delivered the baskets during the center's annual Christmas party. The experience was a rewarding experience for both students and residents. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
MHS Kindergarten Classes Enjoyed Making Gingerbread Houses
December 16, 2016
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
WDE MakerSpace Students Learning Computer Programming Skills
December 16, 2016
MakerSpace students are learning computer programming skills using Sphero robotic balls. The students programmed Sphero to move in a square, change colors, and learned to put geometry skills into practice. The MakerSpace group is an afterschool club composed of about 60 students in 4th and 5th grade. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Christmas & New Year's Holidays Reminder
December 16, 2016
WCSD Students, Faculty and Staff are out for Christmas & New Year's Holidays beginning on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, we have school Monday, December 19th and Tuesday, December 20th. On Monday, January 2, 2017, there is a teacher work day and on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, there is a teacher professional development day so students are out both of these days. Students should return to school on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!
Reading Challenge at WDE a Success
December 16, 2016
During the weeks of November 28th-December 14th, WDE students were challenged to earn as many 100’s on Accelerated Reader tests as possible. The catch was students were working for a reward for their teacher! Mr. Andy Stafford, a fifth grade teacher, was the recipient of a car detail cleaning! His students made 100% on 515 books during that time. That was an average of 24.5 tests per student. During that time, WDE earned close to 5,000 points for AR. Congratulations to all of the students and teachers! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.