District News

WCSD School Board members congratulate the Walton County School District Teacher and Educational Support Professional of the Year

January 30, 2017

School Board members William Eddins, Gail Smith, Kim Kirby, Marsha Winegarner, and Jason Catalano congratulate the Walton County Teacher School District Teacher of the Year, Kathleen Redfern, and the Walton County School District Educational Support Professional, Sue Brack at an awards celebration on January 24, 2017, at Walton High School. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.

WMS Students Put Their Heads Together to Study Exothermic Chemical Reactions

January 30, 2017

Mrs. Reinke's 8th grade science students recently worked cooperatively to use digital thermometers connected to computers to collect data on exothermic chemical reactions.  After putting vinegar on a piece of steel wool, and the program recorded the temperature every half second and plotted it on a graph.  Students enjoyed this hands-on learning opportunity that combined science and technology. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.

A Bookworm Inspires MSE Students

January 26, 2017

A walking, talking  BOOKWORM  inspires Maude Saunders students to devour books during Literacy Week!  Submitted by Krisy Spence.

MSE 4th Graders Study Line Plots with Marshmallow Math

January 26, 2017

Students in Mrs. Anderson's 4th grade class studied line plots using marshmallow math. Students tossed their marshmallows on a number line while one classmate recorded the distance each marshmallow traveled. Students then worked together to create line plots using the data. Submitted by Brianna Leavins.

MSE 5th Graders Presented Their First Genius Hour Projects

January 26, 2017

5th grade students at Maude Saunders Elementary presented their first Genius Hour projects. These students are provided time each day to research a topic they are passionate about. Students then create a presentation of their choice to present to their peers. Brooke Oxley created a volcano and demonstrated how volcanoes erupt. Submitted by Brianna Leavins.

"Doc Holliday" visits Maude Saunders and Paxton Schools

January 26, 2017

Dr. Richard Thomas, D.D.S., presented a character re-enactment of the famous Wild West dentist/law-man “Doc” Holliday at Maude Saunders Elementary school and Paxton School.  The visit was sponsored by the Florida Chautauqua Association as part of their Winter Assembly educational activities.  Dr. Thomas brought with him several original artifacts from the life of James Henry “Doc” Holliday, to include period dental tools, and Holliday’s actual foot-powered pedal drill.  He also had with him Holliday's appointment "book," an ivory fan with one blade per day of the week on which appointments were penciled in. The book includes traces of Holliday's handwriting. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.

Captain Meriwether Lewis Visits West DeFuniak Elementary School!

January 26, 2017

Mr. Moni Boling presented a character re-enactment of the famous explorer, Captain Meriwether Lewis, at West DeFuniak Elementary school.  Mr. Boling brought with him a several replica artifacts of the period, to include a non-firing flint-lock long rifle and an assortment of medical supplies.    Mr. Boling took the students through an interactive adventure of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the Corps of Discovery.  Students assumed the roles of different members of the expedition and learned about the trials and hardships during the journey.  Mr. Boling’s visit was sponsored by the Florida Chautauqua Association as part of their Winter Assembly educational activities.  Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
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