Paxton Bobcats finish as State runner ups in Class A Boys Basketball championships!
VRB First Graders Research Presidents
March 1, 2016
Submitted by Tammy Smith, Van R. Butler Elementary School
Butler Elementary first graders in Mrs. Page, Ms. Clark, and Ms. Schmidt's classes researched Presidents in partner groups and created these collages inspired by the book 'What Presidents are Made Of' by Hanoch Piven. Students then presented their collages and research through multiple methods of presentation.
WHS Mock Trial Team News
February 26, 2016
Submitted by Christy English
Walton High's Mock Trial students performed well once again! We were given the unofficial MOST IMPROVED TEAM award this week. This will become an official award next year - but we were told that HANDS DOWN it goes to Walton High this year. The judge and jury today were floored at the growth they had as a team from Monday to Thursday. Finally, Sophomore Ellie Johnson was selected as one of the MOST EFFECTIVE WITNESSES of the days of trial.
WHS Academic Team - Third Consecutive Year Undefeated
February 26, 2016
Submitted by Christy English, Walton High School
The WHS academic team finished their season Monday night (Feb. 22), and we would like to recognize them for their accomplishment. This marks the third consecutive year the team has gone undefeated. Evan Cowie & Kier Teves will be members of the six-person county team that will compete at the state tournament at Disney in April.
WHS team members are:
Evan Cowie
Kier Teves
Seth Mosley
Hayden Clemmons
Jimmy Franklin
Briston Smith
Griffon Murphy
Tori Manning
Tanner Grey
Noah Majors
Great job, WHS Academic Team!
Summer Pre-K Registration for 4 Year Olds
February 25, 2016
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Registration Date |
Location |
Time |
| 03/07/16 | MSE | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| 03/08/16 | MHS | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| 03/09/16 | Paxton School | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| 03/10/16 | VRB | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
| 03/11/16 | FES | 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. |
Interested call: 850-892-1100 Ext. 1320
Click here to download Pre-K registration flyer.
Kindergarten Registration
February 24, 2016
Click here to download kindergarten registration flyer.
Florida Prepaid College Board's Open Enrollment Ends February 29th!
February 23, 2016
Open Enrollment runs through February 29th, 2016. Learn more at www.myfloridaprepaid.com
Click here to download Florida Prepaid College Board Flyer
Freeport Midde School NJHS Help Create a Natural Reef
February 23, 2016
Submitted by Chelsea Ellison, Freeport Middle School
On February 20th, the Freeport Middle School National Junior Honor Society helped move approximately 500 bags of oyster shells to spread across over 20 feet of shoreline. Their efforts helped to create a natural reef for our bay, and assists in protecting and preserving the shoreline. Along with using recycled oyster shells, it helps filter the water in the most natural way.
WHS Students Meet the 2nd Quarter 25 Book Challenge
February 22, 2016
Submitted by Christy English, Walton High School
Walton High students that met the requirements for the 25 Book Challenge for the second quarter were rewarded with a trip to a local movie theater and shopping center on February 19. Congratulations to these 23 students for their hard work, dedication, and achievement toward this year-long goal!
FES Staff "Develop GRIT" on Professional Learning Day
February 22, 2016
Submitted by Nancy Currie, Freeport Elementary School
Teachers:
? explored productive struggle as it relates to higher-cognitive demand tasks.
? took a closer look at why productive struggle is vital to student’s success in our classrooms.
? completed a higher-cognitive demand task together.
? Worked within their grade level to analyze a higher-cognitive demand task that they could incorporate into an upcoming
math unit.