Submitted by Cindy Stewart

Bay Elementary School students pictured are Bode Tibbs and Gabbie Torrence. They are 4^th graders in Mrs. Hackney class and will be honored at the Kiwanis breakfast at the Coastal Branch Library on Feb. 17.

Submitted by Paxton School

This weekend, Ms. Powell's Economics Class placed second in the Chautauqua Assembly Student Museum Competition. The class' exhibit showcased the difference between board games and electronic games: half 1950s, half modern. They researched, assembled and presented the board game vs electronic game topic and thoroughly enjoyed it!

We thank all those who were generous enough to donate furniture and decorations to our presentation. We also want to thank those who voted for our exhibit throughout the weekend.

Freeport Middle School Wins 2016 People's Choice Award at Chautauqua Assembly Event

Submitted by Chelsea Ellison

On February 1st, after tabulating over 600 votes, the Florida Chautauqua announced the winners of the 2016 People's Choice Award following the theme, "A Journey into America: Life since Leave it to Beaver."

Freeport Middle School took first place with their theme "Medical Advances of the 1950's vs. Today"!

A big congratulations is due to Ms. Moody for organizing FMS' entry and the SSTRIDE, AVID, and Art students for their contributions. Ms. Moody would like to thank the Science department and other faculty members who donated items for FMS' entry.

WHS Celebrates Literacy Week, Florida!
Submitted by Christy English, Walton High School

In honor of Celebrate Literacy Week, Walton High offered free books to students, waived fines, gave out bookmarks, and had a spotlight on Braves TV of the top 10 reasons to read.  We also held a drawing for a $50 gift card and goodie bag.  Students that checked out a book during the week were entered into the drawing.  The winner was Emily Carroll.  Congratulations Emily!