6th grade winners from Paxton are:
1st Place: Jackson Leddon
2nd Place: Lena Ward
3rd Place: Paige Coon


5th grade winners from Paxton are:
1st Place: Brianna Mitchem
2nd Place: Emily Watson
3rd Place: Jordyn Bradley


4th grade winners from Paxton are:
1st Place: Sierra Petty
2nd Place: Ellie Wilder
3rd Place: Anastin Herring

5^th grade: 

1^st place Gaines Marshall

2^nd place McCaid Paul

3^rd place Billie Hall

4^th grade: 

1^st place Mackenzie Campbell

2^nd place Hannah Shoaf

3^rd place Will Morris

 

 

Van R. Butler Elementary School proudly hosted a Veterans Day program on Monday, November 10th that truly honored those who have served and continue to serve our country. "This year we had more veterans participate than ever before," said Principal Tammy Smith.  "It was an honor to see our little ones sing 'America the Beautiful' and applaud those who have and still serve our country." Students sang, waved flags, and applauded veterans from all branches of the military.  Special thanks to the Butler Student Council, Mrs. Heidi Morgan, Mrs. Rebecca Stuart, and Mrs. Rebecca Austin for organizing such a wonderful program

The Walton County School District’s Youth Leader classes recently participated in the annual Veteran of Foreign Wars’ (VFW) Voice of Democracy essay contest.  Since 1947, the Voice of Democracy has been the VFW’s premier scholarship program with over $2.1 million in scholarships and incentives being awarded each year.  Students compete by writing and recording a 3 to 5 minute audio essay on a patriotic theme.  This year’s theme was, Why Veterans are Important to our Nation’s History and Future. 

This year over 30 Youth Leadership students submitted entries.  The VFW recognized the top 5 students at the November 18^th School Board Meeting by presenting them with monetary awards.  The essays of the top 3 winners will be sent to the VFW district contest. 

Pictured from left to right:  WHS student Wendy Duncan; WHS student Laura Hydle; 1^st place winner, FHS student Madysen Jones; 2^nd place winner, WHS student Kayla Jackson.  Not pictured:  3^rd place winner, FHS student Anna Sefo.