As part of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Gaetz Institute aerospace courses at Paxton High School, students built underwater robots known as Seaperch robots. This year’s regional competition at Gulf Coast State College included an obstacle course challenge and a “finesse” challenge in which students designed an “arm” for the robot to successfully slide a pipe while underwater. Paxton’s team of, from left, Devon Stokes and Dylan Norris, utilized an arm that was designed in a computer aided design program and 3D printed. The team was able to move all five pipes while working 8-12 feet underwater in the timed challenge and earned third place out of seventy teams for their time. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
MHS Attends the Wedding of "Q" and "U"
March 22, 2017
The Wedding of “Q” and “U”
Congratulations to Mr. Q and Little Mrs. U on their beautiful marriage! Once upon a time, in Alphabet land, Mr. Q was without a sound of his own. Mr. Q met Little Miss U and their fairytale began; they learned they could make so many words together.
What a wonderful event! Mrs. Redfern’s kindergarten class prepared for the Q and U wedding! The students created fancy attire with crowns and top hats. The class decorated a wedding runner for the letters to walk down the aisle. Mr. Q and Little Miss U exchanged vows to promise to stand by each other in words like quarter and quack. At the reception, the students ate wedding cake and danced. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
Maude Saunders students enjoyed watching “Hans Brinker and the Quick-Silver Rocket Skates”
March 22, 2017
Maude Saunders students enjoyed watching “Hans Brinker and the Quick-Silver Rocket Skates”, presented by the Atlantic Coast Theater and Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation. Submitted by Krisy Spence.
Congratulations to WHS senior Will Kent for being selected as WMBB's Scholar Athlete of the Week!
http://www.mypanhandle.com/sports/scholar-athlete-of-the-week-will-kent/675710941
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Scholar Athlete of the Week: Will Kent At a young age Will Kent was introduced to the game of baseball. |
Students in Mrs. Laird's 4th grade class are studying the Titanic. Students are analyzing poetry to determine the author's purpose. Submitted by Brianna Leavins.
South Walton faculty met in their Professional Learning groups to discuss curriculum, the School Improvement Plan and to develop strategies to help at-risk students. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
From Stingrays to Seahawks, ECMS Students Prepare
March 22, 2017
Earlier this month, our Emerald Coast Middle School 8th graders attended an orientation at South Walton High School. They toured the school, listened to very informative presentations, and prepared their class registration forms for their upcoming freshman year. While we hate to see them leave us at ECMS, we know they are eager and prepared to meet the challenges of high school. We wish our future Seahawks the best of luck as their journey continues. Submitted by Angela Vance.
VRB Jump Rope for Heart Winners Pie Staff Members
March 22, 2017
Coach Nick, Deputy McCormick and Mr. Drake all received pies in the face from the Jump Rope for Heart Winners. Everybody raised so much money for JRFH. Awesome job! Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.
Controlled Open Enrollment
March 15, 2017
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Controlled Open Enrollment
DeFuniak Springs — Applications are now available for parents who are considering enrolling their children in a school other than their zoned school. Florida Statute 1002.31 states that beginning with the 2017-2018 school year, each district school board shall allow a parent from any school district in the state whose child is not subject to a current expulsion or suspension to enroll his or her child in and transport his or her child to any public school that has not reached capacity in the district, subject to the maximum class size.
The Controlled Open Enrollment (COE) application window for the Walton County School District will be from March 20 – April 28. Parents/Guardians must provide transportation to the COE school with available capacity. Parents/Guardians may obtain an application at any school, on the district’s website, or through the district office. To view Walton County School District’s Controlled Open Enrollment Plan and Application for Attendance or to see a complete list of schools and the capacity of each, please visit www.walton.k12.fl.us and click on the Controlled Open Enrollment link.
WALTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
145 S. Park Street
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435
Superintendent’s Monthly Update for March
March 10, 2017
Every month, Mr. A. Russell Hughes, the Superintendent of Schools, will share a video message with an update on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District, Walton County, Florida. Check back often to stay informed on all the activities, events and accomplishments of teachers and students in the Walton County School District! Please share with friends and family!