District News

SWHS Regional Science Fair Winners

February 13, 2017

Congratulations to South Walton High School students Isabella Carvalho and Ansley Daniels. Both ladies won second place in the Earth and Environmental category of the Regional Science Fair. Ansley was chosen as an alternate to the state competition. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.

WCSD Regional Science Fair Winners

February 13, 2017

Congratulations to all of our Okaloosa-Walton Regional Science Fair winners! Jared Heady (pictured) from Walton Middle School is going to participate in this year's State Science Fair in Lakeland, Fl. His project title is "Invasive Plants vs. Oil Spills," category: Junior Earth and Environmental Sciences.
 
Thank you all for your participation and hard work!
 
Middle School Placements:
Emerald Coast Middle
• Cody Ryles-Endres
• Iuliana Paval
• Keeley Mears
Walton Middle
• Jared Heady - STATE
Paxton
• Emily Wilson
High School Placements:
Paxton
• Zachary Wilson/Tristan Petty
South Walton
• Ansley Daniel
• Isabella Carvalho
Special Awards:
William and Caroline Herschel Award in Astronomy: Anthony Elio, Billy Hubbard - Walton High
National Defense Association Award: William Tusa - South Walton
Air Force: William Tusa - South Walton
Submitted by Crystal Appel.

Science Night at Mossy Head School

February 13, 2017

Students enjoyed a night of science experiments and exploration with a planetarium, live animal presentation, crime scene investigation room and human body escape room. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.

Reading, Math, and Bowling

February 10, 2017

Students who met the Summer Reading and Math Challenge were rewarded with a bowling trip to Hurricane Lanes in Destin.  Forty-four students in grades 1-5 met the requirements of the challenge.  They were thrilled to spend the day bowling with friends.  They loved challenging each other to see who could get the highest game score and also playing in the arcade.  The day ended with the favorite food of most students - pizza!

Paxton Students Place at Regional Science Fair

February 8, 2017

Paxton students placed at Regional Science Fair. Emily Wilson placed second in the Junior Division in the Environmental Engineering Category and Zachary Wilson and Tristan Petty placed third in the Senior Division in the Environmental Engineering category. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

Superintendent's Monthly Update for February

February 7, 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!

https://youtu.be/5yY8pU0hXZk

Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.

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