Bring Your Dad to School/Donuts with Dad was a huge success at WDE on Tuesday, November 15^th.  Students and dads  enjoyed donuts in the classroom while completing academic activities together.  Several stand in dads were on hand from Southwide Baptist Church and affiliates of By the Sea Resorts.  Donuts were provided for all students and dads, courtesy of a very generous donor. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

The staff & students of Walton High celebrated Veterans Day on Thursday, November 10.  We would like to thank all veterans and express how much we appreciate their sacrifice and service.  Submitted by Christy English.

Third grade students at West DeFuniak Elementary learned about watershed and the importance of smooth cord grass absorbing pollutants and protecting our local waters. These students are learning about the Choctawhatchee Bay as a part of the Grasses in Classes program provided by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

West DeFuniak Elementary’s Hat Day fundraiser was a success! All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Pennies for Patients campaign runs through the end of November and students are working toward a school goal of $2,000.00. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.