The Emerald Coast Middle School BETA Club participated in the 2014 Relay for Life and raised $7,648.00 for the American Cancer Society. They were awarded the trophy as the top youth fundraising team for the Emerald Coast.  In 2013 the ECMS BETA Club received the same title by raising $5,674.00. ECMS also received the 2014 award for the Best Decorated Campsite at the Relay.

Mr. Dewayne Youngblood, representing the All Sports Association and the Northwest Florida Daily News, stopped by South Walton High School to present plaques to William Pickren (Wrestler of the Year, second from left) and Nathan Corchis (Golfer of the Year, third from left).  SWHS Athletic Director Phil Tisa is on the right.

Freeport Middle School's 7th and 8th grade AVID students visited Florida State University on May 9th. We are Advancing Via Individual Determination! We are setting Goals and we are College Bound! Go AVID!

Walton County school’s music programs will be presenting an evening concert, “FULL SCORE:  Spring Showcase for the Arts” on May 9th at 6:00 PM in the Walton High School Auditorium.  Selections will include solo and group performances and a special surprise performance!  Mr. Art Dees of WZEP Radio will be the Master of Ceremonies for the evening.  Please come and support the area youth as they continue to make music a part of their lives.  Schools represented are: Maude Sanders Elementary, West DeFuniak Elementary, Freeport Elementary, Van R. Butler Elementary, Bay Elementary, Walton Middle, Freeport High, South Walton High, Walton High, and Paxton School. 

Ticket prices are $5.00 in advance, $7.00 at the door, $3.00 student tickets, and 12 and under free.