The Freeport Middle School Art Department studied Japanese Sumi Ink Painting. They made these beautiful Kakemono, ink scrolls, using India ink, bamboo brushes, and their talent. Way to go Bulldogs!
COVID Update September 3, 2021
In the spirit of transparency, the Walton County School District (WCSD) will continue to update our stakeholders with COVID-19 data for the 2021-2022 school year.
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COVID-19 Statistics |
Single Day Data (9/2/21) |
% of total population (students and staff ~ 13,000) |
Overall Data to Date (8/10/21 – 8/26/21) |
% of total population (students and staff ~ 13,000) |
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Positive COVID-19 Cases of School District Students and/or Employees
|
3 |
0.02% |
593* |
4.56% |
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Quarantined Due to On Campus Exposure of School District Students and/or Employees
|
9 |
0.07% |
1067 |
8.21% |
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Quarantined Due to Off Campus Exposure (Community/Family Exposure) of School District Students and/or Employees
|
1 |
0.008% |
487 |
3.75% |
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Schools Involved in Positive Cases and/or Exposure
|
3 |
|
20 |
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While the numbers above represent a decrease in single day data from the start of school, we look forward to a time where that number reads 0%, likewise is our wish for our county, state, and country. We are glad that we are able to navigate through this second year of COVID like we have with the mitigation strategies in place that allow students to be in school, employees at work, and families enjoying some sense of normalcy.
As a district, we find numbers increase after students and staff have been out for an extended period of time and then return to school, such as summer/holiday breaks and long weekends – a trend that was also true during the 2020-2021 school year. With Labor Day approaching, please utilize best practices that allow for a safe return to school. If you are exposed or experience symptoms, remember to please stay home. We appreciate those who have stayed home when sick, reported their diagnosis to our schools, and follow district and state decision trees. Thank you to all stakeholders for being supportive, patient, and understanding as we continue our work together for another successful year – this is a team effort and we are moving 4wRd.
*Please keep in mind that although COVID positive cases may represent a student or staff member within the WCSD, it does not necessarily indicate that the virus originated within the WCSD. It is also important to note that a portion of the positive cases involve individuals who may have never entered the school setting while sick due to proper quarantining.
Walton County School District COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for the 2021-2022 School Year
Preparing the Whole Child for a Life of Success was in full display at FHS. As usual teachers Mr. Miller and Mrs. Rasz were directly involved with students doing individual projects or performing a new jazz piece that Superintendent Hughes was privileged to stop and enjoy during an extremely busy day. Smiles like these from teaches and students like this, doing activities together are the reasons we love school and the WCSD!!!!! #nuffsaid!!!!!
South Walton High School Principal Alexis Tibbetts ( L ) and Assistant Principal Nina Borthwick ( R ) congratulate Seahawk Junior Hannah Smith for advocating for a beach clean-up program to the Walton County Board of Commissioners.
Check out this story on nwfdailynews.com: https://www.nwfdailynews.com/story/news/local/2021/08/26/walton-county-commission-meeting-day-beach/8254745002/
Ms. Dotson's students recently worked together on a “Blind Photography” project at Walton High School. They studied the art of Pete Eckert, a blind photographer. Then they wore blindfolds and worked together with partners to take some photographs of the school courtyard using their other senses. This was a great team-building exercise that allowed the students to work together and trust their fellow peers.
Great job, Braves!
West DeFuniak Elementary 5th Grade Students are learning about the process of the water cycle. Students created miniature models of the process including evaporation, condensation, and precipitation.
Although some school districts to the west of us are closed tomorrow Monday, August 30, 2021 due to weather conditions, the Walton County School District has collaborated with our local weather experts to determine that we will remain open. We hope everyone, including the counties in our surrounding area, remain safe. Please reach out to your individual schools if you have any concerns or questions. Thank you.
COVID Update August 27, 2021
In the spirit of transparency, the Walton County School District (WCSD) will continue to update our stakeholders with COVID-19 data for the 2021-2022 school year.
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COVID-19 Statistics |
Single Day Data (8/26/21) |
% of total population (students and staff ~ 13,000) |
Overall Data to Date (8/10/21 – 8/26/21) |
% of total population (students and staff ~ 13,000) |
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Positive COVID-19 Cases of School District Students and/or Employees
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17 |
0.1% |
406 |
3.1% |
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Quarantined Due to On Campus Exposure of School District Students and/or Employees
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42 |
0.3% |
584 |
4.5% |
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Quarantined Due to Off Campus Exposure (Community/Family Exposure) of School District Students and/or Employees
|
33 |
0.3% |
327 |
2.5% |
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Schools Involved in Positive Cases and/or Exposure
|
8 |
|
20 |
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Walton County School District COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for the 2021-2022 School Year
The students of the Freeport Middle School Art Department completed their first project and display for the 2021-2022 school year. Please enjoy our "Drip." We studied the artist Jen Stark and her Drip Murals. Students also added pictures of what makes them who they are. Together we are colorful! Have a great year Walton County Schools!
Seventh grade students in Mrs. Sandy Thorson's class are starting their school year learning the importance of owning their learning.
To introduce a unit on the nature of science that will continue through September, Mrs. Thorson offered students learning scales and goals to self-assess their prior knowledge and learning along the way. She presented students with a five-point scale (like FSA), emphasizing that they should aim to learn at the highest level 5, but that a level 3 should be the minimum that she will accept from them or that they should accept for themselves. She also encouraged students whose learning might only be at a level 1 or 2 right now, as their growth will evolve as new concepts are introduced.
She asked students to look at the provided learning scales and goals and self-evaluate, asking how many concepts they already know. Then she asked them to take a look at how far their learning will likely advance as they explore the new unit.
Mrs. Thorson encouraged her science students to build knowledge about nature of science concepts from their notes, textbook, and digital resources all along the way. She emphasized that though she will deliver the content in as many creative ways as possible, the load of the learning should fall on the students and that they should self-assess all along the way.
At Walton Middle School, our teachers work hard to create the right conditions for students to learn, then we partner with them, holding them accountable for the success they find along their own paths.
