This week has been extremely busy at Walton High School! The faculty and staff have participated in a variety of collaborative professional development activities to ensure they are focused on their mission, which is to "provide the highest quality educational experiences" to their students. Staff members are excited to welcome back their students when we start this EPIC3 year on August 12! Submitted by Christy English
WCSD kicked off the 2019-2020 school year all across the district in EPIC3 fashion with Superintendent A. Russell Hughes’ theme of “No Breaks, Holding Fast, and Staying Strong”, “EPIC3: Curriculum, Character and Culture” on Monday and Tuesday, August 5 and 6. Teachers and dministrators worked together in special training sessions, listening to inspiring guest speakers, and making plans for an exceptional new school year!
Schools in the DeFuniak area met together in a collaborative event at Walton High School with guest speakers and professional development. ECTC staff helped around 40 teachers learn how to save lives with CPR. Several schools welcomed their staff back on the "Red Carpet" Hollywood style! Freeport Elementary welcomed Kim Bearden, co-founder of the Ron Clark Academy to help them "Rock the House." South Walton High School faculty, Administration and staff were welcomed back Hawaiian style with a big Aloha! Van R. Butler welcomed teachers and staff back with a "Toy Story" theme!
All the schools went above and beyond to set the stage for an EPIC school year with motivated teachers who plan with intentionality and strategically, with "No Breaks - Holding Tight" to continued student improvement!
MHS teachers and staff met at the Mossy Head Community Center (the original Mossy Head School) on their first day back for the 2019-2020 school year. Everyone is proud of the accomplishments achieved last school year and looking forward to an EPIC 2019-2020 school year! Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
The CHAT Training Room was packed with newly-hired teachers and overflowing with excitement on August 2, 2019. The Human Resources Department welcomed the newest members of Walton County School District’s Instructional Staff for the Instructional Pre-Employment Orientation. Dr. Jennifer Hawthorne, Deputy Superintendent, and Sonya Alford, Human Resources Director, delivered words of inspiration, encouragement, wisdom and high expectations to the talented group. We are excited to welcome each of them to our dynamic team and are looking forward to an EPIC3 2019-20 school year!
Submitted by Candy Bodie
What an EPIC "Back to School Splash Bash" hosted by the Walton County Sheriff's Office in collaboration with the Walton County School District on Saturday, July 27 at the Wee Care Park! Over 370 backpacks were distributed, and the WCSO, the WCSD, and all the children and families had an fun day of interacting, collaborating and making connections! Special Thanks to the Walton County Scheriff's Office, and to all who came out to help make the day an EPIC Success!
