On Friday, Maude Saunders Elementary Kindergarten students and students new to the school participated in "House Reveal Day". The HOUSE system is a dynamic, exciting, and proven way to create a positive climate and culture for students and staff. Each student was welcomed into either the House of Grit, Respect, Leadership, Courage, or Integrity.
Dr. Carrie from the University of Carlessness haphazardly breezed into Walton Middle School’s sixth grade science department on Wednesday, August 24th.
Teachers Mrs. Paige Lawson and Miss Jade Larrick invited Dr. Carrie to be a guest speaker for their lab safety unit. Instead of showing students how to properly perform labs, Dr. Carrie (played by Mrs. Lawson herself) stormed into the room like a tornado, demonstrating what NOT to do during a lab. Rolling in with flip flops and loose hair, Dr. Carrie put her safety goggles on backwards, stating that her contact lenses would yield enough eye protection. Instead of covering her body and clothing with her apron, she wore it like a cape flapping freely behind her back.
While students roared in laughter at each zany misstep, Miss Larrick stood stage left, attempting to redirect each mistake the discombobulated scientist took. Miss Larrick’s and the students’ faces said it all when Dr. Carrie not only improperly measured the experiment ingredients but tasted them as well. She also chomped on a candy bar and Coca Cola much to Miss Larrick’s dismay.
In this quick and hilarious presentation, sixth grade scientists quickly learned what NOT to do when conducting a lab. The scattered antics of Dr. Carrie demonstrated the importance of following procedures safely and precisely.
This mad scientist breezed into WMS this week to teach students that we can sometimes learn as much from what goes awry as we can from what goes right. Her flopped demonstration taught students the importance of lab safety while keeping them laughing through the lesson.
The WMS science tribe is on a mission to make learning meaningful and fun this year.
Thanks, Dr. Carrie, for your visit—but please don’t come back again. Mrs. Lawson and Ms. Larrick are still cleaning up the mess you made!
Our new Pre-K students started today. Over 80 students arrived today. The excitement is electric and our staff is giving our everything. We want to give a shout out to our awesome parents for helping drop off a huge success.
Superintendent Hughes stopped by WMS first thing this morning to welcome our Warriors back to school. His smile says it all. WCSD is "getting on and going on" to greater heights than we have ever achieved before.
Our teachers, staff, and students believe the 2022-23 school year will be our strongest yet as we launch into our mission to become the highest performing middle school, both academically and socially, in Walton County.
Families, we promise to love and care for your children today and every day. Thank you for trusting us with their education.
HAPPY FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL!
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To the Parents/Guardians of the WCSD:
We trust that you all had a wonderful summer and are ready for another EPIC school year in the Walton County School District! The first few days of a new school year are always so special as we are excited to see our students!
Since the end of last school year, the Florida Department of Education released an updated COVID Decision Tree. In summary, your child will only be asked to quarantine if they themselves test positive, then may return to school after five (5) days, fever-free for 24 hours, with no additional testing required. Please review and familiarize yourself with this new decision tree.
Much like last year, we will continue to implement mitigation strategies – cleaning, disinfecting, healthy hygiene reminders. If and/or when protocols change, our response will always be based on data, new or revised best practices, and/or expert information. All decisions are made with our employees and students in mind, and in Walton County, safety is always our number one priority. Thank you for continuing to trust us with your children.
We are looking forward to everyone having an amazing first day and an incredible 2022-2023 school year!
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WCSD Monthly Video Update for August 2022
Walton County School District Superintendent A. Russell Hughes excitedly welcomes you into the 2022-2023 school year in this month’s video update for August 2022!
ESE Teacher Leaders had the opportunity to attend the FL DOE's Special Education Summer Institute in Orlando this week. This training provides supports & builds capacity with the implementation of the new B.E.S.T. Aligned Standards for Students with Disabilities to include instruction in the new B.E.S.T. Aligned Access Points. WCSD was well-represented by ESE Staffing Specialist Julie Smith, ESE Instructional Coach Melissa Susenbach and SWHS-MIC ESE Teacher Monica Brady.
EPIC Day is the creation of Superintendent A. Russell Hughes as a way of starting off a new school year. Characterized by high energy, motivation, celebration, and professional development. 2022-23 EPIC Day exceeded all expectations. Superintendent Hughes opened the meeting with a message of celebration for the success of the 21-22 school year which led to #3 ranking in the State. His message was followed with an inspirational message from keynote speaker, Kim Bearden, the cofounder of The Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta, GA. Following content and choice breakout sessions led by teachers for teachers, the day ended with messages from guest speakers; Sarah Painter, Florida Teacher of the Year, and WCSD Teacher of the Year, Lance Climber. Superintendent Hughes closed the meeting with one last thank you and energy boost to “Get On/Go On” to all of the WCSD to take forward into what is sure to be an EPIC 2022-23 School Year.
