West DeFuniak Elementary School

Last week, kindergarten students enjoyed some hands-on science with their leaf exploration! 🍁🍂 They had fun picking the perfect leaf and exploring what makes each one unique. They...

Classroom Spotlight Students in Ms. Ealum’s classroom have been busy learning across grade levels! One first-grade student is exploring animal life cycles, while second-grade s...

If there’s fun to be had at WDE, you can bet Mrs. Gautney will be right in the middle of it! From rocking the craziest hairstyles on Crazy Hair Day to spreading Christmas cheer as...

These students were selected to participate in the 2026 FEMEA Northern Regional Honor Choir and Orff Ensemble. They will be traveling to Panama City on November 14th alongside oth...

The WDE Bee Bops Are Hitting All the Right Notes! Mr. Nathan Hight and our talented WDE Bee Bops took the stage at the Walton County Fair last night, and we couldn’t be prouder ...

Our students' artwork is hung and ready for the judges at this year’s Walton County Fair! 🎡We are so proud of our talented WDE artists and can't wait for everyone to see their ama...

Congratulations to our October Students of the Month! We are so proud of these outstanding WDE students for working hard, making great choices, and shining bright! Keep up the ...

First-grade students at WDE enjoyed engaging in hands-on social studies activities during the first quarter of school! Students worked with their families to create personal timel...

We are so excited about our new StoryWalk at WDE! Our StoryWalk gives students a fun way to enjoy reading while getting outside and moving along the way! One of the first classes...

Mrs. Fuentes’s 2nd graders teamed up in their Houses to tackle two-step word problems! Students had to agree on the sum, explain their reasoning, and BUZZ IN to get checke...

Over the past two weeks, another two groups of students have earned the title of Cosmic Achiever! These students were recognized for making great choices, meeting their Edmentum o...

Our WDE 5th graders have been busy learning about cultivating natural resources , with a special focus on CORN! They explored how corn is grown, the many ways it is used, and ho...

The arts have "launched into learning" across our school! In Art class, each grade level created its own constellation banner, complete with individual planets made by every stude...

Students in 2nd grade explored how living things depend on habitats that provide for their basic needs. Students researched different habitats around the world and created models ...

Our 4th Grade AG Club students are putting cafeteria leftovers to good use! Instead of heading to the trash, chicken-friendly leftovers become a tasty treat for our feathered frie...

Our fifth grade scientists brought the water cycle to life with our “Water Cycle in a Bag” project! Aligned with Florida Standard SC.5.E.7.1 , students created models of the wa...

These West DeFuniak Elementary stars are truly OUT OF THIS WORLD! Each week, students can earn the title of Cosmic Achiever by demonstrating stellar behavior, reaching their week...

Please join us in congratulating our September Students of the Month! 🎉 K- Alison Carlan, 1st- Savonna Jiggetts, 2nd- Dax Cosson, 3rd- Ryan Covert, 4th- Brianna Capps, 5th- Dayt...

This past Friday was an exciting day at school as we held our House Sorting Day! 🎉 Our Kindergarten students had the special opportunity to be sorted into their houses LIVE on ...

Congratulations to our August Students of the Month! We are excited to recognize our first Students of the Month of the 2026–2027 school year! We are proud of these amazing stude...