Blue Dog Artwork on Display at WDE
February 23, 2022
Mrs. Dawn Barone - Thank You For All You Do
February 9, 2022
WDE Art Students Celebrate Black History Month
February 8, 2022
Principal of the Year - Darlene Paul
February 4, 2022
Congratulations to Mrs. Darlene Paul for being named Walton County School District's Principal of the Year. Mrs. Paul has been the principal at West DeFuniak Elementary for the past 13 years and has been an educator for 20 years. Every day she puts forth extra effort to make our school the best that it can be. She believes in her students and her staff and desires for each of them to be successful! Without a doubt, she deserves this tremendous award! We are so proud to call her our own! Join us in congratulating her!
Math and Science Safari at WDE
February 2, 2022
West DeFuniak Elementary’s 4th and 5th grade students went on a Math & Science Safari last night at WDE’s annual Math/Science Family Night. Students received WDE Safari Transit Passes from their teacher at school on Tuesday, February 1st. Students brought those passes to Math/Science Family Night to use as their admission ticket into the Safari. Students had boarding passes that got stamped as they visited classrooms, the music room, the art room, and the cafeteria. These stops featured science activities relevant to animal adaptations. Students and families had lots of funs creating things, playing games, and figuring out how different animals live, eat, and survive.
Students also visited a math station on their grade level where they learned to play fun math games aligned with grade level standards. Students were able to take home these math packets to play with their parents and families at home.
Reading Information for K-2 Parents
February 2, 2022
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Silly String Fun for Top Readers at WDE
February 1, 2022
Well Deserved Congratulations
December 13, 2021
West DeFuniak Elementary is pleased to recognize Mrs. Amanda Willcox as Teacher of the Year (TOY) and Mrs. Jenny Abercrombie as Educational Support Person of the Year (ESP). Every day these two ladies endeavor to see students “Aim for Greatness.”
Mrs. Willcox has taught Kindergarten at WDE for the last six years. Prior to coming to WDE, she taught first grade for ten years. Her calm demeanor and her patience with each of her students is evident every time you see her. Mrs. Willcox says that she loves working at WDE because everyone here is very welcoming and that it truly feels like family. Mrs. Willcox is married to Danny Willcox and they have one son, Aden. When she’s not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach, and cooking. Mrs. Willcox feels tremendously honored to be chosen by her co-workers to represent WDE as Teacher of the Year.
Mrs. Abercrombie has worked at WDE for nine years. She has been the assistant manager of our cafeteria for the last four years. Mrs. Abercrombie and her husband have lots of fur babies that they enjoy caring for. She also enjoys spending time with her mom. Mrs. Abercrombie says that she loves working at WDE so she can see the kids and make sure they get fed. She agrees with Mrs. Willcox that WDE truly does feel like a family. She is grateful and blessed to be a part of our school.
Congratulations to Mrs. Amanda Willcox, Teacher of the Year and Mrs. Jenny Abercrombie, Educational Support Person of the Year! West DeFuniak is thrilled to honor you both!