West DeFuniak Elementary School

Based on information from the National Weather Service and with our local weather partners, all Walton County schools will remain closed on Friday, September 27th. Tropical storm force winds and rain are anticipated from approximately 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. from Hurricane Helene. Closures are for all students, staff, and SPICE. Extracurricular decisions will be made by individual schools, including Friday football games, so please look to your schools for more information. All schools are expected to open Monday, September 30th. Stay safe, and continue to check our district and schools’ websites and social media platforms for more information. Las escuelas estarán cerradas mañana viernes 27 de septiembre debido al huracán Helene.

The results are IN! For the third year in a row, WCSD has maintained its position as 3rd of 67 counties in Florida. Congratulations to our students, teachers, staff, school board, and community! EPIC is the Walton County Way, and our students exemplify that every day!

Congratulations to our students on another EPIC school year! You have worked hard, remained focused and tenacious, garnered innumerable accolades, and have been EPIC in every sense of the word. Way to go!

Out of an abundance of caution, and based on updated weather data that has changed from yesterday’s Emergency Management briefing, all Walton County Schools will dismiss 90 minutes early today, Wednesday April 10th due to a severe weather system that is moving faster than anticipated. The 90 minute early dismissal includes all students and employees. To give just one example for students, if your child’s bus typically leaves school at 2:30 p.m., for today, that bus would dismiss at 1:00 p.m. This is just an example. If you need help understanding the early 90 minute dismissal, please call your child’s school. In addition to the early dismissal, all after school activities, including tutoring, athletics, and SPICE, are canceled. Based on data from Emergency Management and additional weather resources, severe weather is expected in Walton beginning in the late afternoon and lasting through the early morning on Thursday, April 11th. At this time, schools are anticipated to be back in session tomorrow, but please stay connected with our website and social media outlets in case there are any changes. As always, safety is our number one priority. Everyone stay safe!

Superintendent Hughes delivers his September Monthly Update! September is a busy month full of holiday, remembrance, and celebration. Make sure to watch the monthly updates to ensure you are up-to-date on all of the EPIC happenings in Walton County! https://youtu.be/qzxVY7PoUzY

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new Lego League team at WDE! This season's theme is "Masterpiece", where the team will be showcasing the incredible fusion of STEM and the arts. Our talented students gathered yesterday for their very first meeting to brainstorm and strategize for this year's competition. Stay tuned for updates as our young innovators embark on this exciting journey and craft their "masterpiece" while learning the role that STEM plays in shaping the world around us!

Superintendent A. Russell Hughes delivered a powerful and inspiring address at the 56th Annual PAEC Leadership Conference. The crowd rose to their feet on fire to begin a new school year!

The Walton County School District took the 56th Annual Panhandle Area Educational Consortium by storm last week! The leadership of the WCSD has been hard at work all summer learning and making themselves ready to bring the best of the educational space back to our children!

The Walton County School District leadership visited the Florida Capitol last week to learn more about the inner-workings of legislation and how to influence legislation for the betterment of children. It was an inspiring experience for all to sit in the seats of those who represent our great state!

It's not too late to join our amazing team! Check out our employment page to see what positions are still available - there is a place for YOU in the Walton County School District.

WCSD Gets New Decals! If you see a District vehicle driving around town, check out the new branding! WCSD takes EPIC everywhere we go!

Welcome to our new website!