Superintendent Hughes stops into MHS while teachers, administration and staff are working harder than ever to stay abreast of best practices school wide.
Today’s Professional Development is centered around Text Coding. Teachers Teaching Teachers is the Power Of Educational Growth in Walton County. Thanks Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Betts for leading the charge. Stampede on Mustangs!
WMS 8th Graders Learn Best When They Learn Together!
August 28, 2019
Each day, Walton Middle School teachers intentionally design learning opportunities for students that align with the AVID WICOR philosophy--a model that guides students in comprehending concepts and articulating ideas at increasingly complex levels. On Friday, August 23rd, Mrs. Alison Shoaf designed a math fluency bell ringer that required students to collaborate with each other. Her students exhibited teamwork, supporting each other's learning through shared responsibility, shared ideas, and shared discussion. Developmentally, middle school students thrive when given the opportunity to express their ideas with their peers. In Mrs. Shoaf's class, like many others, the WICOR way is evident each and every day.
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
In seventh grade Civics classes across the state of Florida, students study the roles, rights, and responsibilities of United States citizens. On Friday, August 23rd, students in Mrs. Katie Williams' and Ms. Regina Messer's classes interacted with their peers to enhance their content knowledge in a collaborative carousel activity.
In small groups, students rotated around the room, like a carousel, to different scenario cards and had to closely and carefully read and determine whether the situation described is a citizen's "obligation" or "responsibility." Students then had to provide a summary sentence of key ideas from the scenario and then list evidence to support their rationale. The teachers guided students to look for key words and phrases, like "must," "everyone," "required," and "you can." They also told them to ask themselves, "Is there a consequence described?" (If not, then it is probably a responsibility.)
This engaging activity built students' content knowledge through writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and inquiry (WICOR) tasks--a foundation of AVID-style learning at WMS. It also helped equip students with fundamental knowledge about their roles and duties as United States citizens--knowledge that will prove beneficial to them for the rest of their lives.
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
Paxton 8th Graders Recognized for Scoring FIVE's on FSA Math!
August 27, 2019
Tuesday, August 27, during BRAG, the 8th graders pictured were recognized for scoring a level FIVE on the FSA-Grade 7-Math. Special recognition was given to Noah Morgan, who received the highest score in the entire grade.
Group Picture: Back Row (L to R) - Hydie Varnum, Aliana Anderson, Zoe Orange, Gavin Johnson, Collin Stewart, Mary Fleming, Hunter Lambert, Madison Falk, Gracie Geoghagan, and Ricky Hammingh. Front Row (L to R) - Kassie Bizek, Addie Cook, Deerlyn Guzman-Lopez, Noah Morgan, Arielle Del Castillo, and Kaley Norris.
(NOT PICTURED: Colten Phillips)
Pictured: Noah Morgan
Paxton Golf Tournament Service Project Fundraiser!
August 27, 2019
The Paxton HS Baseball team held it's 7th Annual Jake's Bobcat Open at Blackstone Golf Course on August 24th, 2019. Bobcat Baseball holds this event in memory of one of their assistant coaches, Jake Taylor, who passed away after a fight with cancer. The Bobcats donate each year to two organizations that were instrumental in Coach Taylor's treatment and care: Cancer Freeze and Pilots for Christ. Both organizations will receive $500 this year from the Bobcat Baseball Team.
WHS Leadership Students Participate In Tower Of Pasta Challenge
August 27, 2019
Shout out to Mrs. Stephenson’s leadership class at WHS who recently participated in a "Tower of Pasta" challenge. Each group held the max weight for the same time before breaking. One tower was 10-1/2 inches vs. the other tower which was 8-1/2 inches.
Great collaboration, critical thinking, and team work were shown in this hands-on Odyssey of the Mind-type challenge.
Submitted by Christy English
Superintendent Hughes Visits with Students at SWHS!
August 27, 2019
Superintendent visits with students during lunch at SWHS. The Art Club entertained potential members, and shared the value of being involved at school. The other students were enjoying their 12th Day Of school and love SWHS!
EPIC3 in motion during the Third Week! Superintendent Hughes loves seeing the babies in their element!
Paxton's Cross-Country Team Volunteers at Ronald McDonald House!
August 27, 2019
FHS Seniors Return to Friday Night Lights!
August 22, 2019
FHS Seniors return to Friday Night Lights, starting with the senior breakfast and ending with a win at home!
FMS Celebrates Perfect FSA Scores!
August 22, 2019
FMS is so incredibly proud of these five students! They received perfect scores on the FSA‘s! Congratulations and keep up the hard work! Go Bulldogs!