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January 25, 2021

Welcome to Let’s Talk!


Walton County School District is committed to ensuring our students, staff, and community have a safe and productive learning environment that enables each student to reach his or her potential for learning.  Our “A+” school district achievements are a result of the collaborative efforts of students, parents, teachers, support staff, administrators, and the community.  
 
We invite you to send your questions, concerns, suggestions, and even compliments through our new Let’s Talk system.  After clicking on a link below, your submission will be routed to a school district employee that can best address your need or comment.

 
We look forward to your submission.  Thank you for your assistance in making 2020-21 an EPIC school year!

You may also text us at 850-204-9667.
 
In the event of an emergency, please call 911. 

Celebrate Literacy Week

January 25, 2021

We are very excited about our 2021 Celebrate Literacy Week, Florida! Our theme this year is Humanity tells a story: What’s YOUR chapter? The dates are January 25-29. We’re so excited to see how our students define their “chapter”.

Science and Robotics at WMS

January 22, 2021

Sixth Grade Seaperch Students Learn to Solder

WMS sixth graders take the first step toward building their underwater robots by learning how to solder.  They'll use their soldering skills to wire the control boxes that guide their bots through the treacherous underwater landscape of the practice pool.

Exploring Chemical Reactions in 8th Grade Science

Mrs. Greer Harvell works hard to make science come to life.  This week, eighth grade science students explored chemical reactions.  Hands-on experiences like these make learning memorable.

Not Too Early to Learn in WCSD!

January 22, 2021

Not too early to learn in WCSD.  A great day at Bay School to share in the lessons learned in Pre-K like the difference with edible plants, seeds, etc.  Numbers counting and even the identification of excavators and bull dozers with one of the small groups where Superintendent Hughes had an opportunity to share that those machines are on some of our campuses as we are having to expand, build, and renovate.  Growth is happening academically and structurally in the WCSD.  Never too early to learn what it takes to Make School Happen and the joy of knowing this learning will be putto use by our students before our very eyes.  This is the Why!  EPIC is the Way.  Thanks Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Gray, Mrs. Green and the entire Bay Tram for the extraordinary work being done to give our students the Best Start Possible on this educational journey. 

SWHS Student Awarded Leaders for Life Scholarship

January 22, 2021

There were smiles and tears in the South Walton High School Media Center this morning as Senior Pablo Robles was surprised to learn he has been awarded a “Leaders for Life Scholarship” from the “Take Stock in Children” program.  Pablo is one of only 6 high school seniors in the State of Florida to receive a scholarship worth at least $40,000.  Pictured (L to R) Principal Dr. Alexis Tibbetts, Pablo’s sister Veronica Robles, Pablo Robles, parents Ricardo and Adriana Robles and Superintendent A. Russell Hughes.

Notorious Work and Extraordinary Practices at VRB

January 21, 2021

In adjacent rooms at VRB we have the necessary work of teachers in the MTSS Process to make sure students are getting what they need.  In the other room we have the notorious work and extraordinary practices in classrooms exhibited by Music Teacher Mr. Browne who has created a stage of the entire classroom for students to experience their work in a self-made studio and perform at their very best; always performing at their highest level!  Superintendent Hughes enjoyed the impromptu show by the students and the enriching conversation with hard working and compassionate teachers!

National School Counseling Week (Feb. 1-5)

January 21, 2021

National School Counseling Week 2021 (Feb. 1–5), sponsored by the American School Counselor Association (ASCA), highlights the essential contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems and the tremendous impact they have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career.  School counselors help students in more ways than you realize. This week we celebrate them as a part of National School Counseling Week 2021. Learn more about the role of this essential profession: https://www.schoolcounselor.org/Role and take a moment to thank your school counselor(s).  WCSD appreciates and supports all that our school counselors do to help the students of Walton County.

 

 

https://www.schoolcounselor.org/getmedia/fb1f46ef-9f9f-428f-a8e9-69d49bfa3161/2021-NSCW-Social-Media-Toolkit.pdf

Tinsley Abbot Receives The Taylor Haugen Trophy

January 20, 2021

On January 15, Tinsley Abbott became the first Walton High School student to receive The Taylor Haugen Trophy.  

The Trophy is awarded each winter in conjunction with the All Sports Association at the annual All Sports Association FCA breakfast. Taylor was a member of the Niceville Eagles Football and Wrestling Teams as well as being an Honor Student at Niceville High School. He was comfortably expressive about his faith in God and showed it through his commitment to volunteer work in his church and community. The Trophy is awarded to an area athlete who best demonstrates a similar balance between academics, athleticism, leadership, community service and faith. As well as exemplifying T’s character traits, the Trophy winner embodies his motto of “Don’t Quit… Never Give Up.” The Foundation hopes to recognize those well-rounded individuals who demonstrate the perseverance to improve themselves in all aspects of their life while enjoying God’s gifts to the fullest. 

The annual Trophy winner receives a $1,000 scholarship and a bronze trophy that stands 26” tall, weighs 35lbs, and is a hand sculptured eagle taking to flight on a ribbon of air as inspired by Isaiah 40: 30-32. 

In order to be nominated for this award, a student must be a senior at an Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, or Walton County high school. Each school gets 1 nominee. The nominee must be an athlete who has participated in a FHSAA sport and must have 3.5 or higher unweighted GPA. The nominee must be an active participant in community service and must be planning to attend a four year accredited college. 

Walton High School is proud of the way Tinsley models our school theme, Pride in Performance. Limitless and Relentless. She is a leader on our campus and we can not think of a more deserving student for this award! 

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