During Teacher Appreciation Week, Mr. Dennie Smith’s eighth grade AVID students expressed heartfelt gratitude for teachers who have gone above and beyond for them at WMS. All good teachers know that teaching is a calling, not just a profession. It warms their hearts when students recognize their sacrifices and commitments as they pour into the future. Thank you, AVID students!
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
Freeport Elementary School SophistiCats sang at Relay for Life Saturday, May 5 at Freeport Middle School! Songs included: Not Done Yet by Superchick, The Things That Matter by Teresa Jennings, Take Time in Life - African traditional, and Turn The World Around by Harry Belafonte. 
?? Great job, SophistiCats!
Congratulations to WHS students JB Baker and Eyin Cole for their accomplishments in the 110-meter hurdles at the state track & field meet! JB finished 13th overall, and Eyin finished 4th overall in the state competition.
Way to go, JB & Eyin!
Submitted by Christy English
Please join us for the SWHS Classroom Addition Groundbreaking Ceremony at SWHS, May 15, 2018 at 4:00 pm!
There will be a reception to follow in the Media Center.
The 10 classroom addition will house a computer lab, a foreign language lab, as well as math, science and social studies classes. This is a much needed and welcome addition to the SWHS facility!
FES is piloting a new program this spring and will fully implement it next year. WatchD.O.G. Dads (Dads of Great Students)is a program designed to get fathers involved in the school as another set of eyes and hands. Dads are encouraged to volunteer one day during the year to assist with activities and events and in the classroom to encourage education and to provide positive role models for the students. We look forward to fully implementing the program next year.
Pictured above is our first dad-Chris Moore with his son.
Submitted by Nancy Currie
Walton In"10"sity Magnet School students use math skills to create a school quilt. To quote Richard W. Riley, former Secretary of Education, "Arts Education is essential to the complete education for the whole child." Submitted by Lisa Pitts.
First grade students at WDE participated in a drop everything and read day on Thursday, May 3. The first grade classes competed against each other to earn the most AR points and meet end of the year AR goals. The students brought towels and blankets from home to read on. It was a fun day for everyone!
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
Walton Middle School Guidance Counselor Jodi Howell offered a helping hand when it was time to dig potatoes on May 3rd. As expected, Mr. Joe Proffitt’s Ag students’ plants were loaded! Students graciously shared the harvest with members of the WMS tribe. Spring is a beautiful thing at WMS.
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
Second graders at WDE recently took a field trip to the Rocking B-A-B Ranch in DeFuniak Springs. Students were able to learn interesting facts about both common farm animals and exotic animals at the ranch. Students really enjoyed being able to pet the young animals and were excited about getting to play and eat their lunch in the Big Barn!
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
