District News

Paxton Celebrates Veteran's Day

November 18, 2016

At Paxton High School, the elementary celebrated Veteran's Day with a program for all elementary students, teachers, and the families of the students. One student in particular, Kaden Graham, celebrated with his family of veterans. Kaden's family holds Veteren's Day with great importance and understands the sacrifice of military families. Kaden's grandfather, a veteran, expressed his appreciation for the Veteran's Day program. Kaden's father was unable to attend the program, as he is currently serving his 7th deployment. In honor of his father, Kaden wore his father's jacket and carried a picture of his dad. Kaden and his family can be seen in the attached picture. Submitted by Kalli McMillan

Mossy Head School Tropicana speech winners

November 17, 2016

Congratulations to our Tropicana speech winners!

Pictured from left to right:

Grady Campbell (5th grade) 1st place

Gabrielle Higgins (5th grade) 2nd place

Melody Aguayo-Martinez (5th grade) 3rd place

Levi Elmore (4th grade) 1st place

Emery Hagan (4th grade) 2nd place

Kylie Glass (4th grade) 3rd place

Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither

Freeport Middle School Art and Band Students Attended a Special "Music in Pictures" Presentation Sponsored by the Rosemary Beach Foundation

November 17, 2016

Freeport Middle School art and band students attended a special "Music in Pictures" presentation sponsored by the Rosemary Beach Foundation.  Two violinists presented music and art history to the students.  The Foundation brings music to the art students of Walton County, culminating in an art show and celebration of art and music in the Spring. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.

WISE Center Pre-K Happenings

November 17, 2016

This week the WISE Center Pre-K have been busy with Muffins with Moms, Donuts with Dads and Thanksgiving Lunch. Submitted by Debbie McBroom.

Butler TOY and ESP of the year

November 17, 2016

Butler has chosen it's Teacher of the Year and ESP of the year! Congratulationss to Gwen Wright and Carol Mitchell!

Donuts with Dads at WDE

November 17, 2016

Bring Your Dad to School/Donuts with Dad was a huge success at WDE on Tuesday, November 15th.  Students and dads  enjoyed donuts in the classroom while completing academic activities together.  Several stand in dads were on hand from Southwide Baptist Church and affiliates of By the Sea Resorts.  Donuts were provided for all students and dads, courtesy of a very generous donor. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

West DeFuniak Elementary’s Hat Day Fundraiser was a Success!

November 17, 2016

West DeFuniak Elementary’s Hat Day fundraiser was a success! All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Pennies for Patients campaign runs through the end of November and students are working toward a school goal of $2,000.00. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

Superintendent Carlene Anderson and Board Member Mark Davis are Presented with a Retirement Gift from EMI Elliot Marshal Innes

November 17, 2016

At the November 15, 2016, Regular School Board Meeting a representative from EMI Elliot Marshal Innes, Mr. Brad Innes, AIA President/Principal, presented Superintendent Carlene Anderson and Board Member Mark Davis with an artwork collage of building projects that have been developed over the last 15-20 years for Walton County School District.  Submitted by Laura Smith.

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