ECMS Enjoys Special Olympics Field Day
May 12, 2017
Emerald Coast Middle School enjoyed a fun filled day, celebrating Special Olympics Field Day on Friday, May 5, 2017. Submitted by Angela Vance.
ECMS 5th Graders Go to the Symphony
May 12, 2017
Emerald Coast Middle School 5th Graders enjoyed a day at the Northwest Symphony Guild during the first week of May. Submitted by Angela Vance.
Gulf Power Purchases College Scholarship for Walton County's Take Stock in Children Program
May 12, 2017
On Monday, May 8, 2017, Bernard Johnson of Gulf Power presented WCSD Superintendent, Russell Hughes, Walton Education Foundation Executive Director, MH Carr, and Take Stock in Children Program Provider, Amy Wells with a check for $4,000 to purchase one 2 year college scholarship for a deserving student in the Walton County School District. This 7th-9th grade student, like the others who are in the Take Stock in Children program, will be matched with a volunteer mentor, given college success coaching and their parent/guardian will receive training on how to apply for college and submit other applications to ensure their student the best possible chance to graduate high school and attend college. If the student successfully completes the program they will receive the scholarship purchased this year upon their high school graduation.
Gulf Power is a generous contributor to the Walton Education Foundation year after year.
Submitted by MH Carr.
WDE STEM Career Day with MakerSpace Club
May 12, 2017
WDE's MakerSpace Club recently participated in STEM Career Day. Students enjoyed learning about everything from PH levels of soil, the chemistry of hair coloring, high tech gadgets used by law enforcement, the technology and photography connection as well as how GoPro cameras are used to check water lines. We would like to say a special thanks to Daniel Leonard with UF/IFAS, Connie Strickland owner/beautician at Bass Style Shop, Alicia Keeter, General Manager of South Walton Utilities, Matthew Key - SRO with Walton County Sheriff's Office, and Rachel Lauen - Photographer with Ultimate Production Company. What a great way to end the year! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
South Walton High School was named the Florida High School Athletic Association Academic Champions for 2017. In addition, the Seahawk Baseball Team earned Academic Champions for Class 1A. Submitted by Barb Stratton.
WHS senior Emmy Crane has been selected from applicants across the United States to be the student speaker at the 2017 AVID Summer Institute in Tampa, Florida, in June. Emmy submitted a speech to the AVID national directors earlier this year telling her story of how AVID has impacted her life. Before the final decision was made, she had to go through a rigorous interview process and, after further impressing the selection committee, she received the news that she was selected from hundreds of applicants nationwide to tell her story to thousands at this year's AVID Summer Institute.
Thank you, Emmy, for sharing your story and showing the nation that good things are happening at Walton High School! Look for her on the AVID channel on YouTube later this year! Submitted by Christy English.
Superintendent and District Staff say "Go Lady Braves!"
FHS Geometry Students Turning Learning Into Action
May 12, 2017
Ms. Miller's Geometry students at Freeport High School make real world applications to Geometry principles by building kites after their EOC. Students enjoyed seeing how well their calculations turned out by flying their creations on the soccer field. Submitted by Patty Woodard.
Paxton High School senior Zach Varnum recently signed a college commitment to continue his basketball career at Coastal Alabama Community College in Bay Minette, Alabama. Zach was a force on the Bobcats varsity basketball team, according to Coach Jeff Bradley during the signing ceremony, scoring a total 1875 points during his varsity career with a record of 99 wins and only 17 losses. He was also named the Northwest Florida Daily News Small School Player of the Year for the third time this year, the first time any player has ever received the prestigious honor three times. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
Sue Ellen Colin introducing guest speaker The Honorable Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas at the National Association for Career & Technical Education Information (NACTEI) conference in Little Rock, Arkansas. Sue Ellen represented ECTC and the Walton County School District very well at the conference this morning. Submitted by Charlie Morse.