Mrs. Moore's 5th Grade class at Mossy Head learned about the different layers of skin and how important skin is to the human body. Students used pudding, Oreo crumbs and Twizzlers to replicate the layers of skin, hair and blood vessels.
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
After their victory against the Ponce de Leon Pirates this past Saturday, the Paxton Ladycats have been named district champs. Way to go, Ladycats! Your fellow Paxtonians are so proud!
Submitted by Kalli McMillan
Students and faculty at West DeFuniak Elementary will benefit from an EPIC grant that they received from St. Joe Community Foundation. Ms. Janet Piepul, Executive Director for the Foundation stopped by to present the check to Mrs. Tammy Goodman, Media Specialist and Mr. Rodney Free, Assistant Principal. Several eager students were also available for the photo opportunity. The $20,000 grant will be used for books, ebooks, and iPads for the library. St. Joe Community Foundation provides grants to nonprofit agencies in Bay and Walton Counties in the areas of art, education, healthcare, and the environment. In doing so the local communities are healthier and it is more enjoyable for the people who live and work in both counties. WDE is thrilled to be able to receive this grant and to be able to provide these EPIC resources to our school.
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
Van R. Butler students and their families enjoyed a “sweet “ evening of math related activities at #candycrush math night. What a treat! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
On Thursday, February 1st, Paxton's Sound of the Pride elementary chorus led Paxton fans in the National Anthem before their game versus Holmes County. It was a proud moment for all Bobcats! Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
South Walton High School will be sending two representatives to the State Academic Team Championship in April. Sophomore Nadia Bock and Senior Jordan Nichols will be on the six-member team. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
Mr. Hope, FHS Principal, serves ice cream to 10th grade FHS students who increased their STAR test scores by 75% or more. Submitted by Patty Woodard.
Freeport High School’s Shannon ‘Junior’ Carswell recently signed a full-ride football scholarship with the University of Southern Mississippi. Shannon is the only football player who signed a Division 1 FBS scholarship from Walton County this year. Congratulations Shannon!
Submitted by Patty Woodard.
