COVID Update February 25, 2022

In the spirit of transparency, the Walton County School District (WCSD) will continue to update our stakeholders with COVID-19 data for the 2021-2022 school year. 

Walton County School District COVID-19 Mitigation Strategies for the 2021-2022 School Year

1. If a person is sick (students, teachers, staff, and visitors), they should stay home.

2. Hand sanitizer is available at various areas inside the school.
3. Cleaning and disinfecting school facilities/buses which are occupied by students will be completed daily.
4. Adequate mitigation supplies are on hand at all schools/facilities (hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes, etc.).
5. COVID-19 contact tracing is occurring in all schools/facilities.
6. At this time non-essential visitors and volunteers are not allowed to enter schools. Starting Tuesday, March 1^st visitors and volunteers will be allowed to enter schools during the school day.

*Please keep in mind that although COVID positive cases may represent a student or staff member within the WCSD, it does not necessarily indicate that the virus originated within the WCSD.  It is also important to note that a portion of the positive cases involve individuals who may have never entered the school setting while sick due to proper quarantining. 

  TOBIAS PORTER

Tobias Porter serves Van R. Butler Elementary as a custodian.  You will notice how immaculate the campus is as soon as you enter the doors.  Tobias takes pride in keeping the school clean and safe for students to learn.  Mr. Porter has been with the District for three years. During this time, he has gained the admiration of teachers and students. Mr. Porter enjoys fishing, watching movies and football.  He is especially fond of spending time with his daughter. Thank you, Mr. Porter  for supporting Walton County School District children!

CHRIS WALDEN 

Chris Walden serves Van R. Butler Elementary as an ESE Aide.  He has worked with our District for four years and serves the students he attends faithfully.  His duties include assisting with academic work, daily skills, and personal care. Mr. Walden is married, but has no children. He enjoys video games, fishing and gardening. Thank you, Mr. Walden, for supporting Walton County School District children!

ANDREA POSADA 

Andrea Posada serves Van R. Butler Elementary in the South end of our county.  Mrs. Posada is an ESE Instructional Aide on the VRB team and assists students with academic work, daily skills, personal care and provides support during special small group work. Mrs. Posada has been with the District for four years.  She likes to go to the beach and attend college/professional sports events.  Another favorite past time is spending quality time with her family.  In addition, she is a reader and finds joy in attending church events. Thank you, Mrs. Posada, for supporting Walton County School District Children!

  WILLIE SAND 

Willie Sand is an instructional aide at Van R. Butler Elementary in Santa Rosa Beach.  He has served the Walton County School District for 4 years as an ESE Aide, Football  and Track Coach for the South Walton Seahawks.  Mr. Sand is married and  has two sons and one daughter.  Mr. Sands has been a tremendous asset to both of these schools.  In the little spare time he finds, Willie loves to fish or travel.  He loves all types of sports and is a connoisseur of sports cars.  Thank you, Mr. Sands, for supporting of Walton County School District children!

SHAQUILLE JACKSON

Shaquille Jackson serves Dune Lakes Elementary school as a part of the custodial team.  Mr. Jackson has been with the District 11 months assisting the other custodial staff with keeping the Dune Lakes campus clean and orderly.  Mr. Jackson has two boys and enjoys playing basketball, bass fishing, traveling and cars. Thank you, Mr. Jackson, for supporting Walton County School District Children!

CHRIS WORKS

Chris Works serves Dune Lakes Elementary School as a Teacher Aide. Even though he has been with  Walton County School District for a year, he has made an impression of staff and students alike. Mr. Works helps in any way he can.  In fact, he has been helping the administrative team by working Traffic Patrol.  Ms. Works’ long day doesn’t end once the children leave the classroom.  He continues his day as a SPICE Instructor supporting after school child care.  Mr. Work enjoys hunting, horseback riding, sports, talking about his faith, quiet time and walking his dogs. Thank you, Mr. Works, for supporting Walton County School District children!

DELRIC HOGANS

Delric Hogans serves Freeport High School as an Instructional Aide and has been with our District for four years. Mr. Hogans graduated from Walton High School and left the area for several years. Mr. Hogans taught school in the Georgia school system, and adding his expertise to the team proved to be a tremendous asset for Freeport High. Although Mr. Hogans is quiet and reserved, his teaching experience, ease of temperament, and genuine concern allow him to build meaningful relationships with students. In addition,  he enjoys camping, hiking, and just about any outdoor activity. He says he is also an avid reader. Thank you, Mr. Hogans, for supporting Walton County School District Children!

        SHAWN CALDWELL

Shawn Caldwell serves Freeport High School as Instructional Aide. Even though he has been with  Walton County School District for a short time, Mr. Caldwell has become an essential part of the staff.   As an instructional aide, his responsibilities include: assisting students with academic work,  planning student activities with teachers, and supporting student efforts. In addition, Mr. Caldwell enjoys watching movies and keeping himself in top physical condition by working out! He says he likes to read a good book or cheer for relatives participating in team sports in downtime. Thank you, Mr. Caldwell, for supporting Walton County School District children!