ECMS Track Teams Win the Panhandle Regional Meet
April 25, 2016
Submitted by Angela Vance, Emerald Coast Middle School
This month we are proud to announce that both boys and girls ECMS Track and Field teams won the Panhandle Regional meet. Many of our athletes (34) will be traveling to Bradenton on May 12th to compete at the state meet.
For the results:
http://fl.milesplit.com/meets/223552/results/439535/raw#.VxTbk9QrIdU
Taco Bell Feeds 8th Grade Warriors
April 25, 2016
Submitted by Kristen Rhodes, Walton Middle School
Walton Middle School would like to thank our local Taco Bell and its owners, the Siners, for providing 200 breakfast burritos for eighth graders taking FCAT Science this week. Thank you, Taco Bell and the Siners! WMS sincerely appreciates your generosity.
Chorus Concert at Baytowne Wharf
April 25, 2016
The chorus from Butler went to Baytowne to perform one evening. The spectators enjoyed a wide variety of songs, as well as some recorder music. Good job Mrs. Austin and the chorus!
WHS Lady Braves Advance to Regional Finals!
April 21, 2016
Submitted by Christy English, Walton High School
Way to go, Lady Braves! We are so proud of our girls and their semifinal win. They will now move on to the regional finals. We will host Baker County on Friday, April 29, at 6 p.m. See you there.
Submitted by Barbara Stratton, South Walton High School
Congratulations to the South Walton High School Seahawks Softball Team for winning their District Championship!
WMS Science Students Visit Ripley's Museum
April 20, 2016
Submitted by Kristen Rhodes, Walton Middle School
On Thursday, April 14th, Walton Middle School's seventh grade advanced science classes traveled to Panama City Beach to Ripley's Museum. A good time was had by all!
FES Teacher Brianna Leavins Receives Golden Apple Award!
April 20, 2016
Submitted by Nancy Currie, Freeport Elementary School
Please congratulate Mrs. Brianna Leavins for receiving the WJHG Golden Apple Award. Her class nominated her, and she was presented her award this morning. The news segment will air on 4/21 @ 6:45 am and 5 pm. After the 5pm airing, it will be available at WJHG.com. Way to go Mrs. Leavins!!
Pictured left to right: FES Assistant Principal Wyndy Crozier, WJHG Reporter, Brianna Leavins, FES Principal Pam Jones
Could the WMS AVID Program be a great fit for your child?
April 20, 2016
Submitted by Kristen Rhodes, Walton Middle School
By Friday, April 22nd, students in 6th and 7th grades will have an AVID information flyer stapled in their Pridebook, along with their interim grades. Parents, please look over the flyer and determine whether or not WMS' AVID program might be a good fit for your child. (Instructions for notifying the school of your interest are included on the flyer.)
AVID is an in-school system that prepares students for college and career success. Students who are ideal candidates for the AVID program are those who are capable of completing college-prep curriculum but may be falling short of realizing their full potential. WMS offers an AVID elective class, which supports students in Writing to learn, Inquiry methods, Collaborative grouping, Organization, and Academic Reading.
Statistics show that AVID students are more likely to take college-level Advanced Placement classes in high school, complete their college eligibility requirements, and be accepted into four-year colleges than their peers. AVID also helps ensure that students, once accepted to college, possess the high-level skills they need for college and career success. Essentially, AVID prepares students for bright futures.
Mrs. Horton's Class Tadpoles
April 19, 2016
Mrs. Horton's first grade class has been learning about the life cycle of a frog. They have had some tadpoles in their classroom to observe going through the cycle. In this picture, you can see some tadpoles that have begun the process still in the water. You can also see a small frog that has gotten out of the water since it is farther along in the process. The students have enjoyed being able to see the transformation in the classroom.