Muffins with Moms at WDE
November 17, 2016
WDE had their annual Muffins with Mom event on November 16th. The event was well attended with over 400 mothers and/or grandmothers participating. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Music in Pictures supported through the Rosemary Beach Foundation, held a performance today during 4th period at Walton High School. FSU students presented a violin duet to the WHS chorus students. Submitted by Christy English/FB.
ECTC Recognizes Teacher and ESP of the Year
November 15, 2016
Congratulations to these two amazing ECTC employees. Theresa Bolton (left) and April Chambless (right) have been chosen as ECTC’s Teacher of the year (Theresa) and Educational Support Person of the year (April). We are very proud to have them on our team. Submitted by Carol Rothgeb/FB.
FES Recognizes ESP & Teacher of the Year
November 15, 2016
(L to R) Glenda Knutson - ESP of the Year and Anne Brinkmann - Teacher of the Year. Submitted by Nancy Currie.
Walton County School Board Recognizes FHS Girls Volleyball Team
November 15, 2016
The Superintendent and Walton County School Board Members recognized and presented the Freeport High School Girls Volleyball Team for Honorable Sportsmanship with a resolution. Mr. Hope introduced the Freeport High Girls Volleyball Team that was in attendance; Catherine Meyer, Coach, Katherine Deems, Assistant Coach, Monica Morgan, Freshman, and Isabella Guardia, Freshman. The Resolution was read by Chairperson Jason Catalano. The Freeport Girls Volleyball Team were competing on Thursday, September 22, 2016 against Bozeman High School from Panama City, Florida, during the game an medical emergency occurred with one of the Bozeman Team members. The Coaches and Freeport High Girls Volleyball Team showed outstanding and honorable sportsmanship and character in the time of crisis. Photo courtesy of DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze. Submitted by Laura Smith.
Van R. Butler Elementary Students Proudly Honored Area Veterans During Their Annual Veterans Day Assembly
November 15, 2016
Submitted by Tammy Smith.
FES Veteran's Day Program
November 14, 2016
Submitted by Nancy Currie.
Freeport Middle School's 8th Grade SSTRIDE Students Dissect Cow Eyes in Mr. Appel's Class
November 14, 2016
Freeport Middle School's 8th grade SSTRIDE Students dissect cow eyes in Mr. Appel's class.
One way to figure out how something works is to look inside it. The cow eye is very similar to the eye of a human. By dissecting and examining the anatomy of a preserved cow eye, the students learn more about how their own eye works.
SSTRIDE stands for: Science Students Together Reaching Instructional Diversity & Excellence.
SSTRIDE© is an outreach effort of the FSU College of Medicine with support from Florida's Area Health Education Centers.
SSTRIDE©'s Mission is to identify students who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in science, engineering, mathematics, health, or medicine and to give those students the support services important for them to develop the sense of responsibility, focus and motivation necessary for success in their chosen fields. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.
"Bugs In My Breakfast" Author Visits WDE
November 14, 2016
Students at West DeFuniak Elementary were thrilled to welcome guest author, Julie Smith today! Ms. Smith shared her entertaining book, "Bugs in My Breakfast" while teaching a variety of new vocabulary words. Ms. Smith is a long-time educator in Walton County. She encouraged students to pursue their dreams, because one day their dreams may become a reality just like her dream did! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
VRB Teacher of the Year Announced
November 14, 2016
Congratulations to Ms. Gwen Wright who was selected Teacher of the Year by her co-workers at Van R. Butler Elementary School! Submitted by Tammy Smith.