District News

PHS Recognizes Senior Athletes at Basketball Games

January 26, 2018

Between the basketball games on Thursday night, PHS senior athletes were recognized. The following seniors walked the court with their families and received a gift from their coaches and administrators. 

 

Varsity Basketball Players: Noah Brown, Jacob Butts, Gabe Nelson, and Bryson Turner.

Varsity Girls Basketball Players: Michaela Cain, Kenna Jordan, and Genesis Long.

Varsity Cheerleaders: Natalie Allred, Cheyenne Arne, Meredith Bodie, Savannah Burke, Autumn Jones, Victoria Lovelady, and Kayleigh Taylor.

Submitted by Kalli McMillan

Maude Saunders Students are 100 Days Smarter!

January 25, 2018

Maude Saunders students celebrated the 100th day of school by participating in a variety of activities related to the number 100. We added, subtracted, multiplied, divided, counted, stacked, sorted, and even ate, in a way that celebrated  the number 100.  One of our favorite activities was dressing up like we think we will look when we are 100 years old.   

Submitted by Krisy Spence

FHS Received Accolades from Governor Rick Scott for Academic Achievement!

January 24, 2018

Once again Freeport High School has proven why it is the “Best Kept Secret in Northwest Florida.”  Governor Scott recently recognized FHS for being in the top 10% of Florida schools in mathematics and science achievement and for improvement in mathematics and English Language Arts.  It is a well-deserved honor for the Freeport students and staff!   

Submitted by Patty Woodard

WHS Student, Josh Homza, Nominated for Air Force Academy!

January 24, 2018

Congratulations to WHS senior Josh Homza for earning a nomination into the Air Force Academy!  Representative Matt Gaetz shared the outstanding news on January 23.  We are so proud of you, Josh!

(Pictured from left to right are Superintendent Hughes, WHS Principal Janet Currid, Representative Matt Gaetz, and Josh Homza)

Submitted by Christy English

Students Participate in the Great Wildcat Literacy Race at Freeport Elementary!

January 24, 2018

Students tracked down 12 posters displaying quotes about Literacy as they traveled around the FES campus.  They read the posters, discussed the quote, and recorded the location of the poster.  Once all posters were located, classes turned in their list to the Media Center for a chance to win a prize!

Submitted by Nancy Currie

Poem by WHS Junior, Tyrese Stuckey, Selected for Publication in "Rising Stars Collection" by Appelley Publishing!

January 24, 2018

In November 2017, WHS junior Tyrese Stuckey entered the Appelley Publishing National Student Poetry Contest.   It was recently announced that his poem was selected for national publication in the company’s 2017 "Rising Stars Collection" book, which will be released this summer.  Overall winners for the contest will be announced April 6, 2018. Awesome job, Tyrese!

Submitted by Christy English

Governor Scott Recognizes SWHS for Top 10% Achievement in Math and Science!!!

January 23, 2018

Congratulations to the students and staff at SWHS for being in the top 10% of all Florida schools in science achievement and improvement in math achievement. SWHS was also in the top 10% of all high schools in Florida in math achievement, science achievement, and improvement in math. Way to go Seahawks!

Submitted by Carrie Chavers

WDE Students Experience a Book Tasting

January 23, 2018

As part of literacy week at WDE, Mrs. Goodman (librarian) hosted a book tasting event. First grade students were given the opportunity to "taste" fiction and nonfiction books. Mrs. Sconiers' students are now eager to visit the library and check out some of the books they tasted! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.

WDE Book Tasting

WDE Book Tasting

WDE Book Tasting

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