District News

Superintendent Russell Hughes Honors 2016-2017 District Offices TOY and ESPOY Winners

January 26, 2017

Superintendent Hughes gave special recognition to the Teacher of the Year and the Educational Support Professional selected by the District Offices.  Megan Dailey, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with the district, received the Teacher of the Year award.  Sue Brack, with 27 years as a bookkeeper in the district, received the Educational Support Professional of the Year award.

Mr. Hughes and all the staff at the District Offices wish their congratulations and appreciation to these two very important members of our team! Submitte by Keitha Bledsoe.

MSE 4th Graders Study Line Plots with Marshmallow Math

January 26, 2017

Students in Mrs. Anderson's 4th grade class studied line plots using marshmallow math. Students tossed their marshmallows on a number line while one classmate recorded the distance each marshmallow traveled. Students then worked together to create line plots using the data. Submitted by Brianna Leavins.

MSE 5th Graders Presented Their First Genius Hour Projects

January 26, 2017

5th grade students at Maude Saunders Elementary presented their first Genius Hour projects. These students are provided time each day to research a topic they are passionate about. Students then create a presentation of their choice to present to their peers. Brooke Oxley created a volcano and demonstrated how volcanoes erupt. Submitted by Brianna Leavins.

Over 390 Walton County Students attend Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s “Paint the Music” concert!

January 25, 2017

Over 390 students from the Walton County School District participated in Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s “Paint the Music” on January 20, 2017 at the Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach! The event is an interactive art and music project for students in grades 3-8 where the students listen to sound samples of classical music and literally “paint” what they hear.  The students are able to experience the musical selections live with a concert featuring Sinfonia Gulf Coast, and special guest artist this year, violinist Jennifer Koh. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.

ECMS Stingrays & Sinfonia in Sync

January 25, 2017

Emerald Coast Middle School Art and Music students, 6th-8th grades only, attended a concert sponsored by Sinfonia Gulf Coast on Friday, January 20th at Destiny Worship Center. The “Musical Time Travel” production was part of the Paint the Music interactive arts project, which aims to foster an appreciation for the visual arts and music, while also encouraging students to express their creativity. The concert included performances by Sinfonia Gulf Coast and special guest violinist Jennifer Koh. 2D art students also participated in an art exhibition displayed at the performance. In this post pictured top left-clockwise: Jorja Blumberg, Kaelyn Shelton, ECMS Artwork, Lily Gravlin. The students listed from left to right are Jorga, B, Lily G and Kaelyn S.  Submitted by Angela Vance.

Paxton School Recognizes First Responder Week

January 25, 2017

In honor of our Florida First Respondents Appreciation Week, Paxton students presented the school resource officer, Caleb Davidson with hand-made "thank you" cards. PHS is thankful for Officer Davidson and all of Florida's brave first responders.  Submitted by Kalli McMillan. 

FMS Hosts Family Movie Night February 17th

January 25, 2017

A Night at the Movies!

Family Fun Night

FMS Gym
February 17, 2017

Admission: $3 per person (includes a bag of popcorn)
Children 5 & under are free!

Doors open at 5:30 PM
Movie starts at 6:00 PM

Bring your pillow and blanket!

Your ticket could be a winner! There will be a drawing for the Trolls DVD.

Concessions will be available for purchase.

Bring the whole family.  Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.

ECMS Kicks Off Florida Literacy Week with "Slam-Dunkin-Stingrays"

January 25, 2017

At ECMS, Ms. Vance's Media Production Class was treated to a Dunkin Donuts morning to kick of Florida Literacy Week, 2017. Her class demonstrates consistent literacy leadership, talented teamwork and daily stellar performances filming the ECMS Stingray Station News show. 

For more information about Florida Literacy Week, 2017 see: http://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/just-read-fl/celebrate-literacy-week/

Submitted by Angela Vance.

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