West DeFuniak Elementary’s Hat Day fundraiser was a success! All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Pennies for Patients campaign runs through the end of November and students are working toward a school goal of $2,000.00. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
At the November 15, 2016, Regular School Board Meeting a representative from EMI Elliot Marshal Innes, Mr. Brad Innes, AIA President/Principal, presented Superintendent Carlene Anderson and Board Member Mark Davis with an artwork collage of building projects that have been developed over the last 15-20 years for Walton County School District. Submitted by Laura Smith.
On Thursday, November 10th, Walton Middle School held its 44th annual Veterans Day program. Over 130 veterans and their families attended. Students made local vets and their families feel welcome and appreciated from the beginning of the ceremony to the end. Students held doors, performed, saluted, and hosted a reception for guests. WMS can't thank our veterans enough for their service to our country. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
Bring Your Dad to School/Donuts with Dad was a huge success at WDE on Tuesday, November 15th. Students and dads enjoyed donuts in the classroom while completing academic activities together. Several stand in dads were on hand from Southwide Baptist Church and affiliates of By the Sea Resorts. Donuts were provided for all students and dads, courtesy of a very generous donor. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Congratulations to BES Kindergarten Classes and Mrs. Liza Snyder for their win at this year’s Annual Flutterby Poster Contest. Their collaborative project WON!!!! Submitted by Cindy Stewart.
