Students at Mossy Head School were visited by Deputy Kristin Pond and K9 Kayne from the Walton County Sheriff's Office to learn about her job as a K9 deputy. In class, the students read a book about a police officer and his K9. The students were then able to compare and contrast the character in the book with Deputy Pond and Kayne. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
On Wednesday, April 12, 2017, three area Walton County School District high schools participated in a Shark Tank experience with the assistance of the Walton County Chamber of Commerce. Each of the high schools developed a new business and business plan that was presented to members of the Walton County Chamber of Commerce for judging and feedback. Freeport High School participants; Martha Freeman, Ceanna Thomaston and Kathryn Dier presented a business plan for Sweet Buns on the Run. Walton High School participants; Melanie Nowell, Will Huff and Joey Wilkerson presented a business plan for the Country Side Cookery. South Walton High School participants; Ben Balfanz, Matt Garrett and Greg Garrett presented a business plan for the Beach Box. The presentations included a business description, marketing and industry analysis, sales and marketing strategies, management, and financials. Students were also judged on creativity, professionalism, grammar/spelling, and each member’s participation. The students gained valuable knowledge from the Chamber Members through the feedback they were provided at the end of the presentations. Special thanks to Megan Harrison, Chamber President/CEO and to Gabrielle Kilgore, Event Coordinator for organizing this worthwhile event for Walton County students to experience. Submitted by Donna Honish.
Main Article Picture includes left to right: Mrs. Kelley Stephenson - WHS Instructor, Matt Garrett, Mrs. Donna Honish - WCSD (back), Greg Garrett, Mrs. Shelly Hinojosa - SWHS Instructor (front), Ben Balfanz, Joey Wilkerson, Will Huff, Melanie Nowell, Martha Freeman, Mr. Jamey Goddin - FHS Instructor (back), Ceanna Thomaston, Kathryn Dier, Megan Dunaway, and Wendy McCormick.
Pictured above left to right: Greg Garrett (SWHS), Ben Balfanz (SWHS), Matt Garrett (SWHS), Martha Freeman (FHS), Ceanna Thomaston (FHS), Kathryn Dier (FHS), Melanie Nowell (WHS), Joey Wilkerson (WHS), and Will Huff (WHS)
SWHS Youth Leadership Students
WHS Youth Leadership Students
FHS Youth Leadership Students
Superintendent Hughes encouraged employees and students throughout the county to "Go Blue" on April 7 in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Walton High donned every shade of blue to show our support in the fight against child abuse. Submitted by Christy English.
5th grade at WDE is pursuing student engagement with a Math EGGstravaganza! They even invited a local celebrity, the Easter Bunny! The kids looked for eggs filled with math challenges. Once they completed the challenge, they reported to their teacher to see if it was correct! All correct answers were rewarded with a treat.
Submitted by: Mr. Andrew Stafford/Jessica Dawkins
WDE is "BUZZING with Excitement." Recently, Mrs. Katie Adams, a 4th grade teacher at WDE, received a grant for a bee hive from The Bee Cause. This project has provided hives for 220 schools in 46 states and 4 countries. Through this exciting project students will have the opportunity to learn about the natural world in a unique way and will be challenged by STEM activities. We are grateful to NoWal Farms of DeFuniak Springs for providing the bees. We welcome students and parents to stop by the media center to see what's buzzing. Books, posters, and interesting facts are ready to help answer your questions. Find out more information about The Bee Cause at www.thebeecause.org. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Hagen Brown signed With Jeff Davis CC in Brewton, AL
Bailey Miller and Ethan McFerrin signed with Bishop State in Mobile, AL
Submitted by Patty Woodard.
On April 7th, West DeFuniak Elementary School’s kindergarteners went on a field trip to the Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge Zoological Park. Students are learning about living and non-living things in the classroom. This field trip allowed students were to observe, compare, and contrast different types of plants and animals. Students saw many different types of animals, such as llamas, lemurs, wolves, peacocks, and even a lion! There was a petting area where students could feed and pet goats. After all the excitement of seeing all of the animals, kindergarteners enjoyed eating lunch in the zoo’s picnic area. Students really enjoyed the zoo and want to go back! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
The 6th Annual Rosemary Beach Foundation - Music in Pictures arts in education initiative and juried art contest celebrates the music of five diverse composers: Leo Delibes, Igor Stravinsky, Astor Piazzolla, Aaron Copland and Phillip Glass. Over 4,000 students from 17 Walton County Schools* listened to and visually interpreted classical music. Their artwork was entered into a juried competition for public exhibition. This year, 403 paintings are on display from March 13 – April 22, 2017 at 3 locations: Amavida Coffee & Tea (Rosemary Beach®), The South Walton County Coastal Branch Library (Santa Rosa Beach) and Sacred Heart Hospital on the Emerald Coast (Miramar Beach)
Created in collaboration with professional musicians and Florida State University Faculty, Music in Pictures also includes classical performances, classroom presentations, and professional development workshops for teachers.
The Music in Pictures Awards Ceremony will be held Sunday, April 30, 2017, at 2 pm. Festivities will include student artwork slideshow, and awards presentation.
*The exhibition features talented artists from these Walton County Schools:
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Bay Elementary School |
Mossy Head School |
Tree House Episcopal Montessori School |
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2017 BEST IN SHOW |
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GiGi O'Connell |
Van R. Butler Elementary School |
Elementary |
4th |
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Lily Gravlin |
Emerald Coast Middle School |
Middle |
7th |
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Carter Hill |
Freeport High School |
High |
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Jaylen Allen |
West DeFuniak Elementary School |
Kindergarten |
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Johanthan Ginez |
Maude Saunders Elementary School |
1st |
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Rose Harris |
Bay Elementary School |
2nd |
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Addie Beauchamp |
Van R. Butler Elementary School |
3rd |
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Bella Fisher |
Bay Elementary School |
4th |
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Rinoa Callahan |
Mossy Head Elementary School |
5th |
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Reese Carter |
Seaside Neighborhood School |
6th |
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Syndi Free |
Freeport Middle School |
7th |
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Eva Carroll |
Seaside Neighborhood School |
8th |
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Audrey O'Flahery |
Seacoast Collegiate High School |
9th |
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Ariel Foster |
Freeport High School |
10th |
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Kaylee Regan |
South Walton High School |
11th |
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Cannon Mitchell |
South Walton High School |
12th |
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2017 CHAIRMAN'S AWARDS |
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Landry Kent |
West DeFuniak Elementary School |
Kindergarten |
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Chaz Estes |
Tree House Episcopal Montessori School |
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Kaylie Young |
Mossy Head Elementary School |
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Jake Mikas |
Paxton School |
3rd |
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Lacy Lollie |
Freeport Elementary School |
4th |
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Grayson Gibson |
Ohana Institute |
5th |
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Lydia Schovan |
Walton Middle School |
6th |
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Reagan Wells |
Seaside Neighborhood School |
7th |
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Jhonattan Ramirez |
Emerald Coast Middle School |
8th |
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Audrey Webb |
Seacoast Collegiate High School |
9th |
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Mallory Hataway |
Walton High School |
10th |
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Makaydi Araneo |
Paxton School |
11th |
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Zoie Geoghagan |
Paxton School |
12th |
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| 2016/2017 Music in Pictures Sponsors: St. Joe Community Foundation, Alys Foundation, Dugas Family Foundation, Daryl and Robert Davis, Winky and Bill Dowdle. |
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About Rosemary Beach Foundation Rosemary Beach Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization, offers and supports community events, cultural programs, educational projects, and charitable activities. Our annual programs are Girls Getaway, Music in Pictures, Rosemary Beach Unleashed™, Walk Her Way®, 30A Cornhole and Fall Bocce Tournaments. Through these efforts, Rosemary Beach Foundation has donated over $500,000. www.rosemarybeachfoundation.org |
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Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
On Friday, April 7, FMS AVID students created and implemented an event called “Donuts for Donations” to support Child Abuse Prevention Month for the Children’s Advocacy Center. It was held in the FMS parking lot for the community to drop off donations for children in need and receive a donut for their generosity-donated by The Donut Hole and Dunkin Donuts. FMS students received over a truckload of items from the CAC’s wish list including diapers, personal care items, clothing, art supplies, snacks and drinks in addition to cash donations. Brenda Farris, 6th grade AVID teacher, said,” Seeing my students help their community in such a caring way brought tears to my eyes. I loved how the kids brought so much fun to the event.” “Seeing these young adults work with their community to contribute to such a worthy cause was a heart lifting experience,” said Kendra Peloquin, 7th and 8th grade AVID teacher. Submitted by Kendra Peloquin.
Superintendent Hughes, School board member Marsha Winegarner, and members of the WCSD District Office staff donned their blue attire and ribbons to join students, administrators, faculty and staff in schools all throughout Walton County today in recognition of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Mr. Hughes, Mrs. Winegarner, and the staff at the Tivoli complex visited the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center in Defuniak Springs for a Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation ceremony as a demonstration of support and unity in the fight against Child Abuse. They returned to the Tivoli Complex to participate in a meaningful Pinwheel Garden Planting Ceremony with guest Julie Hurst (Chief Executive Officer) and staff members from the ECCAC.
The color blue has served as a reminder to end child abuse since 1989, when one grandmother made a personal commitment to wear a blue ribbon after her own grandson died as a result of abuse. The pinwheel is an uplifting symbol of childhood, and a reflection of hope, health and safety…something we wish for ALL children. Throughout the month of April, students and teachers across the district will be participating in activities that focus on awareness, and administration and staff will be involved in professional development activities that highlight recognition, support and prevention. The goal of the Walton County School District is to help end child abuse through education, enlightenment, awareness, and compassion!
Submitted Keitha Bledsoe.
Pictured: Bill Fletcher, President of the ECCAC Board of Directors; Julie Hurst, ECCAC Chief Executive Officer; Bob Campbell, Defuniak Springs Mayor; A. Russell Hughes, WCSD Superintendent; Marsha Winegarner, WCSD School Board member at the Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center.
