Butler TOY and ESP of the year
November 17, 2016
Butler has chosen it's Teacher of the Year and ESP of the year! Congratulationss to Gwen Wright and Carol Mitchell!
Bay Elementary Announces Teacher and ESP of the Year
November 17, 2016
BES is proud to announce the Teacher of the Year, Ms. Cindy Griner and the ESP of the Year, Ms. Mary Brown. Submitted by Cindy Stewart.
WDE 3rd Graders Learn About Watershed in Connection with Grasses in Classes Program Provided by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance
November 17, 2016
Third grade students at West DeFuniak Elementary learned about watershed and the importance of smooth cord grass absorbing pollutants and protecting our local waters. These students are learning about the Choctawhatchee Bay as a part of the Grasses in Classes program provided by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Superintendent Carlene Anderson and Board Member Mark Davis are Presented with a Retirement Gift from EMI Elliot Marshal Innes
November 17, 2016
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.
Donuts with Dads at WDE
November 17, 2016
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.
West DeFuniak Elementary’s Hat Day Fundraiser was a Success!
November 17, 2016
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.
Congratulations to BES Kindergarten Classes and Mrs. Liza Snyder for their win at this year’s Annual Flutterby Poster Contest
November 17, 2016
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.
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.
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.