WDE 3rd Grade Scientists at Work
September 5, 2017
Mrs. Amanda Callahan’s 3rd grade class at WDE is learning how scientists use tools with hands-on investigation. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Superintendent Hughes’ Monthly Update for September 2017!
September 1, 2017
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes with some information on upcoming events, and sharing the need for qualified bus drivers to transport our students to and from school safely!
Link to view update: https://youtu.be/g1o186lYLrU
Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
FHS Cheerleaders and band members came to FES for a Positive Behavior Pep Rally to encourage students to follow the 3 R’s. Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be Resourceful. Submitted by Nancy Currie.
WDE 5th Graders Study the Scientific Method with Maggot Meat
August 29, 2017
Students in 5th grade at WDE have been studying the scientific method. They are investigating the question “Where do maggots come from?" They have been observing three different types of meat (chicken, pork, beef) daily to practice steps of the scientific method. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
WDE 2nd Graders Enjoy Learning about Solids, Liquids and Gases
August 28, 2017
It is a solid...No, it is liquid....Watch out! It is a gas! Second grade students at WDE have had a great time learning about the three states of matter! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
ECTC Students Receive the A. Horatio Alger Scholarship
August 25, 2017
Congratulations to Kellie Lambert and Victoria Frost for receiving the A. Horatio Alger Scholarship. Recipients are picture with Charlie Morse, Principal. The scholarships will be applied to both students' practical nursing classes. Submitted by Carol Rothgeb/FB
Walton County is well represented this year at the Dr. Brian Dassler Leadership Academy! Janet Currid, Kristin Lewis and Cindy Neale are participants. Meredith Spence returned to the BDLA this year as a Cohort Facilitator. Photo includes Cohort 1 from the Panhandle representing Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties with Dr. Betty Webb leading the year long professional development for school administrators.
Submitted by Meredith Spence
FHS Freshmen Start High School with Spirit - Go FHS Bulldogs!
August 25, 2017
Submitted by Patty Woodard.
Seventh grade students in Mrs. Rachel Jones' AVID class at WMS made a commitment to their future during a recent EPIC contract signing ceremony. AVID is an elective college preparatory program that prepares students to attend a four-year college upon high school graduation. Principal Jason Campbell expressed his support for the program, its teachers, and their students by first giving a motivational pep talk, then signing his own contract. WMS students are undoubtedly committed to their learning and success.
Submitted by Kristen Rhodes
WMS AVID Students Make Commitments Today to Impact Tomorrow
August 23, 2017
WMS Sixth grade AVID students recently read and signed their AVID contracts, making a personal commitment to strive to meet their independently determined goals. Afterwards, students made graduation caps that said, "I commit to AVID because..." These sixth graders are keeping their eyes on the prize as they work toward their academic and personal goals. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.