WCSD Summer VPK Enrollment
February 13, 2017
Submitted by Nancy Currie.
WCSD Regional Science Fair Winners
February 13, 2017
Congratulations to all of our Okaloosa-Walton Regional Science Fair winners! Jared Heady (pictured) from Walton Middle School is going to participate in this year's State Science Fair in Lakeland, Fl. His project title is "Invasive Plants vs. Oil Spills," category: Junior Earth and Environmental Sciences.
Thank you all for your participation and hard work!
Middle School Placements:
Emerald Coast Middle
• Cody Ryles-Endres
• Iuliana Paval
• Keeley Mears
Walton Middle
• Jared Heady - STATE
Paxton
• Emily Wilson
High School Placements:
Paxton
• Zachary Wilson/Tristan Petty
South Walton
• Ansley Daniel
• Isabella Carvalho
Special Awards:
William and Caroline Herschel Award in Astronomy: Anthony Elio, Billy Hubbard - Walton High
National Defense Association Award: William Tusa - South Walton
Air Force: William Tusa - South Walton
Submitted by Crystal Appel.
Science Night at Mossy Head School
February 13, 2017
Students enjoyed a night of science experiments and exploration with a planetarium, live animal presentation, crime scene investigation room and human body escape room. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
Paxton Students Place at Regional Science Fair
February 8, 2017
Paxton students placed at Regional Science Fair. Emily Wilson placed second in the Junior Division in the Environmental Engineering Category and Zachary Wilson and Tristan Petty placed third in the Senior Division in the Environmental Engineering category. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
Paxton's Sound of Pride chorus performed February 2nd for the residents of Florala Health and Rehabilitation Center. Submitted by Samantha Martin.
Superintendent's Monthly Update for February
February 7, 2017
Every month, Mr. A. Russell Hughes, the Superintendent of Schools, will share a video message with an update on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District, Walton County, Florida. Check back often to stay informed on all the activities, events and accomplishments of teachers and students in the Walton County School District! Please share with friends and family!
Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
South Walton High Girls Basketball won their 5th District Championship by defeating Baker. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
WHS Lady Braves Bring Home District Trophy
February 7, 2017
Congratulations to the Lady Braves basketball team, who are district champs! Saturday’s win was truly a team effort. We hope to see everyone here for Thursday night’s regional quarterfinal game against East Gadsden at 7:00. Submitted by Christy English/FB.
MHS Third Graders Team Up to Solve Math Word Problems
February 6, 2017
Third graders at Mossy Head School teamed up with School Resource Deputy Messenger to investigate and solve math word problems. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
Superintendent Hughes Visits Bay Elementary
February 6, 2017
Superintendent Hughes visits Bay Elementary School where he observes students in Ms. Ann Quinn's classroom reviewing site words. Submitted by Ann Quinn.