Elrod Vo recently won the distinction of being an Achieve3000 WorldWide winner in Mrs. Amy Bennett's eighth grade reading class. He won the most points by completing reading texts and tasks and receiving points for passing scores. Two years ago, Elrod won the most points nationwide when he was a sixth grader in Mrs. Bennett's class. This year, Elrod entered the new school year determined to advance from being the nationwide to the worldwide level winner. Remarkably, Elrod accomplished his goal before the end of the first semester. Walton Middle School is very proud of Elrod's accomplishments. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
VRB had its Tropicana school-level competition this past Thursday, December 1. All of the speeches were so good, it made a very difficult decision for the judges. Our judges this year were Kathryn Youngblood, Bonnie Shelton, and Michelle Curtis. First place went to Ella Ekenseair. Second place was Elysia Koch, and third place was Cole Graham. Congratulations to our winners that will be representing Butler well in the district completition! Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.
VRB held the school-wide tropicana competition this past Thursday, December 1. There were three winners selected. The top two will proceed to the district competition. The third place winner will fill in if one of the top two are unable to make it to the district competition.
1st place: Ella Ekenseair
2nd place: Elysia Koch
3rd place: Cole Graham
FES- 4th Grade 4-H Tropicana Speech Contest Winners
Left to right: 1st Place- Savannah Smith
2nd Place- Hagen Marse
3rd Place-Destiny Toole
Submitted by Nancy Currie.
Due to inclement weather, please be advised of the following changes pertaining to the WCSD Science Fair. Please note the Award's Ceremony has been moved to Thursday Evening at the WISE Center. Set-up and Judging have been moved to tomorrow evening at the Community Center in DeFuniak Springs.
Thank you for your assistance and understanding!
Tuesday – December 6, 2016
2 PM to 5 PM – Project registration and set up at the Community Center, DeFuniak Springs– Students/parents will be asked to leave the exhibit room at 5 PM. There will be a waiting room set up for them at that time.
5:45 PM – Students must be back for orientation and judging (report to the waiting room).
5 PM to 6 PM – Exhibit room closed for judges to initially view projects.
6 PM to 8:30 PM – Judging. Parents must remain in waiting room. This is an estimate of the time needed. The students will be dismissed when the judges are finished judging their division. Students must stay until they are dismissed because judges may want to return to see them a second time.
NOTE: Please be prepared to take projects home at the end of judging!
Thursday– December 8, 2016
6 PM – Awards Ceremony at the WISE Center (old Walton High School) on 555 Walton Rd., DeFuniak Springs
Walton High School is pleased to announce our Educational Support Person of the Year, Steve Paulk, and Teacher of the Year, Christy English.
We appreciate and congratulate these deserving members of the WHS team! Submitted by Christy English.
