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.
On Thursday, November 10th, Walton Middle School held its 44th annual Veterans Day program. Over 130 veterans and their families attended. Students made local vets and their families feel welcome and appreciated from the beginning of the ceremony to the end. Students held doors, performed, saluted, and hosted a reception for guests. WMS can't thank our veterans enough for their service to our country. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
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.
Mrs. Carlene Anderson, Superintendent of Walton County Schools attends last board meeting and is presented with a commemorative vase by the Walton County School Board in appreciation for her years of service. Mrs. Anderson's biography follows.
Carlene Anderson is Superintendent of Schools in the Walton County School District. Her educational career spans 41 years in Walton County beginning as a teacher aide and continuing as a paraprofessional, teacher, assistant principal, principal and now in her tenth year as Superintendent of Schools. Her certifications include Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education, Middle School Math Education, School Principal, and Florida Association of District Schools Superintendent’s certification. Her educational background includes an Associate of Arts from the University of Southern Mississippi, a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education and Masters of Educational Leadership all from the University of West Florida. While serving as a principal in Walton County, she was awarded the Commissioner of Education’s Region I Principal Achievement Award for outstanding Educational Leadership. She currently serves on the Panhandle Area Education Board of Directors, Florida School Labor Relations Committee, the Florida Association of District School Superintendents Board of Directors, and the Commissioner of Education’s Leadership Policy Advisory Committee. Under her leadership, Walton County achieved seven consecutive years of High Performing School District status.
In her third elected term of office, Superintendent Anderson truly understands and embraces the small district environment and the unique qualities and challenges they face.
Walton County School District thanks you, Mrs. Anderson, for your years of dedicated service to our students, parents, faculty and staff.
The staff & students of Walton High celebrated Veterans Day on Thursday, November 10. We would like to thank all veterans and express how much we appreciate their sacrifice and service. Submitted by Christy English.
Congratulations to our Tropicana speech winners!
Pictured from left to right:
Grady Campbell (5th grade) 1st place
Gabrielle Higgins (5th grade) 2nd place
Melody Aguayo-Martinez (5th grade) 3rd place
Levi Elmore (4th grade) 1st place
Emery Hagan (4th grade) 2nd place
Kylie Glass (4th grade) 3rd place
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
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.
