Congrats to Aubree Nick and Riley Herrington for advancing to the Regional Golf Tournament District 1A. Submitted by Kitty Neal/Celeste Goodwin.

Police Officers, Nurses, and Firefighters! Oh my! Our kindergartners attended several special presentations this past week to discover helpers in our community. Each of our community helpers shared about their jobs and the special tools they use to perform their jobs. We are blessed to have the Walton County Fire Rescue, the Walton County Health Department and our very own Deputy Messenger visit kindergarten. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.

Maude Saunders and the Walton County Sheriff's Department teamed up to collect items for the Louisiana flood victims last month. Officers Jeremy Fisher and T.J. Brooks thanked Mrs. Carroll and Miss Hebert's classes for bringing in the most items. This is just one example of how MSE students and families show compassion for others. Submitted by Krisy Spence/FB.

Orlando, FL (October 14, 2016) – Music education is strong and thriving in Walton County, where two elementary school students have been accepted for participation in one of two All-State elementary music ensembles. Students selected attend Van R. Butler Elementary and Freeport Elementary Schools. These students will perform with the FMEA All-State Elementary Chorus or Orff Ensemble in Tampa, January 13, 2017 at the Tampa Convention Center.  These students were chosen for this prestigious honor through a competitive audition process among over 875 elementary students from all across Florida.  Congratulations to Ella Ekenseair (Butler, 4^th grade, Chorus) and Savannah Smith (Freeport, 4^th grade, Orff Ensemble). The students’ teachers, Mrs. Rebecca Austin and Ms. Angela Saltsman, are members of the Florida Music Educators Association and the Florida Elementary Music Educators Association.  Submitted by Nancy Currie - FES.