Submitted by Angela Vance, Emerald Coast Middle School
Emerald Coast Middle School students and PSA contest finalists Reese Branton and Alyssa Sutton are a singing duo, better known as “Storm Singers”. The Florida Division of Emergency Management selected the singers as 1st Place Winners in the 2016 Severe Weather Awareness Week Video PSA contest for middle school students.
Submitted by Kristen Rhodes, Walton Middle School
Students in Mrs. Katlyn Dorriety's sixth grade art classes at Walton Middle School have been learning about the history, elements, and techniques of the pop art movement. Students have studied the work of pop art greats, like Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, and Wayne Thiebaud, among others. During the recent unit, students even decorated the campus outdoor walkways with legal chalk grafitti, with images supporting the school's sports teams. Every student becomes an artist under Mrs. Dorriety's inspiring and skilled direction.
Submitted by Barbara Stratton, South Walton High School
Jielle Paul and the entire SWHS student body congratulated Jadorian Paul for being admitted to MIT next year. Jadorian has been offered $61,000 per year in scholarships to attend this prestigious university.
Submitted by Linda Winthurst, Walton County School District
The South Walton High School Competitive Cheerleading Team were recognized at the School Board Meeting on March 15th as State Champions in Class 1-A Large Division Non-Tumbling Finals at the 2016 Florida High School Competitive Cheerleading State Competition.
Submitted by Michelle Doggett, Energy Specialist, WCSD
The Walton County School District was presented the Energy Pacesetter Award at the March 15, 2016 School Board meeting for “setting the pace” in energy savings for others. The District has achieved a 33 percent cost avoidance savings totaling $4,178,309 in 49 months through its energy program with Cenergistic, an energy conservation company. We are gratified that Walton County School District has been recognized for its commitment to good budgetary and environmental stewardship.
The energy program’s savings come from the cooperative efforts of each staff member at each of our facilities. Every person in every group — administrators, plant managers, custodial, maintenance and operations, food service, faculty and staff — has ownership of the energy he or she uses. We’ve found that as each person becomes aware of the positive effect conservation efforts can have, each one is doing what it takes to save energy. It’s very gratifying to see the level of cooperation continue to rise throughout our organization. We work diligently, day in and day out, through the year to reduce energy waste. Through our continued efforts our collective success is measured.
Success can be measured in many ways. While dollar savings are significant, the energy program’s environmental impact is worth noting. The resources saved by not generating the 112,399 MMBTUs we conserved in the 49 months are equivalent to removing 3,555 automobiles from the road or planting 437,498 pine trees. That’s wise conservation of natural resources for our future generations.
All WCSD employees and students should be lauded for their conservation success as we continue to eliminate energy waste and preserve savings for classrooms and students throughout Walton County Schools.
Pictured Left to Right: School Board Member Jason Catalano, Superintendent Anderson, Energy Specialist Michelle Doggett, Facilities & Maintenance Director Mark Gardner, and Cenergistic Regional President Gary Clark
Submitted by Nancy Currie, Freeport Elementary School
These were students in Mrs. Ford’s kindergarten in class.
Submitted by Christy English, Walton High School
Walton High students that met the requirements for the 25 Book Challenge for the third quarter were rewarded with a trip to Blast Arcade at Baytowne Wharf on March 17. These students have read a minimum of 21 books this school year and were rewarded for this accomplishment with game cards, pizza, and ice cream.
Congratulations to these 19 students for their hard work, dedication, and achievement toward this year-long goal!
Submitted by Christy English, Walton High School
Walton High School hosted a blood drive on March 16, and it was a huge success! Over 50 students and several teachers donated to this worthwhile cause. We appreciate everyone's willingness to give... and help save lives.
Submitted by Cindy Stewart, Bay Elementary School
Several leprechauns were caught at BES in Ms. Syndey Martin's kindergarten class. They are usually good natured kindergarteners but today they all turned into leprechauns! Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!
