Midsummer Night's Dream
November 18, 2015
Our second and third grade students had an opportunity to see A Midsummer Night's Dream put on by the Emerald Coast Theatre Company.
Thank a Vet! Chorus Program
November 18, 2015
Our Chorus, under the direction of Mrs. Rebecca Austin, preformed on November 17. It was a wonderful and patriotic night thanking our veterans. Be sure to check out the upcoming concerts.
PTO Coupon Book Winners
November 18, 2015
These were the top coupon book sellers for the PTO fundraiser. Congratulations to Bennett Minor, Isabella Lee, Ty Nguyen, Eli Hollington, and Hannah Herrick (Not pictured)!
Veteran's Day Program
November 18, 2015
We honored our Veterans on Thursday, November 12. Our guest speaker was Staff Sergeant James O'Donoghue. We enjoyed patriotic songs and a performance by the chorus. Thank you to all of our veterans.
Congratulations to the Transportation Department's ESPs of the Year!
November 17, 2015
The Walton County School District Transportation Department is pleased to announce the 2015-2016 Transportation Educational Support Personnel of the year for the four regions. Transportation Coordinator Jim Hicks stated, “These employees have extended themselves beyond the basic required duties by displaying initiative and creativity. Each of them consistently demonstrates exceptional skill and dedication to their job and by doing so, they have earned the respect and admiration of their colleagues and the community. On behalf of the WCSD, I would like to congratulate all on a job well done!”
Pictured left to right: Ann Sexton, Paxton; Sharon Santiago, Freeport; Tammy Ramsey, DeFuniak Springs; Jim Williams, South Walton
Media Specialists Collaborating and Learning
November 17, 2015
Photo 1: Elementary media specialists collaborating and learning together.
Photo 2: Secondary media specialists exploring resources.
Secondary Reading Teachers Collaborating to Support Student Success
November 17, 2015
Have Yourself a Merry Little WMS Parent Training Night
November 16, 2015
If you are the parent or guardian of a Walton Middle School student, please bring your family and attend the upcoming "Making Math Matter" Title 1 Parent Training Night. The event will kick-off in the WMS cafeteria on Thursday, December 3rd, at 6:00 p.m, as families enjoy a FREE dinner of pizza, desserts, and soft drinks. After dinner, families will rotate between math-themed presentations and trainings--all geared toward making math matter outside of the classroom. Families can also shop in the WMS holiday gift store, full of student-crafted items. Free childcare will be provided for young children ages 4 to 5th grade. 'Tis the season for new learning at Walton Middle School, where math will come alive as families come together.
Paxton High School Students Present to NASA
November 13, 2015
Paxton High School Introduction to Aerospace students put their aerospace knowledge to the test as they designed a shoebox glider and presented their designs to NASA via a series of videoconferences. Via NASA's Digital Learning Network, students received valuable instruction and feedback on their designs.
Thank you to the Gulf Coast Chapter of the National Defense Industrial Association for the $1,000 ACELLerator grant awarded to Paxton teacher Heather Stewart. The grant money will be used to purchase SeaPerch robots for Ms. Stewart's aerospace classes to teach engineering and robotics.