Congratulations to WHS senior Makayla Hooks on being nominated to the U.S. Military Academy (West Point) and receiving a $20,000 scholarship from Mary Baldwin University!
View Congressman Matt Gaetz's presentation of the 2020 service academy nominations at the link below. (Makayla's announcement is at approximately 13:40.)
https://www.facebook.com/CongressmanMattGaetz/videos/2580173448919028/
MSE Students Create “Freedom Quilts”
February 28, 2020
In recognition of Black History Month, Mrs. Smigielski's fifth grade students studied the Underground Railroad and read a book about “Freedom Quilts" which contained secret maps used by African slaves to reach freedom. Using hidden symbols and messages, students designed “quilts” that depicted a route from our school to the lakeyard. First, they created a map, then translated their map to a paper quilt, and shared their quilts with the class. Students thoroughly enjoyed this project and gained a greater appreciation for the contributions of African Americans in history.
Paxton Bobcats are State Bound
February 26, 2020
The weekend of EPIC Dune Lakes Competitions continued with the Dune Lakes Odyssey of the Mind teams taking home 2nd Place!
Two Dune Lakes Odyssey of the Mind teams competed in Crestview on Saturday, February 22nd at the Emerald Coast Regional Odyssey of the Mind Competition.
Odyssey Team A, completed the "Longshot problem," where it’s believed a disastrous event is about to occur that will threaten the world and this team must stop it. To succeed the team must send materials from all corners of the world using vehicles that overcome obstacles and travel simultaneously into and out of a Reaction Area. The team created a food volcano that saved the world from food thieves and their vision won 2nd place!
Odyssey Team B, completed the "Networking problem," where networked devices act as characters to keep the world connected. Students must create a performance where communications are transmitted between locations. The catch - fight off malware and pop-ups! The B team created a stellar performance defeating the evil Victoria Virus from taking their musical network hub offline and took home 2nd place.
We are so relieved these students are on our side and the world's future is safe!
Congratulation to these talented Sandpipers! They worked hard and had a lot of fun - EPIC!
Coaches: Nancy Rentz and Ana Tomblin
Maude Saunders is Committed to Meeting the Needs of All Students!
February 25, 2020
MSE staff recently participated in Professional Development provided by Canopy Behavior Solutions. The presenters shared classroom strategies to help ensure the success of students with autism, including the use of visuals, prompting, and consistency within the classroom and school. Our teachers and staff gained knowledge and confidence in meeting the needs of all students.
WMS Data and Doughnuts!
February 25, 2020
Walton High's FBLA Hosts Community Clean Up Days
February 25, 2020
On February 22 and 23, Walton High School’s FBLA had a great turnout for Community Clean Up Days! They cleaned Wee Care Park, our school campus, and around the Lake Yard. They’ll meet again at Gene Hurley Field on Saturday, February 29, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. Everyone is invited to come out and help clean up around our community.
Superintendent Hughes Visits Academic Team Competition
February 25, 2020
Superintendent Hughes stopped in at the Academic Team meet to see our Amazingly Brilliant Students having very healthy, challenging Cognitive Competition between all of our Middle and High Schools in the WCSD. Loved the Collaboration of Braves Bistro and employees at WHS who prepared the meals as well as the many teachers, counselors, sponsors and District Personnel that joined in to make it happen. Simply EPIC!!!!!