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Weather Update 2/15/21

February 15, 2021

Weather Update 2/15/21

The WCSD is currently monitoring weather forecasts along with Emergency Management.  More information regarding tomorrow’s plans will be made after a 1:30 pm update by local and state experts.  Please know safety is our number one priority, and we will continue to make the best decisions for our students and employees. Please look to the Walton County School District website or your individual school’s websites for further information. Stay safe. 

WCSD Schools Closed Tomorrow, February 16th

February 15, 2021

Walton County Schools Closed Tuesday, February 16th

Due to extreme weather conditions expected tomorrow morning, all Walton County schools will close tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16th.  Closures include both students and employees.  Extra-curricular activities may resume after 12.00 P.M. noon.  Please check with your school for additional extra-curricular details.  SPICE locations can also check with their SPICE facilitator for more information.  Based on information from Emergency Management, below freezing temperatures and possible ice on roads are expected for the Walton County area.  The WCSD will continue to monitor the weather with our local experts.  Stay safe and continue to check our district and schools’ websites and social media platforms for more information. 

WDE Student Wins State Writing Contest

February 11, 2021

We have some exciting news! During Celebrate Literacy Week, several students submitted entries to a contest sponsored by the Florida Department of Education. Congratulations to Brixlee Allen for winning 1st place in the K-2 division for the state of Florida!!! Brixlee, a second grade student, read a book about Benjamin Franklin and then did a fabulous job illustrating it and writing about what she learned. West DeFuniak Elementary will receive $500 worth of books for the library for Brixlee's winning entry. We couldn't leave Brixlee out. She received a bag of her favorite goodies and a $50 Amazon gift card. Join us in congratulating her for this wonderful achievement. You can listen to Brixlee read her paper on this link. https://youtu.be/1WHz-xHh0cM

Warriors Win Basketball Championship

February 9, 2021

On Saturday, our eighth grade Warriors basketball team hosted the championship tournament and took the win.  If you see these student athletes, congratulate them and let them know how proud we are of them.

 

Coach Mike Davis would also like to give a huge shoutout to the parents and fans at Saturday afternoon's game.  Their enthusiasm and support helped rally the boys to victory.

 

It's great to be a WMS Warrior!

Hands-On STEM Learning is the Warrior Way

February 8, 2021

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Mrs. Greer Harvell works hard to ensure her students learn through as many hands-on STEM experiences as possible.  This week, Sea Perch students built rovs, while eighth grade science students explored pH and suspensions.  Science makes so much more sense when it is interactive and collaborative.

Employment Opportunity

February 8, 2021

Facilities and Operations has an employment opportunity for a Maintenance Worker II.  Click the link below to view the listing.  

https://ats3.atenterprise.powerschool.com/ats/job_board_form?op=view&JOB_ID=3700169031&COMPANY_ID=WA002771&redirect_qs=&redirect_qs=APPLICANT_TYPE_ID%3D00000002%26COMPANY_ID%3DWA002771

The Walton County School Board does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, political or religious beliefs, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by law in its educational programs, services or activities or in its hiring or employment practices.  Retaliation against an employee for engaging in a protected activity is prohibited.  The Board also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

Applicants/individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the District’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer at [850-892-1100 ext. 1309] for assistance.

Questions, complaints or requests for additional information regarding discrimination of harassment may be sent to: Human Resources Director, 145 Park Street, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435, 850-892-1100 ext. 1309.

WHS Chorus Participates in Virtual Event

February 8, 2021

Walton High School students participated Friday night, February 5th, in the first virtual Solo and Ensemble event. This event, hosted by the Florida Vocal Association (FVA), brought 12 schools and 123 students together, virtually, to showcase their skills. We are proud of our students and Mrs. Tredway, our Chorus Director/Teacher, for representing WHS with excellence and distinction. You can read more about the Solo and Ensemble event as well as other WHS Chorus news by visiting the WHS Chorus page at https://whsbraveschorus.weebly.com/

EVERY ONE of the Walton High School Singers who participated in the Florida Vocal Association District 1 SOLO and ENSEMBLE Event Friday night, Feb. 5, 2021

EARNED THE TOP RATING OF ‘SUPERIOR’ !!!

WCSD Teacher of the Year!

February 8, 2021

Mossy Head School is extremely proud to announce that Ms. Coone is the Walton County School District Teacher of the Year! During a Celebration held to recognize the MHS Teacher of the Year, Ms. Coone, and the MHS ESP of the Year, Ms. Ingram, the Mossy Head School staff was surprised with the arrival of Mr. Hughes. Mr. Hughes' then made the exciting announcement that Ms. Coone is the WCSD Teacher of the Year and will now go on to represent WCSD at the state level for Teacher of the Year. We are so proud of you, Ms. Coone!

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