Christopher Lewis (12th grade), pictured with Spanish instructor Micah Trinidad, received the Seal of Biliteracy Award. The Seal of Biliteracy is an award given by a school in recognition of students who have studied and attained proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation. Christopher completed three Spanish classes throughout his high school career. He is a Spanish competition team member and president of the Spanish club. Christopher is the first student from Paxton to receive this prestigious award. The entire Paxton family is very proud of this student's EPIC accomplishment. Submitted by Kalli McMillan

Congratulations to Mr. James Ross for his appointment to the position of Principal at Van R. Butler Elementary School, and to Ms. Crystal Appel for her appointment to the position of Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction for Walton County School District! The Walton County School Board voted to accept Superintendent Hughes recommendations for both positions at the May 7 School Board Meeting!

Mr. Ross has been at SWHS since 2011, serving 2 years as teacher on special assignment, then as Assistant Principal. He was recently selected as the 2019 Assistant Principal of the Year for WCSD. Mr. Ross will follow retiring principal Tammy Smith as the head administrator at Van R. Butler Elementary.

The Paxton LadyCats won their 4th consecutive Class 1A, District 1 Championship with a 14-0 victory over Bethlehem Thursday Night.

Sadie Varnum went 2-3 at the plate, with 2 RBI'S. Camryn Brazile went 2-4 at the plate and also had 2 RBI'S.

Senior Chipola Commit Camryn Brazile earned the win for Paxton. She went 3 innings, allowing 1 hit and no runs, striking out 5.