Registration is still open for all of WCSD's FREE VPK programs!
VPK gives children a strong foundation for kindergarten by helping them build early literacy, math, and social skills. Families can register with confidence confident knowing that:
• All WCSD VPK programs earned the highest rating awarded by the state.
• Every VPK classroom is led by a certified teacher.
• Our students receive high-quality instruction in a safe and caring environment tailored specifically to early learners!
Give your child an EPIC start! Contact the school where you wish to enroll for registration information.
*Those wishing to attend the DeFuniak Springs Learning Center (coming online for the 26-27 school year) should contact The WISE Center for enrollment information.
Start the registration: https://www.elc-ec.org/parents/voluntary-prekindergarten
Day 1 of the 2026 Admin Institute is underway!
Every administrator. One EPIC vision. One shared mission: to become the #1 school district in the state by ensuring every student receives a world-class education.
Today, we're charting the path forward - turning Superintendent A. Russell Hughes' vision into tangible goals and actionable next steps for every school. With our leaders aligned and our direction clear, we're ready to reach new heights together!!
Watch out 2026-2027 - we're on a mission!
Happy 4th of July! Whew! 250 years...we hope you enjoy your time celebrating our great democratic republic!
Happy Father's Day to all the Dads out there!
The learning never stops in Walton County! Superintendent Hughes along with teachers from across the District attended the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) Summer Institute in Orlando for three days packed full of teachers teaching teachers! We are always honing our skills on the way to #1!!
CHECK IT OUT!!! The EPIC Van is going to try a new Paxton location Monday, June 15th. Ghentsville Park (on Clear Springs Road) has been packed and you guys asked up to stop by! If you're out and about tomorrow, stop in for some games, a drink, and all the info you could ever need! We'll see you in Paxton!
The learning never stops! Students at West DeFuniak Elementary are busy ensuring they're ready for the upcoming year!
Congratulations to Mr. Steven Valkenaar and Mr. Matt Coker for completing the Chancellor’s Leadership Academy. Mr. Coker and Mr. Valkenaar are two of the District's Assistant Principals! We are so proud of you!
And just like that, the 2025-2026 school year has come to a close! Enjoy your summer, stay EPIC, and KEEP THE CHARGE until we see you again in August!
Maude Saunders Elementary spent the morning celebrating their 5th grade class who will be heading to Walton Middle School next year. Enjoy the next step Little Warriors!
The last day of school is HERE! Friday, May 29th is the last day of the 2025-2026 school year! You have worked hard, so FINISH STRONG!
We hope you have all had a Memorial Day full of honor and remembrance for those who paid the ultimate sacrifice in the service of our country.
The last four days of the 2025-2026 school year are upon us and we would like to remind our students to finish STRONG!
Congratulations to our Magnet Innovation Center graduates! You've worked hard, and you're prepared for the next step in a journey that will no doubt be...EPIC!
Graduation season has begun! Congratulations to our Freeport High School graduates! As you step forward into the next phase of your journey, know that you are prepared. You are tenacious. You are EPIC!
Congratulations to our Baseball State Champions - South Walton Seahawks put EPIC on the field in every way this evening! Congratulations to all of the students, staff, and community involved in this achievement!
South Walton High School Seahawks defeat Miami Springs in the 3A Baseball State Semi-Finals to advance to the Championships! Keep your ear to the ground tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm and the Hawks battle it out for the state title! Put some encouragement in the comments!! Let's go HAWKS!
Can you believe the Class of 2026 is getting ready to cross the stage? Graduations begin this weekend and continue through next. Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
-Iron Sharpens Iron-
Van R Butler hosted a tabletop exercise this week to ensure they're prepared in the event the unimaginable happens. WCSD holds trainings throughout the year to ensure our staff is well-trained and flexible!
Van R Butler hosted a tabletop exercise this week to ensure they're prepared in the event the unimaginable happens. WCSD holds trainings throughout the year to ensure our staff is well-trained and flexible!
The WCSD Job Fair was an EPIC success! Thank you to everyone who came by!
Happy Mother's Day from the WCSD!
