We hope everyone had a safe and fun Halloween! Music students from Dune Lakes Elementary, Van R. Butler, and Emerald Coast Middle School were treated to a Spooktacular concert by the South Walton High School band! The concert opened with the jazz ensemble playing "Do what you wanna...", a popular New Orleans brass band hit, and continued with Disney hits, snippets of the SWHS half-time show, and concluded with questions from students. Thank you to SWHS for such a great show for our younger students!
Congratulations to the ECMS Girls Cross Country team who finished 2nd place at the Middle School State Meet this past weekend in Bradenton, Florida! Way to go ladies! You are an EPIC example of the whole child!
Do you have concerns about your child's speech, communication, learning, behavior, vision, or hearing? FDLRS provides FREE screenings by appointment at Freeport Learning Center. You can text "Send CF Registration" to 850-332-3115 or visit www.paec.fdlrs.org/child-find
Help the District Office say congratulations to our ESP of the Year Mrs. Kayla Lubos. Kayla was chosen by the employees at the District Office as the ESPoY because she shows up every day with a smile on her face ready to work! Congratulations Kayla!
Join us virtually via live stream on Thursday, October 24th at 10:23 am as Magnet Innovation Center (MIC) students communicate via radio in real-time with astronauts aboard the International Space Station. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our students!
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It's the last day of the Walton County Fair! Come by and see the WCSD booth and check out artwork from our EPIC student artists!
The District office is dressed in blue and orange today in support of Freeport High School Homecoming! The parade begins today at 1:30pm and kickoff is at 7pm!
Did your younger self ever say "Ugh...when will I ever use this?" Students at the Magnet Innovation Center use VR headsets to make math come to life in ways that we never thought possible!
REMINDER: Monday, October 14th is a teacher workday! Classes will resume on Tuesday!
South Walton High School unveiled a new statue and courtyard today calls Tibbetts Terrace which is paired with Barb's Bench to memorialize two women who left a profound legacy of servitude, kindness, and devotion. Alexis Tibbetts and Barb Stratton left an indelible mark on the South Walton community. The seahawk statue is a reminder of the SWHS motto - Challenge. Achieve. Excel.
Friday October 11th is an early release day! Please check your schools social media pages and website for specific times.
WCSD is fortunate to have the best community partners to with which to collaborate, and it's especially rewarding to know those partners are helping keep children safe! Thank you to Walton County Fire Rescue for talking to kindergarteners at Freeport Elementary School about fire safety!
As the sun rose over the wreckage of Hurricane Helene, Suwanee County School District faced damage that could have prevented students from being fully back on campus for weeks. Destructive winds and unforgiving rain left much of Florida’s Big Bend area with downed trees, power outages, and roof damage. Superintendent A. Russell Hughes understands the phrase “to whom much is given, much is required” well and felt compelled to offer aid to anyone in need to the degree that the Walton County School District was able.
Six workers from the Facilities Department embarked on a journey of solidarity and service as they traveled to Suwannee County to offer their skills and time to help rebuild and restore hope so that children could return to the classroom and continue learning. The work of these gentlemen is a reminder that in a time of crisis, we never stand alone. The threads of our shared humanity bind us, woven tightly in moments of need. Much of their time was spent removing trees, repairing roofing, and helping ensure the school buildings were fit to welcome students back through their doors. A week of ten-hour days would crumble most, but these six men came back home Thursday full of purpose and accomplishment, knowing that they made a difference.
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes has always believed in the power of collaboration and the responsibility to extend a hand when able and remarked, “We are blessed in Walton County, and when there are those in need, we reaffirm our commitment to unity and community. Our strength is not measured by the storm we weather but by how we help others rebuild in their wake. I’m elated that we were able to offer assistance to the children, staff, and community of Suwannee County so that they might find some normalcy again, and let me say this – I could not be more proud of the men who traveled there to help. These gentlemen embody exactly what it means to be EPIC. They offered their time and talent with no expectation of accolade or applause, and they are truly part of what makes this county so special.”
Whew! Students and teachers across the District wore blue today to #blueup for World Bullying Prevention Day!
The District Office decided to #blueup from head to toe in recognition of World Day of Bullying Prevention!
Monday, October 7th is Bullying Prevention Awareness Day! We're asking everyone to BLUE UP against bullying. Wear blue to let everyone know that WCSD won't tolerate bullying!
Based on information from the National Weather Service and with our local weather partners, all Walton County schools will remain closed on Friday, September 27th. Tropical storm force winds and rain are anticipated from approximately 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. from Hurricane Helene. Closures are for all students, staff, and SPICE. Extracurricular decisions will be made by individual schools, including Friday football games, so please look to your schools for more information. All schools are expected to open Monday, September 30th. Stay safe, and continue to check our district and schools’ websites and social media platforms for more information.
Las escuelas estarán cerradas mañana viernes 27 de septiembre debido al huracán Helene.
Due to the weather conditions expected from Tropical Storm Helene, all Walton County schools will close Thursday, September 26th. Please stay engaged with our district and schools’ websites and social media platforms for more information. Stay safe!
We understand the weather conditions are changing rapidly for Invest 97L. The Walton County School District is monitoring the storm and working closely with local and state weather authorities. Please keep a close eye on our social media channels for updates.
Superintendent Hughes dropped in on Wednesday to check out South Walton's school spirit as they gear up for Homecoming TONIGHT!
