Former President Barack Obama once said "Reading is important. If you know how to read, then the whole world opens up to you." Our WCSD students have a world open to them through the power of reading, and at the same time they are providing for their community. Through our partnership with Food for Thought and The St. Joe Community Foundation, our students raised more than $55,000 dollars by reading books and taking AR Tests. Talk about EPIC!
Congratulations to our students on another EPIC school year! You have worked hard, remained focused and tenacious, garnered innumerable accolades, and have been EPIC in every sense of the word. Way to go!
Let us honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. Their courage and sacrifice will never be forgotten. All campuses will be closed on Monday, May 27th.
We certainly hope that our students enjoy the long weekend ahead of them, but we'd like to also remind them to FINISH STRONG! We have two days after Memorial Day, so let's make them count!
The last pub school in The 4a State Baseball Playoffs is our very own South Walton High School! Tonight they play private school Cardinal Gibbons out of Ft. Lauderdale. Let’s Go Hawks! Show them some love!!!!
Congratulations to No Ordinary Joe winner Colton Farmer from South Walton High School! You are EPIC! Thank you to the incredible partnership between WCSD, St. Joe Community Foundation, and the Walton Education Foundation!
Yesterday two Walton County students graduated from the Richbourg School. Congratulations to Sarah Cochran and Alexandria Drake! Sarah and Alexandria will remain at Richbourg next year on deferral programs that help prepare them for their next step in life. Congratulations!
The 2024 WCSD Job Fair was an EPIC success! If you're interested in applying, open positions are listed at www.walton.k12.fl.us/employment! Of course, Superintendent Hughes found a student and future student to talk to and of course, take the famous SuperSelfie!
Can you believe it's time for GRADUATION! Check the individual school sites for any information regarding parking, traffic patterns, seating, etc. Way to go, Seniors!
Freeport Elementary School Kindergartners are hard at work preparing for their Spring program next week! Ms. Saltsman and the Kindergarten teachers have put together a fun and engaging program. These Wildcats are as EPIC on stage as they are in the classroom!
Success is not measured solely by academic achievement but by the content of one's character. Part of being EPIC is the display of the fundamental pillars of integrity, empathy, and kindness. These young people were chosen by their Principals for their citizenship and honored today by the Kiwanis Club.
Congratulations to these students for being EPIC members of their community!
We appreciate your patience and resilience in this unprecedented and unpredictable weather. Look for updates on extracurricular and after-school activities from your child's school sites and social media channel. We will continue to monitor the weather for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 14th. At this time, there is no alteration to school schedules tomorrow. Please follow our District social media channel and website for any updates.
Congratulations to these WON-ONE Award recipients from Mossy Head School! Mrs. Hannah Rice, first grade teacher, and Ms. Samantha Scott, kindergarten teacher. We are so blessed to have passionate and dedicated teachers in the Walton County School District who dedicate their lives to elevating, inspiring, and shaping the students of Walton County.
Weather Update from the Walton County School District for tomorrow, Monday, May 13.
State and local officials have received the latest weather update which indicating that current forecasts and weather experts suggest the first round of storms are expected to arrive at approximately
9 am and last until 3 pm. This is a multi-state weather system. The school district has been advised that our biggest concern is rain with the possibility of scattered severe thunderstorms.
Schools will continue with their regular schedules tomorrow. Decisions regarding after-school and extra-curricular activities will be made tomorrow and communicated to parents as quickly as possible as information regarding additional rounds of storms becomes available. The weather is unpredictable and we appreciate your patience as keeping children safe is our number one priority!
From the Walton County School District
Buses are beginning their routes. Any absences today will be excused as we understand that some homes are without power or may have experienced damage.
Based on recent weather data from Walton County Emergency Management and local weather authorities, all Walton County Schools will have a three-hour delayed start on Friday, May 10th. Due to this delay, there will be no Pre-K at any school on Friday, May 10th.
The three-hour delay includes all students and employees. Bus schedules will also run on a three-hour delay. For example, if your student’s bus typically arrives at 7 am, their pick-up time will be 10 am. School dismissal times will run as normal and end-of-day transportation schedules will be unchanged.
Please stay connected with our website and social media outlets for the most up-to-date information. As always, safety is our number one priority. Everyone please stay safe!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK!
We want to hear from YOU! We have the best teachers in the country, and we know they would appreciate a shoutout from YOU! If you have a positive story or word of encouragement for one of our employees, use our LET'S TALK feature on the Walton County School District Homepage, or send a text and let's hear it!
Deputy Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Hawthorne attended the ribbon cutting of the new Santa Rosa Beach Walmart Wednesday morning. Dune Lakes Elementary Principal Brian Michie and new South Walton High School Principal Nina Borthwick were presented with donations to their schools. Thank you Walmart and welcome to Walton!
Congratulations to our recent Won-One winners from our Transportation Department! Way to go Ms. Brenda Jackson, bus driver, and Ms. Robbie Paul, bus aide!
