WCSD Activates Safe School Webpage
Dec 19 2018
Please take a moment and view the Walton County School District Safe School webpage at
https://www.walton.k12.fl.us/index.cfm?p=school-safety
Submitted by Charlie Morse.
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Kindergarten students at Mossy Head School decorated gingerbread houses with their families. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
MHS Teacher of the Year, Meredith Ness (pictured right) and ESP of the Year, Anette White (pictured left) Congratulatons!
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
WCSD Winter Break Begins December 20th
Dec 19 2018
Winter Break Begins December 20, 2018. During this time, Walton County School District Offices and Schools will be closed. Teachers & Staff return January 3rd. Students will return January 7th.
The 2D art students of Tracy Wilmes at South Walton High School enjoyed a performance by Dr. Benjamin Sung, violin instructor at Florida State University, as part of the Rosemary Beach Foundation's Music in Pictures art initiative. Students were delighted to have the opportunity to listen to and interact with Dr. Sung as he played selections designed to deepen the student's' understanding of the theme of this year's Music in Pictures program. Submitted by Tracy Wilmes.
ECTC Announces ESP of the Year!
Dec 19 2018
Congratulations to Laura Chandler, Emerald Coast Technical College ESP of the Year!
Submitted by Deana Majors
The Butler Elementary choir gave their final performances of the holiday season on Friday, December 14th. These third and fourth graders, under the direction of Mr. Dan Browne brought holiday cheer to the student body and guests! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
Newest graduates of the Mental Health First Aid training for Walton County School District. We had a great training today! Submitted by Charlie Morse.
WDE Announces Tropicana Winners!
Dec 17 2018
On Wednesday, December 11th, fourth and fifth grade classroom winners participated in the Schoolwide Tropicana Speaking Competition. Parents, students, teachers, and judges were amazed by the well thought out speeches and the students' ability to present them to such a large group of people. Congratulations to each of these students!!!
Fourth Grade
1st place - Carli Nowling - My Annoying Niece and Nephew
2nd place - Isabella Adkinson - Being an Only Child, Kids' Tables Are Awful
3rd place - Kari Hanscome - The Man Walt Disney
Fifth Grade
1st place - Rhiannon Fountain - Remodel Gone Wrong
2nd place - Chandler Shoaf - How to Write a Tropicana Speech
3rd place - Gracelyn Daniel - Our Money Habits
First and second place winners from our school competition will represent West DeFuniak at the District Tropicana Speaking Contest on December 18th at Freeport High School.
Submitted by Pam Beck
FMS Teacher of the Year Steve Wassman pictured with Principal Joshua Harrison on left and FMS ESP of the Year Benton Andrews pictured with Mrs. Smith on the right. Submitted by Sharie Smith.