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After collaborating with local and state weather experts, the Walton County School District has made the decision to close schools on both Tuesday and Wednesday, January 21 and 22 due to a Winter Storm. The closure includes students and employees as well as SPICE and extra curricular activities. Walton may begin to see precipitation to include ice on Tuesday afternoon which will make it unsafe for school buses to be on roads and bridges. Wednesday may continue to see freezing temperatures which may keep ice on the roadways. We will continue to monitor the weather, as safety is always our number one priority. At this time, we expect to be back at school on Thursday, January 23. Stay safe, and continue to stay engaged with your schools and our online platforms for more information.
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.
Fun Fact: Monday is the first total solar eclipse since 2017 and the last total solar eclipse visible from the US until 2044.
As you may know, a total solar eclipse is on the horizon Monday, April 8th. The weather forecast shows partly cloudy skies the entire day and the panhandle will only experience 70-80% coverage during the eclipse. The whole event will last about two hours.
At this time, there will be no alterations to school or transportation schedules. However, while under our care you can expect students will be guided not to look directly at the sun. The safety of our students is always our top priority. We ask that parents and guardians also speak to their children about avoiding direct eye contact with the eclipse.
This is an incredible opportunity for science to come to life in real-time for our students, and if teachers can do so safely, they may use this as a teaching tool. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us.
Bay School will be participating in Change for Children a coin donation drive for Children in Crisis, Inc. the week of 2/26-3/1. The funds raised provide emergency shelter and necessities for our local children in need. Thank you for your support!
2024-25 VPK registration begins March 25!
Summer VPK registration begins February 20th!
Be prepare in advance for Early Release on 11/9/23. Car dismissal begins at 10:30am. Please send a note for any transportation changes.
Bay School will be collecting donations for the Walton County Animal Shelter during the month of November.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we will be wearing pink on 10/20/23!
Join us as we support South Walton High School's Homecoming celebration the week of September 25-29. Friday 9/29 at 1:30 the staff will participate with the parade!
Superintendent Hughes delivers his September Monthly Update! September is a busy month full of holiday, remembrance, and celebration. Make sure to watch the monthly updates to ensure you are up-to-date on all of the EPIC happenings in Walton County!
https://youtu.be/qzxVY7PoUzY
Savings on local restaurants and activities for the entire family! $20 on sale 9/1-9/15.
ALL VPK students will dismiss at 10:30am on 9-1-2023.
Meet the Teacher!
Come meet your child's teacher on August 8th, 2023!
Times are by child's last name:
A-G: 8:30am - 9:30am
H-P: 10:00am - 11:00am
Q-Z: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes delivered a powerful and inspiring address at the 56th Annual PAEC Leadership Conference. The crowd rose to their feet on fire to begin a new school year!
The Walton County School District took the 56th Annual Panhandle Area Educational Consortium by storm last week! The leadership of the WCSD has been hard at work all summer learning and making themselves ready to bring the best of the educational space back to our children!
The Walton County School District leadership visited the Florida Capitol last week to learn more about the inner-workings of legislation and how to influence legislation for the betterment of children. It was an inspiring experience for all to sit in the seats of those who represent our great state!
It's not too late to join our amazing team! Check out our employment page to see what positions are still available - there is a place for YOU in the Walton County School District.
WCSD Gets New Decals! If you see a District vehicle driving around town, check out the new branding! WCSD takes EPIC everywhere we go!
