![National School Counseling Week](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_2ed9dfa9-af20-4426-8f7e-b0b040af40eb.jpg)
February 9, 2024
This week is National School Counseling Week. We want to give a HUGE shoutout to our amazing guidance counselor, Mrs. Jessica Daniel! Mrs. Daniel goes above and beyond to ensure t...
February 6, 2024
Congratulations to our February Students of the Month!
![Science in Kindergarten](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_15862e8a-3836-4353-9007-a11877425c9f.jpg)
February 2, 2024
Kindergarten students in Ms. Songe and Ms. Fox's classes read "The Tiny Seed" and "Jack's Garden" recently. Using AVID's *𝐖𝐈𝐂𝐎𝐑 approach, students engaged in hands-on science proj...
![February Book Fair](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_0977cb22-ae26-4d42-81df-c49f2dcd8b71.png)
February 1, 2024
The Book Fair is coming back to WDE! Flyers will be coming home soon. Scan the QR code if you would like to set up an eWallet for your child.
![Hands-On Science in 3rd Grade](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_dfed877c-6992-42a0-8bb7-ef1001ebb2fa.jpg)
February 1, 2024
WDE third grade students enjoyed a hands-on science activity to experience how matter changes. Cornstarch and water, mixed together, creates “Oobleck”! This simple mixture shows h...
![Celebrate Literacy Week 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_49a8ab58-d5d2-4663-9d94-f9f77176382e.png)
January 31, 2024
Check out the pictures from our fun filled Literacy Week! Some of the activities that students were able to participate in last week were dress up days, A.R contests, and buddy r...
![AVID Jigsaw Strategy in Mrs. Fuentes' Class](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_8f5044d6-7b07-424b-8dc3-ac80c23e5777.jpeg)
January 29, 2024
Mrs. Fuentes’ 2nd grade students used the AVID jigsaw strategy to become an expert on their math word problem, so that they can take back to their group what they learned and teac...
![Socratic Seminar in Mrs. Bower's Class](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_87407d7a-7f3c-46b3-85b5-7df9e67e3ab0.jpg)
January 26, 2024
Mrs. Bowers’ fifth grade students read The Man on the Far Side of the Moon. The reading selection features the life of Astronaut Michael Collins who flew the Apollo 11 landing him...
![WCSD ESP of the Year](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_fbaf91d4-769d-4eeb-aa90-8e30835e7ea3.jpg)
January 26, 2024
𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗖𝗦𝗗 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗳𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿….𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿!
We are so proud of Mr. Messer and his commitment to WDE. We are very grateful that ...
![Donation from Women's Club of DeFuniak Springs](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_22b314c4-1220-497f-b21d-d6cc0e0400ed.jpg)
January 25, 2024
Thank you to the Women's Club of DeFuniak Springs for supporting Art and Music! Their generous donation will be used to purchase sound equipment and art supplies!
![Celebrate Literacy Week 2024](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_4a53704f-aef6-44d4-810d-7dc583ae4fc5.png)
![Yearbooks For Sale!](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_f1011c20-d304-4c10-9e2b-d6a566df1d0d.png)
January 19, 2024
Go to ybpay.com if you would like to purchase a WDE yearbook.
![4th Grade Project-Based Learning Experience](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_5e7563bc-8dfb-4ce7-954e-99ee240dbab1.png)
January 19, 2024
Every student in Ms. Campbell’s fourth grade class is collaborating with a partner to determine whether South America or Australia is the better continent in which to swim. In thi...
![Math and Science Family Night](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_a84ccc44-79c9-43ba-b663-8b4eae9dff85.png)
January 12, 2024
Save the Date for our annual Math and Science Night! More information will be coming soon.
![National Law Enforcement Day](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_7dc9e5dc-21f9-418e-94d5-68d411921d2b.jpg)
January 9, 2024
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. WDE is grateful to have Deputy Key as our School Resource Deputy. Deputy Key, your dedication to keeping us safe is truly appre...
![Weather Update](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_03b46fbc-fc2a-4203-b3f6-da4a6faa470f.png)
January 8, 2024
After collaboration with local Emergency Management and weather experts - ALL Walton County School District campuses will be closed on Tuesday, January 9th due to severe weather m...
January 8, 2024
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month!
![K-Kids Angel Tree Project](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_f3be47c5-1e2c-4e4e-acc1-a70e04c0e110.jpg)
December 14, 2023
West DeFuniak Elementary’s Kiwanis Kid’s Club have done it again! They completed their annual Angel Tree shopping this week. As you can see, they have lined the counters with pres...
![WCSD Ranked #2 in School Grades](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_d9120785-23d7-4636-9d9f-e8b504d1c276.png)
December 14, 2023
School Grades Released for 2022-2023
Walton County Continues to Move Up
On Monday, the Florida Department of Education released informational baseline school grades for t...
![Library Book Event](https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/walton_county_school_district_ar/article/image/large_1bf14f3e-fa19-457b-bb6c-1201fcb30f74.jpg)
December 12, 2023
Mrs. Childs just wrapped up a fantastic book event in our library! Teachers got creative wrapping up library books and sharing their top book recommendations. Our students loved t...