From left to right:
5th Grade: Levi Elmore (3rd place), Trinity Collins (2nd place), Emery Hagan (1st place); 4th Grade: Noah Hicks (1st place), Reese Cousins (2nd place), Foster Stephenson (3rd place)
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
On November 28, the United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties took the day to acknowledge donors, advocates and volunteers who have been instrumental in helping the agency reach it's fundraising goals. Brianne Gregor was nominated to be visited by their "Prize Patrol" in appreciation for her work as a Loaned Executive during the 2017 Campaign.
Cindy Holmes, Resource Development Director of the local agency, shared that Brianne was "hands down one of the best loaned executives this year!"
Walton County School District congratulates Brianne Gregor for her selfless contribution, and epic accomplishment, and thanks Mossy Head School principal, Ronita Hinote, for her willingness to allow Brianne the time to work with United Way!
Second grade students at West DeFuniak Elementary enjoyed learning about Native Americans from Ms. Sylvia Glover. Ms. Glover is from Westville, Florida. She collects Native American artifacts such as arrowheads, pottery, deerskin blankets, and other various tools from this era. She explained to the students how the items were used by the Native Americans in everyday life. Students enjoyed holding and observing the artifacts.
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins
Pictured are:
1st Place-Niamh Barthel
2nd Place-Pierce Williams
3rd Place-Beck Williams
Congratulations to these students!
submitted by Nancy Currie
WHS recently announced November's Students of the Month and Employee of the Month:
9th grade - Atterol Walters
10th grade - Deanne Barton
11th grade - Destiny Gomillion
12th grade - Ellie Johnson & Correne Knoll
Employee - Isaac Jackson
Congratulations, Braves!
submitted by Christy English
Maude Saunders is proud to announce the winners of our annual public speaking contest. In 4th grade, winners were Braeli Baker (1st place), Cailyn Dickey (2nd place) and Parker Caldwell (3rd place).
In fifth grade, winners were Sara Ryann Avant (3rd place), Hunter Weimorts (2nd place), and Sophia Parker (1st place). The first and second place winners will compete at the District Competition on December 14th.
Submitted by Krissy Spence
Walton County School Board and Superintendent Russell Hughes are awarded for becoming Master Board Trained. Chairwoman Kim Kirby, School Board member Marsha Winegarner, and Superintendent Hughes received the plaque on behalf of the entire board for their more than 22 hours of training.
Congratulations as well to Board Members Jason Catalano, Bill Eddins and Gail Smith who are not pictured, but made it possible for this designation for our School Board.
Second graders from Maude Saunders ACE (Acknowledging Childrens’ Efforts) Club visited the Stanley House to spread some Fall Cheer recently.
Submitted by Krissy Spence
Mrs. Sammie Watson's 8th grade class studied the 8 Traits of Culture and groups were assigned one of the 8 traits. They had to gather information from different countries to compare cultural differences. The posters are a reflection of their research.
