Unity Day at Magnet Academy
October 26, 2017
Guidance Counselor, Heather Blanchard uses Unity Day as an opportunity to have an open discussion with Magnet students about the implications and repercussions of bullying. Submitted by Lisa Pitts.
WHS Celebrates Unity Day With Kindness Rocks Project
October 26, 2017
In support of National Unity Day and National Bullying Prevention Month, the Braves TV crew painted rocks and wrote kind messages on them. They hid the rocks throughout the school on October 25. Students that find a rock can give it to someone to brighten their day, keep it, or hide it for someone else to find. Or they can return it to the LMC for a candy prize. At WHS, we believe KINDNESS ROCKS! Submitted by Christy English.
PHS Art Students Visit Pensacola Museum of Art
October 26, 2017
Paxton High School art students went on a field trip to the Pensacola Museum of Art. They saw exhibits by artists Francisco Goya and Federico Castellon. The students have been studying and creating pieces of art based on the Impressionist movement. They were able to view the exhibit “Rebels with a Cause: American Impressionist Women” from the Sellars Collection.
Submitted by Corinne Wilson
South Walton High - United for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion! #ECKunityday #unityday
October 26, 2017
South Walton High is Working Together Against Bullying - United for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion! #ECKunityday #unityday Administration, Staff and Students wore orange on Wednesday, October 25, as they joined with Emerald Coast Kids (emeraldcoastkids.org) in "Color the Coast Orange" day! The activitiy was part of a show of support for Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center's Unity Day 2017!
FHS Unity Day Anti-Bullying Door Decorating Contest Winners
October 26, 2017
FACT class enjoying their donuts after winning the Unity Day anti bullying door decorating contest. Three classes were provided donuts for having the most creative and neatest anti-bullying door. These classes were Mrs Carlock, Mrs Lyday and Mrs Bump. Submitted by Patty Woodard.
6th Graders at WMS Rock Orange for Unity Day
October 26, 2017
WMS students took a united stand against bullying on Wednesday, October 25th. During lunches, students in all three grade levels signed a banner, pledging to take a stand against bullying. Prior to Unity Day, Mr. Campbell challenged each grade level to show their support for the cause by wearing orange. The sixth grade class had the greatest participation of all three classes, flooding the lunchroom Wednesday with a sea of orange. WMS applauds these amazing students for their kind Warrior spirit. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
PHS Students "Twin It Up" for Red Ribbon Week
October 26, 2017
Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
Paxton Participates in Unity Day
October 26, 2017
Paxton School participates in Unity Day with Mr. Jackson, Assistant Principal, leading Paxton students in the Say No to Bullying Pledge plus 2nd and 5th graders wore orange to show their unity. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
ECMS Student Selected as Art in the Capitol Winner!
October 26, 2017
Congratulations to Diego Duran-Gonzales, 8th grade, and his teacher, Jennifer Rhea, from Emerald Coast Middle School, for having his art work selected to represent the Walton County School District in the Art in the Capitol Competition. The Art in the Capitol Competition is a statewide visual arts competition in compliance with House Bill 701, that requires each school district to annually hold an art competition for all students grades 6-8. The art works are displayed in the Capital Building during the regular legislative session. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
Lady Seahawks Win 3-0 in Region Quarterfinals!
October 25, 2017
Dr. Tibbetts and Superintendent Hughes celebrate with Regional Quarterfinal Champs, Lady Seahawks after a 3 - 0 win!