The Running Rays from ECMS Finish First Season!
May 7, 2018
5th Grade Running Rays members participated in the Destin Bayou, Bay & Beach 5k on May 5th. This event ends a great first season for Running Rays at ECMS.
Submitted by Angela Vance
Congratulations to WHS students JB Baker and Eyin Cole for their accomplishments in the 110-meter hurdles at the state track & field meet! JB finished 13th overall, and Eyin finished 4th overall in the state competition.
Way to go, JB & Eyin!
Submitted by Christy English
FES Pilots WatchD.O.G. Dads Program
May 7, 2018
FES is piloting a new program this spring and will fully implement it next year. WatchD.O.G. Dads (Dads of Great Students)is a program designed to get fathers involved in the school as another set of eyes and hands. Dads are encouraged to volunteer one day during the year to assist with activities and events and in the classroom to encourage education and to provide positive role models for the students. We look forward to fully implementing the program next year.
Pictured above is our first dad-Chris Moore with his son.
Submitted by Nancy Currie
WMS AVID Students Appreciate Their Teachers
May 7, 2018
During Teacher Appreciation Week, Mr. Dennie Smith’s eighth grade AVID students expressed heartfelt gratitude for teachers who have gone above and beyond for them at WMS. All good teachers know that teaching is a calling, not just a profession. It warms their hearts when students recognize their sacrifices and commitments as they pour into the future. Thank you, AVID students!
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
Walton In"10"sity Magnet School students use math skills to create a school quilt. To quote Richard W. Riley, former Secretary of Education, "Arts Education is essential to the complete education for the whole child." Submitted by Lisa Pitts.
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7- 11, 2018
May 7, 2018
FES Celebrates 30th Birthday!
May 7, 2018
Freeport Elementary School celebrated their 30th anniversary on Friday, May 4, 2018! Guest speakers included Mr. Wayne Miller-first principal at FES and Superintendent A. Russell Hughes. The SophistiCats chorus sang, and each class sent items to be put in a time capsule to be opened in another 10 ten years. Former staff were invited to attend and former administration. Mr. Dickey, Mrs. Pam Jones, Mrs. Tammy Smith, and Mrs. Carlene Anderson were in attendance in addition to other former teachers and support staff. At the end of the program a drone took an aerial photo of the students/staff seated in the big 30 formation. Guests were invited inside for refreshments and to look at old capsule items, yearbooks, and class photo albums. Visitors had an opportunity to take a tour of the facility. It was a wonderful event, recognizing 30 incredible years at Freeport Elementary School!
Aerial photo was taken via drone by photographer Chandler Williams
Submitted by Nancy Currie
Please join us for the SWHS Classroom Addition Groundbreaking Ceremony at SWHS, May 15, 2018 at 4:00 pm!
There will be a reception to follow in the Media Center.
The 10 classroom addition will house a computer lab, a foreign language lab, as well as math, science and social studies classes. This is a much needed and welcome addition to the SWHS facility!
SophistiCats Sing for Relay for Life!
May 7, 2018
Freeport Elementary School SophistiCats sang at Relay for Life Saturday, May 5 at Freeport Middle School! Songs included: Not Done Yet by Superchick, The Things That Matter by Teresa Jennings, Take Time in Life - African traditional, and Turn The World Around by Harry Belafonte. 
?? Great job, SophistiCats!
Drop Everything and Read at WDE
May 3, 2018
First grade students at WDE participated in a drop everything and read day on Thursday, May 3. The first grade classes competed against each other to earn the most AR points and meet end of the year AR goals. The students brought towels and blankets from home to read on. It was a fun day for everyone!
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins