Each morning a group of student volunteers at Butler Elementary take to the intercom and lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance. What a great way to start the day! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
Walton High School Band Performs in New Orleans!
May 18, 2017
Walton High School Band Performs in New Orleans!
VRB Students Celebrate Their Year of Reading
May 18, 2017
Van R. Butler students celebrated their year of reading with their pal Boodah at an end of year celebration. The students that participated in the R.E.A.D. program received a personalized book, certificate, and a special “book worm” from the program coordinators. Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes wishes all the best to our two State Championship bound teams! Walton High School Lady Braves Softball and South Walton High School SeaHawks Baseball team will be competing in the State Semi-Finals, and hopefully the Final Championship Round! Walton County is #1 All the Way!!!
WHS Lady Braves will meet Coral Springs in the Semi-Finals Friday, May 19, at 7:30 am/Central time in Vero Beach, Fl. . The Final Round will be played on Saturday, May 20, at 10:05 am/Central time.
SWHS SeaHawks will meet Madison County at 12 Noon/Central Time on Wednesday, May 24 in Fort Myers, Fl. The Final Round will be played on Thursday, May 25 at 3:35 pm/Central time.
Go Braves! Go Hawks!
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Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
Thank you Bay Boosters for bringing the Little Mermaid, performed by the Emerald Coast Theatre Company, to Bay’s stage for our children to see literature come to life! Submitted by Cindy Stewart.
VRB PreK Students Celebrate the End of the Year
May 18, 2017
Van R. Butler Elementary PreK students celebrated the end of their school year by entertaining their parents and friends with a program of songs. Following the presentation, everyone had a blast at water day! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
FMS 8th Grade AVID Students Visit FSU
May 18, 2017
Freeport Middle School 8th grade AVID students attended "classes" at Florida State University on Wednesday. Throughout the tour, they learned the history of the school, walked the campus, and fit right in. These 8th grade AVID students have already visited three area post-secondary schools, Northwest Florida State College in Niceville, University of West Florida in Pensacola, and Florida State University in Tallahassee. Submitted by Kendra Peloquin.
BES Thanks Deputy White for his Years of Service
May 18, 2017
Thank you Deputy White for your years of service and protection at Bay Elementary School. Our students have learned a lot from you and enjoyed your presence on campus. Enjoy retirement and know you will be missed! Submitted by Cindy Stewart.
ECMS 8th Grade Ties Up the Year With Tie-Dye
May 18, 2017
ECMS 8th Graders continue the annual tradition of closing out the school year with a Tie-Dye Celebration! We wish each of them luck in their continued educational journey as they move on to high school. Submitted by Angela Vance.
Biophilia Brings Big Learning for ECMS
May 18, 2017
Over a two week period, 7th grade students at ECMS visited the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center in Freeport. The Center educates, approximately 100 students a day in fourth and seventh grades. Visits to the Center are free and over 20 programs with different environmental science lessons are offered. ECMS students and staff were privileged to visit the center, and bring science into their hands for real-life learning experiences. Submitted by Angela Vance.