District News

WMS Student Voices Matter

March 2, 2018

On Friday, March 2, Mr. Dennie Smith's eighth grade AVID students thoughtfully and respectfully voiced their opinions about controversial, culturally relevant topics through a Philosophical Chairs activity.  Not only did students develop and articulate their own arguments, but they also facilitated the discussion themselves with only minimal guidance from Mr. Smith.  Students walked away from the experience with a firm understanding that their opinions and those of others matter--and can thereby be used to meaningfully impact change in today's world.  Submitted by Kristen Nelson.

Meteorologist Chris Smith from WJHG, Channel 7 News Visits VRB

March 2, 2018

Second graders at Butler Elementary were excited to learn about the weather when they were recently visited by Meteorologist Chris Smith from WJHG, Channel 7 News.  The students enjoyed learning about weather phenomena from a real expert! Submitted by Tammy Smith.

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VRB Supports Change for Children by Raising $1485.58

March 2, 2018

Students at Butler Elementary School recently pulled together to raise $1485.58 during our recent “Change For Children” fundraising drive.  Student Council members led the drive by encouraging students to participate, collecting donations, and counting the funds!  Way to go Butler Bears! Submitted by Tammy Smith.

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The Cat Bus Readers at FES Have Read Over 100 Books

March 1, 2018

The Cat Bus readers at FES have read over 100 books on the bus this year! Students cannot get off the bus until 7:30 AM so the bus driver, Norman Cyphers (06-04), decided a good way to spend this time would be with the students reading. A different student reads a book to the entire bus each morning when they arrive at school. The bus driver also encourages the students to take AR tests to become a Cool Cat Reader. Way to go Cat Bus! Submitted by Nancy Currie.

Paxton AVID Students Visit Troy University

February 28, 2018

Paxton AVID students enjoyed a spectacular day on the Troy Campus learning about programs, class sizes, and other information in their pursuit of being college and career ready. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

Cat in the Hat Visits FES During Dr. Seuss Week

February 28, 2018

Retired educator, Greg Douglass, visited FES as the "Cat in the Hat" and read to kindergarten and first grade students during Dr. Seuss week. Submitted by Nancy Currie.

WHS Raises $1223.70 For "Change For Children"

February 27, 2018

We are thrilled to announce that Walton High raised $1,223.70 for "Change for Children" last week!  We would like to thank everyone that donated to this worthy charity that is committed to establishing hope and providing a home for the abused, neglected, and abandoned children in our community.  Submitted by Christy English.

Maude Saunders raises $803.78 for Change for Children

February 27, 2018

Maude Saunders students donated their spare change to the district-wide “Change for Children” campaign, which benefits Children in Crisis.  The TOTS challenged students to bring in spare change and rewarded the class with the most with a Pizza Party.  In addition, the class that brought in the most quarters made their teacher the “Quarter Queen”. This year’s Quarter Queen was Ms. Lindsey Miller, and her third graders enjoyed treating her like a queen for the entire day.  Submitted by Krisy Spence.

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