During the March 7, 2017, Walton County School Board Meeting, School Board Member Kim Kirby and Superintendent Russell Hughes presented certificates to several Walton County teachers for being recognized by the Commissioner of Education, Pam Stewart, as some of the highest impact teachers in the state of Florida. 

Pictured left to right: Kim Kirby, WCSD Board Member; Leigh Lawson, Walton High School; Lauren Moore, Curriculum & Instruction; Jessica Anderson, Maude Saunders Elementary; Susan Rockman, Paxton School; Nina Thornton, Walton Middle School; Martin Vickers, Freeport Middle School; and Russell Hughes, Superintendent. Also not pictured is Gail "Cam" Hudson, ESE Department.

A big congratulations and thank you to these teachers for their hard work in and out of the classroom.  Once again, proof that Walton County is the best school district anywhere.

Submitted by Laura Smith.

Students in Mrs. Watson's World Geography and AP Human Geography decided to "Adopt a Sailor" aboard the USS George H.W. Bush currently deployed in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. Students brought in snacks and toiletries to boost the moral of their sailors. The project will continue throughout the year. Mrs. Watson's son AZ2 Jameson Watson is currently assigned to the Tridents of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 9 and her students wanted to support him and his shipmates during their deployment. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

Art students from South Walton High School are honored to have their work exhibited for the third year at the Coastal Branch Library. The works selected for the exhibit were created in the Art I and the Art 2D Honors Pre AP classes, as well as in the students’ AP Art classes for 2D Design, 2D Photography, 3D Design, and Drawing. Works in the exhibit range from traditional drawings, design interpretations, and photographic works, to pieces where the students have taken varied approaches with deconstructions, work manipulations, and experimental media.

The students' Art teacher is Dr. Vivian Moreira Komando.

Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.

All Walton County School District Students and Staff will be out for Spring Break the week of March 13-17, 2017. Students will have an early release day Thursday, March 9, 2017, and students will be out of school on Friday, March 10, 2017, due to a Teacher work day.  We hope you have a safe Spring Break and look forward to seeing you back in school on Monday, March 20, 2017.  Submitted by Donna Honish.