The PHS Media Center was presented with the Dugas Family Foundation Grant by Mrs. Rita Forbes. The grant allowed the purchase of books for students. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
Congratulations to all Walton High School participants in this year’s Science Fair (held on Nov. 14)! The judges saw much potential in the projects and have encouraged many of the students to continue on to the district science fair in December.
We would like to recognize the following students:
Biological - 1st Place - Drake Pennington
Biological - 2nd Place - Andrew Huff, Amber Law, and Krislyn McLaney
Biological - 3rd Place - Mallory Hataway
Biological - Honorable Mention - Belle Lloyd, Katelyn Lloyd, Luke Love, Olivia Scott, and Alexis Thompson
Physical - 1st Place - Cory LaCour, Briston Smith, and Ben Woods
Physical - 2nd Place - Joshua Homza and Zachary Magner
Physical - 3rd Place - Kahl Miller and Joseph Woods
Physical - Honorable Mention - Taylor Smith, Maddie Drake, Hannah Brown, Jackson Newsome, Katelyn Gillert, and Shelbee Castrillo
Submitted by Christy English.
Emerald Coast Middle School held its 10th Annual Science Fair and announced the winners on Thursday, November 16, 2017.
Submitted by Angela Vance
SWHS Senior Alyssa Selvey, surrounded by her parents Jeff and Angel Selvey and Seahawk Athletic Director Phil Tisa and Head Softball Coach Bob Hartness, signed her letter of commitment to play softball next year at the University of West Florida. Congratulations Alyssa! Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
Art departments at Freeport Elementary School, Walton Middle School, Emerald Coast Middle School, Paxton High School, and Freeport High School received recognition and a $100 award check for their participation in the Building Industry Association of Okaloosa and Walton Counties.
Rain Barrels were provided by the @BIAOkaloosaWalton, and painted with creative designs. They were auctioned off during the annual Parade of Homes and the proceeds went toward a special scholarship program for students looking for careers in the building industry, as well as back in the form of an award to the participating schools. A rain barrel is a system that collects and stores rainwater from your rooftop that would otherwise be lost to runoff and diverted to storm drains and streams. A rain barrel is relatively simple and inexpensive to construct and can sit conveniently under a residential gutter down spout, or any spot where rain runs off of the roof. The water collected can be used to water plants, gardens, wash the car, and any number of usages that don't require sterile water.
Mr. Alan Baggett, Executive Vice-President of the made the presentation. Pictured are Kim Kirby, school board member; Alan Baggett, BIAOW, Jason Campbell accepting the award for Kaitlyn Arnold, art teacher at WMS; Jennifer Rhea, art teacher at ECMS; Corinne Wilson, art teacher at Paxton; Laurie Hudson, art teacher at FES; and Superintendent Hughes.
Maude Saunders fifth graders participated in the Emerald Coast Science Center Bio-Blitz on Wednesday. As field scientists, they learned to collect samples which they then identified, categorized and photographed. They were surprised to find that the area around Maude Saunders is full of interesting plants and animals. All photos will be uploaded to the iNaturalist website to share with other nature-lovers and scientists. Submitted by Krisy Spence.
