Bay Elementary Announces Teacher and ESP of the Year
November 17, 2016
BES is proud to announce the Teacher of the Year, Ms. Cindy Griner and the ESP of the Year, Ms. Mary Brown. Submitted by Cindy Stewart.
WHS Celebrates Veterans Day
November 17, 2016
The staff & students of Walton High celebrated Veterans Day on Thursday, November 10. We would like to thank all veterans and express how much we appreciate their sacrifice and service. Submitted by Christy English.
Mossy Head School Tropicana speech winners
November 17, 2016
Congratulations to our Tropicana speech winners!
Pictured from left to right:
Grady Campbell (5th grade) 1st place
Gabrielle Higgins (5th grade) 2nd place
Melody Aguayo-Martinez (5th grade) 3rd place
Levi Elmore (4th grade) 1st place
Emery Hagan (4th grade) 2nd place
Kylie Glass (4th grade) 3rd place
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
West DeFuniak Elementary’s Hat Day Fundraiser was a Success!
November 17, 2016
West DeFuniak Elementary’s Hat Day fundraiser was a success! All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Pennies for Patients campaign runs through the end of November and students are working toward a school goal of $2,000.00. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
WDE 3rd Graders Learn About Watershed in Connection with Grasses in Classes Program Provided by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance
November 17, 2016
Third grade students at West DeFuniak Elementary learned about watershed and the importance of smooth cord grass absorbing pollutants and protecting our local waters. These students are learning about the Choctawhatchee Bay as a part of the Grasses in Classes program provided by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Muffins with Moms at WDE
November 17, 2016
WDE had their annual Muffins with Mom event on November 16th. The event was well attended with over 400 mothers and/or grandmothers participating. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Superintendent Carlene Anderson and Board Member Mark Davis are Presented with a Retirement Gift from EMI Elliot Marshal Innes
November 17, 2016
At the November 15, 2016, Regular School Board Meeting a representative from EMI Elliot Marshal Innes, Mr. Brad Innes, AIA President/Principal, presented Superintendent Carlene Anderson and Board Member Mark Davis with an artwork collage of building projects that have been developed over the last 15-20 years for Walton County School District. Submitted by Laura Smith.
ECTC Students and Staff Enjoy a Thanksgiving Feast
November 17, 2016
Submitted by Carol Rothgeb/FB.
Walton County School Board Recognizes FHS Girls Volleyball Team
November 15, 2016
The Superintendent and Walton County School Board Members recognized and presented the Freeport High School Girls Volleyball Team for Honorable Sportsmanship with a resolution. Mr. Hope introduced the Freeport High Girls Volleyball Team that was in attendance; Catherine Meyer, Coach, Katherine Deems, Assistant Coach, Monica Morgan, Freshman, and Isabella Guardia, Freshman. The Resolution was read by Chairperson Jason Catalano. The Freeport Girls Volleyball Team were competing on Thursday, September 22, 2016 against Bozeman High School from Panama City, Florida, during the game an medical emergency occurred with one of the Bozeman Team members. The Coaches and Freeport High Girls Volleyball Team showed outstanding and honorable sportsmanship and character in the time of crisis. Photo courtesy of DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze. Submitted by Laura Smith.
FES Recognizes ESP & Teacher of the Year
November 15, 2016
(L to R) Glenda Knutson - ESP of the Year and Anne Brinkmann - Teacher of the Year. Submitted by Nancy Currie.