The Butler Elementary Chorus presented a Halloween themed concert to the public and to their peers at the school. The Chorus, under the direction of Rebecca Austin, were a big hit! Submitted by Tammy Smith.

The ladies of the 7^th Grade Team at ECMS brought smiles to their students’ faces on Halloween. The “Wizards of 7^th Grade” are a talented group of teachers that make learning fun for their students. Printed on the back of their shirts is the phrase, “The Pursuit of Excellence Continues”. Even while having fun, these teachers communicate high expectations to their students. ECMS is lucky to have these “Wizards of Knowledge” and would like to thank them for all they do for our students!!!

Pictured from L to R:  Nancy Anderson, Nina Borthwick, Connie Morreale, Jeannine Abadie, Charlotte Hamer, Lisa Burns

submitted by Candy Bodie and Keitha Bledsoe

Paxton Art teachers, Corinne Wilson and Samie Wright, have set up a school art show in the school media center in connection with the school Book Fair. As part of a Parent and Family Engagement night, parents were able to come to the book fair with their students, and see their wonderful artwork during the evening!

submitted by Keitha Bledsoe

The Walton County School District is proud to announce that 5 of our schools have been selected by the Florida Department of Education as "Schools of Excellence." 

Schools are designated as Schools of Excellence if the school’s percentage of possible points earned in its school grade calculation is in the 80th percentile or higher for schools comprised of the same grade groupings (elementary, middle, high, and combination) for at least two of the last three school years if the school meets the qualifying criteria.

Congratulations to Van R. Butler Elementary, Emerald Coast Middle School, Seaside Neighborhood School, South Walton High School, and Freeport High School for receiving this high honor!  

submitted by Keitha Bledsoe