District News

FMS AVID Students Learn the Importance of Bees on the Environment

December 1, 2017

AVID students at Freeport Middle School learned about the importance of bees on the environment, how bees create honey, and life in a bee hive.  Melissa Register, from Register Family Bee Farm, was the guest speaker for the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade AVID classes.  She brought protective gear, honey, candles, close up photos, and an actual live bee hive to the students.  AVID students are always preparing for their careers in one way or another.  Submitted by Kendra Peloquin.

Congratulations to Freeport Middle School’s Tropicana Speech Contest Participants and Winners

December 1, 2017

Fifth Grade: 
1st Place: Addison Lovett
2nd Place: Gracie St. Onge
3rd Place: Nevaeh Garcia

Sixth Grade: 
1st Place: Estefania Gama
2nd Place: Trinity Gilbert
3rd Place: Beckham Tripp

The first and second place winners from each grade level will be competing at Freeport High School on Thursday, December 14th for the district title. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.

FMS Tropicana

FMS Tropicana

MHS Tropicana Speech Winners

December 1, 2017

From left to right:

5th Grade:  Levi Elmore (3rd place), Trinity Collins (2nd place), Emery Hagan (1st place); 4th Grade:  Noah Hicks (1st place), Reese Cousins (2nd place), Foster Stephenson (3rd place)

Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.

2nd Graders at WDE Study Native American Artifacts

November 30, 2017

Second grade students at West DeFuniak Elementary enjoyed learning about Native Americans from Ms. Sylvia Glover. Ms. Glover is from Westville, Florida. She collects Native American artifacts such as arrowheads, pottery, deerskin blankets, and other various tools from this era. She explained to the students how the items were used by the Native Americans in everyday life. Students enjoyed holding and observing the artifacts. 

Submitted by Jessica Dawkins

Mossy Head Teacher Visited by United Way "Prize Patrol!"

November 30, 2017

On November 28, the United Way of Okaloosa and Walton Counties took the day to acknowledge donors, advocates and volunteers who have been instrumental in helping the agency reach it's fundraising goals. Brianne Gregor was nominated to be visited by their "Prize Patrol" in appreciation for her work as a Loaned Executive during the 2017 Campaign.  

Cindy Holmes, Resource Development Director of the local agency, shared that Brianne was "hands down one of the best loaned executives this year!" 

Walton County School District congratulates Brianne Gregor for her selfless contribution, and epic accomplishment, and thanks Mossy Head School principal, Ronita Hinote, for her willingness to allow Brianne the time to work with United Way!  

School Board and Superintendent Hughes are Awarded for Becoming Master Board Trained!

November 30, 2017

Walton County School Board and Superintendent Russell Hughes are awarded for becoming Master Board Trained.  Chairwoman Kim Kirby, School Board member Marsha Winegarner, and Superintendent Hughes received the plaque on behalf of the entire board for their more than 22 hours of training.  

Congratulations as well to Board Members Jason Catalano, Bill Eddins and Gail Smith who are not pictured, but made it possible for this designation for our School Board.  

Supt Hughes and School Board Members Attend FSBA & FADSS Joint Conference

November 30, 2017

Superintendent Hughes and School Board members Kim Kirby and Marsha Winegarner are leading from the front by staying current with Professional Development at the Florida School Board Association and Florida Association of District School Superintendents joint training conference!

Paxton 8th Grade Studies 8 Traits of Culture

November 30, 2017

Mrs. Sammie Watson's 8th grade class studied the 8 Traits of Culture and groups were assigned one of the 8 traits. They had to gather information from different countries to compare cultural differences. The posters are a reflection of their research.

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