District News

Atlantic Coast Theatre Company Visits Paxton School

January 19, 2018

Paxton's elementary students enjoyed watching and participating in the presentation on flight by the Atlantic Coast Theatre Company. 

"Flight" is brought to the us through the generous funding provided by the Mattie Kelly Arts Foundation.  A.C.T. for Youth is an acclaimed professional touring theatre company based in Orlando. 

Mankind has always been fascinated with the skies, the stars, and reaching new heights.  FLIGHT! combines creative staging, original music, audience participation, & multi-media elements into a theatrical production that explores the stories of flight including the Wright Brothers, Amelia Earhart, The US/Soviet "Space Race", & NASA's many accomplishments.  Students are challenged to think about the future of flight, and perhaps be inspired to become pioneers reaching for the stars themselves.

   

     

submitted by Kalli McMillan

Walton County Commissioners Recognize WCSD for Exemplary Service

January 18, 2018

The Walton County School District was recently recognized by the Walton County Commissioners and Emergency Management Director, Jeff Goldberg, at a recent meeting of the Board of County Commissioners.  

A plaque was presented to Superintendent Russell Hughes and School Board Member Gail Smith acknowledging the district's  collaboration with Emergency Management of Walton County, and their effort "above and beyond the call of duty to help ensure that Walton County residents and visitors remained safe during Hurricane Irma in September of 2017."

Superintendent Hughes presented the plaque to the School Board members at their January 16th meeting at South Walton High School.  

Pictured from left to right: School Board Members Jason Catalano, Kim Kirby, Gail Smith, Marsha Winegarner, Bill Eddins, and Superintendent A. Russell Hughes. 

submitted by Laura Smith

Walton Schools will be CLOSED Wednesday, January 17th due to Weather Conditions but REOPEN Thursday, January 18, 2018

January 16, 2018

Based on weather reports and communications with our local EOC, Superintendent A. Russell Hughes has closed Walton County Schools for Wednesday, January 17, 2018.

In addition, all out of county after school activities today, Tuesday, January 16, 2018, are cancelled. 

A decision concerning Thursday's school opening will be made by 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday.  Please stay tuned to our webpage, Facebook page and media outlets for additional information.

Update:

A message from Superintendent A. Russell Hughes: Based on weather reports and communication with local authorities, all Walton County Schools will reopen tomorrow, Thursday, January 18, 2018, with no outside activities. However, it will be extremely cold so please be sure your child is appropriately dressed. I ask parents to make every attempt to limit the amount of time students are at their bus stops.

PHS AP Psychology Students Meet the Walton County K-9 Unit

January 12, 2018

Paxton High School’s AP Psychology class was honored to have the Walton County K-9 unit visit and demonstrate how they use classical and operant conditioning to train their dogs. Students were able to see their vocabulary terms in the unit put into action through the demonstrations and explanations given by the officers. Thank you to Kristin Pond and Kayne, Steve Tector and Drago, and Damon Byrd and Jester for an incredible experience.  Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

Paxton 8th Graders Visit the Challenger Learning Center

January 12, 2018

What’s better than getting to play astronaut for the day? Nothing that these Paxton eighth graders can think of after a day at the Challenger Learning Center in Tallahassee where they got to carry out a space mission to Mars. Add to that an awe-inspiring behind-the-scenes tour of millions of dollars in wind tunnels, 3D printers, robots and more cool science tools at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering, and it was a banner day. PHS sends a huge thank you to the American Society of Civil Engineers and Space Grant Consortium for their monetary support of this trip. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.

Van R Butler Hosts Pre-K Family Night

January 11, 2018

Butler Pre-K parents were invited to family night on January 11. They had a wonderful time learning all about how play impacts how their child learns.

Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski

SWHS Announces Super Seahawks for 2nd Nine Weeks

January 11, 2018

Dr. Tibbetts announced the Super Seahawks for the 2nd nine weeks at the pep rally on Thursday, January 11.

Front row:  Shannon Cole, Athlete; Kenna Betts, Junior; Grad Enslen, Junior; Josie Bekkers, Freshman; Fiona Morris, Sophomore; Spencer Eichberger, Freshman

Back row:  Gracie Ricci, Senior; Hayden Stroop, Athlete; Robert Rietenbach, Senior; Sean Libby, Teacher; SRO Nick McMillian, Staff

Submitted by Barbara Stratton

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