Local Rotary Club Donates Dictionaries to FES 3rd Graders.
October 11, 2016
Submitted by Nancy Currie.
Van R. Butler Sparks Interest in Reading with the Help of the Barbara Bush Foundation
October 10, 2016
This video clip features our very own Superintendent of Schools, Mrs. Carlene Anderson as well as Van R. Butler Elementary Principal, Mrs. Tammy Smith, Sparking Interest in Reading with the support of the Barbara Bush Foundation. Submitted by Kelly Layman.
http://www.emeraldcoastmagazine.com/Blogs/The-EC-Blog/News-2016/Reading-Rally-Aims-to-Spark-Interest-in-Reading/
WHS Marching Braves Win Big at the 10th Annual Southern Showcase
October 10, 2016
On Saturday, October 8, the WHS Marching Braves traveled to Dothan to compete in the 10th annual Southern Showcase. The band competed in class 1A alongside 10 other groups from Florida and Alabama. The Walton Braves not only received Straight Superior Ratings for their performance, but were awarded Best in Class awards for Color Guard, Band, Percussion, and Drum Major. The band was also awarded the Challenge Cup Championship (first place) for class 1A for the first time in their performance history at the Southern Showcase. Way to go, Braves! (The band also received Superior Ratings on September 24th and October 1st at Rehobeth and Milton High School. The ensemble will be traveling to Fort Walton on October 15 to compete at the Emerald Coast Marching Classic.) Submitted by Chad Robbins, WHS Band Director.
SWHS Marching Band Earns Superior Rating
October 10, 2016
The SWHS Marching Band earned a superior rating at the Southern Showcase in Dothan, AL this past weekend. The band is under the direction of Mr. Bobby Escamilla. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
Science Experiements with VRB 1st Graders
October 7, 2016
Mrs. Gwen Wright’s first grade class had an exciting time doing a science experiment this week. The students enjoyed learning about matter, but more specifically a polymer. They also learned through making gak that a polymer may not be a solid or a liquid. Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.
FMS Technology Class & Their Wrestling Robots
October 7, 2016
8th grade technology students participated in a team challenge to "Sumo wrestle" basic robots. Liam and Michael came out victorious in the double elimination tournament. During the next round, students will be able to modify their basic robots to their own design based on how the robots performed initially. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.
WHS Marching Braves Receive Straight Superior Ratings or the Second Time this Season
October 7, 2016
On Saturday October 1st the WHS Marching Braves participated in the 1st Annual Blackwater Classic Marching Festival. The band performed alongside 15 other bands from the Gulf Coast and received straight Superior Ratings for the second time this season! Submitted by Chad Robbins, WHS Band Director.
Grasses in Classes Enviromental Education Program at VRB
October 7, 2016
All third grade classes at Butler Elementary are participating in Grasses in Classes. Grasses in Classes is a hands-on, environmental education program that gives students a direct role the restoration of Choctawhatchee Bay.
Grasses In Classes students tend salt marsh nurseries throughout the school year, and receive monthly education on local estuarine topics that meet our science standards from CBA (Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance) and CBA partners (e.g. AmeriCorps members). At the end of the school year, Grasses in Classes culminates with students planting their shoreline grasses at one of our salt marsh restoration sites along Choctawhatchee Bay. The program instills a love of local habitat, restores shoreline and inspires the next generation of watershed stewards. Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.
FES Bring Your Dad to School Day
October 7, 2016
FES had “Bring Your Dad to School Day” on September 30 where we had over 300 dads participate in classroom activities with their students. Submitted by Nancy Currie.
Congratulations to Kaley Norris, Bama DeRameus, Kasandra Bizek, and Colten Phillips who will have their art work displayed at the Biophilia Center. From left to right: Kaley Norris, Bama DeRameus, Kasandra Bizek, Colten Phillips. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.