Mossy Head School surprised School Resource Deputy Messenger in honor of First Responder Appreciation Week. Students presented her with a special mural, themed cake, and the students and staff wore blue in support of those who protect, serve, and respond to emergencies each day. Thank you for all that you do! Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
The Walton High School Drama Club will present the 2017 Miss Walton County Pageant on February 18 in the Walton High School Auditorium. The pageant is an official preliminary to the National Peanut Festival Pageants. The pageant is open to contestants who live or attend school in Walton County in the following age divisions.
Miss Walton County - ages 17 to 21 by October 1, 2017
Little Miss Walton County - all First Graders
Teen Miss Walton County - ages 13 to 16 by November 1, 2017
Junior Miss Walton County - ages 10 to 12
Young Miss Walton County - ages 7 to 9
Future Little Miss Walton County - ages 4 to 6
Tiny Miss Walton County - ages 2 & 3
The entry fee is $50, with optional photogenic for an additional $10 fee. The deadline for entry is February 3. For more information about the pageant contact David Pert at 850-401-1505 or 850-892-1270, ext. 4496, or Anna Cramer at 850-585-3529 or 850-892-1270, ext. 4424. Also check out our official website athttp://whspageants.weebly.com,or find our Miss Walton County & Miss DeFuniak Springs page on Facebook. All proceeds will benefit the WHS Drama Club's Spring Production. Submitted by Christy English.
Pre-K students at Van R. Butler Elementary recently delighted their families with a holiday themed program that included singing and movement. The program was followed by refreshments and merriment in their classrooms. Submitted by Tammy Smith.
Zach Giuliano, a Bay Elementary 4th grader, wins the 23rd annual Tom Dorsey Winter Golf Classic by 13 strokes. Zach shot a 74 to win. This qualifies him for a spot in the Downing Gray Cup Junior Golf Championship. Submitted by Cindy Stewart.
Teachers at Butler Elementary became students during their recent Professional Development day. Session topics included Differentiated Instruction, AIMS, and Technology. Submitted by Tammy Smith.
Mr. Hughes visited with Maude Saunders' tutors and paraprofessionals during their recent Visualizing and Verbalizing training.
Submitted by Brianna Leavins.
