A Bookworm Inspires MSE Students
January 26, 2017
A walking, talking BOOKWORM inspires Maude Saunders students to devour books during Literacy Week! Submitted by Krisy Spence.
MSE 4th Graders Study Line Plots with Marshmallow Math
January 26, 2017
Students in Mrs. Anderson's 4th grade class studied line plots using marshmallow math. Students tossed their marshmallows on a number line while one classmate recorded the distance each marshmallow traveled. Students then worked together to create line plots using the data. Submitted by Brianna Leavins.
MSE 5th Graders Presented Their First Genius Hour Projects
January 26, 2017
5th grade students at Maude Saunders Elementary presented their first Genius Hour projects. These students are provided time each day to research a topic they are passionate about. Students then create a presentation of their choice to present to their peers. Brooke Oxley created a volcano and demonstrated how volcanoes erupt. Submitted by Brianna Leavins.
"Doc Holliday" visits Maude Saunders and Paxton Schools
January 26, 2017
Dr. Richard Thomas, D.D.S., presented a character re-enactment of the famous Wild West dentist/law-man “Doc” Holliday at Maude Saunders Elementary school and Paxton School. The visit was sponsored by the Florida Chautauqua Association as part of their Winter Assembly educational activities. Dr. Thomas brought with him several original artifacts from the life of James Henry “Doc” Holliday, to include period dental tools, and Holliday’s actual foot-powered pedal drill. He also had with him Holliday's appointment "book," an ivory fan with one blade per day of the week on which appointments were penciled in. The book includes traces of Holliday's handwriting. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
Congratulations to Walton County's Teacher of the Year – Kathleen Redfern from Mossy Head School
January 26, 2017
Pictured with Ronita Hinote, Principal. Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
Captain Meriwether Lewis Visits West DeFuniak Elementary School!
January 26, 2017
Mr. Moni Boling presented a character re-enactment of the famous explorer, Captain Meriwether Lewis, at West DeFuniak Elementary school. Mr. Boling brought with him a several replica artifacts of the period, to include a non-firing flint-lock long rifle and an assortment of medical supplies. Mr. Boling took the students through an interactive adventure of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the Corps of Discovery. Students assumed the roles of different members of the expedition and learned about the trials and hardships during the journey. Mr. Boling’s visit was sponsored by the Florida Chautauqua Association as part of their Winter Assembly educational activities. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
Superintendent Russell Hughes Honors 2016-2017 District Offices TOY and ESPOY Winners
January 26, 2017
Superintendent Hughes gave special recognition to the Teacher of the Year and the Educational Support Professional selected by the District Offices. Megan Dailey, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with the district, received the Teacher of the Year award. Sue Brack, with 27 years as a bookkeeper in the district, received the Educational Support Professional of the Year award.
Mr. Hughes and all the staff at the District Offices wish their congratulations and appreciation to these two very important members of our team! Submitte by Keitha Bledsoe.
Over 390 Walton County Students attend Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s “Paint the Music” concert!
January 25, 2017
Over 390 students from the Walton County School District participated in Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s “Paint the Music” on January 20, 2017 at the Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach! The event is an interactive art and music project for students in grades 3-8 where the students listen to sound samples of classical music and literally “paint” what they hear. The students are able to experience the musical selections live with a concert featuring Sinfonia Gulf Coast, and special guest artist this year, violinist Jennifer Koh. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
Paxton School Recognizes First Responder Week
January 25, 2017
In honor of our Florida First Respondents Appreciation Week, Paxton students presented the school resource officer, Caleb Davidson with hand-made "thank you" cards. PHS is thankful for Officer Davidson and all of Florida's brave first responders. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
ECMS Stingrays & Sinfonia in Sync
January 25, 2017
Emerald Coast Middle School Art and Music students, 6th-8th grades only, attended a concert sponsored by Sinfonia Gulf Coast on Friday, January 20th at Destiny Worship Center. The “Musical Time Travel” production was part of the Paint the Music interactive arts project, which aims to foster an appreciation for the visual arts and music, while also encouraging students to express their creativity. The concert included performances by Sinfonia Gulf Coast and special guest violinist Jennifer Koh. 2D art students also participated in an art exhibition displayed at the performance. In this post pictured top left-clockwise: Jorja Blumberg, Kaelyn Shelton, ECMS Artwork, Lily Gravlin. The students listed from left to right are Jorga, B, Lily G and Kaelyn S. Submitted by Angela Vance.