In support of National Unity Day and National Bullying Prevention Month, the Braves TV crew painted rocks and wrote kind messages on them. They hid the rocks throughout the school on October 25. Students that find a rock can give it to someone to brighten their day, keep it, or hide it for someone else to find. Or they can return it to the LMC for a candy prize. At WHS, we believe KINDNESS ROCKS! Submitted by Christy English.
Guidance Counselor, Heather Blanchard uses Unity Day as an opportunity to have an open discussion with Magnet students about the implications and repercussions of bullying. Submitted by Lisa Pitts.
Paxton School participates in Unity Day with Mr. Jackson, Assistant Principal, leading Paxton students in the Say No to Bullying Pledge plus 2nd and 5th graders wore orange to show their unity. Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
Congratulations to Diego Duran-Gonzales, 8th grade, and his teacher, Jennifer Rhea, from Emerald Coast Middle School, for having his art work selected to represent the Walton County School District in the Art in the Capitol Competition. The Art in the Capitol Competition is a statewide visual arts competition in compliance with House Bill 701, that requires each school district to annually hold an art competition for all students grades 6-8. The art works are displayed in the Capital Building during the regular legislative session. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.
South Walton High is Working Together Against Bullying - United for Kindness, Acceptance and Inclusion! #ECKunityday #unityday Administration, Staff and Students wore orange on Wednesday, October 25, as they joined with Emerald Coast Kids (emeraldcoastkids.org) in "Color the Coast Orange" day! The activitiy was part of a show of support for Pacer's National Bullying Prevention Center's Unity Day 2017!
FACT class enjoying their donuts after winning the Unity Day anti bullying door decorating contest. Three classes were provided donuts for having the most creative and neatest anti-bullying door. These classes were Mrs Carlock, Mrs Lyday and Mrs Bump. Submitted by Patty Woodard.
WMS students took a united stand against bullying on Wednesday, October 25th. During lunches, students in all three grade levels signed a banner, pledging to take a stand against bullying. Prior to Unity Day, Mr. Campbell challenged each grade level to show their support for the cause by wearing orange. The sixth grade class had the greatest participation of all three classes, flooding the lunchroom Wednesday with a sea of orange. WMS applauds these amazing students for their kind Warrior spirit. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.
Dr. Tibbetts and Superintendent Hughes celebrate with Regional Quarterfinal Champs, Lady Seahawks after a 3 - 0 win!
In support of National Unity Day, the Walton County School District joined emeraldcoastkids.org’s WEAR ORANGE for #UnityDay2017. Students from all over the district wore orange on October 25th, and participated in activities throughout the month to help raise awareness of the serious issue of bullying. Activities emphasized the importance of kindness, acceptance, inclusion and the need for unity.
Superintendent Russell Hughes and the district office administration and staff all wore orange for the event, and gathered together to show their support for the anti-bullying cause!
submitted by Keitha Bledsoe
