Congratulations to WHS student Josh Homza, who was selected as a finalist in the Flying Musicians Association solo scholarship program! He will receive a free student membership in the Flying Musicians Association. Winners for the scholarship will be announced on May 1.
Great job and good luck, Josh!
Submitted by Christy English.
Walton County had one team this year at the Emerald Coast Odyssey of the Mind competition. This team was from Mrs. Stephenson's leadership class. They recently earned 2nd place in their division and problem. Congratulations to the following students:
Kayla Adams
Jacob Alford
Logan Green
Will Huff
Wolfgang Menser
Edward Scanlan
Joey Wilkerson
Way to go, Braves!
Submitted by Christy English.
Last week, Mrs. Pryor's fifth grade science class at Freeport Middle School was visited by Dr. Dara Johns from Parkway Veterinary Hospital in Niceville, Fl. Dr. Johns spoke to the students about the importance of making good grades, working hard, careers, colleges, and gave the students some great studying tips. She also brought in many models and handouts to interact with the students. She covered many veterinarian topics including heartworms, roundworms, hookworms, animal teeth, radiology, medicine, types of animals, infections, and answered many of the students' questions. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.
This past Saturday, FMS was represented at the Apple Classic Run by many students and teachers. The Apple Classic Run benefited Walton County Education Foundation. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.
Bay Elementary participated in a Carnival Parade as part of the interdisciplinary study of Brazile. Students from each grade focused their studies on different aspects of the country. Each grade made a special float or poster that represented their topic of study. Topics included the Rain Forest, Flowers and Fauna, Sports and Culture. They all did a great job and had a great time! Submitted by Cindy Stewart.
Look at the fun students had at Science Night at VRB! Emerald Coast Science Center works with us each year to set up multiple stations for students to visit to learn about all kinds of science. Students who completed at least 6 of those experiments received a "magic potion" to enjoy at the end of the event. Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.
ECMS 7th grade student, Lily Gravlin won Best in Show for Middle School in the Rosemary Beach Music in Pictures contest. We couldn't be more proud of her for representing ECMS so well. Submitted by Angela Vance.
Macie Porter, Paxton School student, was one of four winners of the Chelco Youth Tour competition to Washington, D.C.! The competition was based on an interview and essay from two juniors representing each high school in Okaloosa and Walton counties! Submitted by Kalli McMillan.
