District News

The Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA) has identified 2015-16 high school graduates for the Bright Futures (BF) Academic Top Scholar (ATS) awards for the 2016-17 year.

Florida Academic Scholars (FAS) who received funding for the fall term at an eligible Florida postsecondary institution are ranked based on the product of their highest Bright Futures GPA and their best SAT® combined or ACT® composite score as reported for their FAS award eligibility. OSFA notifies each Academic Top Scholar of their award.

The Academic Top Scholar in your county, Walton, is Garrett Shost from Seacoast Collegiate High School.

Submitted by Kay Dailey.

Mossy Head School’s PTO sponsored a snow day for our students. The cool day was a perfect setting as students played in the snow. The students had a wonderful time! Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.

Makayla Galloway of Mossy Head School was recommended by her music teacher, Krystina Lyon, to attend the Kids at the Symphony Program. On December 9, 2016, at 7:30 PM, Makayla attended the Holiday Pops performance with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra at the Mattie Kelly Fine & Performing Arts Center. Makayla was recommended to attend due to her good behavior and involvement in the Mossy Head Choir Program. Makayla is pictured with Superintendent Russell Hughes. Congratulations on your recognition. Submitted by Laura Smith.

Janet Greeno, representing the St. Joe Community Foundation, presented a check for $20,000 to SWHS Assistant Principal Jimmy Ross and Principal Alexis Tibbetts to be used to expand and beautify the outdoor eating area at SWHS. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.

Newly-elected Superintendent Mr. Hughes visited Freeport Middle School today. In this photo, he had a meet and greet with some of our fifth graders at lunch. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison/FB.

Janet Greeno, representing the St. Joe Community Foundation, presented a check for $9,000 to SWHS Athletic Director Phil Tisa and Principal Alexis Tibbetts to help fund the new lacrosse program at our school. Submitted by Barbara Stratton.

The Wise Center Staff and students would like to Thank Mrs. Capri Zodrow and her Early Childhood classes for all their assistance in constructing our props for our Polar Express adventure and serving popcorn and hot cocoa to our children and their families. Submitted by Debra McBroom.

Emerald Coast Middle School represented well at the WCSD Science Fair. We congratulate all participants and winners. We thank Mrs. Nancy Parker for her excellent support of these students. Also, we send gratitude to the Stingray families for their continued support as we continue to strive for academic excellence.

Junior Physical

1^st place: Feeling Salty, Grace Liles ECMS $100

1^st Place: Formidable Frigid Magnet, Joseph Sills ECMS $100

3^rd Place: Are You Blue?, Eden Kuykendall ECMS $75

3^rd Place: Don’t Burst My Bubble, Pia Paval ECMS $75

Honorable Mention: Growing Greens, Keeley Mears ECMS $50

Junior Biological

1^st Place: Bio Char, Barrett Waldrop ECMS $100

Honorable Mention: Back to School Bacteria, Cody Ryles-Endres ECMS $50

Junior Environmental

3^rd Place: Disinfecting Contaminated H2O, Mackenzie Petty, ECMS $75

Honorable Mention: Water World H20 + Earth, Isabella Rose ECMS $50

Honorable Mention: Heating Up!, Jessie Miller ECMS $50

Carlene Anderson Emeritus Award (in honor of David Jeselnik) – Grace Liles $100

Choctawhatchee Hemerocallis Society Botanical Award – Barrett Waldrop $50

Submitted by Angela Vance.

The Voices of Democracy Competition, sponsored by VFW, focused on "My Responsibility To America" this year. Grade 9-12 students submitted a 3-5 minute essay on an audio CD for this topic. Winners for this competition are 3rd place, Melanie Nowell from Walton High School (far right); 2nd place, Wendy McCormick from Freeport High School (center); and 1st place, Zachary Seay from Freeport High School (far left). These students will be recognized at the January 3rd School Board Meeting at 5:00 P.M. at which time they will receive their monetary awards and certificates from the local VFW. Congratulations to these students. Submitted by Donna Honish.

The WCSD Food and Nutrition Department has partnered with Nutrislice to create an interactive menu that provides specific information about the WCSD menu such as nutritional content and allergy information. This new virtual menu is perfect for health conscious parents and students looking to make healthy choices for breakfast and lunch, or anyone who wants to learn more about the foods they eat at school. Download the FREE app today to access school menus on your smartphone.

http://walton.nutrislice.com/

Garrett Shost Receives Academic Top Scholar Award

December 20, 2016

Mossy Head School Enjoys a “Snowy” Day

December 20, 2016

MHS Student Attends the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra

December 20, 2016

SWHS Receives Grant from St. Joe Community Foundation

December 20, 2016

Superintendent Hughes Visits with FMS 5th Graders

December 20, 2016

SWHS Receives Grant from St. Joe Community Foundation for New Lacrosse Program

December 20, 2016

Wise Center Pre-K Experiences the Polar Express with the Help of WHS's Early Childhood Education Program

December 19, 2016

ECMS District Science Fair Winners

December 16, 2016

VFW Voices of Democracy Competition Winners

December 16, 2016

Nutrislice Interactive Menu

December 16, 2016