FES Recognizes ESP & Teacher of the Year
November 15, 2016
(L to R) Glenda Knutson - ESP of the Year and Anne Brinkmann - Teacher of the Year. Submitted by Nancy Currie.
Walton County School Board Recognizes FHS Girls Volleyball Team
November 15, 2016
The Superintendent and Walton County School Board Members recognized and presented the Freeport High School Girls Volleyball Team for Honorable Sportsmanship with a resolution. Mr. Hope introduced the Freeport High Girls Volleyball Team that was in attendance; Catherine Meyer, Coach, Katherine Deems, Assistant Coach, Monica Morgan, Freshman, and Isabella Guardia, Freshman. The Resolution was read by Chairperson Jason Catalano. The Freeport Girls Volleyball Team were competing on Thursday, September 22, 2016 against Bozeman High School from Panama City, Florida, during the game an medical emergency occurred with one of the Bozeman Team members. The Coaches and Freeport High Girls Volleyball Team showed outstanding and honorable sportsmanship and character in the time of crisis. Photo courtesy of DeFuniak Herald Beach Breeze. Submitted by Laura Smith.
FES Veteran's Day Program
November 14, 2016
Submitted by Nancy Currie.
VRB Teacher of the Year Announced
November 14, 2016
Congratulations to Ms. Gwen Wright who was selected Teacher of the Year by her co-workers at Van R. Butler Elementary School! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
Freeport Middle School's 8th Grade SSTRIDE Students Dissect Cow Eyes in Mr. Appel's Class
November 14, 2016
Freeport Middle School's 8th grade SSTRIDE Students dissect cow eyes in Mr. Appel's class.
One way to figure out how something works is to look inside it. The cow eye is very similar to the eye of a human. By dissecting and examining the anatomy of a preserved cow eye, the students learn more about how their own eye works.
SSTRIDE stands for: Science Students Together Reaching Instructional Diversity & Excellence.
SSTRIDE© is an outreach effort of the FSU College of Medicine with support from Florida's Area Health Education Centers.
SSTRIDE©'s Mission is to identify students who have a genuine interest in pursuing a career in science, engineering, mathematics, health, or medicine and to give those students the support services important for them to develop the sense of responsibility, focus and motivation necessary for success in their chosen fields. Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.
"Bugs In My Breakfast" Author Visits WDE
November 14, 2016
Students at West DeFuniak Elementary were thrilled to welcome guest author, Julie Smith today! Ms. Smith shared her entertaining book, "Bugs in My Breakfast" while teaching a variety of new vocabulary words. Ms. Smith is a long-time educator in Walton County. She encouraged students to pursue their dreams, because one day their dreams may become a reality just like her dream did! Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Hooray for Socktober at Mossy Head School!
November 10, 2016
Hooray for Socktober! In the month of October, Mossy Head School K-Kids celebrated Socktober. To prepare for the upcoming months of colder weather the students collected over 216 pairs of socks. These socks will be donated to children in need in our community. Their first service project of the year was a great success! Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.
SWHS Teacher and ESP of the Year
November 10, 2016
South Walton High School chose Ms. Carrie Sneed and Mr. Brad Adams as our Teacher of the Year and ESP of the year. Ms. Sneed teaches Psychology and Advanced Placement Psychology. Mr. Adams is our Plant Manager. He and his maintenance team work extremely hard to keep our school looking it’s best. Submitted by Barb Stratton.
SWHS Student to Sign with North Florida in Jacksonville
November 10, 2016
South Walton High School Girls Basketball player Savannah Slade signed a letter of commitment to play next year at the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL. Savannah is flanked by her parents, Britni and Kyle Manners. Savannah is the first Seahawk Girls Basketball player to sign with a Division 1 school. We are very proud of her! Submitted by Barb Stratton.
FMS is proud to announce the 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Staff of the Year
November 10, 2016
FMS is proud to announce the 2016-2017 Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Staff of the Year, Mrs. Chelsea Ellison and Mrs. Twila Shields. This is Mrs. Ellison’s sixth year teaching fifth grade at FMS and Mrs. Shields’s third year as the FMS Data Control Specialist. Congratulations Ladies! Submitted by Sharie Smith.