Over 400 students and parents enjoyed a "Frozen" themed Family Math Night at Butler Elementary. Students visited a multitude of math themed stations and were rewarded for their hard work (and fun) with ice cream sundaes! Submitted by Tammy Smith.
On November 16, 2016 second grade students at West Defuniak Elementary enjoyed learning about Native Americans from Ms. Sylvia Glover. Ms. Glover is from Westville, Florida. She collects Native American artifacts such as arrowheads, pottery, deerskin blankets, and other various tools from this era. She explained to the students how the items were used by the Native Americans in everyday life. Students enjoyed holding and observing the artifacts. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Congratulations to our Tropicana speech winners!
Pictured from left to right:
Grady Campbell (5th grade) 1st place
Gabrielle Higgins (5th grade) 2nd place
Melody Aguayo-Martinez (5th grade) 3rd place
Levi Elmore (4th grade) 1st place
Emery Hagan (4th grade) 2nd place
Kylie Glass (4th grade) 3rd place
Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither
Third grade students at West DeFuniak Elementary learned about watershed and the importance of smooth cord grass absorbing pollutants and protecting our local waters. These students are learning about the Choctawhatchee Bay as a part of the Grasses in Classes program provided by the Choctawhatchee Basin Alliance. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
West DeFuniak Elementary’s Hat Day fundraiser was a success! All proceeds go to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. The Pennies for Patients campaign runs through the end of November and students are working toward a school goal of $2,000.00. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
At the November 15, 2016, Regular School Board Meeting a representative from EMI Elliot Marshal Innes, Mr. Brad Innes, AIA President/Principal, presented Superintendent Carlene Anderson and Board Member Mark Davis with an artwork collage of building projects that have been developed over the last 15-20 years for Walton County School District. Submitted by Laura Smith.
Congratulations to BES Kindergarten Classes and Mrs. Liza Snyder for their win at this year’s Annual Flutterby Poster Contest. Their collaborative project WON!!!! Submitted by Cindy Stewart.
