District News

Sophia Bock, Natalie Reid, Maddox Rhea and Amy Simms earned perfect scores on their Biology 1 EOC last year at SWHS. Great job Seahawks!

Mr. Joe Proffitt's ag students at Walton Middle School recently had a unique learning opportunity. Jayme Danner and Dakota Cassady of Two Gals and a Goat from Florala, Alabama, visited the ag classes, sharing fascinating knowledge about various breeds of goats. They also made fresh goat cheese with the students. Initially, some of the students were reluctant to sample the unique cheese, but most who dared to try it deemed it delicious. Mrs. Danner and Ms. Cassady specialize in crafting a variety of all-natural soaps, lotions, and skincare products--all made from raw goat milk. Mr. Proffitt's students' horizons were broadened by this interactive and engaging ag-related presentation. Submitted by Kristen Nelwon

Since January of this year, three Paxton students have been working towards the Hog and Ham Competition in Gainesville (Hydie Varnum, Cassie Varnum, and Jeffrey Wilson). Students from all over the state participate in this event. Paxton students traveled to Gainesville three times this year. The first visit was the introduction of the program for students who had been selected to participate. The second visit was to butcher the hog and prepare it to be taken home. During their last visit a few weeks ago, the students presented their presentations on a subject related to the swine industry. Paxton's own, Jeffrey Wilson, placed 5th place overall in the competition. The entire Paxton family is very proud of these students. (Pictured: Hydie Varnum, Cassie Varnum, and Jeffrey Wilson).
Submitted by Kalli McMillan

PAX Hog and Ham

Mrs. Watson’s Advanced 8th Grade Geography Class was excitedly getting ready for another great day of amazing rigor when Superintendent Hughes stopped by to say ”Hi!” at Paxton. Go Bobcats!

Over 200 students and family members attended the Annual Title 1 meeting and K-2 Open House last night at Maude Saunders Elementary. Parents learned about school goals, the new HOUSE System, and what it means to attend a Title 1 school. Students shared with their parents what they have learned so far this year. It was a great night at MSE! Submitted by Krisy Spence

MSE Open House

Congratulations to the newest WCSD graduates of the Youth Mental Health First Aid USA course being presented to all administration and staff of Walton County School District as part of our ongoing campaign to keep all students and employees safe! It was a great day of training on Monday, September 16, 2019 in the Carlene H Anderson Training room at WISE!

Freeport High School senior Kobe Phillips won 1st place in the regional Florida Farm Bureau Federation youth speech competition! He competed against other top speeches from surrounding counties within Region 1. His speech examined the impact of natural disasters on consumers and agriculture in Florida. He advances to the state level competition in Orlando on October 31st.Congratulations and good luck!