District News

WMS Holds Back to the Future Parent Training Night

September 27, 2016

Walton Middle School, in its second year as a Title 1 school, hosted the first parent training of the school year on Tuesday, September 20th, from 6:00-8:00.  The event's theme was "Back to the Future of Learning" to symbolize the school's recent move back to its original location into a brand new facility with state-of-the-art, twenty-first century capabilities.  Parents, grandparents, and students who attended enjoyed a free dinner of pizza, desserts, and soft drinks, followed by the annual Title 1 parent meeting presentation and transitional demonstrations focused on organization, digital citizenship, and middle school survival techniques.  Though no one showed up in a time machine made out of a DeLorean, over 350 people did attend the event, tremendously enjoying their journey back to the future at WMS. Submitted by Kristen Rhodes.

MSE's Lowery's Laboratory for Chocolate Science

September 26, 2016

Welcome to  Lowery’s Laboratory for Chocolate Science!

Maude Saunders third grade scholars were thinking like scientists as they applied their knowledge of the scientific method to research, make predictions, and test their theories about chocolate. They used their reading and listening strategies as they tested the tastiness of various types of chocolate and created bar graphs to visually display their results. Submitted by Krisy Spence.

329 Dads attended school at MSE September 22nd

September 26, 2016

Maude Saunders welcomed 329 Dads to school on September 22nd as part of Florida’s State Initiative to get fathers involved in their children’s academic life.  The dads at Maude Saunders helped plant vegetables and herbs, built diaramas, created solar systems, built boats and planes, launched rockets, simulated oil spills, and much more.  Several Walton County Sheriff’s deputies also participated as male role models to students whose dads were unable to attend.  Submitted by Krisy Spence.

WHS Band Receives Superior Ratings at Rehobeth Marching Classic

September 26, 2016

The Walton High School Band performed on Saturday September 24th at 4pm at the Rehobeth Marching Classic at Rehobeth High School in Dothan Alabama.  The band was adjudicated by professionals from around the Tri-State area in the following categories: Color Guard, Percussion, Drum Major, Music, General Effect, and Marching.  The band received straight Superior Ratings in all categories! Submitted by Chad Robbins, WHS Band Director.

FHS Volleyball Team Recognized for Displaying Exemplary Character

September 26, 2016

During the Freeport High School girls volleyball game Sept 22, 2016 with Bozeman, a Bozeman player became short of breath.  FHS players rallied with Bozeman players to show their support of their ill teammate.  An article featuring this event can be found at http://www.newsherald.com/news/20160924/freeport-volleyball-team-puts-bozeman-player-first . Submitted by Patty Woodard.

Mossy Head School Reading Night

September 26, 2016

Mossy Head School hosted their annual Title 1 meeting and Reading Night on September 22nd.  Parents visited activity stations with their children and were given different strategies to use at home to help their child reach their reading goals. Each student that attended received a free book to add to their home library.  Submitted by Elizabeth Gaither.

 

SWHS Receives Grant from St. Joe Community Foundation

September 26, 2016

Seahawk Baseball was the recipient of a $9,000.00 grant from the St. Joe Community Foundation.  The team will use the funds to purchase two pitching machines, some screens for the batting cage, and other equipment to help improve the baseball facility.  Accepting the donation are Athletic Director Phil Tisa, Adam Richards, Head Coach Nick Borthwick, Paul Stoppert, Hunter Crawley, Tyler Holland, Janet Greeno from St. Joe Community Foundation, Assistant Principal Jimmy Ross and Principal Dr. Alexis Tibbetts.  Thank you St. Joe! Submitted by Barb Stratton.

Safety Patrol Students at Van R. Butler are Learning How to Take the Florida Flag and United States Flag Down

September 26, 2016

Safety Patrol students at Van R. Butler are learning how to take the Florida flag and United States flag down, as well as up each day. These students work hard to show that they are ready for the extra responsibilities. Safety Patrol members are fourth grade students that are chosen by the PE department. These are students that have shown that they take initiative and always do the right thing. Other duties among this group include helping at Primary drop off in the morning to help the little ones get out of vehicles. They also help in the cafeteria at breakfast. In addition to all of these, the students learn how to raise and lower the flags each day and fold them correctly. This semester’s Safety Patrol includes Ana Flores, Karissa Garcia, JJ Karakorn, Caidyn Parnell, Beckett Rhea, Haleigh Roberson, Sara Smith, Spring Starkey, and Carlin Watson.  Submitted by Sherrie Binkowski.

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