District News

"Doc Holliday" visits Maude Saunders and Paxton Schools

January 26, 2017

Dr. Richard Thomas, D.D.S., presented a character re-enactment of the famous Wild West dentist/law-man “Doc” Holliday at Maude Saunders Elementary school and Paxton School.  The visit was sponsored by the Florida Chautauqua Association as part of their Winter Assembly educational activities.  Dr. Thomas brought with him several original artifacts from the life of James Henry “Doc” Holliday, to include period dental tools, and Holliday’s actual foot-powered pedal drill.  He also had with him Holliday's appointment "book," an ivory fan with one blade per day of the week on which appointments were penciled in. The book includes traces of Holliday's handwriting. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.

Captain Meriwether Lewis Visits West DeFuniak Elementary School!

January 26, 2017

Mr. Moni Boling presented a character re-enactment of the famous explorer, Captain Meriwether Lewis, at West DeFuniak Elementary school.  Mr. Boling brought with him a several replica artifacts of the period, to include a non-firing flint-lock long rifle and an assortment of medical supplies.    Mr. Boling took the students through an interactive adventure of the Lewis and Clark Expedition with the Corps of Discovery.  Students assumed the roles of different members of the expedition and learned about the trials and hardships during the journey.  Mr. Boling’s visit was sponsored by the Florida Chautauqua Association as part of their Winter Assembly educational activities.  Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.

Superintendent Russell Hughes Honors 2016-2017 District Offices TOY and ESPOY Winners

January 26, 2017

Superintendent Hughes gave special recognition to the Teacher of the Year and the Educational Support Professional selected by the District Offices.  Megan Dailey, a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with the district, received the Teacher of the Year award.  Sue Brack, with 27 years as a bookkeeper in the district, received the Educational Support Professional of the Year award.

Mr. Hughes and all the staff at the District Offices wish their congratulations and appreciation to these two very important members of our team! Submitte by Keitha Bledsoe.

Over 390 Walton County Students attend Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s “Paint the Music” concert!

January 25, 2017

Over 390 students from the Walton County School District participated in Sinfonia Gulf Coast’s “Paint the Music” on January 20, 2017 at the Destiny Worship Center in Miramar Beach! The event is an interactive art and music project for students in grades 3-8 where the students listen to sound samples of classical music and literally “paint” what they hear.  The students are able to experience the musical selections live with a concert featuring Sinfonia Gulf Coast, and special guest artist this year, violinist Jennifer Koh. Submitted by Keitha Bledsoe.

ECMS Stingrays & Sinfonia in Sync

January 25, 2017

Emerald Coast Middle School Art and Music students, 6th-8th grades only, attended a concert sponsored by Sinfonia Gulf Coast on Friday, January 20th at Destiny Worship Center. The “Musical Time Travel” production was part of the Paint the Music interactive arts project, which aims to foster an appreciation for the visual arts and music, while also encouraging students to express their creativity. The concert included performances by Sinfonia Gulf Coast and special guest violinist Jennifer Koh. 2D art students also participated in an art exhibition displayed at the performance. In this post pictured top left-clockwise: Jorja Blumberg, Kaelyn Shelton, ECMS Artwork, Lily Gravlin. The students listed from left to right are Jorga, B, Lily G and Kaelyn S.  Submitted by Angela Vance.

Paxton School Recognizes First Responder Week

January 25, 2017

In honor of our Florida First Respondents Appreciation Week, Paxton students presented the school resource officer, Caleb Davidson with hand-made "thank you" cards. PHS is thankful for Officer Davidson and all of Florida's brave first responders.  Submitted by Kalli McMillan. 

FMS Hosts Family Movie Night February 17th

January 25, 2017

A Night at the Movies!

Family Fun Night

FMS Gym
February 17, 2017

Admission: $3 per person (includes a bag of popcorn)
Children 5 & under are free!

Doors open at 5:30 PM
Movie starts at 6:00 PM

Bring your pillow and blanket!

Your ticket could be a winner! There will be a drawing for the Trolls DVD.

Concessions will be available for purchase.

Bring the whole family.  Submitted by Chelsea Ellison.

ECMS Kicks Off Florida Literacy Week with "Slam-Dunkin-Stingrays"

January 25, 2017

At ECMS, Ms. Vance's Media Production Class was treated to a Dunkin Donuts morning to kick of Florida Literacy Week, 2017. Her class demonstrates consistent literacy leadership, talented teamwork and daily stellar performances filming the ECMS Stingray Station News show. 

For more information about Florida Literacy Week, 2017 see: http://www.fldoe.org/academics/standards/just-read-fl/celebrate-literacy-week/

Submitted by Angela Vance.

ECMS Student Places at Florida All-State Middle School Honor Band

January 24, 2017

ECMS band member Pia Paval recently participated in the Florida All-State Middle School Honor Band. On January 11, she headed down to Tampa for seating auditions, and was placed at 3rd chair in her section of 12. Pia spent 3 days in Tampa rehearsing with the 125-member band and performed in a final concert on January 14, 2017. Fellow Stingrays will be cheering her on!  In this post, Pia Paval and ECMS Band Teacher, Mr. Lyon are pictured at the event. Submitted by Angela Vance.
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