Freeport Middle School Students Exceed Reading Goal!
December 8, 2015
Photo by Kim Stafford
Making Math Matter to Walton Middle School Families
December 8, 2015
MAKING MATH MATTER TO WALTON MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES
By: Kristen Rhodes
Once again, Walton Middle School’s families showed their commitment to their children’s education by attending the school’s second Title 1 Parent Training Night of the year. The event, “Making Math Matter,” occurred on Thursday, December 3rd, at 6:00 p.m. Nearly 300 people filled the lunchroom for a free pizza dinner before rotating through three holiday-themed, math-related rotations. Within each rotation, WMS math teachers hosted a total of eight breakout session options, with real-life math topics ranging from study tools to technology resources to standards-based activities. For instance, in one station, parents learned strategies to “Stuff [Their] Study Stockings,” learning how to make foldables for studying math concepts at home, while in another station, “Jingle Bells, My Wrapping Failed,” they learned to avoid wasting wrapping paper by calculating surface area. In addition to stations such as these, families also shopped at Russ’ Holiday Store, fully stocked with student-crafted items and managed by Mrs. Russ’ students themselves. Walton Middle School takes tremendous pride in its partnership with parents and eagerly anticipates the next sure-to-be successful event, “Reading Like a Sleuth,” on Thursday, January 28th, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.
The "Science Brothers" Share Inventions with MSE Scholars
December 8, 2015
The “Science Brothers” shared some of their awesome inventions with MSE scholars on December 4th.
The ‘Science Brothers’ is an non-profit outreach program aimed at getting elementary and middle school students interested in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Mathematics) activities. The program centers around the dynamics of two brothers, who specialize in different fields, arguing over whose science is ‘cooler’. The result is a fun and wacky trip exploring different premises in science; light, sound, energy; with examples and demonstrations from the realms of chemistry, physics, and electricity.
-Krisy Spence, MSE
WDE Media: A Happy Place!
December 8, 2015
Photos by Kim Stafford
Paxton Homecoming
December 4, 2015
Cassidy Brazile and Woodrow Myles , Paxton Homecoming Queen & King
Montana Armstrong Paxton Miss Spirit & Escort Garrett Bodie
Voice of Democracy Winners
December 4, 2015
2 out of the three winners from this year's Voice of Democracy contest were from WHS! We are proud to be Braves!
1st Place-Evan Cowie
3rd Place-Keegan Menser
Paxton Key Club
December 4, 2015
Paxton Key Club had sign-ups for the angel tree project. The project is a program to give help to deserving families for the Christmas holidays by finding people to adopt the Angels that provide Christmas presents and food baskets. The project was also expanded this year to help elderly people that might be shut in to have a Merry Christmas.
Grant Stewart Letter of Intent
December 4, 2015
Paxton senior Grant Stewart signs his letter of intent with Florida State baseball . He is pictured here also with head baseball coach Nate Moore.
Emerald Coast Middle School participated in National Beta Club State Convention and brought home a very prestigious award placing 2nd in Living Literature. Ashley Oliver, Emma Rode, Lilly Ward, Madison Katoski, Lily Oliver, Alexandra Rodriquez, Elise Plunk, Nadia Bock, Sophia Bock, Ian Rogers, Carson Gaffrey-Kruse, Maxwell Post, Riley Ricci, Ethan Elders, Pablo Robles, Santiago Botero, Eric Plunk
Other Awards: Peyton Brundage- Special Talent 3rd Place; Isabella Rose- Black & White Photography 2nd Place; Sophia Bock- Poetry 2nd.
WMS Collects Food for Families
November 30, 2015
Walton Middle School collects Food for Families
By Cathy Mosley
The Walton Middle School Student Council, Builder and Beta Clubs recently sponsored a food drive of non-perishable items. This food drive was meant to help families in need to have a good Thanksgiving. WMS students and staff together collected 1,525 items.
Families First Network of Lakeview informed WMS that, with the food items collected, they would be able to give food to about 20 families in need.
The Food Drive not only helped local families have a nice holiday meal, it also helped students understand the benefits of helping the less fortunate.
WMS FOOD COLLECTION volunteers included (L-R, kneeling) Abby Weeks, Jena Adams, Caslyn Cole, Haleigh Permenter and Shimaya White. Standing, (L-R) Krislynn McLaney and Rileigh Council.