On Novemeber 9, 2020, WISE center programs welcomed the ODA 7315 Army special forces unit to participate in our garden dedication. Walton In"10"sity School of Excellence students planted a diverse system of plants in the north garden. The garden is now dedicated to our WISE veterans. We are honored that the ODA 7315 attended the ceremony which also included WISE Pre-K students reciting the pledge of allegiance.
In honor of the 2020 Presidential Election, first graders at WDE held their own election to help them understand the voting process. Students were able to apply for voter registration, receive voter cards, and cast votes for “Duck” or “Farmer Brown”. These young citizens enjoyed reading Duck for President and collecting valuable information about the two candidates before voting. First grade students loved learning about how important the voting process is and how it is a responsibility that all citizens should hold dear!
One of our COVID Mitigation strategies was to buy computers (1 to device model) for All of our middle school students. Superintendent Hughes did a walk through at the largest middle school in Walton County to see how these devices were being used and enhancing the educational experience for children. Delight is an understatement to see the ease by which our students navigated under clear directions from teachers in their use, operation, and support of these devices. Did a quick detour into our Entrepreneurship class to show the world that if devices are not available, business minded students use ingenuity to create games, structures, and competitions to raise money for a worthy cause. Our students are learning life skills that will benefit for a Lifetime! EPIC3 for sure…..Hanging on and Gaining on! #love the fact that Principal Drake calls every student by name…..EPIC!
What an extraordinary visit to FMS Superintendent Hughes had. The new Life Long Learning work the Agriculture Program lead by Coaches Smallwood and Wassman is “Booming”. The students are excitedly growing knowledge wide and literally growing products for human consumption that will benefit them personally and perhaps nationally in the future. Cross curriculum collaboration likewise has become a greater element in the students’ academic growth process. As Mrs. Estes art class was about to embark on a Pendulum Painting project in an area ag classes cleared for them, but the wind was to high to have an effective experience. We “Mmmmmm Good” to the salad these students grew and ate grown at their school and “Hmmmmmmm Good” to the great education that is happening alongside these Life Long Skills.
Congratulations to the Seahawk Cross Country Team. Both girls and boys placed first at the 2A District 1 Championship. The girls are district champions for the third year in a row. Results are on timingmd.net
The last week of October is nationally recognized as the week for celebration of Red Ribbon Week. This week school across the district scheduled special events to bring awareness to students and the community about the dangers of drugs. The National Family Partnership sponsors the National Red Ribbon Week Observation encouraging citizens across our nation to work together to keep our children, families and communities safe. During the week of October 23-31st schools observed Red Ribbon week in their own way with door contests, art contests or wearing the color red. Freeport Elementary students show their commitment to the Red Ribbon theme “Be Happy. Be Brave. Be Free.” by wearing red to be “Red-y” to say no to drugs and dressing up in their future drug-free career choice costumes.
Freeport Elementary Students Celebrate Red Ribbon Week with “Red-y to say No, to drugs,” bracelets.
Freeport Elementary Students in Ms. Gantenbein’s Class Celebrates Red Ribbon week career dress-up day!
Superintendent Hughes stopped in at MSE to see great academic work going on in 3rd and 4th grade classrooms. Math counting and measuring of volumes were standards being covered. Students were wearing mask and social distance was being honored. We are doing this TOGETHER; over 86% students in our brick and mortar schools is evidence of our complete collaboration will ALL stakeholders. EPIC for sure!!!!! Great job Mrs. Neale, teachers, and staff at MSE!!!!! A great visit today.
Superintendent Hughes also checked in on our ILDA students while visiting MSE. WOW our teachers are making it happen!!
Walton County School District Superintendent A. Russell Hughes shares his monthly video update for November 2020!”
