Walton In"10"sity Magnet School students use math skills to create a school quilt. To quote Richard W. Riley, former Secretary of Education, "Arts Education is essential to the complete education for the whole child." Submitted by Lisa Pitts.
WMS AVID Students Appreciate Their Teachers
May 7, 2018
During Teacher Appreciation Week, Mr. Dennie Smith’s eighth grade AVID students expressed heartfelt gratitude for teachers who have gone above and beyond for them at WMS. All good teachers know that teaching is a calling, not just a profession. It warms their hearts when students recognize their sacrifices and commitments as they pour into the future. Thank you, AVID students!
Submitted by Kristen Nelson
The Running Rays from ECMS Finish First Season!
May 7, 2018
5th Grade Running Rays members participated in the Destin Bayou, Bay & Beach 5k on May 5th. This event ends a great first season for Running Rays at ECMS.
Submitted by Angela Vance
Teacher Appreciation Week, May 7- 11, 2018
May 7, 2018
Please join us for the SWHS Classroom Addition Groundbreaking Ceremony at SWHS, May 15, 2018 at 4:00 pm!
There will be a reception to follow in the Media Center.
The 10 classroom addition will house a computer lab, a foreign language lab, as well as math, science and social studies classes. This is a much needed and welcome addition to the SWHS facility!
SophistiCats Sing for Relay for Life!
May 7, 2018
Freeport Elementary School SophistiCats sang at Relay for Life Saturday, May 5 at Freeport Middle School! Songs included: Not Done Yet by Superchick, The Things That Matter by Teresa Jennings, Take Time in Life - African traditional, and Turn The World Around by Harry Belafonte. 
?? Great job, SophistiCats!
WHS Students Advance to State Track Meet!
May 3, 2018
(Pictured from left to right are JB Baker; our Athletic Trainer Mariah; and Eyin Cole.)
Congratulations to WHS students JB Baker and Eyin Cole for advancing to the Track & Field state meet! They will be competing in the 110-meter hurdles on May 4 and 5 in Jacksonville, FL.
Congrats to JB, Eyin, and Coaches Cooper and Brackin. Good luck at the state competition!
Superintendent Hughes sent Marcello Garrison, an eighth grader in Mrs. Amy Bennett's reading class, a medal for completing 350 Achieve3000 reading activities at 75% or higher on his first attempt. Achieve3000 recommends a student try to reach eighty activities by the end of the school year to reflect growth, and Marcello has surpassed the goal by 270 activities. Marcello says that he was able to do so by completing his activities in the car drop-off line before school. True dedication to learning at Walton Middle School!
Every month, Mr. A. Russell Hughes, the Superintendent of Walton County Schools will share a video message with an update on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District, Walton County, Florida. Check back often to stay informed on all the activities, events and accomplishments of teachers and students in the Walton County School District.
This month Superintendent Hughes celebrates our graduating Seniors and shares the dates for the graduation activities. Mr. Hughes also recognizes the wonderful teachers and educational support professionals in our district as we approach Teacher Appreciation Week. He emphasizes the importance of remaining diligent, and finishing the school year out in EPIC fashion!
WDE Second Graders Visit Rocking B-A-B Ranch!
May 3, 2018
Second graders at WDE recently took a field trip to the Rocking B-A-B Ranch in DeFuniak Springs. Students were able to learn interesting facts about both common farm animals and exotic animals at the ranch. Students really enjoyed being able to pet the young animals and were excited about getting to play and eat their lunch in the Big Barn!
Submitted by Jessica Dawkins