Walton Middle School proudly recognizes this year's Teacher and ESP of the Year. Mrs. Nina Thornton and Ms. Connie King work tirelessly to serve their school and its students and staff, and their hard work does not go unnoticed by their peers. Congratulations, Mrs. Thornton for Teacher of the Year (pictured left) and Ms. King (pictured right) for ESP of the Year! You make WMS proud. Submitted by Kristen Nelson.
Walton County Science and Engineering Fair 2018
December 16, 2018
Congratulations to all of our Walton County School District Science and Engineering Fair participants and winners! Over 175 students from all 7 of our Middle and High Schools participated in the Science Fair this year! All projects were judged the evening of December 3rd at the DeFuniak Springs Community Center. Students entered projects in the categories of Biology, Engineering, Environmental and Physical Science.
A special thank you to the Hermocallis Society, all of our Judges, teachers, students, families, and our Teacher of the Year, Joan Kennett for your involvement. The Science Fair Awards Ceremony was held the evening of December 6th. Thank you all for your participation and hard work!
Submitted by Crystal Appel
Walton County Youth Leadership Students Participate in Mock Trial
December 16, 2018
Walton County Schools, through its Youth Leadership Program, participate in a county competition in December/January each year, organized by local contacts, and held at the Walton County Courthouse, DeFuniak Springs, Florida. A county winner is named each year and a traveling trophy is presented to the winning school. Special thanks to Dan Marcinkowski, former lawyer and Chamber of Commerce Representative, our teachers & students and Judge Kelvin C. Wells for assisting with this activity for the students of Walton County.
Congratulations to Freeport High School!
Submitted by Crystal Appel
Superintendent Hughes Visits Bay Elementary!
December 16, 2018
Superintendent Hughes dropped by Bay Elementary School recently and had an opportunity to visit in several classrooms. He also had the opportunity to observe students unpack the standards in a first grade class. Submitted by Jennifer Nick.
SWHS Announces Teacher of the Year
December 14, 2018
South Walton High School’s faculty has chosen Ms. Bobbi Pinkston as our Teacher of the Year. Bobbi teaches English Honors II, Advanced Placement Capstone Research, and sponsors the literary magazine, the “Osprey”. Pictured are Bobbi Pinkston, Dr. Alexis Tibbetts and Walton County Teacher of the Year Mrs. Joan Kennett.
Submitted by Barbara Stratton.
Congratulations to WDE's Teacher of the Year!
December 14, 2018
Congratulations to Mrs. Carla Sconiers for being selected Teacher of the Year at West DeFuniak Elementary. This is her 7th year of teaching. She did her student teaching in first grade at WDE and has been in first grade ever since! Mrs. Sconiers helps students want to learn by getting to know them and their interests. Her goal is to also make learning as fun as it can be! She strives to build students up and support them on a daily basis!
When Mrs. Sconiers was asked about her classroom she said, "The children bless me more than I could ever bless them! I hope that my students leave me each year knowing 'Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn’t.'" It is our privilege to recognize Mrs. Sconiers as Teacher of the Year!
Pictured with Mrs. Carla Sconiers is Mrs. Darlene Paul, Principal of West DeFuniak Elementary
Submitted by Darlene Paul.
Freeport High School FCA Brings Joy to Young and Old!
December 13, 2018
Freeport High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes in cooperation with the Taylor Haugen Foundation enjoyed another year of providing sports equipment for the Boys and Girls Club of Defuniak. The high school students enjoy going to the Boys and Girls Club and hanging out with the kids there and playing with them. It is such a fun time to go play with them and thanks to the Taylor Haugen Foundation grant we can bring hem much needed equipment. The students also went the Chautaqua Nursing Center and handed out Christmas cards and played bingo with the residents. The prizes were provided by the Taylor Haugen Foundation. Submitted by Patty Woodard
FMS Art Department and Mrs. Estes Sponsor School-Wide Art Contest - My Winter Wish!
December 13, 2018
Ms. Estes and the Freeport Middle School Art Department sponsored a school wide art contest with the theme "My Winter Wish." Thank you to all who entered, and congratulations to all the winners! Submitted by Kendra Peloquin
ECTC Announces 2018-19 Teacher of the Year Dawn Morgan
December 13, 2018
"It is with great pleasure that I present Emerald Coast Technical College’s 2018-19 Teacher of the Year:
Congratulations to Dawn Morgan!"
Submitted by Wyndy Crozier, Principal, ECTC
Superintendent Hughes Selected to Serve on Florida Governor-Elect’s Transition Team
December 13, 2018
Congratulations to our very own Superintendent A. Russell Hughes on being appointed by Florida Governor-elect Ron DeSantis to serve on the Transition Advisory Committee on Education and Workforce Development!
Last Thursday, 40 professionals were announced as advisors who will serve on this team and Mr. Hughes was among those on that list!
This committee is described as being “comprised of a diverse group of education experts”. Mr. Hughes and the other individuals on this team will help develop a plan to implement Governor-elect DeSantis’ vision of ensuring that every student in Florida has the chance to get a world-class education and develop the skills they need to get a great job and pursue their dream. A vision that aligns with what Superintendent Hughes works towards everyday in Walton County School District.
Mr. Hughes looks forward to sharing the Walton County Way with others through this opportunity.
Thank you for continuing to embody the EPIC mentality in everything you do!
Congratulations again, Superintendent! We are so proud of you!