Walton High School students participated Friday night, February 5th, in the first virtual Solo and Ensemble event. This event, hosted by the Florida Vocal Association (FVA), brought 12 schools and 123 students together, virtually, to showcase their skills. We are proud of our students and Mrs. Tredway, our Chorus Director/Teacher, for representing WHS with excellence and distinction. You can read more about the Solo and Ensemble event as well as other WHS Chorus news by visiting the WHS Chorus page at https://whsbraveschorus.weebly.com/

EVERY ONE of the Walton High School Singers who participated in the Florida Vocal Association District 1 SOLO and ENSEMBLE Event Friday night, Feb. 5, 2021

EARNED THE TOP RATING OF ‘SUPERIOR’ !!!

Freeport High School students enrolled in Vanessa Bump’s AP Seminar course presented their research topics to fellow students and a panel of guests including District staff, and Superintendent A. Russell Hughes. Students on campus as well as virtual participants fielded questions from the audience on a wide-range of unique research topics including the influence of “big pharma”, public space smoking bans, and the “pink tax”. Students enrolled in the rigorous AP Capstone program take 2 specific courses in which they must work to complete an in-depth personal research project. Students must also take 4 other AP courses and pass the subsequent exams.

         https://youtu.be/Ix_J7YiKEIY

Each year in observance of Black History Month, Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis host a special opportunity for Florida’s K-12 students to participate in an academic and creative essay contest. Additionally, students, parents, teachers and school leaders are invited to nominate educators for the Excellence in Education Award. More information will be available from your child’s school.

 Art Contest K-3

(Grades K–3)
Governor Ron DeSantis' and First Lady Casey DeSantis' Black History Month Art Contest is open to all K-3 students in the state of Florida.

Awards: Winners will receive a prize at the Governor's Black History Month celebration to be held in Tallahassee. Reasonable travel and lodging expenses will be paid for the winners and one immediate family member.

Essay Contest

(Grades 4–5, 6–8, 9–12)
Governor Ron DeSantis’ and First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Black History Month Essay Contest is open to all students attending any Florida school in grades 4-12. Three winners will be selected: one elementary school student (grades 4-5), one middle school student (grades 6-8), and one high school student (grades 9-12).

Awards: Winners will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Foundation. Winners will receive awards at the Governor's Black History Month celebration to be held in Tallahassee. Reasonable travel and lodging expenses will be paid for the winners and one immediate family member.