District News

Congratulations to Walton Middle School student Sherlyn Michelle Felix-Torres for having her art work selected as the Walton County School District "Art in the Capitol" winner for 2018-2019!
Superintendent A. Russell Hughes visited Sherlyn at WMS and presented her with a special award certificate, as well as a commemorative coin that he often presents students who accomplish a task in EPIC proportion!
The Florida Legislature passed and Governor Rick Scott signed House Bill 701 establishing the Art in the Capitol Competition, a statewide visual arts competition for Florida students in grades 6 through 8. Each school district is required to hold an annual art competition with artwork judged by a selection committee consisting of art teachers. The winning art from each district is then displayed in the Capitol.
Sherlyn's work was selected from art work on display at this year's Walton County Fair in October.
The piece will be on display in the Capitol building in Tallahassee during the regular legislative session, and will be entered into the State level competition.
Sherlyn is pictured with Superintendent Hughes; Art teacher, Brittany Grant; and Principal Jason Campbell.
Also joining her for this special occasion are her mother, and little brother!

Mrs. Williams created a "Place Value Hospital" with her second grade students at Freeport Elementary School.

Submitted by Laurie Langford

Walton High School will host the 7th annual Veterans Day program in the auditorium onThursday, November 8, at 1:00 p.m. All veterans and their families are cordially invited to attend this special program.

West DeFuniak Elementary K-Kids ready Hurricane Michael Relief supplies for delivery to Cottondale High School for the communities of Cottondale and Alford. K-Kids sponsored a schoolwide effort through “Pennies for the Panhandle”, Hat Day and Jeans Week for staff and raised over $1,100. The funds generated for this service project were used to provide cleaning supplies, non-perishable foods, water and ice to help our neighboring communities during this time of recovery. Special thanks to Tractor Supply Company for donating many of the buckets and Kyle McDonald for donating the ice.

Pictured are Chelsey Robertson, Kiley Brooks, Ansley Nowling, Grayton Dover, and Dylan Anderson

As an introductory experiment to the topic of matter, WDE 5th grade students mixed a solid (baking powder) and a liquid (vinegar) to make a gas. Students enjoyed seeing the reaction of the combined products which made their ghostly hand raise on its own. Students decorated the gloves beforehand, and this gave each of the ghostly hands a unique personality. This experiment was the opening introduction to their study on properties and states of matter, physical and chemical changes, and mixtures and solutions. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins

Maude Saunders students enjoyed the hayride, games, food, and fun with family and friends at the annual fall festival. Submitted by Krisy Spence

Every month, Superintendent A. Russell Hughes shares a video message with updates on the exciting things happening in the Walton County School District.
This month's video was filmed at Freeport High School, one of the shelter sites during Hurricane Michael. Superintendent Hughes shares important dates and info for the Month of November, and expresses thanks and appreciation to those who are working to help with the hurricane relief efforts!

Our Tribe. Our Tigers.

Walton Middle School is dedicating this entire school year to helping those affected by Hurricane Michael. Students, faculty, and staff have rolled up their sleeves to collect items and donations for Jinks Middle School and Blountstown Middle School. On Monday, October 29, 2018, WMS Principal and Vice Principal delivered a trailer full of classroom supplies to help the Blountstown Tigers accommodate the arrival of 4^th and 5^th grade students. Leveled readers, backpacks, Expo markers, and even projectors made their way to eager teachers and empty classrooms.

Picture #1: WMS Assistant Principal, Scott Hulion; WMS Principal, Jason Campbell; BMS Principal, Stephanie Brogden BMS Assistant Principal, Neva Miller

Picture #2: Taylor Masonbrink, Amador Cruz, Averi Laird

Picture #3: Jaden Stevenson, Mackenzie Campbell, Emma Wilkerson, Laney Kelley

Students, families, and staff enjoyed a beautiful autumn afternoon at Mossy Head School's annual Fall Fling. There were games, prizes, contests, food, a hayride, bounces houses, face painting, and even a dress up photo booth for all ages to enjoy during this special event.

The ECTC Trunk or Treat event held for the children of Cottondale following the devastation of Hurricane Michael was a HUGE success! The looks on the children's faces as well as those who helping to make it happen provides a tremendous statement about the power of compassion and giving! Thanks to all who helped support this event! Walton county residents donated over 10,000 pieces of candy, and ECTC students, staff and families came out to help bring some joy and smiles to the children and their teachers. Thanks to Deana Majors for the pictures!