Over 1,000 5th graders from Okaloosa and Walton County were guests of the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra as they performed “The Chenoo Who Stayed for Dinner” by Peter Schickele at the Mattie Kelly Arts Center today! Jeffrey Rink conducted the orchestra, and founding NFSO conductor, John Leatherwood, performed the narration of “The Chenoo Who Stayed For Dinner,” by Peter Schickele. This is an annual event sponsored by the NFSO, and a great opportunity for students to see and hear a live symphony orchestra in performance. Special guest performer was 10 year old violinist, Kyle Richardson, Junior Division winner of the NFSO Concerto competition in performance of the 1st movement of Mozart’s G major violin concerto.

Congratulations to Freeport Middle School students Lily Stacy and Paisley McCormick for their 1st and 2nd place awards in the Picture the Music art contest sponsored by Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra!!!
The students are pictured with art teacher Kendra Estes.

Paxton K-5 students completed the Penguin Plunge last week in P.E. Throughout the month, students work toward completing a 5K run. To finish off, they completed a one mile run for a toe token that they wear proudly on their shoe!

Paxton Agriculture students have worked diligently over the past several weeks in creating engaging lessons for their peers on different poultry topics. This week, students were able to share their knowledge and activities with their classmates about the industry. Students learned about the Layer and Broiler industry, as well as poultry management practices, products, by products, egg parts, and grades.