Walton High School

𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝-𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! What an unforgettable last day for our seniors! The morning started with a heartwarming trip down memory lane as we watched the senior video—full of laughter, a few tears, and plenty of cherished moments. After reviewing important details for capping and graduation, the class of 2025 celebrated in true summer style: with pizza and a giant water slide! 🍕🌊 The joy, the memories, and the spirit of this class are something special. Here’s to a fantastic finish and an even brighter future ahead! 🌟

Days 3 and 4 of Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week: The woot woot cart went to every room yesterday to deliver candy and sodas to staff members. Today, a dessert bar full of cookies, cake, chocolate, and Rice Krispies was provided in the lounge during lunches. 🍪🍫😋 In addition to each daily treat, staff members also received WHS mugs & shirts, and drawings were held every day for a variety of prizes. We'd like to thank our administrative team for making this week so special for our Braves family! 💙

📚 Mrs. Warren’s 9th grade AVID class wrapped up the week with a FUN TWIST! 🏐 After a week filled with intense test preparation and getting ready for state testing this month, Mrs. Warren’s AVID students took a well-deserved break by engaging in a spirited game of sit-down volleyball. This unique version of the sport, where players remain seated on the floor, offered a fun and inclusive way to unwind and foster teamwork. The laughter and camaraderie on display were a testament to the students’ hard work and the supportive environment cultivated in the classroom. Activities like these not only provide a mental break but also reinforce the collaborative skills emphasized in the AVID program. Kudos to Mrs. Warren and her students for balancing diligence with delightful downtime! 🎉

We'd like to give a shout-out to our cheerleaders for hyping up the Pre-K Special Olympics participants today! 📣

We were so excited to recognize these seniors as they announced their post-secondary plans at this afternoon's Senior Signing Day celebration! 🎓🎉 From colleges/universities and vocational paths to military service, these bold, brilliant seniors are ready to take on the world. ✨To our Class of 2025: We're beyond proud of you. Keep striving, keep dreaming, and remember - no matter what life throws at you - to always 𝐁𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄! 💙

We were so excited to recognize these seniors as they announced their post-secondary plans at this afternoon's Senior Signing Day celebration! 🎓🎉 From colleges/universities and vocational paths to military service, these bold, brilliant seniors are ready to take on the world. ✨To our Class of 2025: We're beyond proud of you. Keep striving, keep dreaming, and remember - no matter what life throws at you - to always 𝐁𝐄 𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐄! 💙

Walton High School's Key Club recently traveled to Daytona Beach to attend the Florida District Education and Leadership Conference. Members attended meetings and workshops to learn more about building a strong service club and developing their leadership skills. They participated in fun activities; took part in a talent show; and placed 1st and 3rd in the costume contest. Afterward, students celebrated their successful year of service at Universal Studios in Orlando.

Congratulations to 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫 for recently being selected as the 𝐅𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚 𝐏𝐚𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐛𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐟 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 by On SI! 🥎

On Friday, Hayden Arnold competed at the State FFA Ornamental Horticulture Demonstration contest in Gainesville. For this contest, participants develop and present a 7- to 10-minute presentation about various areas of the ornamental horticulture industry. The presentation demonstrates careful planning, thorough knowledge, and the student's ability to explain the "how and why" of various horticulture practices. Hayden demonstrated how to make a boot floral arrangement with various types of flowers. After a morning full of competition, Hayden placed 8th in the state! We are super proud of Hayden's accomplishment. Congratulations, Hayden! 🎉

We'd like to give a shout-out to our AFJROTC! They recently did the presentation of colors at the Chelco meeting at Freeport High School, and they honored the children of soldiers at the Military Ball at Freeport Elementary School. Chelco meeting: American flag - Cadet First Lieutenant Lydia Lowe / Florida flag - Cadet Master Sergeant Logan Evans / Left Guard - Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Shawn Creedon / Right Guard - Cadet Senior Airman Austin Straughn / Military Ball: American flag - Cadet First Lieutenant Lydia Lowe / Florida flag - Cadet First Lieutenant Trey McDougald / Left Guard - Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Shawn Creedon / Right Guard - Cadet Colonel Eddie O'Daniels Saber Team: Cadet Colonel Eddie O'Daniels / Cadet First Lieutenant Trey McDougald / Cadet Chief Master Sergeant Shawn Creedon / Cadet Master Sergeant Logan Evans / Cadet Major Foster Stephenson / Cadet Major Orion Menees

We're so proud of Bailey Crowther for signing her letter of intent this afternoon to further her education & play softball at Reid State Technical College! Congratulations, Bailey! 🎉🥎

We'd like to give a shout-out to our baseball & softball teams for helping with the Challenger Baseball League this weekend! ⚾️🥎

Congratulations to these WHS athletes for earning awards at tonight's FCA 360 Athlete Champions of Character ceremony! 🎉 This annual event is dedicated to recognizing outstanding athletes from Okaloosa & Walton Counties that exemplify leadership, sportsmanship, and character on & off the field.

Yesterday, Walton High School hosted its first track meet in over four years, and our student athletes performed spectacularly!

On Saturday, three FFA members attended the GCA & NYRO Rabbit show in Molino, Florida. Rhylie Upton, Lacey Reeves, and Chloe Bendure competed in rabbit showmanship. For showmanship, exhibitors have to know specific facts about the animal they're showing, including breed characteristics, signs of disease, and treatment of pests and diseases. Rhylie placed 1st in showmanship, and Lacey earned 3rd place! 🏆 One of our rabbits won best in breed, and another won best opposite! 🐰 Our FFA members did an outstanding job at the show and represented our chapter well. Congratulations Rhylie, Lacey, and Chloe!

The Walton High School Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) is pleased to announce the selection and promotion of the cadet corps leadership team for the 2025-26 school year! Congratulations to Cadet Colonel Ed O'Daniels for his selection for the position of Cadet Corps Commander and promotion to grade of Cadet Colonel and to Cadet Lieutenant Hayden Carroll for his selection for the position of Cadet Corps Vice Commander. These outstanding leaders have shown they're ready for bigger challenges and will enhance the corps during their tenures next school year.

Hayden Arnold competed in the District 1 FFA Ornamental Horticulture Demonstration contest this morning. His project was a cowboy boot floral arrangement. For the demonstration, he had to show a panel of judges how to prepare and arrange flowers for a bouquet and demonstrate his knowledge about floral arrangements and flowers. Hayden placed 1st in his category, so he will advance to the state contest in April. Congratulations, Hayden! We're so proud of you! 🎉

Classes at Walton High School are meeting the attendance challenge! When a class period has 10 days of perfect attendance, students are rewarded with 🍿popcorn🍿 for “popping” into class. Over 100 students were rewarded with popcorn & soda today for meeting the challenge!

Congratulations to Raina Pitts for recently being selected as the Florida Panhandle High School Athlete Of The Week! 🥎 https://www.si.com/high-school/florida/vote-florida-panhandle-high-school-athlete-of-the-week-3-4-2025-01jnhph28w0z

We'd like to give a shout-out to Mr. Mason's Gear Up class for helping Mrs. Zodrow get some "spring cleaning" done in the tennis shed today! 🧹