Anchor Club, FBLA, Key Club, and our Walton High students were excited to share in the spirit of giving this season! Together, they were able to provide 50 hams and turkeys, along with 50 brown bags of food, to families in our community.
A heartfelt thank-you to our students, parents, and local businesses whose generosity and support made this effort possible!
Thank you to everyone that participated in fall dress-up week! Today was Black Friday at WHS, so everyone wore all black or their favorite Black Friday shopping clothes.
- Lauren Carter (mug)
- Mary Urban (whale mug)
- Seleen Ellis (pinch pot)
- Alyssa Lynn (ocarina)
- Belinda Rodriguez (spider web mug)
- ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐จ๐ฏ. ๐๐: Thanksmas - Dress in your Thanksgiving or Christmas attire.
- ๐ ๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐จ๐ฏ. ๐๐: Black Friday - Wear all black or your Black Friday shopping attire.
* Attire must meet school dress code. *
Don't forget it's fall dress-up week, Braves! Today was ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐. ๐๐๐๐๐๐. Students and staff dressed in hunting gear or as animals that are hunted.
- ๐๐๐๐ง๐๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐จ๐ฏ. ๐๐: Sweater Weather Wednesday - Wear your favorite sweater.
- ๐๐ก๐ฎ๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐จ๐ฏ. ๐๐: Thanksmas - Dress in your Thanksgiving or Christmas attire.
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๐ซ๐ข๐๐๐ฒ, ๐๐จ๐ฏ. ๐๐: Black Friday - Wear all black or in your Black Friday shopping attire.
* Attire must meet school dress code. *
๐ Damien Van Auken chose Nicholas Callahan.
๐ Abby Langston chose Gracie Hood.
๐ Carter Canody chose Kaleb Clampitt.
๐ Jeremiah Smith chose Zachary Burgess.
We are ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ that coming to school paid off for these students! This Friday we'll hold another drawing for a $25 gift card. Other incentives just around the corner include ice cream sandwiches (for all students with perfect attendance during the week of December 1-5), another $25 gift card, and the ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ โ Apple AirPods!
Thank you WHS FBLA for sponsoring this quarter's incentives!
While in attendance, Carleigh Davis and Chloe Bendure had the opportunity to network with other agriculture students from across the state, hear from current UF students, and learn about the Agricultural Education and Communications (AEC) program. They also had the opportunity to tour the campus & learn about the history of UF, scholarship opportunities, and how to become a Florida Gator.
Thank you to the AEC faculty for hosting this event and inviting our students to join!
Throughout the month of November, our teachers are nominating students they're especially thankful for โ students who brighten our campus, work hard, show kindness, and make a positive impact every day. Join us each Thursday as we celebrate and congratulate these outstanding Braves! ๐ Weโre proud of our students and grateful for the incredible things they bring to our school community.
โญ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐๐ข๐ฅ (nominated by Mrs. Kristin Weinstock): Trent is always so kind to everyone around him, regardless of who he is grouped with. He is such a hard worker every single day with a smile on his face.
โญ ๐๐๐๐ข๐ ๐'๐๐๐ง๐ข๐๐ฅ๐ฌ (nominated by Ms. Jolene Pentz): Eddie goes above and beyond to help with anything we need. He helps not only our students but our teachers, as well. He is trustworthy, kind, and very helpful.
โญ ๐๐ข๐๐ก๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ก๐๐ง (nominated by Ms. Leslie Harrison): Nicholas works hard in class. He is always eager to tackle whatever I throw his way.
โญ ๐๐ซ๐๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ซ๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐๐ ๐ (nominated by Ms. Arielle Rhodes): Gracie is a positive person with a heart on fire for Jesus. She always makes a point to say good morning to everyone, making her peers feel seen and loved. Her joyful attitude and kind spirit have such a powerful impact on those around her, and she never fails to brighten my day. Gracie is truly the sweetest!
โญ ๐๐๐ซ๐ซ๐๐ง ๐๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ (nominated by Mrs. Brandy Shambo): Darren is always in a good mood, hard working, and willing to help others. He enjoys a good joke and since he is in my first class of the day, he helps my day begin on a positive and happy note.
While they didn't advance as a team, they did have two girls make it individually due to their consistent play throughout the season. Seniors Fountain and Andrews represented Walton at the Regional Tournament in Jacksonville yesterday. Out of 66 girls that were invited, they finished in the middle of the pack.
Remind your child about the importance of attending school. Every period. Every day!
- Valerio's Landscaping LLC
- DeFuniak Nutrition
- La Rumba Mexican Restaurant
- Nina's and Luna's Little Gift Shop
- Don Taco Food Trailer
- Taqueria Rancheritos Food Truck
- Los Panas con Sabor Catracho Food Truck
- Windswept Dunes Golf Course
Gracias! ๐
** Chances to win will be based on attendance in courses located on the Walton High School campus. **
https://www.wjhg.com/2025/10/23/high-schools-walton-county-receive-national-recognition/
โItโs a moment of pride for our students who have worked so hard. I have been the principal of Walton High School for 5 years, and we have improved every year. Our kids have gotten on board with the culture of taking rigorous classes and making sure they are prepared for college and career. This award goes to show that their hard work is definitely paying off,โ said Brianna Leavins, the principal of Walton High School.
We couldn't have said it better, Ms. Leavins!
This week was a busy week for our Walton FFA members! We had several students show animals at the Walton County Fair.
๐ท Ashton Black, Finley Kelley, and Fallon Ray showed off their market swine projects on Tuesday night. These students purchased their animals at the end of the school year last year and spent the summer raising and training their animals. Students compete in two different shows with their swine projects: showmanship and the market swine show. During showmanship, students demonstrate their ability to control and work with their animal, and they demonstrate their knowledge on raising a market swine. Our three FFA members did an outstanding job at the market swine show on Tuesday!
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Fallon Rayโs pig won Grand Champion
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Ashton Blackโs pig placed 9th overall
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Finley Kelley placed 3rd in showmanship
๐ฐ Hayden Arnold, Marlie Cortes, Carleigh Davis, Bradley Holimon, Athena Horton, and Rhylie Upton showed our Ag departmentโs rabbits at the Walton County Fair on Wednesday night. During rabbit showmanship, exhibitors must demonstrate their knowledge on all things rabbits. Exhibitors must judge their rabbit from nose to tail in front of an official rabbit judge. Our FFA members did an amazing job showing off both their skills and knowledge on Wednesday night!
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Rhylie Upton placed 2nd in showmanship
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Hayden Arnold placed 3rd in showmanship
Congratulations to our FFA members who showed their animals at the Walton County Fair this week!
We'd also like to give a shout-out to Dina Harris for earning 1st place in poultry showmanship; 2nd place chicken; and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons in youth canning! ๐
