Hayden Arnold represented Walton FFA in Gainesville today at the State Ornamental Horticulture Demonstration contest. He demonstrated how to create a floral arrangement in a pedestal bowl. Hayden did an outstanding job and placed 12th in the state! Congratulations, Hayden! 🌹 🌹 🌹
Walton High was invited by a school in South Dakota to participate. Students researched several states and selected one school in each state that they then sent invitations to encouraging THEM to join the Great Mail Race. Students completed surveys about Walton High School, DeFuniak Springs, and Florida that were sent with the invitations. When the invited schools send their surveys back, students will have the opportunity to learn about those schools, cities, and states.
Walton High was invited by a school in South Dakota to participate. Students researched several states and selected one school in each state that they then sent invitations to encouraging THEM to join the Great Mail Race. Students completed surveys about Walton High School, DeFuniak Springs, and Florida that were sent with the invitations. When the invited schools send their surveys back, students will have the opportunity to learn about those schools, cities, and states.
Project Red Carpet welcomed Mayor Bob Campbell to speak to our seniors today! As a long-time resident of DeFuniak Springs, he encouraged our students with a powerful message of hope —that success and opportunity can be found right here if they’re willing to pursue it. He shared personal stories that reminded them to not count themselves out, but instead to recognize their potential to be used in different ways. He also highlighted the high-paying jobs and growing industries in our area, as well as those on the way, opening students’ eyes to the possibilities ahead.
Thank you, Mayor Campbell, for offering your time and insight!
Jason Catalano, our District 5 School Board member, spoke to the senior class during Project Red Carpet today, sharing a message of hope through his life experiences. He encouraged students to recognize the opportunities in front of them and to move forward with confidence. He reminded them: "If you're unsure what to do, take a deep breath and commit to something. It's not your final destination. Don't allow shame to keep you from success."
Thank you, Mr. Catalano, for taking time to speak with our seniors as they finish the last few weeks at Walton High and begin the next chapters of their lives!
From washing dogs and playful puppies to cleaning out puppy condos, our students jumped right in to help care for these amazing animals. Of course, there were plenty of snuggles along the way, too!
If you’ve been thinking about adding a furry friend to your family, we encourage you to visit Alaqua and see the wonderful animals waiting for their forever homes. 🐶 🐱
🎶 Zharick Conde
🎶 Allison Floyd
🎶 Ayla Mitchell
🎶 Gracelynn Reynolds
🎶 Camilla Williams
🎶 Emmalynn Yost
🎾 Jett Durden; Curtis Galloway; Alex Morales; Whitton West; Camden Zodrow
🎾 Rhiannon Fountain; Onna Frasier; Kennya Hernandez; Seidi Hernandez; Danica Soto-Yovis
We are so proud of the way these students competed with heart and represented Walton High with class. 🎉
Channing intends to pursue elementary education after high school. Check back in five years, and we bet you'll see Channing in a classroom right here in the WCSD!
Congratulations to Julie Laviolette for winning 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 at the SkillsUSA state championship! 🏆 🎉 Julie will represent Florida in Technical Computer Applications at the national competition in June!
We'd also like to congratulate Damian Willis & Joseph Martin for winning bronze in Cybersecurity! 🏆🎉
Ms. Harrison is so proud of the CyberTribe and their accomplishments!
This premier CTE event allows students to compete against their peers for an opportunity to compete at the National Conference in Atlanta in June. These competitions allow students to hone their technical skills, connect with business & industry, and become skilled professionals, career-ready leaders, and responsible community members.
Representing Walton for the boys were Camden Zodrow; Curtis Galloway; Whitton West; Alex Morales; and Jett Durden. The girls were led by Dannica Soto-Yovis; Rhiannon Fountain; Seidi Hernandez; Onna Frazier; and Kennya Hernandez. Good luck to these athletes at their next meet at Pensacola High on Tuesday!
Congratulations to Calie Brackin for being selected as one of the 2026 Chelco Youth Tour delegates! 🎉 In February, 22 local high school juniors participated in the Youth Tour sponsored by the Florida Electric Cooperatives Association (FECA). The day-and-a-half, expense-paid trip to Tallahassee included mock legislative sessions in the House of Representatives and State Senate, as well as tours of the historic legislative grounds.
After returning from Tallahassee, students submitted video reflections on their Youth Tour experience. An independent panel of judges from local energy and electric cooperatives, not associated with Chelco, reviewed the submissions and selected the top students to advance as Chelco's delegates for the Youth Tour in Washington, D.C., in June.
We're so proud that Calie was selected as one of the four delegates to represent the cooperative!
