Walton High School

Back to work in Computer Fundamentals! Ms. Harrison would like to thank the WCSD Surplus Department for supplying surplus computer towers for lab activities.

Based on information from the National Weather Service and with our local weather partners, all Walton County schools will remain closed on Friday, September 27th. Tropical storm force winds and rain are anticipated from approximately 7:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. from Hurricane Helene. Closures are for all students, staff, and SPICE. Extracurricular decisions will be made by individual schools, including Friday football games, so please look to your schools for more information. All schools are expected to open Monday, September 30th. Stay safe, and continue to check our district and schools’ websites and social media platforms for more information. Las escuelas estarán cerradas mañana viernes 27 de septiembre debido al huracán Helene.

The Senior Class of 2025 would like to take a moment to express our thanks to everyone who has supported us throughout past and present homecoming seasons. First and foremost, to our parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and siblings, your dedication has not gone unnoticed. From helping build floats and painting signs to providing food and drinks, your love and effort have fueled us every year and we are deeply grateful. We also want to extend our appreciation to our community - the village that helped raise us. A special thanks to the DeFuniak Springs Police Department for graciously allowing us to use your facilities for the past three years to prepare for homecoming. Your continued support means the world to us. Thank you to Fisher’s Pharmacy & Gifts and Sodalis Living Facility for letting us borrow some of your amazing decorations for our float and hallway. Your generosity helped bring our vision to life. A heartfelt thank you to the Parker and Whitehurst families! Not only did you feed us (more than once), but you made countless trips to the store, spent hours of your time helping us build floats throughout the years, and helped to keep us focused through all the chaos. Your dedication, time, and effort have not gone unnoticed, and everything you’ve done is truly appreciated by all of us. A special shout-out goes to The Tipsy Pig BBQ for serving us some of the best barbecue we’ve ever tasted! Not only did you ensure that everyone got a full plate, but you also made sure we would have food through the week. We would also like to take this time to thank the senior sponsors who showed up and supported us through countless sign paintings, float buildings, and skit practices over the years. We couldn’t have made it through the homecoming weeks without your guidance and help, particularly the freshman and sophomore years. Everyone’s support, encouragement, and generosity have made this last homecoming unforgettable. We are so lucky to have been raised in such an incredible community that has never failed to show up and support us, even when there is a hurricane headed our way. Thank you…from the bottom of our hearts. ❤️

Day 2 of Homecoming week - Today our students & staff showed their school spirit by dressing as their type. Here are the dress-up themes for the rest of the week: Wednesday: - Country vs. country club / Thursday - Rhyme without reason / Friday - Blue & white

Day 1 of Homecoming week - Today our students & staff showed their school spirit by wearing their favorite pajamas and jerseys. Here are the dress-up themes for the rest of the week: Tuesday - Dress as your type / Wednesday - Country vs. country club / Thursday - Rhyme without reason / Friday - Blue & white

It was an exciting day for our Advanced Placement Research students! They had the incredible opportunity to tour the University of West Florida’s cutting-edge research facilities today. From hands-on learning experiences to meeting with esteemed faculty, our students got a firsthand look at what it takes to excel in the world of academic research. This experience has truly inspired them to think beyond the classroom and dive deeper into their future academic pursuits. We’d like to thank UWF for hosting us!

AP psychology students play with sidewalk chalk! This activity invites psychology students to step outside the classroom and engage with the structure and function of neurons in a fun, hands-on way. Using sidewalk chalk, students collaboratively draw and label various parts of a neuron, such as the cell body, dendrites, axon, and synapses. As they create their chalk art, students discuss each part's role in transmitting signals and the importance of neurotransmitters in communication between neurons.

Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated September 15 to October 15 and honors & recognizes the history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino people in the United States. Walton High School's Spanish Club members celebrated and honored this observance today by wearing their country’s or favorite country’s traditional clothes, sport jerseys, or colors.

On September 9, Mr. Ed O'Daniels visited with our Agriscience Foundations students. Mr. O'Daniels shared his experience as an ecologist with the FWC (Fish & Wildlife Conservation). Our students learned about the different aspects of ecology and how to prepare for a career in ecology...and they even got to pet a bear! We'd like to thank Mr. O'Daniels for visiting with our agriculture students!

Thirty new Key members were welcomed into the club by their big brothers and sisters today. We're all excited to have them in our club and see what fun activities this year has in store!

Math is an integral part of our everyday lives…even in agriculture! Today, our Agriscience Foundations classes began their Agricultural Mechanics unit by learning the values of each line on a ruler, all the way down to the 1/16th! Students then tested their skills by finding different items around school to measure. Understanding the different measurements is crucial to successful projects. Our Agriscience Foundations students will use the skills learned in this unit on various projects in the coming months, including the building of our chicken coop!

Anchor Club welcomed 27 new members today! All new members should join the Anchor Remind (@anchordfs). Initiation will be held on September 12. The first meeting will be on October 4 at 7:45 a.m. in the LMC.

Anchor Club welcomed 27 new members today! All new members should join the Anchor Remind (@anchordfs). Initiation will be held on September 12. The first meeting will be on October 4 at 7:45 a.m. in the LMC.

Congratulations to our golf team for their win over Marianna yesterday! This was their first match of the season, and they won by 21 strokes!

We'd like to give a shout-out to Mr. Warren's AVID class! They're working on the first of many tutorials. By the end of the process, these students will be able to apply their skills & learning in their academic classes.

It’s time for Wednesdays at Walton! Students were rewarded with a t-shirt today if they could recite our school’s mission - 100% of WHS graduates will be able to enroll in a Florida college. The other pictures are from our English department - Mrs. Cramer, Ms. McLaney, and Mrs. Lindsey.

Mrs. Warren’s 9th grade AVID students worked together to build a cup pyramid using a STEM exercise that encouraged teamwork and problem solving. This activity was a great way to end a week of working hard and getting organized for classes this new school year!

We’re so excited to have a new Computer Fundamentals class at Walton High this year! These students are off to a great start!

Some of our 2025 seniors got up super early this morning to enjoy a "Senior Sunrise" on the football field!

Our Lady Braves volleyball teams kicked off the 2024 season with their “Olympic Overnight” on Friday! The athletes participated in team building activities & goal setting and competed in “Olympic Events” for gold, silver, and bronze medals! 🏅 It was a fun and productive event, and we’re looking forward to great results this season!