What better way to kick off the school year than with bubbles?! ๐ซง
Mrs. Wrightโs AP Psychology students spent their first day blowing bubbles, having fun, and making connections between how the activity made them think, feel, and behave and the different units theyโll explore throughout the course. ๐ง ๐ญโค๏ธ
From sensation and perception to learning, emotion, cognition, and beyond, these students are already discovering that psychology is all around usโeven in a bubble! ๐ซง
Hereโs to a year full of curiosity, connection, and discovering what makes us think the way we think! ๐ง โจ
#APPsychology #firstdayofschool #braveslevelup
Throughout his four years in Key Club, Coltin has exemplified the organizationโs core values of leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness. After serving as Chapter Co-Vice President for two years, he has remained committed to serving both his school and community through volunteering and leadership.
As Lieutenant Governor, Coltin will serve on the Florida District Board, supporting and mentoring Key Club chapters throughout Division 2A, promoting service initiatives, and helping develop student leaders across the region.
Coltinโs dedication to service and his passion for making a difference have earned him this prestigious leadership opportunity. We are incredibly proud of this accomplishment and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make throughout Division 2A.
Congratulations, Coltin! We are #waltonproud! ๐๐ค
โจ Mrs. McKie earned a Bachelor's degree in physics and a Master's degree in Teaching from Lewis & Clark College, as well as Master's degrees in School Counseling (from the University of West Alabama) and Educational Leadership (from American College of Education). Sheโs been a part of our Braves family since 2011, serving in numerous roles including science teacher; AP physics teacher; guidance counselor for grades 9-12; testing & dual enrollment coordinator; and softball coach.
โจ Mr. Warren earned a Masterโs degree in School Counseling from Liberty University. He's been a part of the Walton Braves family since 2021, serving as a government & economics teacher. He is also the FBLA advisor and will continue serving in this role next school year. AJ is excited to begin his new position as guidance counselor. As a foster parent, he has a heart for helping students and is passionate about supporting them through whatever challenges they may face while encouraging them to reach their full potential.
We recently recognized some of our outstanding teachers for their exceptional student achievement on recent state assessments.
Awards were presented for:
โญ Highest Proficiency
โญ Highest Learning Gains
โญ Most Level 5 Scores
To make the celebration even more fun, our winners received GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) trophies, along with special crowns recognizing our Kings and Queens of Proficiency, Learning Gains Champions, and Level 5 Champions!
These awards represent more than test scores. They reflect countless hours of planning, reteaching, encouraging, and believing in students every single day. Behind every data point is a teacher who refused to give up and students who worked hard to achieve success.
We are incredibly proud of our staff and grateful for the impact they make on Walton students each day.
Congratulations to our award winners, and thank you to all of our teachers for helping our students continue to Level Up! ๐๐ค๐ฉถ๐น
โญ Whitton West (President)
โญ Regina Aguayo-Martinez (Vice President)
โญ Calie Brackin (Secretary)
โญ Bailey Cole (Treasurer)
Walton High School is excited to welcome Jacob Nemith as our next Head Baseball Coach! โพ๏ธ
Coach Nemith is currently coaching at the University of West Florida as they make a run at the Division 2 National Championship! Coach Nemith is also a GSC Conference Champion Coach (2026) and part of two NCAA Regional Championship Teams at the University of West Florida.
As an athlete, Coach Nemith was selected to the Gulf South Conference All-Conference Team three times at the University of West Alabama; was a 2ร National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association All-Region Honoree; was the 2019 Cape Cod Baseball League Champion with the Cotuit Kettleers; and was selected to the All-Area Selection three times while playing at Pace High School. He was also selected to the Florida All-State Team and was the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-State Game Starting Catcher (North Team).
Walton High School is excited for this new chapter for Braves Baseball! Welcome Coach Nemith!
During today's Longleaf Writers conference, students had the opportunity to meet with published authors from around the United States to produce a short piece of writing based on a prompt and gather feedback. Authors also answered students' questions regarding their genres of interest and gave suggestions on how to submit their writing for publication.
We'd like to give a shout-out to Digital Design student Andrew Kelley for his original design of the 2026 Walton Football schedule! Andrew combined creativity and real-world design skills to create a piece that will proudly represent Walton football. Itโs always exciting to see students apply what theyโre learning in class to authentic projects with a real audience. Way to go, Andrew! Your hard work and talent are making an impact! ๐
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Isaih Mathews
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Rylen Nelson
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Reid West
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Lay'Shawn Williams
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To kick off Staff Appreciation Week, Anchor Club and Key Club treated staff members to coffee, donuts, and fruit this morning in the Walton Braves terminal. โ ๐ฉ ๐ Staff checked in and picked up goodies & travel bags for the week, complete with passports that will get stamped every day. ๐งณ
Check back to see all the adventures that our first-class educators will be treated to this week as we show our appreciation! ๐ ๐ฉต ๐
At Walton High School, our AP Psychology students are taking time this month to recognize the importance of mental healthโbecause taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body.
Mental health affects how we think, feel, and act. It influences how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Whether itโs practicing self-care, checking in on a friend, or reaching out for support, small actions can make a big difference.
โจ This month, we challenge YOU to:
โ๏ธ Take a break when you need it
โ๏ธ Talk openly about mental health
โ๏ธ Support your friends and classmates
โ๏ธ Remember: Itโs okay to ask for help
Letโs work together to break the stigma and build a stronger, more supportive community. ๐ฌ
#MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #WaltonHigh #APPsychology #BreakTheStigma #YouAreNotAlone
We wish these students ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ with their speeches and debates tomorrow! We're so excited to see the leadership, vision, and passion these students are bringing into the future of FBLA!
Congratulations to the following athletes for qualifying for the boys weightlifting ๐๐๐๐๐ competition on May 8 in Lakeland! ๐ Good luck, and ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐!
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Isaih Mathews
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Rylen Nelson
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Reid West
๐๏ธโโ๏ธ Lay'Shawn Williams
