Walton High School

We’d like thank 5 Oaks Mercantile for providing sodas, snacks, and chocolate for staff members today!

We'd like to welcome Coach Layne Stine as our Head Volleyball Coach! Check out her bio below, and join us in welcoming her to our Braves family.

I’m incredibly excited and honored to step into the role of Head Volleyball Coach at Walton High School. This opportunity means more than just coaching — it’s about building a culture of excellence, accountability, and growth, both on and off the court.

Over the past 15+ years, I’ve been fortunate to coach athletes at nearly every level — from grassroots to varsity to elite national teams. Most recently, I had the privilege of leading the Sharks 13 Navy to a National Championship at the 2025 AAU National Championships in Orlando. That experience reaffirmed my belief in what young athletes can achieve when they buy into a team-first mentality, trust the process, and are challenged to push beyond their comfort zones.

From 2019 to 2024, I served as the Varsity and Junior Varsity Head Coach at Rocky Bayou Christian School, where we focused on building a strong program rooted in discipline, character, and work ethic. Before that, I coached high school varsity and junior varsity at Fort Walton Beach High School (2008–2011), along with several club teams across multiple age divisions, including:

- Sharks 14-1 Navy (2024)
- Sharks 12U (2023)
- Sharks 15U Navy (2022)
- Sharks Grassroots (2021)
- Challengers Grassroots (2020)
- Pilialoha 12U (2008–2009)
- Gulf Coast Select 13U (2007–2008)

Each of these roles has shaped me into the coach I am today — someone who values relationships, demands excellence, and believes in developing strong, confident young women who can lead both on the court, in the classroom, and in life.

At Walton, my goal is to elevate the program by creating a competitive, high-energy environment where players are supported, challenged, and inspired. We’ll build on fundamentals, compete with heart, and grow as a team every single day. I’m looking forward to working with our athletes, families, and community to take Walton Volleyball to the next level.

Let’s get to work, Braves!

— Coach Layne Stine

We’d like to say 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐊 𝐘𝐎𝐔 to First Baptist Church for providing a delicious lunch (and door prizes!) for our staff members today. We sincerely appreciate the support you provide to our students, staff, school, and community.

Some of our 2026 seniors got up super early on August 7 to enjoy a "Senior Sunrise" on the football field!

We'd like to thank the following Army recruiters for providing lunch for WHS staff members today!
- Sergeant First Class Munante
- Sergeant First Class Griffin
- Staff Sergeant Blair
Thank you for your support of our students, staff, and community!

Football camp 7 on 7 and OL DL at Troy today. 🏈 Made it all the way to the championship game in 7 on 7 and finished runner up! 🏆 Proud of our team!

WHS recently celebrated teachers who had EPIC results for the 24-25 school year! 🎉 Congratulations to the following teachers: / Mr. Patrick - 100% pass rate on US History EOC / Ms. Bell - 100% pass rate on US History EOC / Mrs. McCormick - 98% pass rate on Biology EOC / Ms. Harrison - 94 certifications earned / Ms. Rhodes - 44 certifications earned / Mr. Carnley - 75% learning gains on Geometry EOC and 93% pass rate / Mrs. West - 69% learning gains on Geometry EOC and 72% pass rate / Ms. Duggins - highest Algebra pass rate / Mr. Pert - 90% pass rate on English 2 FAST Test / Mrs. Cramer - 82% pass rate on English 1 FAST test / Mrs. Huff - 60% proficiency on Geometry EOC / Mrs. Lindsey - 60% proficiency on English 1 FAST / Mrs. Warren - 78% proficiency on US History EOC / Dr. J - 60% proficiency on Biology EOC /Mrs. Hayes - 97% proficiency on Biology EOC / Ms. Lassiter - 73% proficiency on Biology EOC /Mrs. Stephenson - 47% learning gains on English 2 FAST / We are beyond proud of these teachers and their commitment to excellence.

Congratulations to our Parent Survey drawing winner, Mrs. Jessica Craig! 🎉 Thank you to everyone that took the time to complete the survey.

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! ⚾️🥎