2019-2020 VPK Calendar!
June 25, 2019
Click on related files below for a printable pdf copy of the 2019-2020 VPK calendar
Bus Driver’s Needed!
June 20, 2019
Always seeking ways to connect with our community and surrounding areas, Supt. Hughes arranged for our principals to have their monthly meeting at the Emerald Coast Science Center in Ft. Walton Beach, Fl. The center was originally known as the FOCUS center (Families of Okaloosa County Understanding Science) and was begun under the leadership of Dr. Alexis Tibbetts Dr. Tibbetts is currently the principal at South Walton High School in Santa Rosa Beach. In 2001, the FOCUS Center changed its name to the Emerald Coast Science Center (ECSC) to better promote the museum as a regional science museum for Northwest Florida.
You can access more information about the center and it's history athttps://www.ecscience.org/
Congratulations to Paige Brannon, 2019 Walton High graduate and varsity girls soccer team goalie, who signed an official commitment on June 14! Paige will be playing the goalie position for Richard Bland College of William & Mary this upcoming fall season.
We are so proud of you, Paige! Submitted by Christy English
Summer is popping in Walton County School District as administrators, teachers, guidance, data specialists, management information, transportation, school improvement chairpersons, and guests from Florida Department of Education are gathered to participate in Superintendent Hughes’ “Get it Right” initiative at the Carlene Anderson Training Center! Mr Hughes began the session today reiterating the impact of accurate data on student achievement and overall school improvement.
The focuses of the day are to gather knowledge and skills to ensure accurate school data entry and reporting, improve early warning systems, and develop school improvement plans.
Special thanks to Wallace Selph and Calvin Trombley from the FLDOE Bureau of School Improvement, Stephen Bowen; FLDOE Assistant Deputy Commissioner of Data Systems; and Kenneth Dukes FLDOE, FEFP Data Quality Manager for their assistance and participation today!
Hey, Walton Middle School Students! There is a NEW summer STEM camp for students entering 6th grade. This summer you can learn about engineering, coding and robotics. If you are interested in FIRST LEGO League competitions, then this camp is for you. The 4 -day camp will be offered FREE for up to 15 students per session (morning or afternoon) on July 15th-18th. On Thursday we will have a SHOW and TELL for students to show what they learned and to talk about the process with parents, friends and family.
To register please email the form below to Crystal Appel, appelc@walton.k12.fl.us.
Applications are due by June 17, 2019. Please email your completed forms to appelc@walton.k12.fl.us. Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Click Here to view the application
Dates: July 15th -18th (no more than 15 students per session)
Session 1: 8am - 11am
OR
Session 2: 12pm - 3pm
Place: Walton Middle School
605 Bruce Ave.
Defuniak Springs, Fl. 32433
Time:
Drop off session 1 -- 7:50 am Pick-up no later than 11:10
after session 1
Drop off session 2 -- 11:50 am Pick-up no later than 3:10 after session 2 ($20 fee for every 15 minutes late after late pick-up time listed)
Please bring a snack and/or drink to camp with you.
What students will learn.
Beginning LEGO Robotics Camp (students entering grades 6) This camp will allow the student to design and build a LEGO EV3 Robot and program the robot to complete certain tasks throughout the week. Students will learn about the programming structures as well as using sensors to detect distance and color. Each student will be able to program a robot for the week. Limit up to 15 students per session
WCSD Summer Mobile Van is Coming Your Way!!!
June 6, 2019
The Walton County School District EPIC Van will be coming to your neighborhood this summer to provide enrichment for our students to avoid the "summer slide" of learning, increase communication and collaboration with parents and families, and provide ideas to help keep children physically active and safe!
Please see the flyers below to learn when the Summer Mobile Van will be in your area. We look forward to serving our students and community in the South Walton area; Freeport area; North Walton area; and DeFuniak area this summer!
WHS JROTC at Baytowne Wharf Memorial Day Celebration
June 3, 2019
We're so proud of these Walton High JROTC cadets, who recently honored the men and women that died serving our country in the Memorial Day Celebration at The Village of Baytowne Wharf!
Kadren Bach
Nicholas Fortin
Preston Pennington
Michael Scherder
Submitted by Christy English
Superintendent Hughes Visits with Bus Drivers!
June 1, 2019
Pictured with Mr Hughes are bus drivers (L-R) Judy Creech, Betty Hefted, and Mr Sosa. Special thanks to all our drivers for keeping our students safe! Submitted by Meredith Spence
Superintendent Hughes with Bus Driver, Mr. Sosa, who is retiring this year. Today was his last day driving a bus for WCSD. Best of luck, Mr. Sosa!
The Butler Elementary School Student Council recently made a contribution of $750.00 to Food For Thought. Students earned money in a variety of ways this school year and wanted to assist the organization which provides backpacks of food to students in need. Submitted by Tammy Smith