Friday, March 29th is an early release day! Check your individual sites for information regarding exact times.
Preparing the Whole Child for a Life of Success:
#2 doesn't just fall in your lap. Part of ensuring students are successful means creating an environment of opportunity that engages students and inspires them to bring their best selves to their work.
2022 graduate of Walton In10sity School of Excellence Shane Holmes recognized Superintendent Hughes, introduced him to his boss, and talked about how proud he was to Graduate from “In10sity”. Shane then shared with Superintendent Hughes how he has advanced in his job and can do about any work assigned to him by his employer.
This is what EPIC is all about! Superintendent Hughes started the In10sity School of Excellence 6 years ago. It is now known for its nontraditonal instructional strategies and practices, smaller classes, and astonishing results!!! Principal Billy Johnson has continued this phenomenal setting for students from all over Walton County!
We hope everyone had a fantastic Spring Break! Classes resume Monday, March 25th!
Drumroll please!
The Walton County School District is proud to unveil EPIC Exchanges...the District podcast. On the first episode we talk to Florida's Superintendent of the Year, our very own A. Russell Hughes.
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/epic-exchanges/id1735577959
Congratulations to Won-One Award recipient Patricia Veillette. Mrs. Veillette is a Staffing Specialist who helped change the trajectory of a student who may otherwise not have graduated high school. Thank you Patricia for the work you do!
SPRING BREAK! Congratulations to our students on an EPIC year thus far. Enjoy your break. Have fun, and be safe! Make sure to watch Superintendent A. Russell Hughes' March Monthly Update for some specific information regarding the break.
March 15th is a Teacher Workday! All students are out!
Congratulations to the Won-One Award recipients at West DeFuniak Elementary! There is a WHOLE lot of winning children happening at West DeFuniak. Congratulations to these staff members for changing the lives of students in Walton County!
Randal Messer
Chelsea Germany
Jessica Daniel
Cody Anderson
Caretha Paul
Ryan Lee
Colleen Sconiers
Reminder! Today is the last day for on-site Kindergarten Registration for the 2024-2025 school year. Find out more information at: https://www.walton.k12.fl.us/o/wcsd/page/parents
The Florida Diagnostic & Learning Resource System - PAEC offers "The Road to Behavior Strategies: Tips and Tools for Families and Caregivers" on Monday, April 22nd. This training is designed to be a tool to help families and caregivers understand the meaning of behavior. Additional topics include how adult and child behaviors play a role in handling behaviors, how to examine challenging behaviors, and how to utilize behavior strategies to help children at home.
Everyday thousands of students board a bus to be taken to school or home. Walton County is blessed to have dedicated individuals who ensure our children arrive to school safe and on time. Today, Superintendent Hughes personally delivered the new WCSD Transportation attire to drivers in the DeFuniak area. Superintendent Hughes saw to it that each individual in our transportation department received a t-shirt, polo shirt, and jacket. Now our drivers will be riding in style just like our students!
Superintendent Hughes stopped by the Magnet Innovation Center at Inlet Beach last week to check out the incredible hands-on learning happening there! These students are testing the various properties of propeller blades and how those changes affect efficiency! Perhaps in a few years, you'll board a plane equipped with propellers designed by some of our EPIC students!
Congratulations to Won-One Award recipients from Mossy Head School! Bridget Nidy teaches 2nd grade at MHS and was nominated by a parent for the tremendous impact she has had on their child this year. Lunch manager Lisa Crabtree has worked incredibly hard to collect lunch forms for the students of MHS. Thank you to these Won-One winners for all they do for the students of the Walton County School District!
Superintendent Hughes stopped by Chef Wrights Culinary Classes at SWHS to congratulate Chef Wright and the Culinary 2 class for winning the 23rd Annual Death by Chocolate event in Bay County Tuesday night! Congratulations to these EPIC chefs-in-training!
Congratulations to WON-ONE Award recipient Chris Brown! Chris is a Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction for the District supporting math, science, CTE, STEM, and Digital Learning. Thanks for you all you do for the students of Walton County!
On the last day of Black History Month, take time to reflect on the history being made around you. Superintendent A. Russell Hughes has been shattering barriers in the pursuit of changing the lives of children! His impact on the students of northwest Florida is, simply put, EPIC!
The students at Freeport High School are doing EPIC things in their Aquaculture program! Check out this fantastic spotlight from WMBB News 13 on the AquaDome at FHS.
https://www.mypanhandle.com/news/local-news/walton-county/students-raising-fish-growing-crops-at-new-freeport-aquadome/
Being a Superintendent is a busy job, but last week when a student heard he was on campus at FHS, he dropped everything to go see their egg drop project! Students built contraptions to protect their egg from being dropped approximately 40ft from the back of the stadium.
The Walton County Elementary Chorus and Orff Ensemble Concert is this Saturday, February 24th at 3:30pm in the Freeport High School Auditorium. Don't miss these wonderful young musicians!
Congratulations to these two WON-ONE winners! Marlene Acosta is an ESOL Literacy Coach for the District, but was nominated for a Won-One while teaching at SWHS. Mr. Ethan Mitchell is the Band Director at SWHS. These teachers are changing the lives of their students!
