Seahawk Baseball was the recipient of a $9,000.00 grant from the St. Joe Community Foundation. The team will use the funds to purchase two pitching machines, some screens for the batting cage, and other equipment to help improve the baseball facility. Accepting the donation are Athletic Director Phil Tisa, Adam Richards, Head Coach Nick Borthwick, Paul Stoppert, Hunter Crawley, Tyler Holland, Janet Greeno from St. Joe Community Foundation, Assistant Principal Jimmy Ross and Principal Dr. Alexis Tibbetts. Thank you St. Joe! Submitted by Barb Stratton.
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329 Dads attended school at MSE September 22nd
Sep 26 2016
Maude Saunders welcomed 329 Dads to school on September 22nd as part of Florida’s State Initiative to get fathers involved in their children’s academic life. The dads at Maude Saunders helped plant vegetables and herbs, built diaramas, created solar systems, built boats and planes, launched rockets, simulated oil spills, and much more. Several Walton County Sheriff’s deputies also participated as male role models to students whose dads were unable to attend. Submitted by Krisy Spence.
Butler Celebrates International Peace Day
Sep 22 2016
International Day of Peace was celebrated at Butler Elementary School on September 21st. All students created a pinwheel in art class which they “planted” on campus symbolizing “Whirled Peace”. Classes discussed how they can help create peace in their classroom, home, community and the world. This event is celebrated each year at Butler Elementary under the direction of Art Teacher Constance Rogers. Submitted by Tammy Smith.
Paxton High School's Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University students recently attended College Night at Northwest Florida State College where they learned about numerous colleges and universities. Submitted by Samantha Martin.
"CH" Activity at West DeFuniak Elementary
Sep 22 2016
WDE second grade students explored the "CH" sound using play-doh. This is just one of the various multi-sensory strategies being implemented at WDE to teach language arts. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
FHS Key Club Participates in Coastal Cleanup
Sep 20 2016
Members of the Freeport High School Key Club braved the rain showers and participated in the Ocean Conservancy International Coastal Cleanup on Saturday, September 17th. Submitted by Patty Woodard.
WDE 5th Grade Students Studying Growth Mindset
Sep 20 2016
5th grade students have been studying growth mindset and character traits that people need in order to be successful. For Open House, the students shared with their parents their very own growth mindset writings and emojis that represented character traits needed for success. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
Judge Wells visits fifth graders at Maude Saunders during Constitution Week. Submitted by Krisy Spence.
Second grade students at WDE explored the three states of matter using balloons. The balloons represented the molecules found in matter. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.
WDE 2nd Grade Students Learning Math
Sep 20 2016
Students at WDE are off to a great start in math! Teachers in second grade taught addition by using hundreds charts, base ten blocks, markers, and white boards. Submitted by Jessica Dawkins.