Superintendent

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Mr. Russell Hughes, Superintendent

Email: HughesR@walton.k12.fl.us
Telephone: (850) 892-1100, ext. 1302

The Walton County School District's Superintendent is responsible for the management of all facets of the district.

Our vision is to be recognized among the top school districts in the state of Florida and the nation. Florida's State Board of Education has officially designated WCSD as one of 17 Florida school districts achieving Academically High-Performing School District status for the 2012-13 school year.  This designation not only recognizes the high expectations we hold for educating our students, but it also recognizes how important it is to be fiscally responsible.  Through the collaborative effort of WCSD personnel, students, parents, business partners and the community, we truly embody a unified culture that values our children's education.  This collaborative effort has assisted the district in maintaining the Academically High-Performing School District designation for the past seven years. 

Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS)

The mission of the Florida Association of District School Superintendents is to assist and support superintendents in providing leadership to ensure that every student in Florida acquires the skills, knowledge and attitude to be contributing members of our democratic society through leadership development programs focused on student achievement, building relationships with business and governmental leaders, and communication and networking services.