January 2018

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SCHOOL SCOOPS: Elliott Point promotes literacy

To celebrate Literacy Week, Elliott Point Elementary School hosted its annual Read-a-Rama Pajama Night on Tuesday. Families enjoyed food and the Scholastic Book Fair.Teachers dressed as book characters to read during story times.• • •Earlier this month, Eglin Elementary School third-grader Gabrielle Valdez won first place in the Martin Luther King oratorical contest and third in the poster contest. Fourth-grader Lillian Horne placed second [...]
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Walton announces teacher, support professional of the year

WALTON COUNTY — Walton County School District named its 2017-18 Teacher of the Year and Educational Support Professional of the Year.Joan Kennett, a 5-year South Walton High School biology teacher and 27-year veteran teacher, was announced Wednesday as the district's Teacher of the Year.In the spring of 2017, Kennett's students scored 97 percent and ranked 5th in the state on the biology state test, according to her biography. Kennett focuses on hands-on activities and [...]
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South Walton Children’s Chorus Opens Registration

The South Walton Children’s Chorus Opens Registration For Spring Session   Santa Rosa Beach—The South Walton Children’s Chorus is excited to announce that registration for its spring season is now open! Students between the ages of 9-13 are welcome to register ($50) by February 1, 2018 to participate in this unique opportunity in South Walton. […] Read More

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INMATES EYE NEW FUTURE IN WELDING

For Immediate Release January 25, 2018 DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, Fla—Inmates incarcerated at the Walton County Jail are learning a craft that dates back to the middle ages. Eight inmates, including Escambia county inmates currently housed in Walton County, are participating in Read More