We are proud to announce that the Instructional Employee’s Negotiation Session was completed on February 1, 2018 between the Walton County Education Association (WCEA) Instructional Bargaining Unit and the Walton County School Board. The agreement was ratified by the instructional staff and was Board approved on February 20, 2018.
Instructional...
11th Annual St Patrick's Parade and Festival Santa Rosa Beach
SANTA ROSA BEACH, FL, February 19, 2018 -- Everyone is Irish on St Patrick's Day, and where better to be green, is at the largest St Patrick's celebration on Florida's Emerald Coast, the 30A St Patrick's Parade and Festival. The...
Walton County School District announces Mrs. Joan Kennett Teacher of The Year
Educational Support Professional of the Year award goes to Ms. Renee Patrick
The Walton County School District is proud to announce our 2018 Teacher of the Year, and Educational Support Professional of the Year!
The Teacher of the Year award...
TOPSAIL HILL PRESERVE STATE PARK PRESENTS “TOPSAIL’S ARTIFICIAL REEF”
AN EDUCATIONAL DISCOVERY
Join Topsail Hill Preserve State Park and the South Walton Artificial Reef Association (SWARA) on February 9, 2018 from 10:00a.m. - 11:00a.m. Come learn about their organization, what they do and the seahorse shaped artificial reef they deployed off the park’s...
Seaside Institute and Walton County Schools: An Alliance
By Janie Henderson
It’s cliché and redundant to simply say “the children are our future.” What can our communities do to put that thought into action? How do we prepare our Walton County students for a thriving future?
This past November, the Seaside Institute...
People of South Walton: “Jill of all Trades”, Sylvia Madriaga
By Heather Bennett
Silvia Madriaga was born and raised in California. She developed a strong work ethic at a young age, working for her parents, who are business owners. After owning her own small trucking company where she travelled the country,...
Hope on the Beach hosting free concert with Don Wharton
Hope on the Beach will be hosting a free concert on Saturday, February 10th at 7:00 pm. Don Wharton, Christian singer and songwriter, has an encouraging and uplifting style which has inspired thousands of people to greater service for Jesus...
Becky Wetzler awarded Interior Designer of the Year for 2017
Furniture South recently awarded Becky Wetzler the Designer of the Year for 2017. This marks her second year receiving this award. “We are delighted with the outstanding team we have put together to serve our customers. It is a group...
Free Federal Income Tax Preparation Available in South Walton
Free Federal income tax preparation is being offered in South Walton County in 2018 for low to middle-income families and individuals, with special attention to senior citizens. This service is sponsored by the AARP Foundation and the IRS.
According to Joe...
