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Construction begins on new Emerald Coast Middle School (W/ PHOTO GALLERY)

By Stanley Giguere

Construction on the new Emerald Coast Middle School kicked off with a groundbreaking ceremony on the morning of Sept. 28. After a short ceremony, Emerald Coast Middle School’s Principal Gail Smith, ECMS Administrative Assistant Michael... Full story

First Day: Butler Elementary School

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Rock music camp offers students real world gig.

The Village Door at the Village of Baytowne Wharf at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort doesn't normally play host to the stroller set. However on June 6 the local night club was doing just that as more than 50 enthusiastic rock fans of all ages... Full story

Jeanine Abadie refused to be defined by tragedy

From tears to hugs to laughter she looks back at high school graduation

Mary Brady

High school graduation can be an emotional time. For Jeanine Abadie, her graduation May 30 from South Walton High School marked not only the transition from school to whatever comes next, but also the culmination of a recovery process that started... Full story

Building Biophilia

Collaboration begets conservation, education legacy.

Mary Brady

Fifteen years ago M.C. Davis had some time to spare, due to a calendar malfunction. He wandered into a presentation by two passionate conservationists on the Florida black bear. Davis had no inkling that his accidental audience with the Defenders of... Full story

E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center on target for September 12 opening

One-of-a-kind educational research center soon to be subject of French documentary film

Mary Brady

BRUCE -- When Walton County students visit the E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center this fall they should not be surprised if they find themselves the envy of their counterparts on at least one other continent. Media coverage of the innovative center's... Full story

Walton County School Board Agenda

May 5 meeting - 5 p.m. Tivoli Complex, DeFuniak Springs

  INVOCATION: Darrell Barnhill PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AGENDA A REGULAR MEETING SCHOOL BOARD OF WALTON COUNTY, FLORIDA Tivoli Administrative Complex, 145 Park Street, Suite 3, DeFuniak Springs, FL 32435 Tuesday, May 05, 2009 5:00 p.m.... Full story

Walton County School Board hears some good news

Workforce Development Board to receive $160,000

Mary Brady

 The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act once again played a starring role in this week's school board meeting. Mary Lou Reed, executive director of the Workforce Development Board of Okaloosa and Walton counties, announced  $160,000... Full story

Crystal Apple Ball Rescheduled

Meredith Spence/Walton County School District

 The Walton Education Foundation, Inc. is rescheduling the Crystal Apple Ball to a later date. The benefit event was scheduled for May 2, 2009 at Hammock Bay Lake Club in Freeport, FL.  "The reason we decided to consider the event date is... Full story

Standing up to bullies: Teacher parent writes a book

Mary Brady

 Brenda Jones is a stand-up kind of gal. Both as a teacher and a parent, Jones well understands the importance of helping kids respond effectively to inappropriate bullying on the part of their peers. With violence in schools a fact of... Full story

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