Walton Education Foundation is a partner with Florida KidCare, a comprehensive child-centered health and dental insurance provider offering coverage to Florida children. Through their programs Florida children from birth through age 18 are eligible for dental and/or healthcare coverage.
The 2022 Classroom Grant Portal is OPEN! #WaltonCountySchoolDistrict Teachers are invited to apply now through October 7th!
Each year #waltonedfoundation, with the Consortium of Florida Education Foundations and their School District Education Foundation Matching Grant Program, partner with local community support from CHELCO, The Alys Foundation, The St. Joe Community Foundation, Inc., Florida Power & Light and 30A 10K to fund our Classroom Grant Program where immediate teacher needs in Walton County classrooms are impacted. In 2021, our program awarded 57 Classroom Grants impacting 9,300 Walton County students and nearly 200 teachers through creative and purposeful grant requests. We can’t wait to see what our Walton County School District teachers bring to their classroom in 2022! Teachers Apply Now!
Walton Education Foundation is the Lead Agency for Take Stock in Children, Walton County (TSIC Walton). Each year Walton Education Foundation pledges funds to purchase 2-year Florida College Scholarships for deserving Walton County School District students. The program is matched by Florida Prepaid allowing our agency to optimize the number of scholarships available to our community. Through this program students are prepared for college success as they graduate high school and prepare to enter college.
TSIC Walton has opened its 2022 Scholarship and Mentoring Program Application Window for students in 8th and 9th grades. Students and their parents must apply by September 16th.
Students and guardians can expect to report the following information when completing the TSIC application and must follow the guidelines and criteria below:
Questions are expected. As you move through the application process, please do not hesitate to contact our program director, Amy Wells at tsic@waltonedfoundation.org or Phone/Text at 850-391-6904.
Walton Education Foundation is proud to be a beneficiary of the 30a10k for the second year! As beneficiary, WEF supports the race through volunteer recruitment. In 2021, the 30a10k contributed $20,000 to Walton Education Foundation to impact our Classroom Grants Program.
Think 40 volunteers = $20,000!
We hope you will support WEF as a race volunteer on Wednesday, November 23rd and Thursday, November 24th. We are ready to support the race by recruiting 40 volunteer slots for the Thanksgiving Day race event.
STUDENTS you get volunteer hours AND a t-shirt!
PARENTS AND FAMILIES you get a t-shirt!
WCSD STUDENTS AND STAFF you get discount of $25 off with CODE: WCEF22
When you sign up, enter “WEF” so we know you’re supporting Walton Education Foundation AND enter your shirt size so you look fit while you volunteer!
Link to SIGN UP! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A084BA4AC2AA02-2022
Take Stock in Children, Walton County is now accepting new student applications. Please visit our Take Stock in Children page for details about this program and application criteria. Already know you are ready to apply to our TSIC program? Click the image below for a direct link to the online application. For questions email TSIC@waltonedfoundation.org.
Walton Education Foundation is proud to be a first-time beneficiary of the 30a10k Thanksgiving Day race. Within our partnership, WEF is charged with securing volunteers for the race event, and we are asking for your help.
“Click” on the image above or below to sign-up in your preferred time slot.
Students will receive volunteer hour credit AND can run the race at a discount using PROMO CODE ZIPPY30
Click the 30a 10k image to register for the race!
Walton County, Fla. – October 6 – Walton Education Foundation, an area not-for-profit providing educational support to schools, teachers and the community of Walton County, Florida, announced today it has selected Lindsey Ryan Harp as the organization’s Executive Director.
Ms. Harp brings 15 years of experience and proven results in executing communications, marketing and fundraising project goals all within diverse organizations. As executive director, Ms. Harp will oversee all activities that serve the educational community by mobilizing support and resources through alliances, grants and fundraising events.
“It is a pleasure to represent the Walton Education Foundation after having experienced the impact of its classroom grants awarded in Walton County schools while in my previous role,” Harp says. “The Walton Education Foundation classroom grants offer a critical element benefitting teachers by creating an environment that teaches and grows students at every level of learning.”
The Walton Education Foundation impacts over 10,000 students and over 700 teachers through its classroom grants and serves as the lead agency for the Take Stock in Children program.
“Ms. Harp is energetic with a passion for education and a background in communication and fundraising that aligns with our goals,” said Juliet Milam, Walton Education Foundation Board President. “The Board is excited to welcome Lindsey and is confident the Foundation will be well positioned for success under her guidance.”
During the 2020-2021 school year the Foundation awarded 53 grants to Walton County teachers totaling $51,000.
Concluding the year, Walton Education Foundation will complete its 2021-2022 classroom grant application process in mid-October. It will also participate in Walton County School District’s ECET2 summit held on November 6th. In the same month, it is proud to have been named as a charity partner beneficiary of the 30a 10k held on Thanksgiving Day 2021 in Rosemary Beach.
About Walton Education Foundation
The Walton Education Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established in 1995 by a rising need for support specific to teachers in Walton County. Walton Education Foundation has grown to not only help all teachers in Walton County, but to support each school and student. WEF provides annual giving and volunteer opportunities through a series of educational programs and grants including: Classroom Grant Program; Take Stock in Children college scholarship and mentoring program; Teacher of the Year and additional support of special events through the district. We invite you to learn more about our initiatives at www.waltonedfoundation.org.
Lindsey Harp, Walton Education Foundation
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact: MH Carr
Executive Director, Walton Education Foundation
Tel: (850) 692-9961
Email: info@waltonedfoundation.org
Please allow 12 weeks lead time for these devices when ordering through the Walton County School District Technology Department
| Walton County School District Device List 2020-2021 | Operating System | District Price Quote |
| Lenovo-100e 11.6in-Celeron-N4000-4-GB-RAM-128-GB-SSD Non-Touch | Win 10 Pro 64-bit | $354.00 |
| Lenovo 300e Celeron N4100-4 GB RAM-128 GB SSD Touch | Win 10 Pro 64-bit | $394.00 |
| Dell Latitude 3190 11.6in-Celeron-N4100-4GB-128GB M.2-SSD Non-Touch | Win 10 Pro 64-bit | $325.00 |
| Dell Latitude 3310 13.3in-Intel i3 -8145U -4GB-128GB M.2-SSD Touch | Win 10 Pro 64-bit | $544.02 |
| Apple-10.2-inch-iPad-Wi-Fi-tablet-32-GB Touch | iOS | $299.00 |
| AVer M15W – Document camera – color – 13 MP – 4K – wireless – HDMI – Wi-Fi -USB | $444.00 |
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As the school year begins, Walton County would like to remind the public that we offer 13 free Wi-Fi hotspots locations throughout the County. The County is aware that during these times of COVID-19, many parents have opted to have their children attend school virtually. These hotspots are open 24/7/365 and are available for use for online learning.
These Wi-Fi hotspots allow the community to access the internet in areas where internet is either sparse or unavailable to the community and are available at the following locations:
In order to access the Wi-Fi, the user will have to turn on their Wi-Fi settings on their devices and search for available signals. The name of the Wi-Fi that they will access is Community Wi-Fi. There is no password on the connection.
Once the Wi-Fi is accessed, users will need to stay in range of the antenna for the Internet to continue to work. The signal is not 360 degrees around a building. The signal will be strongest closer to the antenna, but the signal should extend approximately 500 ft from the antenna location.
The speeds of the Internet will depend on the number of users accessing the network. If there are many users on the network at one time, the speeds will be slower. We anticipate that speeds will be faster when the offices are closed in the evenings and on the weekends.
While the speeds may not be as fast as those expected within a home or office setting, they should support the ability for the public to perform such tasks as completing homework assignments, job applications, Wi-Fi based phone calls, etc.
As the County and our partner continue to work through the process of the installation of our fixed wireless community broadband network, we would like to remind the public that these services are available. We understand the importance of broadband access to every house in the County and are continuing to work as quickly as possible to provide those services. (Information on Community Broadband Project – https://www.co.walton.fl.us/1287/County-Broadband-Project)
If you have any issues accessing any of the Wi-Fi hotspots, please contact the Walton County Administrative Offices at 850-892-8155.
Media Contact: MH Carr 850-692-9961 / info@waltonedfoundation.org
Walton County’s Take Stock in Children program receives $10,000 donation from Gulf Power
DeFuniak Springs, Fla. — Today, Walton County’s Take Stock in Children program received a $10,000 donation from Gulf Power that will be used to purchase 2 year college scholarships from the Florida prepaid foundation.
“We are grateful for the continued support from our community partners like Gulf Power, particularly in this time of uncertainty, that allow our organization to continue to grow and prosper,” said Amy Wells, Take Stock in Children Program Director. “Investing in our students to ensure they are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need to be successful is truly an investment in our community’s future.”
Walton Education Foundation is the lead agency for the county’s Take Stock in Children program, which provides mentorship for 40 students. The program helps to ensure that students graduate from high school with the knowledge and skills they need to complete their post secondary education and to successfully enter the workforce.
About Take Stock in Children
Take Stock in Children of Florida was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization in Florida that provides a unique opportunity for deserving low-income youth/students, many from minority families, to escape the cycle of poverty through education. The organization offers students college scholarships, caring volunteer mentors and hope for a better life. Its comprehensive services start in middle school, continue through high school and include their transition into college. For more information, visit https://www.takestockinchildren.org/.
About the Walton Education Foundation
Walton Education Foundation, Inc was established in 1995 as a non-profit organization to serve the educational community of Walton County. The organization mobilizes support and resources through alliances, grants, and fundraising events. For more information, visit https://waltonedfoundation.org/.
PHOTO CAPTION: Gulf Power external affairs manager Juliet Milam provided a donation for Walton County’s Take Stock in Children program to Amy Wells, Take Stock in Children Program Director and MH Carr, Executive Director for the Walton Education Foundation.