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    Walton County Schools Rank High

    By Rosie Smith | August 22, 2019

    Ready or not, the school year has started. Last week kicked off the 2019-2020 school year for Walton County which is the perfect time for us to share how wonderful our school district is!   Every year students put in hours upon hours of class time, homework, projects and activities in exchange for a grade... Read More

    July Fun

    By Rosie Smith | July 3, 2019

    Summer is in full swing and there is so much to do on the panhandle! Hammock Bay is located a short drive from the sugary white sand beaches of the Emerald Coast as well as many communities that provide entertainment throughout the summer the whole family will enjoy.  We have compiled a list of a... Read More

    Upcoming Family Fun

    By Rosie Smith | March 28, 2019

    Spring is here and summer is right around the corner which means more events, activities and fun for the family! We have a few things coming up right here in Hammock Bay so we thought it would be a good time to share some fun things you may want to check out in the area... Read More

    The Educational Excellence of Freeport Schools

    By Rosie Smith | May 12, 2017

    The 2016-2017 school year is coming to an end and as the tests and field trips are wrapping up, articles are published with school rankings and learning experiences from the past year. For over 30 years, U.S. News has helped parents and students by providing educational rankings for high schools and colleges. They do this on a... Read More

    About Walton County

    By Rosie Smith | March 30, 2017

      Walton County, located on the Florida panhandle, is approximately 25 miles wide and runs from the Alabama state line down to the Gulf of Mexico. It is one of the largest counties in the state and includes around 200 sq. miles of the Choctawhatchee Bay. With a population of 40,601 in 2000 and a... Read More

    Halloween Safety Tips

    By Rosie Smith | October 21, 2016

      Keep Hammock Bay Safe By Following These Halloween Safety Tips It’s that time of year again where children (and even adults) change shape, form and sometimes color as they try to trick and hopefully get a treat! Whether or not you choose to partake in the age old tradition of dressing up, going door... Read More

    How to Give Your Child a Powerful Start This School Year.

    By Jill Tanner | August 17, 2016

    Get your child off to the best start you can this school year. Many of these tips are universal for preschool through 12th grade, so read them all and adapt to the appropriate situation. Preschool If this is the first time your child attends a formal school setting, try to linger around the classroom for... Read More