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Walton County Schools honor students, ESOL teacher and staff at May board meeting
Summary
The Walton County School District recognized Loganville High students and staff for national and state AV/film awards, named Brianna Castillo Perez the district's exemplary English learner and Lori Perry exemplary ESOL teacher, and presented a Wai Walton award to Lynn Sermons.
The Walton County Board of Education recognized students, teachers and staff at its May meeting for awards and program achievements across the district.
Mr. McDonald presented Loganville High School's AV/film class awards, noting the school won first place in the 2026 Driving the Message national contest (social media reel category) and first place in the 2026 Georgia Take the Reel contest. "Their winning entry earned $2,000 for Loganville High School and will help amplify a life‑saving message to more than 655 schools nationwide," McDonald said; he also said the statewide contest award brought $2,500 to the school.
In ESOL recognitions, the district named Brianna Castillo Perez (Loganville High School) its 2026 exemplary English learner and Lori Perry of Sharon Elementary as the district's exemplary ESOL teacher. Presenters praised Castillo Perez's academic performance (GPA cited in remarks) and Lori Perry's multi‑year work supporting English learner families and summer programs.
The board also recognized graduates of the Walton County Schools 'Aspiring Leaders' two‑year cohort; presenters said 32 started the program and 19 completed it. Separately, the Wai Walton employee recognition honored Lynn Sermons (Bay Creek Elementary) for decades of kindergarten teaching and ongoing support for students and colleagues as she nears retirement.
Why it matters: The recognitions highlight district instructional programs (AV/film, ESOL), professional development (Aspiring Leaders), and long‑standing staff contributions. Awards bring small direct financial benefits to schools and elevate student and teacher achievements in the community.
What happens next: The district will post photos and recognitions on its board recognitions webpage as noted by staff during the meeting.
