SCHOOLS

Okaloosa schools launch VR program to enhance student learning

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) has launched an innovative Virtual Reality (VR) program to transform the…

4 months ago

Shoal River Middle School student charged with mass shooting threat

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A student at Shoal River Middle School in Crestview has been charged after allegedly threatening to bring…

4 months ago

NWFSC announces finalists for presidential position; interviews set

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has announced four finalists in its presidential search, with campus interviews scheduled…

4 months ago

Niceville High students named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Two students from Niceville High School are among Okaloosa County’s National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, earning recognition in…

4 months ago

Fort Walton Beach Viking Band invited to perform at 2024 Military Bowl

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. — The Fort Walton Beach High School Viking Band has been invited to perform at the…

4 months ago

Niceville High alum named assistant principal at Ruckel Middle School

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Okaloosa County School Board has approved Robert Maddens as the new Assistant Principal of Ruckel Middle…

5 months ago

Over 50 adults earn diplomas through Okaloosa County Public Library program

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Okaloosa County Public Library Cooperative (OCPLC) is celebrating the graduation of 52 adults from its…

5 months ago

Niceville High students chosen to present research at Japan congress

NICEVILLE, Fla. — This November, students from Niceville High School’s Gifted Program will travel to Shizuoka, Japan, to present their…

5 months ago

Superintendent honors first responders and military members

NICEVILLE, Fla. —  On Monday, Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Marcus Chambers and school board members thanked local first responders and military…

6 months ago

Okaloosa schools celebrate American Founders’ Month with special events

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — The Okaloosa County School District  (OCSD) is joining schools across the nation this month in celebrating…

6 months ago