education

Okaloosa STEMM Academy students showcase history at NHD event

VALPARAISO, Fla. — The Okaloosa STEMM Academy recently held a National History Day (NHD) Showcase, where students presented research projects…

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Struggling with your lawn? Four mistakes and a Crestview seminar

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — Correcting four common mistakes can result in a better lawn. The first step in correctly managing a…

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Niceville’s Andrew Roberts earns national music honors, plays Carnegie Hall

NICEVILLE, Fla. — A Niceville High School student has earned national recognition for his musical achievements, performing at Carnegie Hall…

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Okaloosa County School District honors its 2025 Teachers of the Year

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) honored its Teacher of the Year candidates at the 2025 annual…

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Kiwanis International names Niceville-Valparaiso a Distinguished Club

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Niceville-Valparaiso Kiwanis Club has been recognized as a Distinguished Club by Kiwanis International for the 2023-2024…

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Home Vegetable Gardening 101 seminar set for March 1 in Crestview

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — There are common reasons for failure with vegetable gardens in North Florida. One of those reasons is planting…

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Home Fruit Gardening seminar set for Jan. 30 in Crestview

CRESTVIEW, Fla. — A free seminar aimed at helping North Florida residents successfully grow fruit at home will be offered…

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Niceville High seniors win 2025 All Sports Association Scholastic Awards

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Two Niceville High School seniors have been named winners of the 2025 All Sports Association Scholastic Awards,…

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Okaloosa schools earn statewide honor for military family support

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) was recently named one of only five districts in Florida to…

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Niceville High marine science program gains world recognition in Japan

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Students from Niceville High School’s NaGISA program showcased their marine science expertise on the global stage during…

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Ruckel, Shoal River students win in statewide art contest

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Four Okaloosa County middle school students have been honored for their artistic talents in the 2024 Art…

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Sinfonia Youth Orchestra invites public to free holiday concert

DESTIN, Fla. — The Sinfonia Youth Orchestra will perform a free winter concert on Sunday, Dec. 15, at 5 p.m.…

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Niceville High students win Congressional App Challenge honors

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Students from Niceville High School earned top honors in the Congressional App Challenge for Florida’s 1st Congressional…

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Okaloosa schools to host educational support job fair Dec. 16 in Niceville

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) will host an Educational Support Job Fair on Monday, Dec. 16,…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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Family Bay Day celebrates Choctawhatchee Bay with 450+ attendees

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Families gathered at Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park on September 28, 2024, for the annual Family…

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