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Community volunteers prepare Niceville schools, others, for 2024-2025

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — In a display of community spirit, 90 dedicated volunteers successfully prepared nine Okaloosa County School District (OCSD)…

7 months ago

Grant Meyer named Assistant Superintendent of Operations for OCSD

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The Okaloosa County School Board has approved Grant Meyer's appointment as the district's new Assistant Superintendent of…

7 months ago

Veteran educator Craig Miller steps into assistant principal role at NHS

NICEVILLE, Fla.—The Okaloosa County School Board approved Craig Miller as the Assistant Principal of Niceville High School at the July…

8 months ago

Okaloosa County schools maintain A rating for 2023-24

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla.—The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) has earned an A rating for the 2023-24 school year. According to…

8 months ago

Okaloosa schools rank in Florida’s top 10 with strong statewide test results

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla.—Earlier this month, the Florida Department of Education released the results for the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking…

8 months ago

McElroy named program director of maintenance for Okaloosa schools

NICEVILLE, Fla. —Robert McElroy, Jr., has been named the program director of facilities and maintenance for the Okaloosa County School…

9 months ago

2024 spring break holiday begins today for Okaloosa schools

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. — Okaloosa County public schools' spring break holiday begins today. According to the Okaloosa County School District…

12 months ago

Student of the Month: Daniel Zurek, an Eglin Eagle, overcoming life’s challenges

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. -- Meet Daniel Zurek, a shining star of Eglin Elementary School who has earned the…

1 year ago

Outstanding educator Lorrie Jerome is Teacher of the Month for Ruckel

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Lorrie Jerome of Ruckel Middle School in Niceville is this week’s Teacher of the Month in the new Teacher and Student of the Month…

1 year ago

Dedicated Okaloosa school volunteer Pat Smales is Senior Volunteer of the Year

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Pat Smales, a long-time Okaloosa County School District volunteer, has been named the Senior Volunteer of the…

1 year ago

Okaloosa School District improves ranking in state assessment tests

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Florida Department of Education's recent analysis of test results is in, and the Okaloosa County…

2 years ago

Niceville High students shine at global science fair, earning awards and recognition

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Two students from Niceville High School have achieved great success at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering…

2 years ago

Susan Geering to lead Antioch Elementary School

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- The new principal of Antioch Elementary School in Crestview is Susan Geering. The Okaloosa County School Board…

2 years ago

Bob Sikes Elementary School has a new principal: Laurren Seegars

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- Laurren Seegars is the new principal of Bob Sikes Elementary School in Crestview. The Okaloosa County School…

2 years ago

Baker School student awarded Florida Prepaid Superintendent Scholarship

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- A student from Baker School has been announced as the awardee of the Florida Prepaid Superintendent…

2 years ago

Okaloosa School Board appoints Lisa Tucker as Principal of Longwood Elementary

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County School Board has approved veteran educator Lisa Tucker as principal of Longwood Elementary…

2 years ago

Okaloosa school year ending, graduation ceremonies beginning

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. – The 2022-23 school year is ending in Okaloosa County. Thursday, May 25, is the last day…

2 years ago

NASA astronauts visit with students in Niceville

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- A pair of NASA astronauts recently visited with students in Niceville. Colonel Raja Chari and Lieutenant Colonel…

2 years ago

Controlled open enrollment application deadline approaching for Okaloosa students

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Parents who would like their student to attend a school they are not zoned to attend…

2 years ago

Okaloosa STEMM Academy receives nomination to National Blue Ribbon Schools

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The Okaloosa STEMM Academy has been nominated for the 2022-2023 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program by…

2 years ago