schools

Ruckel math teacher named local Air Force Association Teacher of the Year

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Karmen Broaddus, a math teacher at Ruckel Middle School (RMS) in Niceville, has been named the…

2 years ago

The Seaside School announces collegiate high school expansion project

SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. – The Seaside School in Santa Rosa Beach has announced that it is partnering with Northwest…

2 years ago

Crestview High student excels in building trades, earns scholarship

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- A Crestview High School student has been awarded a scholarship for his achievement in the school’s building trades…

2 years ago

Niceville High School Chorus presenting free concert, book drive

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- The Niceville High School Chorus is sponsoring a Girl's Day of Singing that will feature a children’s…

2 years ago

Students return to school today in Okaloosa County

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- Okaloosa County School District students are returning to class today following its recent student holidays. The…

2 years ago

Justice Department secures settlement with Okaloosa School District to protect students

FLORIDA -- The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has secured a settlement agreement with the Okaloosa County School District to…

2 years ago

Okaloosa County Teacher of the Year finalists named

OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. -- The three finalists for 2024 Okaloosa County Teacher of the Year were recently announced by the…

2 years ago

Veteran educator is new assistant principal of Destin Middle School

DESTIN, Fla. -- Veteran educator Lisa Tucker has been named the assistant principal at Destin Middle School, the Okaloosa County…

2 years ago

Okaloosa students are 2023 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Two students from the Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) are 2023 National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, the OCSD…

2 years ago

Dr. Zoila Ganuza appointed specialist of student services for Okaloosa schools

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County School Board has approved the appointment of Dr. Zoila Ganuza as the school district’s…

3 years ago

Military veterans eligible to apply for temporary Florida teaching certificate

FLORIDA — The Florida Department of Education has launched a webpage aimed at helping recruit qualified military veterans to teach in Florida schools,…

3 years ago

New health academy offers practical nursing program to Okaloosa students

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla.  – A partnership between HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital and the Okaloosa County School District aims to…

3 years ago

Okaloosa Stemm Center ranked #1 Florida middle school by U.S. News

VALPARAISO, Fla. -- The Okaloosa Stemm Center in Valparaiso has been ranked the number one middle school in Florida for…

3 years ago

Lynda Bush is the new budget director for Okaloosa schools

NICEVILLE, Fla. – The Okaloosa County School Board has approved the appointment of Lynda Bush as the school district’s budget…

3 years ago

Allyson Lavictoire is Riverside Elementary School’s new principal

CRESTVIEW, Fla. -- Allyson LaVictoire has been appointed principal of Riverside Elementary School in Crestview. Her appointment was confirmed by…

3 years ago

2022 Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is underway

FLORIDA — The 2022 Florida Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday is underway today, and it continues until Monday, August 7. During the sales tax…

3 years ago

Here is Okaloosa’s school calendar for 2022-23

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- The summer holiday for Okaloosa County School District students is nearing the end. The new school year…

3 years ago

Reeder returns to Edwins Elementary School as assistant principal

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Ila Reeder, who began her teaching career at Edwins Elementary School in Fort Walton Beach,…

3 years ago

Kristen O’Shea to serve as assistant principal of Kenwood Elementary

FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Kristen O’Shea, a longtime teacher at Kenwood Elementary School in Fort Walton Beach, has been…

3 years ago

Jessica Brown is the next assistant principal of Destin Elementary

DESTIN, Fla. -- Jessica Brown, a 12-year veteran of the Okaloosa County School District, has been appointed assistant principal of…

3 years ago