schools

Ruckel cheerleaders recognized for UCA National Championship

NICEVILLE, Fla. – The Okaloosa County School Board has recognized Ruckel Middle School’s cheerleaders for winning the 2022 UCA National…

3 years ago

Northwest Florida State College students named to All-Florida Academic Team

NICEVILLE, Fla. – Two students attending Northwest Florida State College in Niceville have been named to the 2022 All-Florida Academic Team…

3 years ago

Two Florida educators receive national award

FLORIDA – Two Florida teachers are among the 60 nationwide to receive a Milken Educator Award from the Milken Family…

3 years ago

Niceville students among award-winners at state science fair

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Several students attending middle school and high school in Niceville earned awards and recognition at the State Science…

3 years ago

Okaloosa schools closed today due to potential of severe weather

NICEVILLE, Fla. – Okaloosa County public schools are closed today due to the potential of severe weather. “Due to the…

3 years ago

Jerral Horton named assistant principal of career and technical education

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- The Okaloosa County School Board approved new administrators at the March 28, 2022, school board meeting. Jerral…

3 years ago

Math Bowl award winners include Niceville High, Rocky Bayou Christian School

NICEVILLE, Fla.- Eight high school teams from across Northwest Florida gathered at Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) on March 4, 2022,…

3 years ago

Curriculum transparency bill signed by DeSantis

FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis today signed HB 1467, which requires school districts to be transparent in the selection of…

3 years ago

Florida to require personal finance course for high school students

FLORIDA - High school students in Florida now are required to take a financial literacy course to receive a standard…

3 years ago

Teachers to receive pay raise

FLORIDA — Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday announced $800 million in this year’s budget to raise minimum teacher pay and increase veteran…

3 years ago

Niceville High Class of 2022 to hold reunion

NICEVILLE, Fla. – The Niceville High School Class of 2002 is reaching out to classmates and inviting them to its…

3 years ago

Here are the winners of Florida’s Black History Month student contests

FLORIDA — Winners of Florida’s Black History Month student essay and art contests were announced last week by Governor Ron DeSantis.…

3 years ago

DeSantis touts end of state assessment test for students in visit to Okaloosa

MARY ESTHER, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Florosa Elementary School in Okaloosa County to highlight legislation signed on Tuesday…

3 years ago

$289 million earmarked for STEM education, student growth

FLORIDA –Governor Ron DeSantis yesterday announced $289 million across Florida for programs that will ensure Florida is continuing to meet…

3 years ago

Okaloosa schools host DoD Education Activity meeting in Niceville

NICEVILLE, Fla. – Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) last week hosted the 2022 U.S. Department of Defense Education Activity (DoDEA)…

3 years ago

Northwest Florida State named Military Friendly School with a Gold Distinction

NICEVILLE, Fla. — Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has been named a 2022-2023 Military Friendly School with a Gold Distinction…

3 years ago

COVID-19 dashboard: Only 6 new cases reported in Okaloosa schools

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The number of new COVID-19 cases among students and staff in Okaloosa County schools is continuing to decline. There were only six new…

3 years ago

Eaglettes recognized for winning two state championships

NICEVILLE, Fla. – The Okaloosa County School Board has recognized the Niceville High School Eaglettes Dance Team for winning a…

3 years ago

Superintendent releases statement regarding Niceville High handgun incident

NICEVILLE, Fla. -- Okaloosa County Superintendent of Schools Marcus Chambers has released a statement regarding the arrest of a 16-year-old …

3 years ago

The number of new COVID cases in Okaloosa schools falling

NICEVILLE, Fla. — The number of new COVID-19 cases among students and staff in Okaloosa County schools continues to drop precipitously. This is the fourth consecutive…

3 years ago