Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation’s 3rd Annual BBQ and Bingo Event Set to Support Local Education

The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation is hosting its 3rd Annual BBQ and Bingo for Schools event, dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for Okaloosa County students. Funds raised will help increase the number of scholarship recipients, support teacher grants, and enhance overall student success.
Three Niceville High Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists

Niceville High School celebrates the outstanding academic achievements of three students who the National Merit Scholarship Program recognized as National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists in the 2024 National Merit Scholarship Program. In addition, these exceptional scholars have been commended for their dedication to academic excellence.
Internationally Famous Tenor and Trumpeter, Emerald Coast Autism Center Parents, To Play For ‘Sounds of the Spectrum’ Concert

Two Emerald Coast Autism Center (they’re also internationally-renowned musicians) will headline this concert to raise funds for the school. Here are the details.
NWFSC President Dr. Devin Stephenson to Receive Leadership Award
– Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) is pleased to announce that its President, Dr. Devin Stephenson, is set to receive the University of Alabama College of Education’s prestigious 2023 Harold L. Bishop Award for Leadership.
Eagles Win – Niceville Fan Gets Make-A-Wish to Disney World

Tension and a slight breeze hung in the air as Niceville fans dressed in black ensembles poured through the gates of Eagle Stadium on Friday evening. Chants of “overrated” were so loud that they could be heard from across the street and a packed stadium buzzing with energy set the tone for the night.
The five hidden gems of Niceville you need to check out!

If you’ve lived in the Mid-Bay area for any length of time, you’re probably familiar with the “crown jewels” of the community: popular spots like Turkey Creek Nature Trail, the Mattie Kelly Arts Center at Northwest Florida State College, the Niceville Children’s Park, and Lincoln Park in Valparaiso and Lions Park in Niceville.
Northwest Florida State College Foundation Celebrates Achievements and Transitions at Annual Board Installation Event

Northwest Florida State College Foundation Celebrates Achievements and Transitions at Annual Board Installation Event
Two Niceville-Area Residents Named Volunteers of the Year by Okaloosa County School District.

Two out of three ain’t bad – and Niceville-area schools had two volunteers from their ranks named volunteers of the year in the youth and senior category.
NWFSC Breaks Ground on New Student Housing in Niceville

The first phase of the complex, called Raider Village, will top out and become available for student use in 2025.
Niceville High School’s Standardized Test Grades Soar – Here’s What Happens Next

Niceville High School has plenty of smart kids – and the test scores to prove it. The most recent test scores for state standardized tests, known as the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), showed an improvement from last year – which was already head and shoulders above the state average.