The Smartest Kids You Know: Niceville Students To Present Grad-Level Research In Japan
Niceville High School’s Gifted Program will send eight students, including senior Lily Suttlemyre, to Japan’s NaGISA Marine Science Conference to present research on near-shore ecosystems alongside top global scientists.
Friday Night Photos: Niceville Takes The Win At Choctaw
Niceville’s football team kept its unbeaten record this past weekend when they defeated the Choctaw Indians in Fort Walton Beach. Check out our gallery of photos from the event!
Parents: Catholic School to Open in Niceville Fall of 2025
Holy Family Classical Academy will open in 2025, offering Catholic classical education in Niceville, with plans to expand and strong financial support from the community.
Okaloosa Superintendent Reaches Out to Families After Mass Shooting at High School in Georgia
Okaloosa County Schools reaffirm their commitment to student safety, highlighting advanced safety measures and mental health support following a tragic event in Georgia.
This Okaloosa STEMM Academy Student Named Junior Innovator
Emmalynn Otzenberger, a student at Okaloosa STEMM Academy, has been named one of the Top 300 Junior Innovators in the 2024 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.
Lewis Falcons Host First Football Game – Thanks To Facility Upgrade on Campus
The Lewis School in Valparaiso celebrated its first-ever home football game at a new field funded by the half-cent sales tax, marking a major milestone for the school’s athletic program and the local community.
Volunteers Help School District Prepare for First Week of School in Okaloosa County
A group of 90 volunteers from local organizations, including HCA Florida Fort Walton-Destin Hospital, Eglin Federal Credit Union, Florida Power and Light, and Hurlburt Field Air Force Base, contributed 540 hours to prepare nine Okaloosa County schools for the 2024-2025 academic year, focusing on classroom setup, maintenance, and landscaping.
Here’s How the New President Of NWFSC Gets Selected:
The search for a new president of Northwest Florida State College has begun, following the resignation of former president Devin Stephenson. The process, which involves input from the community and the guidance of the Myers McRae search firm, will focus on external candidates. Interim President Christine Kedroski has declined to seek the permanent position, with a new president expected to be appointed by January 2025. The college is hosting additional town halls and encourages public participation in the selection process.
Okaloosa County School District Will Pilot Virtual Reality In Classrooms
The Okaloosa County School Board has approved a pilot program to implement a Virtual Reality (VR) curriculum in three schools in collaboration with Prisms of Reality. This initiative aims to enhance the teaching and learning of Math and Science through innovative technology. Prisms of Reality’s Immersive Virtual Reality (IVR) platform engages tactile, kinesthetic, and visual learners, offering real-world problem-solving experiences. While the program aims to bridge learning gaps and ignite interest in STEM subjects, it also raises concerns about increased screen time for students and the long-term effectiveness of VR in maintaining student engagement.
Florida Governor Announces 2024 Back to School Sales Tax Holiday
Get ready to save big this school year! Governor Ron DeSantis announces the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday—don’t miss out on incredible savings on everything your student needs, from notebooks to laptops!
