Bluewater Elementary Teacher Publishes Book She Wrote in Fifth Grade!

Stephanie Lafitte, a second-grade teacher turned published author, shares her journey of rediscovering and publishing her childhood book “My Prize Puppy,” inspiring students and readers with the power of imagination and storytelling.
Time to Register New Students With Okaloosa County School District!
Don’t mind me, I’ll be over here sobbing in my coffee because my kid’s old enough to go to school.
All But One Niceville/Valparaiso School Earns an A From Florida Department of Education

Collegiate High School and Niceville High School emerged as academic powerhouses, outperforming state standards in standardized testing, college readiness, and graduation rates. Okaloosa STEMM Academy and Ruckel Middle School also stood out, securing top spots in the middle school rankings, while elementary schools Edge, Plew, and Bluewater maintained their A ratings.
Bluewater Elementary Celebrates Red Ribbon Week with a Focus on Mental and Physical Well-being

Bluewater Elementary’s Red Ribbon Week, themed “Be Kind to Your Mind,” encourages students to prioritize their mental and physical well-being. Students took a pledge, wore RRW bracelets, engaged in contests, and participated in discussions about drug prevention and healthy habits.
Will Vouchers Cripple Okaloosa Public Schools? Here’s What the Experts Say:

What changes will we see at local schools after the governor signed huge expansions of the school voucher program into law? Local education leaders tell us what they think.