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.
Ruckel Middle School Golf Coach Qualifies For U.S. Senior Open Championship
Jon Olson, a dedicated teacher and coach at Ruckel Middle School, has qualified for the 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship. Competing at the Wynlakes Golf & Country Club in Montgomery, Alabama, Olson secured his spot after a playoff. His achievement is celebrated by the Okaloosa County School District, with Superintendent Marcus Chambers and Principal Joe Jannazo praising his dedication both on the golf course and in the classroom.
NWFSC Announces President’s List for Fall 2023
424 students made it to the top list with their efforts last semester.
Eglin Federal Credit Union Launches Partnership with School District To Improve Students’ Financial Literacy
Eglin Federal Credit Union and Okaloosa County schools are joining forces to teach high school students vital financial skills, from budgeting to retirement planning, ensuring they’re ready for a financially secure future. Learn more about this impactful partnership here!
Northwest Florida Colleges Forge Innovative Partnerships at Aviation Center of Excellence Signing Ceremony
Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) hosted a signing ceremony with FSU and five state colleges, marking a new era of collaboration in aerospace and healthcare. This partnership aims to drive advancements in key industries across the region.
Okaloosa Gas Breaks Ground on $77 Million Facility in Valparaiso.
Okaloosa Gas will have a new facility on the corner of Valparaiso Boulevard and SR 85 soon. Here are the details:
Okaloosa School Board Buys Land In Deer Moss Creek
Okaloosa School Board votes unanimously to secure land for potential future school expansion.
The Interview: Okaloosa Superintendent Talks School Construction, Sports and More
Join Superintendent Chambers in an exclusive interview as he unveils the future plans of Okaloosa County School District!
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.
EXCLUSIVE: This Niceville Businessman Will Run for School Board
Local businessman, Joe Fagundes of Niceville, will run for the Okaloosa County District Five School Board Seat. The seat, which Incumbent Diane Kelley announced she would not seek re-election for, will be up for election in August 23rd’s primary.
