Janisia Magallanes Stopped Bullying at Her School, Now She Protects Hundreds
Meet Deputy Janisia Magallanes, a Walton County Sheriff’s Office school resource officer (SRO) at Walton County High School. From standing up to bullying as a high school student to patrolling hallways and mentoring students today, she’s dedicated to student safety, school security, and community policing in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.
Okaloosa County School District Reminds Families to Apply for Free & Reduced-Price Meals
Okaloosa County families must reapply for free or reduced-price school meals for 2025–2026, with a September 22 deadline for expiring benefits.
Suspect arrested after Plew Elementary goes in lockdown, no injuries reported
Police arrested a fugitive who jumped Plew Elementary’s fence Wednesday, triggering a brief campus lockdown.
Five Okaloosa JROTC Cadets Receive Scholarships from Air and Space Forces Association
Five JROTC cadets from Okaloosa County high schools were awarded scholarships by the Air and Space Forces Association Eglin Chapter at a ceremony held April 15 at the Air Force Armament Museum.
Okaloosa School Board Buys Land In Deer Moss Creek
Okaloosa School Board votes unanimously to secure land for potential future school expansion.
Collegiate High School Debaters Move On To Next Round After Dominant Performance
Over the weekend, students from Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Washington counties participated in Incubate Debate’s regional competition, passionately debating topics like Daylight Saving Time and the atomic bomb decision. Top students are now set to represent the Panhandle at the National Championship in Jacksonville, FL.
Okaloosa Schools Closed Jan 9 For Severe Weather:
Schools will close on Jan 9 due to the severe weather event which should take place. Schools will reopen on the 10th.
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.
Edge Elementary Teachers Win $9,000 in Grants
Four Edge Elementary School teachers earned more than $9,000 for several needs in their school.
This Group Just Donated $14,000 to Okaloosa Schools
Okaloosa Public Arts (OPA) presented the Okaloosa County School Board with a check for $14,000 to support arts programs in schools at the board’s August 22nd meeting.
