Okaloosa County School District Announces 2025 Sunshine State Scholars
Penelope Gordon and Emma Michel have been named Okaloosa County’s 2025 Sunshine State Scholars, with Adonaiah White named as the alternate, recognizing their achievements in STEM and providing opportunities to connect with colleges and employers in Orlando.
Okaloosa County High School Bands Achieve Straight Superior Ratings at 2025 FBA Marching Assessment
All five Okaloosa County high school marching bands earned Straight Superior ratings at the 2025 Florida Bandmasters Association Marching Music Performance Assessment, making the district the only one in its region with top ratings across all schools.
Fort Walton Beach school-zone cameras slash speeding by 95% in first year
Fort Walton Beach’s school-zone speed cameras cut speeding by 95% in their first year, collecting $183,675 in fines. Most violators received only one ticket, and city leaders say the revenue is being reinvested into safety improvements.
William Kiker Wins Second National Debate Title
William Kiker Wins Second National Debate Title Staff Reports June 4, 2025 10:35 am Fort Walton Beach, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: 🎓 Fort Walton Beach High School senior William Kiker has made national history by winning the Incubate Debate National Championship for the second time — the first student to ever do […]
Amber Burke Named Top AFJROTC Instructor in Nation
Amber Burke Named Top AFJROTC Instructor in Nation Staff Reports June 2, 2025 12:33 pm Uncategorized In Brief: 🏆 SMSgt Amber Burke of Fort Walton Beach High School earned national recognition as the 2025 Overall Air Force/Space Force Outstanding Instructor of the Year for her leadership in AFJROTC. She also took home the Region 2 […]
Okaloosa County Releases 2025 High School Graduation Schedule
The Okaloosa County School District has announced its 2025 graduation schedule, including dates, locations, and livestream links for all local high schools.
Over 600 Seniors Recognized for Academic Achievement at Annual Anne T. Mitchell Awards Ceremony
The Okaloosa County School District honored 619 graduating seniors from six high schools for achieving high academic distinction during the Anne T. Mitchell Academic Awards Ceremony on April 22 at Northwest Florida State College.
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 County School District Releases 2025 Graduation Schedule
The Okaloosa County School District has announced the graduation schedule for eight schools, with ceremonies taking place from May 16 to May 23, 2025, and livestream options available for those unable to attend.
Fayard Hits 1,000 Point Mark, Sets Sights on Playoffs
Niceville High School junior Carson Fayard has scored 1,000 career points, earning a Division I scholarship offer while focusing on leading her team to success in the district playoffs.
