Okaloosa County Teacher Honored with Presidential Excellence Award
Jacqueline Sheffield, a mathematics teacher at Fort Walton Beach High School, has been honored with the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching, recognizing her 28 years of teaching excellence and dedication to STEM education.
Fort Walton Beach Student Named Sunshine State Scholar
Reese Armstrong, a Fort Walton Beach High School junior, has been named Okaloosa County’s 2024-2025 Sunshine State Scholar for her academic excellence, leadership, and contributions in STEM and community activities.
Niceville, FWB High Schools Named to AP School Honor Roll
Niceville and Fort Walton Beach High Schools were honored for their success on AP tests.
This Company Wants To End The College Debt Crisis For Local Young People
Tru Plumbing and Gas is hosting a skilled trade competition for local high school students at Trufest in Fort Walton Beach on October 26, highlighting the importance of the trades amid a nationwide shortage.
Two FWB Vikings Stars Defect To Niceville For Football Season
Niceville Football Recruiting Page announced that Fort Walton Beach High School’s star players, Eddie Love, Jr. and Johnny Lewis, Jr., are transferring to Niceville for their final season. Love, committed to East Carolina University, had a standout season with over 1,300 rushing yards and 16 touchdowns, while Lewis, with scholarship offers from Keiser University and Southeastern University, has nearly 2,000 passing yards over two seasons. The story awaits comments from key school officials.
Under Cloud of Controversy, STEMM Principal to Lead Education Efforts at Okaloosa DJJ Facility
In a move that sparked public outcry and emotional testimonies, the Okaloosa County School Board approved the transfer of Dr. Scheree Martin from Okaloosa STEMM Academy to a leadership position at the Department of Juvenile Justice facility south of Crestview. Despite unanimous support from the board, except for the absent Tim Bryant, parents vociferously opposed the transfer, citing Martin’s controversial past with children with autism at STEMM Academy. Superintendent Marcus Chambers defended the decision, emphasizing the district’s commitment to addressing misconduct while navigating complex personnel decisions.
Okaloosa Career and Technical Education Summer Camps Announced
Looking for something for your kids to do this summer? Okaloosa County School District will host Career and Technical Education (CTE) summer camps for rising 5th graders to participate in.
