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.
Niceville High School Principal Named Regional Director for Education Leadership Group

Niceville High School Principal Charlie Marello has been appointed the Northwest Florida Regional Director for the Florida Association of Secondary School Principals (FASSP), where he will support and advocate for school administrators across the region.
Okaloosa County Students Recognized for Achievements at State Science Fair

Fifteen Okaloosa County students earned awards at the State Science Fair, competing against nearly 700 students and receiving recognition in multiple categories and special awards.
Okaloosa STEMM Academy Hosts National History Day Showcase

Okaloosa STEMM Academy students participated in a National History Day Showcase on Feb. 27, presenting research projects on the theme βRights & Responsibilities in History,β with 19 students advancing to the state competition.
Former STEMM Principal Out At OCSD

Accused of misusing school funds and violating student rights, Dr. Scheree Martin resigned before she could be firedβhereβs what the investigations uncovered.
This Might Be The New Name For the Niceville Multipurpose Building:

What do a new school building, championship cheerleaders, and a surprising tax windfall have in common? Find out how Niceville High Schoolβs latest addition is changing the game!
The Secret One School District Found to Avoid Dropping Test Scores – And What Okaloosa Schools Can Learn From It.

Only Walton County has managed to avoid a downward trend in test scores over the last 20 years in Florida. How’d they do it?
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 Countyβs 2024-2025 Sunshine State Scholar for her academic excellence, leadership, and contributions in STEM and community activities.