Okaloosa Superintendent Reaches Out to Families After Mass Shooting at High School in Georgia
Okaloosa County Schools reaffirm their commitment to student safety, highlighting advanced safety measures and mental health support following a tragic event in Georgia.
Okaloosa Superintendent Appointed To FHSAA Board of Directors
Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Marcus Chambers, the Superintendent of Schools for Okaloosa County, to the Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA) Board of Directors. Chambers, with over 26 years in education, has been recognized for his contributions at various levels, including as a teacher, principal, and administrator. This appointment, which awaits confirmation by the Florida Senate, highlights Chambers’ commitment to advancing high school athletics in Florida.
After Two National Incidents in Six Months, Okaloosa Sheriff Race Has A Challenger
Crestview resident and Florida Highway Patrol Sergeant Ron Livingston has announced his candidacy for Okaloosa County Sheriff, challenging incumbent Sheriff Eric Aden. Livingston, with over two decades of experience as a trainer at the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, emphasizes the need for more training for deputies to prevent incidents like the shooting of Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Facing a significant financial disadvantage, Livingston must garner support quickly before the August 20 primary.
Okaloosa Technical College Places 55th at National Competition
Okaloosa Technical College Places 55th at National Competition Staff Reports May 30, 2024 2:01 pm Schools and Education /*! elementor – v3.21.0 – 26-05-2024 */ .elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px} In Brief: Okaloosa Technical College (OTC) ranked 55th in the nation in the Spring 2024 National Cyber League Competition among 7,412 college-level competitors. […]
Special Report: What Happens When Teachers In Okaloosa Are Accused of Hurting Children?
In this special report we look at what agencies investigate accusations of misconduct – and their differing burdens of proof.
Okaloosa School Board Buys Land In Deer Moss Creek
Okaloosa School Board votes unanimously to secure land for potential future school expansion.
Superintendent Marcus Chambers Announces Re-Election Bid
Days Until Election Day 2024 Days Hours Minutes Seconds Election Results Should Be In Soon! “Nothing is more important to me than our students’ safety and academic success. For nearly 25 years, I have worked every day to provide Okaloosa students with an outstanding education.” Marcus Chambers Okaloosa Schools Superintendent Chambers will seek second full […]
The Lewis Falcons Host their First Match on a New Home Court, Thanks to Sales Tax.
The Lewis School christened their new arena floor at the Taylor Haugen gymnasium August 29th.
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.
Superintendent Apologies to Candidate After Mic Silencing Incident
Superintendent Marcus Chambers apologized to a school board candidate’s family after he revealed that a school district employee silenced her microphone on the live feed to the district’s Youtube channel during July 25th’s meeting.
