A New School In Deer Moss Creek? Maybe. Here’s What We Know Right Now.

The Okaloosa School Board will contemplate a 30-acre land purchase in Deer Moss Creek to address overcrowding and prepare for the future. But that doesn’t mean the district is certain it will build a school immediately.
STEMM Academy in Valparaiso to get a facelift over the summer
More than $30,000 in upgrades are coming to STEMM Academy over summer break. Here’s what you’ll see:
Your School Board Members Might Run With Party Affiliations, Starting in 2026.

A bill allowing school board candidates to declare a party when they run for office has continued to hop hurdles in the Florida State House.
Fourth Niceville Historical Marker Planned For Edge Elementary. Here’s The Backstory Behind It:
A small piece of local history will be cast in aluminum and placed in front of Edge Elementary in about a year
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.
Jerry Buckman, Candidate for Okaloosa School Board District 1
Hello Voters! I’m Jerry Buckman, candidate for Okaloosa School Board District One, and here’s why you should vote for me:
Dr. Lamar White, Candidate for Okaloosa School Board District 1

“Since 1976 in Okaloosa County, with a strong work ethic and dedication to public service, Lamar White has made a positive difference in the lives of young people and our community.”
Superintendent Chambers Speaks About Mary Beth Jackson, Abuse Investigation

At the meeting of the republican women’s organization, superintendent chambers was asked two questions about the investigation and its fallout; which he answered with the help of notes due to “federal litigation” he referenced before he responded.
Okaloosa SO Trains for Active Shooter at NWFSC, Bluewater Elementary
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Deputies will work with Northwest Florida State College to train for an active shooter on campus this week.
Okaloosa School Board Hopefuls Debate Transparency, Accountability in Fort Walton Beach
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