Tim Bryant Recognized for Powerful Commitment to School Leadership Excellence
Okaloosa School Board Member Tim Bryant earned FSBA’s Advanced Certified Board Member designation, recognizing his leadership training and dedication to education.
Outstanding Achievement: Okaloosa High Schools Dominate National AP Honor Roll
Three Okaloosa County high schools earned national recognition on the 2025 AP School Honor Roll for expanding access to advanced coursework.
Emotional Tribute as Okaloosa Students Shine in Powerful MLK Speech and Art Contest
Okaloosa County students were honored for powerful speeches and artwork celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy during the district’s 2026 contest.
Education Champion: Kimberly Day-Scanlon Earns Teacher of the Year Title
Okaloosa County names Kimberly Day-Scanlon of Kenwood Elementary as 2027 Teacher of the Year, honoring excellence in special education.
Okaloosa Graduation Surge: District Celebrates Powerful 91% Milestone
The Okaloosa County School District announced that its graduation rate has risen to 91 percent, marking a significant academic milestone for local schools.
Lights, Camera, Futures: Okaloosa Schools Roll Out a Free VPK Movie Experience
The Okaloosa County School District will host a free family movie afternoon on Feb. 1 to help families register children for kindergarten and VPK.
Mary Esther leaders mobilize to fight proposed closure of elementary school
Mary Esther officials and residents are mounting a public pushback against the Okaloosa County School District’s proposal to close Mary Esther Elementary, arguing the nearly 60-year-old school is central to the city’s identity, family stability and military readiness.
Ruckel Middle Honors Legacy of Dr. Ginny Morgan With New Cafetorium
Ruckel Middle School dedicated its new cafetorium to former principal Dr. Ginny Morgan, honoring her decades of leadership and impact on students and staff.
FWB High’s Lindsey Smith Named Florida’s Top Administrator for 2026
Fort Walton Beach High Principal Lindsey Smith is honored as the 2026 Bill Montford Administrator of the Year for her leadership in advancing STEM education.
FWBHS Students Debut Tiny House, Gear Up for International Competition
Fort Walton Beach High School’s Building Trades students gave district leaders and community members an inside look at their in-progress tiny house project during a special preview event this week. The showcase highlighted the students’ growing expertise in carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, and finishing — skills they’ll put to the test when they compete at the 2026 International Builders’ Show® in Orlando.
