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.
Time to Register New Students With Okaloosa County School District!
Don’t mind me, I’ll be over here sobbing in my coffee because my kid’s old enough to go to school.
Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation’s 3rd Annual BBQ and Bingo Event Set to Support Local Education
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation is hosting its 3rd Annual BBQ and Bingo for Schools event, dedicated to supporting educational opportunities for Okaloosa County students. Funds raised will help increase the number of scholarship recipients, support teacher grants, and enhance overall student success.
This is what Niceville kids in need have to have before they go back to school. The time to help them is now!
We’re approaching the halfway point of summer break (What?!) and these volunteers started gearing up to make sure everyone has what they need on day one of the 2023-2024 school year.
Diane Kelley, Candidate for Okaloosa School Board District 5
As many of our constituents know, I have invested 40 years of service to the students, teachers, and families of Okaloosa County, having served as a teacher and media specialist, a school principal at three of our schools
Okaloosa Superintendent Responds to Uvalde Massacre
Okaloosa Schools Superintendent Marcus Chambers sent a message to local media on Thursday, July 2nd concerning the mass shooting by an 18-year-old with a legally-purchased assault-style rifle.
