Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis
Okaloosa Students Raise $9.6K for Children in Crisis Staff Reports June 17, 2025 11:28 am Charities and Nonprofits, Okaloosa County, Schools and Education In Brief: Okaloosa County students raised more than $9,600 in the 2024–2025 Change for Children Campaign to support Children in Crisis, Inc. Top fundraising schools were recognized at the May 27 school […]
Okaloosa County Releases 2025 High School Graduation Schedule
The Okaloosa County School District has announced its 2025 graduation schedule, including dates, locations, and livestream links for all local high schools.
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?
Niceville’s Good Neighbor of the Month: Melissa Kearley!
This month’s Ryan Cabaniss State Farm Niceville Neighbor of the Month is Edge Elementary Principal Melissa Kearley!
Lewis Falcons Host First Football Game – Thanks To Facility Upgrade on Campus
The Lewis School in Valparaiso celebrated its first-ever home football game at a new field funded by the half-cent sales tax, marking a major milestone for the school’s athletic program and the local community.
Okaloosa County Places In Top 10 In State FAST Testing
The Florida Department of Education released the 2023-24 results for the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) and End of Course Exams on July 1, 2024. Okaloosa Schools ranked 10th out of 67 districts, with top performances in 5th, 7th, and 8th-grade Reading, 7th and 8th-grade Mathematics, and 8th-grade Science. Superintendent Marcus Chambers praised the dedication of the school community and highlighted the need for ongoing improvement despite some areas where pass rates fell below the state average.
The Interview: Okaloosa Superintendent Talks School Construction, Sports and More
Join Superintendent Chambers in an exclusive interview as he unveils the future plans of Okaloosa County School District!
Okaloosa School District Says School Is On, Despite Cold Temps
Despite freezing temperatures, Okaloosa County School District is keeping the school schedule untouched tomorrow, ensuring that education remains a top priority. With precautions in place and a favorable weather forecast, students can expect a safe and warm learning environment. 🏫🌡️ #SchoolSafety #WeatherAlert
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.
FPL Makes $20K Donation to Okaloosa Schools
On Friday, December 16th, Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) graciously donated $20,000 to the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) to support the Teacher Grant Program. The check presentation took place at Meigs Middle School, and the donation will help support grants for teachers of students in grades K-12. “We are grateful for the strong […]
