Needy Okaloosa County school kids must have your help to prepare for class

The Okaloosa County School District needs help preparing students without the means to equip themselves for the upcoming school year.
One step closer to an Aquatic Center in Niceville? Here’s the latest:

The NWFL Regional Aquatic Center Committee is set to present its highly anticipated Economic Impact Analysis at the upcoming Niceville Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) meeting. The presentation will occur on June 13 at 5:00 p.m. in the Niceville City Council chambers. The Economic Impact Analysis, conducted by expert economists and consultants, will shed light on the economic benefits that the Regional Aquatic Center will bring to Niceville. We’ll bring you updates after the meeting.
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.
After 293 Days, The Emerald Coast Children’s Advocacy Center Has Reopened to Help Abused Children

After 293 days, the Niceville Campus of Emerald Coast Childrenβs Advocacy Center (ECCAC) has reopened. It can serve the vulnerable and abused children of Okaloosa County.
Will Vouchers Cripple Okaloosa Public Schools? Here’s What the Experts Say:
What changes will we see at local schools after the governor signed huge expansions of the school voucher program into law? Local education leaders tell us what they think.
Ruckel Middle School Chorus to Perform at New York’s Lincoln Center
Ruckel Middle School’s Chorus has been invited to perform as a “Featured Ensemble” at New York’s prestigious Lincoln Center on March 16th, 2024.
Man’s Best Friend, Grandparents teach Reading Skills to Plew Elementary Students.Β

Whether its the schoolβs reading dog or the opportunity to read with a grandparent – Plew Elementary School continues to innovate new ways to help students excel.
Chambers Talks Half Cent Sales Tax, New Schools For Niceville at 3rd Planet Brewing Campaign Stop

Chambers proved in the last election campaign – it’s not about how much money you raise – You have to convince people to come out and vote for you, too.
Amid Statewide Teacher Shortage, OCSD Hosts Job Fair

Want to Teach? OCSD Hosts Job Fair at Edge Elementary The Okaloosa County School District (OCSD) will host a job fair at Edge Elementary on Saturday, April 1, from 9 am to 11 am. The fair is free and open to anyone interested in joining the OCSD team for the 2023-2024 school year. The school […]
INTERVIEW: Ruckel Cheer Coach Talks About Back-To-Back National Titles

Rams, Eagles Excel in Orlando The Ruckel Cheer team with their trophy after their victory at nationals Ruckel coaches pose with a trophy after their win in Orlando The team poses together Ruckel Cheer competes at Nationals in Orlando Ruckel Cheer competes at Nationals in Orlando Β The Ruckel Rams Cheer squad is the back-to-back […]