
August 2, 2024
Update August 4, 2024 5:00pm We are fortunate to report that Okaloosa County will not be affected by the weather brought on by Tropical Storm Debby. Our thoughts are with those t...

July 30, 2024
The Okaloosa County School District is thrilled to join forces with the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, Okaloosa County Teachers Federal Credit Union, Walmart, Cox Communicatio...

July 26, 2024
The first day of kindergarten often brings a blend of excitement, confusion, and anxiety for young students. Successful transitions from preschool to kindergarten depend on strong ...

July 26, 2024
The Budget Summary ad, Notice of Tax for School Capital Outlay ad, and Notice of Proposed Tax Increase ad have been posted to the District’s Public Notices and Advertisements pa...

July 24, 2024
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA will hold a Public Hearing during its Regular Meeting on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, i...

July 24, 2024
The Okaloosa County School Board’s Sales Surtax Citizens’ Oversight Committee will conduct a meeting on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, beginning at 4:00 p.m., at the School District ...

July 23, 2024
THE SCHOOL BOARD OF OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA will hold a public hearing during its Regular Meeting on Monday, July 29, 2024, at 6:15 p.m., or as soon thereafter as may be heard, ...

July 23, 2024
The Okaloosa County School Board approved Craig Miller as the Assistant Principal of Niceville High School and Kristin Gilmore as the Principal of Silver Sands School at the July ...

July 15, 2024
Stuff the Bus helps local students get the tools they need for the upcoming school year! In 2023, our collective efforts led to the collection of over $12,000 worth of supplies, im...

July 12, 2024
The 2023-2024 Okaloosa County School District Outstanding Volunteers, Callie Mayville and Diana Daley, were recently recognized at the June 24, 2024, School Board meeting. Callie ...

July 9, 2024
The Okaloosa County School Board approved Stephanie Wheat as the Principal of Longwood Elementary School, and Kimberly Nihill Taylor, Principal of Okaloosa STEMM Academy at the Ju...

July 3, 2024
On Monday, July 1, 2024, the Florida Department of Education released this year’s results for the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) and End of Course Exams. Each year,...

June 27, 2024
The Ruckel Middle School (RMS) Girls 4 X 800 Track Relay Team was recognized at the June 24, 2024, School Board meeting for winning the 2024 Florida Youth Running Association (FLYR...

June 25, 2024
The Okaloosa County School Board approved Lydia Hanneken as the Assistant Principal of Fort Walton Beach High School (FWBHS), Aimee Lewis as the Assistant Principal of Northwood El...

June 14, 2024
Check out the June edition of the Healthy Okaloosa newsletter featuring information on choosing an Insect Repellent, Beach Safety, Fun Facts about Watermelons, and enjoying the o...

June 13, 2024
At the Okaloosa County School Board meeting on Monday, June 10th, Tax Collector Ben Anderson and Sheriff Eric Aden presented certificates to the Award of Distinction winners of the...

June 11, 2024
The Okaloosa County School Board approved Amy Pearson as the Assistant Principal of Niceville High School at the June 10, 2024, School Board meeting. Mrs. Pearson was raised i...

June 10, 2024
Richie Grant, Choctawhatchee High School Alumnus and Safety for the Atlanta Falcons NFL Football team, is back to host his second Back to School Giveaway! Get ready for the 2024-2...

June 5, 2024
The Okaloosa County School District is proud to recognize Mr. Jon Olson, who qualified on Thursday, May 30, at the 2024 U.S. Senior Open Championship at Wynlakes Golf & Country Cl...

June 5, 2024
Fort Walton Beach High School (FWBHS) is proud to announce that three students, Maverick Hendley, Michael Dixon, and Kiera Stover, clinched victory for the submission of their vi...