PSAT Postponed for 9th and 10th Grades
PSAT is postponed for 9th (Freshman) AND 10th (Sophomores) until January 26, 2021. Juniors can still test on October 14, 2020, or January 26, 2021.
9th (Freshmen) and 10th (Sophomores)
With interruption of instruction due to hurricane Sally and the safety precautions needed to administer the PSAT to over 700 students on October 14, Niceville High School has made the decision to postpone the administration of the PSAT to 9th (freshmen) and 10th (sophomores) students until January 26, 2021. 9th (freshmen) grade students who signed up and paid for the PSAT on Totalregistration.net do not need to do anything. Your registration and payment will be saved. For any freshmen that did not register yet, you will register during dates set in January. Please watch our website for further information later in the semester.
11th (Juniors)
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test is a standardized test administered by the College Board and cosponsored by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation. Both organizations are fully aware of the challenges that students, parents, and schools face in trying to administer a test to large groups. That is why they have offered a January 26, 2021 test to all students. Any junior wishing to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship can take the test on October 14 or wait and take the test on January 26, 2021. At Niceville High School we believe this flexibility offered by College Board and the National Merit Organization could benefit our juniors more time to prepare. Students may only take one test. Any junior still wishing to take the test on October 14 may do so and will need to sign up on Totalregistration.net. The deadline for registration without paying a late fee has been extended until October 5. Juniors taking the PSAT on October 14 will be in small groups of no more than 20 students with desks spaced apart. Students will be encouraged to wear masks and desk barriers will be used. Our plan is to have Myschoolonline students test in a separate location to address health and safety concerns.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Jerral Horton.
FSA ELA Testing Announcement
FSA ELA Testing for juniors begins Monday September 29. Letters were mailed home on Monday September 21st with testing dates, times and locations. The FSA ELA is a 3-day test. Please contact Mrs. Nihill-Taylor by email if you have any questions.
National Honor Society Applications
If you are a junior or senior who wants to apply for the National Honor Society, please pick up a 2020/2021 application.
These will be available September 22, 2020-October 2, 2020.
You can pick them up three different ways:
- Mrs. Brasher’s room – 209
- Mrs. Brashers OCSD Assignment folder (find her name on the faculty tab of the Niceville High School web site) – must print out yourself
- Mrs. Esoffier’s schoolnotes page under the LINKS tab – must print out yourself
Please contact Mrs. Brasher by email at Linda.Brasher@okaloosaschools.com if you have any questions.
All completed applications are due to room 209 NO LATER THAN 10/16. No late applications will be accepted.
Advanced Studies Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 7th at 2 PM
Location TBA
Niceville High School
FSA ELA Testing for Junior and Senior Retakes
FSA ELA testing will begin on September 21, 2020. All juniors and senior retake students attending class in building will be given letters to take home the week of September 14, 2020. All MySchoolOnline junior and senior retake students will receive their letters in the mail next week.
2021-2023 Niceville High School SAC Parent Nominees
The Niceville High School SAC Parent Representatives shall be elected by their peers. SAC representatives serve for a term of two years. This year we will elect four representatives and an alternate, who will serve in case of a vacancy.
As an NHS parent, please take the time to review the names of the nominees and their reasons for wanting to serve on the NHS SAC and vote for up to 4 candidates to serve as a parent member of the NHS SAC:
SAC Parent Representative Ballot
Each parent can vote once using the student ID of their child. If you have more than one child attending NHS, you may vote more than once.
Voting will end at 5 pm, Monday, September 14, 2020.
Nominees:
Rachel Bartek Morrison
Child: Junior. I want to help improve our school for all current and future Eagles. I am an enthusiastic parent and supporter of all NHS sports, clubs, band, etc. As a business owner, I understand reviewing policy, developing plans, and team success through collaboration.
Yavontka Boose-Martin
Child: Freshman. I would like to serve on the NHS SAC because I would enjoy using all of my skills, talents and abilities for the improvement of our NHS community. More specifically, I enjoyed my last SAC experience at Deer Point Elementary (2013-14, Lynn Haven FL) and positively impacted Okaloosa STEMM Academy as PTO President (2018-19, Valparaiso FL). I believe that I can continue to be of service to my child’s school community. I am sincerely interested in getting NHS and our students the resources they need to continue the legacy of excellence. I enjoy working with people and have a special affinity for youth development. My life has always been one in service for others: I am an Air Force veteran, currently a government civilian attorney, a youth leader in my church and a member of Kiwanis International Valparaiso-Niceville. I also have experience with owning my own business and advising clients on business matters.
Scarlett Brock
Child: Freshman. As a Niceville HS teacher and parent, I feel it is my duty to do all that I can to ensure the Niceville HS remains the best!
Kasey Harrelson
Children: Sophomore and Senior. I would love to serve on SAC to help our school continue to be amazing. The pandemic has likely changed our school's trajectory from class sizes to athletic interruptions, which can be viewed with a positive spin if we can keep the "glass half full" mentality going. I enjoy problem solving, being flexible with change and thinking outside the box. My husband and I are both invested in our community. As a realtor, I know that our school and its successes are one area that drive our real estate economy. I hope I can be a benefit to the team. My husband, as an oral surgeon, is invested in our community's healthcare. After a transient life of military moves, we are excited to plant roots and do our part for the community. I hope you will allow me to serve. Kasey
Meloney Howell
Child: Senior. I would like to serve on the NHS SAC to help the school attain its goal of providing each student with the best education possible by supporting our principal, teachers, and school staff. I am 100% invested in NHS having a child involved in honors classes, athletics, and extracurricular activities. I am excited for the opportunity to make a difference at Niceville High school and help the school continue on the path of providing a great education.
Joe Lafitte
Child: Freshman. Being a prior teacher and an active parent, I would like to contribute what I can to help our leadership make great decisions to better our children's environment. I have been on SAC for the last 8 years, as I have followed my children from Bluewater Elementary, Ruckel, and Niceville High School.
NHS Fall Sports Ticket Information
Please see the NHS Fall Sports Ticket Information message from Principal Marello concerning limited stadium and gymnasium capacities and the ticketing procedures for events at those locations.
National Honor Society's Schoolnotes
If you are a current member of the National Honor Society for the 2020/2021 school year, please visit the National Honor Society's Schoolnotes page.
Advanced Studies Finance Committee Meeting
Wednesday, September 9th at 1:50 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Niceville High School
2020-2021 Student Class Schedules
To view your class schedule for this year, please log into parent portal. Schedules will be available on Friday, August 21st after 3:00 p.m.
If there is a problem with your class schedule and you need to request a change, please email your assigned guidance counselor at the address listed below. Guidance counselors are assigned by the first letter of the student's last name.
Last name Counselor Email address
A through D Ms. Bobbie Griffin griffinb@okaloosaschools.com
E through K Ms. Elaine Crump crumpe@okaloosaschools.com
L through Ri Ms. Karen Kesler keslerk@okaloosaschools.com
Ro through Z Ms. Christy Simms simmsc@okaloosaschools.com
