We are now accepting applications for the 24-25 school year! Any rising 6th-, 7th-, or 8th grader in Okaloosa County is welcome to apply. Information about the admissions process is at https://www.okaloosaschools.com/o/stemm/page/application-and-admissions
about 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
2024-2025 Admissions Now Open
Our Stingers had some fun during Genius Hour. They got to choose from a variety of fun activities such as table tennis, pickle ball, trivia, first aid skills, art, crochet, board games, chess, optics, and many more. 
about 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Stingers at Genius Hour
Stingers at Genius Hour
Stingers at Genius Hour
STEMM Stingers at Genius Hour
The Student2Student Ambassadors started a “Crochet Away” activity, crocheting hats for patients of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. They donated 30 hats!
about 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
S2S students with their crocheted hats.
Congratulations to Mrs. Abston and the Math Team for their first place finish at the district MathCounts tournament! Glen, Akshay, Moira, Landon, Eli, and Mika earned an invitation to the MathCounts state competition! Way to go, Stingers! 
about 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
STEMM Math Team students with their awards.
Miss Ramirez' Field Research class and Dr. Courtney's Research 1 class joined forces to find, excavate, and catalogue artifacts. 
about 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
STEMM students at work.
STEMM students at work!
Congratulations to our Rubik's Cube Contest winners! 6th grade - Lucas and Drew; 7th grade - Mateo, Emerson, Jack, and Sam. 8th grade - Jacob, Yeri, Tim, Chase, Charles, Harper, and Max. Mateo and Jacob had the fastest times overall, unscrambling their cubes in 14 seconds!
about 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Rubik's Cube Contest participants at work!
Mr. Roeckers' Aerospace class produced parachutes to reenact Operation "Little" Vittles, when The Berlin Candy Bomber, Colonel Gail S. “Hal" Halvorsen, dropped more than 250,000 parachutes and 23 tons of candy to Berlin children during the Berlin Airlift after World War II. 
about 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Mr. Roeckers' students chasing their parachutes!
STEMM Academy’s Anthony Doyle will be representing Crestview High School's FTC Rookie Robotics team, Evium 99, as Lead Driver #1 at the Florida State Championship! Way to show your #StingerSpirit, Anthony!
about 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Anthony with FTC Robotics team.
We are excited to celebrate STEMM's Teacher of the Year tonight at OCSD's annual banquet. Our STEMM family loves Mr Brown!
about 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Teacher of the year banquet
Teacher of the Year banquet
Teacher of the Year banquet
Teacher of the Year banquet
Teacher of the Year banquet
Get ready for Literacy Week January 22-26! Celebrate Literacy Week 2024 is celebrated next week (January 22-26). This year’s theme is Believe in Your “Shelf” – Building Resiliency Through Reading! We have some fun events planned!
over 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Believe in your "shelf" Literacy Week January 22-28.
Mr. Adam's classes did peer reviews of their thesis statements for their National History Day projects. They are developing a thesis statement that addresses a narrow topic and connects that topic with the theme--all in 40 to 60 words!
over 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Mr. Adams' students doing peer reviews of thesis statements.
Mr. Mortensen's CTE classes are learning to create 3D designs using Tinkercad. They are discovering how to place and combine objects to make a file for the 3D printer.
over 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Students learning TinkerCad.
Check out some of the highlights of our STEMM science fair! We are proud of their persistence and perseverance in successfully completing their science fair projects--a journey that required hard work, dedication, and a passion for discovery. 🏆👩‍🔬🏆👨‍🔬🏆
over 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Dr. Langshaw with the category winners!
Dr. Langshaw with the category winners.
STEMM science fair
Celebrating success! 64 Stingers aced the first semester, making the A honor roll. They were treated to a Glow Party with music, lights, snacks, and ice cream. Congratulations to these high-achieving Stingers on leveling up academically! 🎉📚✨
over 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Students enjoying the glow party!
Students enjoying the glow party!
OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm moving into our area tomorrow afternoon.  Following this morning's weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Friday's schedule to parents and the community.  No adjustments to Friday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.
over 2 years ago, Communications
monitoring weather
OCSD is working with County Emergency Management Officials who are monitoring a storm moving into our area tomorrow afternoon.  Following this morning's weather updates from County Emergency Management Officials, the District will communicate any potential adjustments to Friday's schedule to parents and the community.  No adjustments to Friday's schedule have been made at this time. Thank you.
over 2 years ago, Communications
monitoring weather
Mr. Flynn is our Teacher of the Month. A student says, "I will NEVER forget Mr. Flynn. He was an amazing teacher in 6th grade, helping me with all of my needs, getting students to work together, and pulling them in one-on-one sessions about their grades.."
over 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Mr. Flynn and Dr. Martin.
This month, Dr. Courtney got the Growth Mindset award for implementing high impact strategies. Mrs. Ball got the Heart Award for always being patient with her challenging students. Miss Ramirez got Teamwork Award for making intentional connections between Middles and Littles.
over 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Dr Martin with Dr. Courtney, Mrs. Ball, and Miss Ramirez.
Congratulations to our Students of the Month for demonstrating our Core Values each and every day!
over 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Dr. Martin with the students of the month.
At Incubate debate tournament, middle and high school students were evaluated by U.S. Army service members, members of the state judiciary, and local college professors. Congratulations to Ashlynn for first place in the middle school level!
over 2 years ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Ashlynn with her first place certificate.