Ruckel Middle School in Niceville is celebrating the achievements of their talented band students. Five students were selected to participate in the 2022-2023 Florida All-State Band and an impressive 30 students
The Okaloosa STEMM Academy has been chosen to be part of the prestigious 2022-2023 National Blue Ribbon Program, honoring public elementary and secondary schools with students who perform at high levels.
On the morning of Sunday, January 29, 2023, Choctawhatchee High School announced the passing of beloved educator, Mrs. Kay Brock. Mrs. Brock was a mentor, role model, and educator who
On Wednesday, January 19, 2023, Curriculum Associates announced that Jasmine Lane of Plew Elementary School in Niceville, FL has been named to the 2023 class of Extraordinary Educators. Chosen from hundreds of
On Monday, January 9, 2023, Okaloosa Superintendent of Schools, Marcus Chambers, presented the School District’s Legislative priorities for 2023. During Monday night’s school board meeting, Chambers emphasized the importance of
On Monday, January 9, 2023, the Okaloosa School Board held a workshop where Superintendent of Schools, Marcus Chambers, presented the District’s Legislative priorities for 2023. One of the priorities discussed was
The Okaloosa School District is taking action against the vaping epidemic at schools with a new anti-vaping campaign. Middle & High schools in the district will compete in a public service announcement contest, and the district is considering purchasing vaping detection devices as a deterrent.
On December 12, 2022, Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) was awarded a $21.8 million grant from Triumph Gulf Coast, making it the largest grant the college has ever received. NWFSC’s
On Tuesday, December 13, 2022, Get The Coast toured the new multi-purpose building that’s being constructed at Fort Walton Beach High School with Superintendent Marcus Chambers and Principal John Spolski. “All
Earlier this week, Northwest Florida State College announced that Okaloosa Commissioner Mel Ponder will be the keynote speaker for the college’s Fall 2022 Commencement ceremony. Since November 2020, Ponder has served as an Okaloosa County Commissioner
Having just earned Cognia’s District of Distinction rating, Okaloosa County Schools has receive another recognition for academic and overall excellence. The Florida State Board of Education recently released the list of Academically
On Monday, October 24, the Okaloosa County School Board adopted a new Resolution to connect military students and families to the resources and services they need to ensure a successful school experience.
