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Jul 11, 2025

Tew takes position with Okaloosa County School District

Holly Tew has served in a variety of roles across the Okaloosa County School District, from Davidson Middle School to Shoal River Middle School to Riverside Elementary School and Crestview High School. Now, she will be taking on a position within the district itself as Director I of Secondary Education, Curriculum and Instruction.
Jul 9, 2025

“Stuff the Bus” school supply drive happening in August

This year’s event will take place on Aug. 2 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Walmart locations in Crestview, Destin, Niceville and Fort Walton Beach. The event which is held during Florida’s Back-to-School Tax-Free Weekend, offers families and community members an opportunity to give back while shopping for their school supplies.
Jul 8, 2025

OCSD earns an “A” rating from Florida Department of Education

The Okaloosa County School District earned 793 points to earn an “A” rating from the Florida Department of Education. 92 % of schools in the district earned an “A” or “B” rating, which was up by six % from the previous school year.
Jul 7, 2025
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Take Stock in Children needs mentors

The Okaloosa County Take Stock in Children program is seeking caring, committed mentors to guide and support local high school students in grades 9–11 during the upcoming school year, which starts on Aug. 11.
Jul 2, 2025

OCSD helps families get ready for first day of school

In preparation for the first day of school on August 11, the Okaloosa County School District is reminding parents that if their child is new to the district, now is the time to register. To begin the enrollment process, visit www.okaloosaschools.com/page/registration.
Jun 24, 2025
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Okaloosa teachers complete FSU InSPIRE certification program

In early June, eighteen Okaloosa County educators completed the FSU InSPIRE teacher certification program.

The program is a weeklong professional learning experience focused on artificial intelligence prompt engineering and robotics integration in the classroom.

Jun 23, 2025

Six north-end high schoolers earn scholarships

Six high schoolers from North Okaloosa County earned scholarships from AMVETS Post 35 in Crestview and the Ladies Auxiliary Group on June 17. The Post awarded four scholarships worth $2,000 while the Ladies Auxiliary Group presented two scholarships that were worth $500.
Jun 19, 2025
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‘Queen’ to Juneteenth crowd: ‘Slavery is a violation of freedom’

Although there were freed blacks living in the northern states before the outbreak of the American Civil War, their freedom was not always guaranteed, Karen Brown said today during a “Walk Through History” presentation at Crestview’s Fourth Annual Juneteenth celebration.
Jun 17, 2025
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Students raise over $9,600 in Change for Children Campaign

On May 27, the Okaloosa County School Board recognized students, staff, and administrators from across the district for their outstanding efforts in the 2024-2025 Change for Children Campaign, a student-led fundraiser supporting Children in Crisis, Inc.
Jun 10, 2025

Hayes named OCSD volunteer of the year

Sanford Hayes, a volunteer at Walker Elementary in Crestview, was named the outstanding district volunteer of the year by the Okaloosa County School District at June 9. Hayes has served as a volunteer and mentor for the last 13 years at Walker, giving more than 1,300 hours of volunteer service and supporting 60 students.
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