Oct 20, 2025
Angel Tree Program will support students
In the true spirit of the season, Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers and Okaloosa County Sheriff Eric Aden are excited to announce a collaboration between the district and the S.O. for this year’s Angel Tree Program, which aims to bring joy and holiday cheer to students throughout the county.
Oct 1, 2025
School District builds bridges with new initiative
The Okaloosa County School District has launched its new Champions of Education initiative, designed to provide community members with an inside look at the district.
Sep 24, 2025
Chambers now leads the FHSAA
Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers has been elected to serve as president of the Florida High School Athletic Association Board of Directors.
Sep 19, 2025
Baker Gators to celebrate Homecoming
Next week’s homecoming festivities at Baker School will culminate with the crowning of the homecoming king and queen on Friday night and a dance on Saturday.
Sep 15, 2025
Big Brothers Big Sisters of NW Florida seeks mentors
Through its Site-Based Mentoring program, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is looking for 10 caring adults to serve as mentors for children at Bob Sikes Elementary School in Crestview.
Sep 10, 2025
Crestview High School’s restrooms no longer have mirrors
In response to ongoing behavioral disruptions and repeated instances of property damage, Crestview High School administrators recently decided to remove the mirrors from the boys’ and girls’ restrooms at the school.
Sep 5, 2025
NWF State College opens new School of Nursing facility
Northwest Florida State College celebrated a major milestone on Thursday with the grand opening of its cutting-edge School of Nursing building at the Niceville Campus.
Aug 7, 2025
New sidewalks will benefit Laurel Hill School students
A sidewalk construction project by Laurel Hill School is anticipated to begin this fall and be fully completed within 165 calendar days, or 5 1/2 months.
Aug 4, 2025
‘Support to Soar’ initiative will help students
The Okaloosa County School District, in partnership with the Crestview, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, and Niceville-Valparaiso Chambers of Commerce, announces the launch of “Support to Soar,” a community-powered initiative designed to help students thrive by providing essential classroom resources and healthy snacks.
Jul 28, 2025
School bus route details are now online
The Okaloosa County School District Transportation Department has released school bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year, which starts on Monday, Aug. 11.




