Jun 3, 2025
CHA scholarship recipient plans to study cybersecurity
Javon Reynolds, who earned his AA degree and graduated from the Collegiate High School at Northwest Florida State College in May, is the recipient of the Crestview Housing Authority’s first-ever scholarship.
Jun 2, 2025
Lakewood Christian Schools holds graduation and awards ceremony
Lakewood Christian School held an intimate commencement ceremony for its two high school graduates on May 27 at Praise, Power and Compassion Ministries in Crestview.
Along with the ceremony that honored graduates, Maggie Ard and Reginald Mcrath, the school also hosted an awards ceremony for the K-12 school.
Jun 2, 2025
Baker community celebrates class of 2025 at graduation
It was an emotional day on May 22 as Baker held its graduation ceremony for the class of 2025.
The night opened with messages of gratitude from Faith Roderick, Rebecca Logan, Addison Merritt and Maranda Riggleman.
Jun 2, 2025
Crestview celebrates 2025 senior class with graduation
The bleachers of Jack Foster Stadium were filled to the brim on May 23 as Crestview High School saw its senior class graduate.
Senior class president, Payton Blumer and student body president, Asher Kimbrough, along with student body vice president, Jaycee Conyers, opened the ceremonies by welcoming the large crowd.
May 29, 2025
Students explore career paths at TeCMEN Industry Day
Students from Baker School, Laurel Hill School and Choctaw, Niceville, Fort Walton Beach and Crestview high schools participated in the Eighth Annual 2025 TeCMEN Industry Day on May 14.
May 23, 2025
Dunn keeps Big Red Machine going year after year
The Crestview High School Band, otherwise known as the Big Red Machine, will enter its 87th year during the 2025-26 academic year, and for close to 20 years, Jody Dunn has directed it.
Music is in his blood. His mom and dad went to Crestview, where his mom was in the band and his dad was in the glee club.
May 21, 2025
Laurel Hill School celebrates its close-knit Class of ‘25
The world that the 17-member Laurel Hill School Class of 2025 is stepping into “is fast and full of opportunity,” school Principal Lee Martello said during Tuesday night’s commencement ceremony.
May 20, 2025
Two Okaloosa County teachers and one student receive literacy awards
Okaloosa County School District officials recently announced that two dedicated educators and one exceptional student have been selected as recipients of the 2025 National 180 Awards, a prestigious national recognition celebrating outstanding achievement in literacy and academic growth.
May 19, 2025
“Reality Check” helps HS students learn financial literacy
A total of 55 students from Crestview High School participated in “Reality Check” on May 2, a financial literacy program put on by the Okaloosa County School District.
The program is designed to equip students with essential real-world money management skills.
May 13, 2025
School District celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the Okaloosa County School District will engage students, staff, and families in activities designed to foster mental wellness, promote conversation, and provide mental health resources.