Education Archive

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Okaloosa County School District Transportation Department has released school bus routes for the 2025–2026 school year, which starts on Monday, Aug. 11.

Making the transition to kindergarten can be hard for any student.

That is why the Okaloosa County School District is stepping in to make the process easier through their “Kickstart” program.

Florida’s annual Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday starts on Friday, Aug. 1 and ends on Sunday, Aug. 31.

Construction is progressing on Pineview School, which stands next to a portion of the southwest Crestview bypass and is scheduled to open in August 2026.

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.