Okaloosa County School District First Semester Highlights
As we embark on the start of a new semester, I would like to share with our families and community members our highlights on District projects, programs, and successes during the first semester of the school year. As Superintendent, it fills my heart to see the successes of our students excelling in academics, the arts, and athletics. I also see our teachers and administrative staff giving their all to build a positive school culture and prepare our students for college, the military, and the workforce. So
Okaloosa County Public Schools Foundation Inaugural Pickleball Smash a Success
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) held its inaugural Spring Pickleball Smash April 28 thru 30 at Mooney Tennis & Pickleball Courts in Fort Walton Beach. The three-day tournament raised over $15,000, which will support and extend educational opportunities for the Take Stock in Children (TSIC) scholarship program, which currently provides two-year college scholarships and one-on-one mentoring for academically deserving high school students from low-income families. In addition, the money will also
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is the proud recipient of a scholarship award program
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Florida is excited to announce we have been selected to benefit from a scholarship award program that will provide a pathway to college for ten local high school students and graduates, who are involved in our mentoring programs. Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) is partnering with the Florida Prepaid College Foundation to award $4.2 million in college scholarships to students living in the most poverty-stricken zip codes in the state, providing 2-year scholarships
Okaloosa County School District Hosts Take Stock in Children STARS Ceremony
The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) is in its 26th year of sponsoring Take Stock in Children (TSIC) and celebrated the accomplishments of our 14 graduates and the potential of our 17 newly selected scholars on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at the Niceville Community Center. Special guest speakers included TSIC alumna, Justice Woods, and TSIC Leader 4 Life Fellow, Tyniyah Haughton, who shared a few words about their Take Stock experience and the impact the program and their mentors have had on their life.
Team Hurlburt Announces 2023-2024 Honorary Commanders
Hurlburt Field would like to announce the new Team Hurlburt Honorary Commanders for 2023-2024:-1 SOW: Jennifer Conoley, President and CEO, Florida’s Great Northwest-1 SOW/CCC: Dawn Massey, Principal, Florosa Elementary-1 SOMDG: April Sutton, Council Member, City of Mary Esther-1 SOMSG: Colton Wright, Santa Rosa County Commissioner District 5; Owner, The Tool Shack-1 SOG: Alan Baggett, Executive Vice President, Building Industry Association of Okaloosa-Walton Counties, Inc.-1 SOMXG: Amanda Negron, CEO,
Florida Power & Light Company Donates $5,000 to Okaloosa County School District Career and Technical Education Summer Camp Programs
A generous donation by Florida Power & Light Company (FPL) will enhance the summer camp experience for rising 5th graders to help spark interest in coding, construction, biomedical, automotive, welding, culinary, entrepreneurship, digital design, and cosmetology. On Thursday, January 19th, FPL Regional External Affairs Manager Bernard Johnson presented a $5,000 check to District staff, which will help provide free week-long summer camps to students. The donation will help expand camp offerings, support
Florida Power and Light Company Donates $20,000 to Okaloosa County Public Schools Foundation Teacher Grant Program
On Friday, December 16th, Florida Power and Light Company (FPL) graciously donated $20,000 to the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) to support the Teacher Grant Program. The check presentation took place at Meigs Middle School, and the donation will help support grants for teachers of students in grades K-12. “We are grateful for the strong community partnership with FPL, and it means a great deal to our teachers who are pursuing meaningful programs in their classrooms to engage students and enhance
Omni Broadcasting and FPL Partner For Christmas Food Drives
Today, Omni Broadcasting announced the Caring Christmas Food Drives presented by 100.3 KROCK and Florida Power & Light Company. “With the current economic state, our local families are in need,” said Rik Wolfe, Station Manager at Omni Broadcasting. “FPL is always looking for ways to give back to the communities we serve, and help make them even better places to live, work and raise our families,” said Bernard Johnson, External Affairs Manager at FPL. “We’re honored to be a part of this year’s Caring
United Way Emerald Coast Recognizes 2022 Class Of ‘40 Under 40’ At Awards Celebration
United Way Emerald Coast (UWEC) hosted its ‘40 Under 40’ awards celebration on Friday, September 16 at The Island Resort. Presented by Florida Power & Light, nearly 200 people attended the sold-out awards celebration which recognized Okaloosa and Walton counties’ top young leaders. “FPL is honored to partner with United Way Emerald Coast as the Presenting Sponsor of the ’40 under 40’ event to recognize our local up and coming leaders,” offered Bernard Johnson, Florida Power & Light’s Regional Manager. “The
One Okaloosa EDC, TeCMEN to Host 5th Annual Industry Day on April 26
One Okaloosa EDC and its Technology Coast Manufacturing & Engineering Network (TeCMEN) are hosting the 5th annual TeCMEN Industry Day on April 26, 2022 at the Destin-Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Initially launched in 2017, TeCMEN Industry Day (TID) brings together a broad spectrum of companies and industry representatives from across the Gulf Coast region and beyond for a full day of networking and educational content. The 2022 TeCMEN Industry Day will feature more