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Okaloosa County Schools joins Summer Food Service Program
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Okaloosa County Schools is working to ensure that kids get enough to eat during summer break by participating in the Summer Food Service Program. Through the Summer Food Service Program, called Summer Break Spot, kids 18 years old and under can get balanced breakfasts and lunches at no cost, according […]
Choctaw hires former college assistant to be head boys basketball coach
In the hunt for the most coveted high school boys basketball job on the Emerald Coast, Evan Wyllie checked off every box for Choctawhatchee High. College experience. Check. Success at the high school level. Check. Knowledge of the game. Check. Passion for the game. Check. A players' coach. Check. Whittling...
Okaloosa County School District announces career and technical education summer camps
NICEVILLE — The Okaloosa County School District is set to host several Career and Technical Education summer camps for fifth- and eighth-graders. The camp's mission statement is to inspire students to learn more about CTE career fields by having hands-on experiences in building trades and welding, bio-medical camps, web and app design, and coding in computer camps. ...
Dr. Tibbetts retires after 50-plus years in education
SANTA ROSA BEACH, Fla. (WMBB) — An educator of more than 50 years and local principal for more than a decade is boxing up her dry-erase markers this month. Alexis Tibbetts has served as the principal of South Walton High School for 10 years. This month the long time educator celebrated her retirement surrounded […]
Northwest Florida State College Board of Trustees searching for Interim President replacement
OKALOOSA COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The Northwest Florida State College Board of Trustees is searching for a replacement for their President Devin Stephenson. Stephenson is leaving the Niceville College to take over the presidency at Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland. The college’s Board of Trustees Chairwoman, Lori Kelly has recommended Henry Mack as HR choice […]
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