Tag: schools

By “Doc” Doug Stauffer Northwest Florida State College (NWFSC) has appointed County Commissioner Mel Ponder as its next president. Known for his unwavering dedication to Okaloosa...

A lifelong educator and familiar face to many locals, Dr. Diane Kelley, has become the new principal of Destin High School (DHS)! DHS announced...

By Will Estell If you’ve been a resident of Destin or the nearby coastal communities of Miramar Beach, Fort Walton Beach or Niceville for any...

Seacoast Collegiate High School, The Seaside School, Inc.’s high school, announced that senior standout Jonah Kirspel has signed a letter of intent to join...

In the picturesque coastal town of Seaside, a pioneering institution has been shaping the future of education since 1996. The Seaside School, comprising Seaside...

By Lori Leath Smith The doors have opened at a new Training Center for students pursuing careers in the automotive industry. The Center of Excellence,...

By Doug Stauffer Decades ago, Jay Odom started his academic journey at what was then called Okaloosa Walton Junior College in a Volkswagen with no...

A big welcome to Donald T. “Willy” Williams! Beginning this month (mid-September), Mr. Williams will take the helm of a newly-created position as Destin...

By Christopher Manson “I’m most proud that this District values three things – academics, the arts, and athletics,” Okaloosa County School District Superintendent Marcus Chambers...

The Destin High School Governing Board and Principal Christine Cruickshank hosted a “Topping Off” Ceremony recently, marking a milestone in the construction of the...