Many of our schools as well as the District Office are experiencing a phone and internet outage. We appreciate your patience as we work with our provider to remedy the issue.
8 days ago, Communications
Subject: Awards Day Celebrations
Dear Parents and Guardians,
We are excited to celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements during our upcoming Awards Day ceremonies! Please see the schedule below:
Wednesday, May 27
7:45 AM – 6th Grade Awards
9:00 AM – 7th Grade Awards
Thursday, May 28
8:00 AM – 8th Grade Awards
For grades 6–8, not all students will receive an award; however, all 8th grade students will walk across the stage as we recognize this important milestone. Following the ceremony, we will celebrate our 8th grade students with a special school wide clap out.
Parents and families are invited to attend any or all ceremonies and check their child out after the ceremony.
Your presence helps make these moments even more special for our students!
9 days ago, Kim Nihill-Taylor
We are proud to celebrate our students’ incredible success at this year’s National History Day State Competition in Tallahassee! Two projects earned the National Maritime Award, with Amaya Matthiesen receiving 1st place and Ira Tucker and Italia Gibson earning 2nd place. Seven students were named State Finalists, placing them among the top competitors in Florida, and Ira Tucker and Italia Gibson finished 3rd overall in the state for their documentary, Constantinople’s Fall: The Siege that Revolutionized the World.
Beyond the competition, students explored Mission San Luis, visited the Florida Capitol, and participated in a spirited mock legislative debate where students argued over a fictional bill banning fruit on pizza. Complete with passionate speeches, lively debate, and a razor-thin final vote, the activity gave students a fun, hands-on look at the legislative process. We are incredibly proud of all students who represented STEMM with excellence, creativity, and #StingerSpirit!
17 days ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Our teachers felt the force of appreciation last week! A special thank you to MetroPower for generously sponsoring our Teacher Appreciation Week lunch. Your support helped make our staff feel celebrated, valued, and appreciated for all they do each day for our students. We are grateful for your support of our school and teachers! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #StrongerTogether
18 days ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
We rolled out the red carpet for success! ⭐️🎬 Our Stingers kicked off standardized testing in style with a Red Carpet event—complete with treat bags to get them energized and ready to shine. We’re proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see them show what they know!
23 days ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Celebrating #StarWarsDay and #TeacherAppreciationWeek in the sweetest way! Delicious cupcakes from Smallcakes FWB.
24 days ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Last week, we hit the brakes and gave a big THANK YOU to STEMM's incredible bus drivers! 🚌 💙 Rain or shine, early mornings and late afternoons—they drive learning every day. We appreciate you more than words can say!
26 days ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Congratulations to Mrs. Cook for being selected as the Air Force Association (AFA) Hurlburt Chapter 398's Overall STEM Teacher of the Year! Mrs. Cook received a cash award as well as a scholarship to attend the US Space and Rocket Center’s Educator Space Camp this summer. She will also advance to compete for honors at the state level.
27 days ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
OCSD schools will dismiss early on the last day of school, Thursday, May 28. STEMM middle school students will dismiss at 12:55.
about 1 month ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Introducing STEMM's newest National Junior Honor Society members! These 6th grade students exemplify the pillars of scholarship, leadership, service, character, and citizenship. Congratulations to all of our Stingers on their outstanding achievements!
about 1 month ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Mrs. Santana’s 8th Grade ELA and 6th Grade World History students recently brought learning to life through an engaging and active lesson using hacky sacks! Students participated in small-group discussions while practicing key vocabulary in a fun, hands-on way that kept everyone involved. By incorporating movement and collaboration, students strengthened both their communication skills and content knowledge.
about 1 month ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Big congratulations to our STEMM students who rocked the Civics Bee Regional Finals this week! Out of more than 11,000 participants, Leighton, Pearson, and Holly were selected to compete, an incredible accomplishment in itself. They represented Stemm with pride, and Holly even earned a Top 5 finish at the regional level! All three students were recognized for their hard work with certificates of achievement and a brand-new iPad. We are so proud of their dedication, knowledge, and passion for bringing Civics to life!
about 1 month ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Reminder: Spring pictures are tomorrow, Tuesday, April 14. Students may enjoy a free dress day and do not need to wear uniforms, as long as attire follows the Okaloosa School District dress code. We can’t wait to see those smiles!
about 2 months ago, Kim Nihill-Taylor
Our phone service has been restored. Thank you for your patience, and have a wonderful day!
about 2 months ago, Communications
Good morning! Phones are currently down district-wide. Our provider is working to resolve the issue. We appreciate your patience and will update you when they are back up! Have a great day!
about 2 months ago, Communications
World History classes put history into motion by designing and building trebuchets! Hands-on learning, teamwork, and a little medieval engineering brought the past to life.
3 months ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Mrs. Cook's Intro to Tech classes have been working on mechatronic projects, using microbits and block code to create and run programs to enliven a scene they have built. We are so impressed with what they have been able to accomplish with time pressure and limited materials.
3 months ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Mrs. Santana’s 8th grade ELA students went full Socratic Circle. The inner circle lead the discussion while the outer circle delivered live feedback on the ClearTouch. Thoughtful dialogue, real-time reflection, and serious critical thinking in action.
3 months ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
Science classes having fun! Mrs. Mortensen's students made some discoveries in a fossil lab, and Dr. Courtney's students investigated the solubility of carbon dioxide in solution.
3 months ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
In FIRST Lego League, the STEMM Stingers, earned a bid to the FLL State tournament for the second year in a row! Getting to the state tournament is tough since there are only 55 teams going to the FLL State tournament out of 692 registered teams in Florida. Way to go, Stingers!
3 months ago, Okaloosa STEMM Academy
