Dr. Alexis Tibbetts, Superintendent of Okaloosa County Schools, announces that a parent/teacher committee will hold a public meeting to receive input on the development of the student calendar for the 2010-2011 school year.  Any person interested in attending is encouraged to bring ideas for the calendar with them to this meeting.  The meeting will be held on the following date at the time and location indicated below:

Date:       Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Time:       4:30 pm
Location:  The Nutrition Center Dining Room at the Central Administrative Complex,
                202-B Hwy. 85 North,
                Niceville, FL  

Class 4A Regional Final Football Game
Niceville at Lincoln (Tallahassee), Friday, Dec. 4, at 7:30 p.m. local time

• Ross Spock Wins State Championship
  Niceville High School senior Ross Spock recently earned the title of “State Champion Swimmer” for the Class 2A 100-yard backstroke.  Spock also earned 3rd place in the 100-yard freestyle competition.  The state swimming meet was held on November 12 in Orlando, Florida.  In addition to being a state champion swimmer, Spock is an outstanding academic student who is currently taking three Advanced Placement courses, two AICE courses and one IT course.  He will be receiving a state championship ring for his swimming performance.
  
  
• Seven Students Win Art Awards
  The Art and Design Society of Ft. Walton Beach and The Northwest Florida Fair Board recently sponsored the 26th annual Northwest Florida Fair Fine Arts Show. This show gave artists the opportunity to display their art work publicly. Congratulations to the following winners from Niceville High School:  Alex Van Vliet won 2nd place and a cash prize for his painting “Can you feel it?” Taylor Adams received 3rd place and a cash prize for her oil painting “Rose.”  Logan McDonald’s photograph “Weathered and Worn,” Callie McClanahan’s photograph “Nature Embracing Christianity,” Shelby Boswell’s watercolor/ink painting “Swimming Past,” Haley Landon’s pencil drawing “Hand of Generation,” and Maryann Rivers’ “Untitled” in copper all received Honorable Mention.
  
  
• Northwest Florida State College Testing Schedule
  Those interested in registering for the College Placement Test through NWFSC please use the link http://nwfstatecollege.edu/testing/RequestTest.cfm  to view the testing schedule and to register for the test.   
  
  
• Parents please use the following link https://parentsis.okaloosa.k12.fl.us/  to access your student’s Progress Monitoring Plan (PMP).  After login, click on AIP Plan on the far right to view your student’s PMP.  Should you have any questions please contact the guidance department.  
  
  
• Yearbooks on sale through Dec. 4
  Yearbook orders are due by Dec 4.  You may turn in your order form and deposit in room 503.  Order forms were sent to students’ homes in September.  Order forms are also available in room 503 or the Attendance Office.  You may also order directly through the publisher’s website at  www.jostensyearbooks.com.  If you have any questions, email Ms. Duron  at durons@mail.okaloosa.k12.fl.us.
  
  
• Student and Family Rights
  The revised Family Rights and Privacy Act became a Federal law in November of 1974.  The intent of this law is to protect the accuracy and privacy of student educational records.  These records include files, documents, and other materials containing information directly related to your child.  Without your prior consent, only you and authorized individuals having legitimate educational interests will have access to your child’s education records.  read more
  
  
• Cell Phones at School: A Notice to Parents and Students
  Students must insure that cell phones not be visible and must not be turned on, on campus until 1:45, which includes between classes and during lunch. 
  
  

ATTENTION PARENTS!
It is vital that you inform the school of any
home or cell phone number changes.
Having a current phone number is important
for your child's safety.  Please call Ms. Allen
at 833.4114 X1196 to verify that we have the correct contact information on file.